Lil Rounds spoke with the press following her elimination from American Idol. In the interview she reflects on standing up for herself, losing favor with the judges, connecting with the audience, and what she learned from the experience. Below are her thoughts in her own words and in clear summary. After her elimination, did she … Read more

Live Concert Recap: Caleb Johnson with KISS, Cassadee Pope, Tori Kelly, Emblem3, and Chase Rice American Idol winner Caleb Johnson continues to serve as the opening act for KISS on their recent dates, reaching solid crowds across several Midwestern venues. At the same time, Country artists and rising pop acts were onstage at Boston’s House … Read more

Coldplay Debuts ‘Magic’ Music Video from New Album Ghost Stories Coldplay has unveiled the official music video for “Magic,” the lead single from their upcoming album, Ghost Stories, which is set to be released on May 19. Fans who pre-order the album on iTunes can download “Magic” immediately. The new video offers a striking visual … Read more

(ABC/Eric McCandless) CALEB KENNEDY This developing story concerns American Idol contestant Caleb Kennedy. Caleb announced on social media that he is leaving the competition after a short video resurfaced online that prompted public outcry. The moment and the resulting reaction have dominated recent coverage of the show. “I am no longer going to be on … Read more

Big Machine Label Group is taking a fresh approach to the debut album from American Idol season 14 winner Nick Fradiani. Rather than relying solely on traditional retail and label channels, they are giving fans a direct way to pre-order the post-Idol release through PledgeMusic, a platform that blends crowdfunding with exclusive fan experiences. Pre-order … Read more

Five milestones to celebrate this Monday morning This Monday morning brings five notable milestones across Pop, Country and Adult Contemporary airplay. From an unexpected TikTok-driven resurgence to breakout crossovers from country artists into mainstream formats, the latest airplay data shows a mix of long-term holdovers and newly rising tracks. The stats below were collected on … Read more

Because Monday was a holiday, the full chart reports were not released on the usual schedule. Below is a clear summary of the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 placements that were available. This roundup highlights notable singles and albums currently appearing on the Hot 100 and BB200 charts, offering a snapshot of popular music … Read more

Carrie Underwood’s sold-out Blown Away Tour arrives on DVD August 13 — The Blown Away Tour: LIVE The highly anticipated concert DVD The Blown Away Tour: LIVE, featuring Carrie Underwood’s sold-out arena production, will be released on August 13 and is available for pre-order now. The concert was broadcast live earlier in the year on … Read more

(ABC/) VICTORIA F., PETER WEBER On the February 3 episode of The Bachelor, contestant Victoria Fuller won a fashion challenge run by Cosmopolitan. The on-air prize was a digital magazine cover. Shortly after the episode aired, Cosmopolitan announced it would not publish the planned digital cover featuring Fuller. The magazine’s decision and the explanation from … Read more

Weekly Music Sales Roundup — Album and Track Numbers Top Highlights This week’s sales snapshot shows a few standout performances. P!nk appears set to land her first number-one album with estimated sales of about 280,000 copies. Psy is expected to be the top digital seller this week with roughly 301,000 downloads. Meanwhile, early estimates from … Read more