The finale is razor-close. Dial Idol currently shows Adam Lambert and Kris Allen in a virtual tie. Both artists delivered top-tier performances tonight, despite being saddled with this season’s winner’s song, “No Boundaries,” which many felt didn’t showcase either singer well. It was a strong night of singing, and credit goes to the producers and … Read more

Eric, our Amazing Race recapper, will be taking over Survivor coverage. Read his precap below, and check back later for his full episode recap. I had planned to write power rankings for the season so far, but as I reviewed the remaining castaways I realized they fit into four clear groups. Each week I’ll post … Read more

The Voice Season 13 Live Finals: Performances and Voting Guide The Voice Season 13 live finals continue tonight on NBC at 8 pm ET/PT. The remaining artists will give live performances and face elimination based on viewer votes. After the performances, a bottom three will be named and those artists will compete in a sing-off. … Read more

Pentatonix Performs VH1 Mashup of Justin Bieber and Katy Perry Pentatonix, the acclaimed a cappella group that won NBC’s The Sing-Off, recently stopped by VH1 to perform a striking live mashup of Justin Bieber’s “As Long As You Love Me” and Katy Perry’s “Wide Awake.” Known for their tight harmonies, inventive arrangements, and dynamic stage … Read more

Smash Recap: Intense Callbacks for Marilyn, Relationships Tested Tonight’s episode of Smash centered on the high-stakes callbacks for the role of Marilyn Monroe, giving viewers a clear look at the pressure and uncertainty actors face during auditions. Katharine McPhee’s Karen Cartwright and Megan Hilty’s Ivy Lynn go head-to-head, while the writers and producers wrestle with … Read more

Weekly Chart Roundup — Talent-Show Alumni Performance Highlights This week’s chart summary tracks how artists who rose to fame on shows like American Idol, The Voice, X Factor and America’s Got Talent performed across multiple Billboard charts. Below are the notable highlights and weekly placements for singles and albums, focusing on movements in mainstream, digital, … Read more

X Factor UK news roundup It was a busy week for One Direction. The band announced the title of their next single and saw pre-orders surge overnight. They also filmed a new music video that features the group at a pool party, performing in soaked shirts. Zayn Malik briefly left Twitter and returned within two … Read more

The 15th season of The Biggest Loser has arrived with a clear theme: “second chances.” This season opens with a notable change — for the first time, the three trainers, Jillian Michaels, Dolvett Quince and Bob Harper, actively choose contestants for their teams. While producers likely influenced selections behind the scenes, the show begins by … Read more

l-r Maddie Poppe, Megan Danielle Maddie Poppe and Megan Danielle Concert Live Stream set for Sunday July 16 Maddie Poppe will perform a global streaming concert titled “Summer Live” from Los Angeles on Sunday, July 16 at 6:00 p.m. PDT. The broadcast, presented by premium live streaming and on-demand platform HITKOR, will reach audiences in … Read more

Big Brother Update: Aaryn Is Head of Household; Elissa Named MVP Again The most recent spoiler revealed that Aaryn won Head of Household. For many players and viewers this outcome is unwelcome, but the week could still produce intriguing strategic developments depending on how the nominations and the Power of Veto play out. Nominations: Elissa … Read more