(ABC/Eric McCandless) LUKE BRYAN, KATY PERRY, LIONEL RICHIE Luke Bryan defends Katy Perry over American Idol backlash, thinks the entire judges panel will return Speaking backstage at the CMA Festival over the weekend, American Idol judge Luke Bryan stepped up to defend his fellow judge Katy Perry in light of the criticism she faced during … Read more
Pictured: Ryan Seacrest — (Photo by: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal) Ryan Seacrest Tipped as Leading Candidate to Replace Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune On Monday, June 12, longtime game show host Pat Sajak announced he will retire as the host of Wheel of Fortune at the end of the show’s upcoming 41st season. The retirement marks … Read more
Pictured: Jimmie Allen Photo: Chris Beyrooty/CBS Jimmie Allen accused of sexual assault and filming without consent in new lawsuit This case has escalated with a second woman filing a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and non-consensual filming by country singer Jimmie Allen. According to the complaint filed Friday in a Tennessee federal court, the woman—identified only … Read more
iHeartMedia Announces 2023 Lineup For Its Legendary iHeartRadio Music Festival – iHeartMedia has revealed the lineup for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival, a flagship two-day concert event set for Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. This year’s festival will present a diverse mix of artists across genres, with performances … Read more
photo credit: David Lehr Morgan Wallen cleared to sing again after doctors ordered six weeks of vocal rest Morgan Wallen announced on Wednesday, June 7, that he has been cleared to sing again following a period of medical vocal rest. The country artist had to cancel six weeks of shows after being advised by doctors … Read more
Pictured: Drake Milligan — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) This year marks the 50th anniversary of the CMA Fest in Nashville. As the longest-running country music festival in the world, CMA Fest returns Thursday, June 8 through Sunday, June 11 in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing hundreds of artists together across multiple stages. Fans from around the globe … Read more
(ABC/Eric McCandless) MEGAN DANIELLE, IAM TONGI, HAVEN MADISON, COLIN STOUGH American Idol alums headline 19 Recordings “19 Takeover” showcase ahead of CMA Festival 19 Recordings, the record label associated with American Idol, is hosting a free artist showcase called “19 Takeover” on Wednesday, June 7 at The Valentine in Nashville. The event will kick off … Read more
(ABC/Eric McCandless) KATY PERRY Katy Perry American Idol Controversy: The press, fair coverage or bullying? Tabloid outlets thrive on drama, and this season they repeatedly turned their attention to Katy Perry’s role on American Idol. Coverage from publications known for sensational headlines often highlighted supposed “controversies” involving Perry, framing routine moments and typical reality TV … Read more
(l-r) Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, Terry Crews, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara (Photo by: Sami Drasin/NBC) America’s Got Talent 2023 FULL Season 18 Episode Schedule America’s Got Talent returns for Season 18 in 2023, premiering on Tuesday, May 30 on NBC and running through late September. This page outlines the full broadcast schedule as announced by … Read more
Pictured: Kelly Clarkson — (Photo by: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal) Kelly Clarkson on Wanting a ‘Healthy’ and ‘Fun’ Work Environment In a recent conversation with Nancy O’Dell on TalkShopLive, Kelly Clarkson addressed reports alleging a toxic atmosphere behind the scenes of The Kelly Clarkson Show. She also discussed the show’s planned relocation to New York City and … Read more