(Photo by: Maarten de Boer/NBCUniversal) Last week, Tyra Banks announced she is stepping away from hosting Dancing with the Stars after three seasons. In response, Disney has named Julianne Hough as the new co-host alongside Alfonso Ribeiro. This change comes after Alfonso previously joined Tyra last season to share hosting duties, and the new lineup … Read more
(ABC/Eric McCandless) FIRE For our audience polls we’re combining last week’s Oscar special with this week’s Auditions 4. Despite airing after midnight, last week’s one-hour Oscar episode drew a notable 0.60 rating in the key demo, an impressive showing that explains why ABC has scheduled an after‑Oscars Idol episode for a second consecutive year. The … Read more
Pictured: (l-r) Niall Horan, Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Chance the Rapper — (Photo by: Art Streiber/NBC) This week’s broadcast ratings for the major singing competitions—The Voice, American Idol and The Masked Singer—show modest shifts that are worth watching as the spring season progresses. In the key 18-49 demographic, The Voice posted a noticeable uptick on … Read more
Pictured (L-R): Jeff Probst and Tribes Ratu, Soka, and Tika. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Survivor 44 Recap: Ratu and Tika Secure Immunity, Soka Sends Claire Home A new episode of Survivor 44 aired tonight on CBS. The episode focused on shifting alliances, a deceptive idol find, and a pivotal immunity challenge that sent the Soka tribe … Read more
The Voice of Holland: Charges Filed in Ongoing Sexual Misconduct Investigation The Voice Holland coaches l-r: Glennis, Ali B, Waylon, Anouk The Voice of Holland remains at the center of a deepening sexual misconduct scandal as Dutch authorities move forward with criminal charges against two well-known figures linked to the show. According to reporting by … Read more
Mediabase Report: Six Notable Milestones This Week This week’s Mediabase report highlights six notable chart milestones across multiple formats, with several artists registering important gains on Pop, Country, HAC (Hot AC), AC, Active Rock, RHY, and UR&B radio panels. The biggest movements come from Morgan Wallen, who posts multiple entries across Country, Pop and HAC, … Read more
Pictured: Marcos Covos — (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC) The Voice Season 23 continues to deliver memorable Blind Auditions, and Week 2 gave viewers another strong set of performances to discuss. As the auditions progress, the competition tightens and personalities among the coaches and contestants become clearer. With two more audition episodes still to air before … Read more
(ABC/Eric McCandless)CHARLI D’AMELIO, MARK BALLAS, GABBY WINDEY, VAL CHMERKOVSKIY Mark Ballas brought two decades of professional ballroom experience to Dancing with the Stars, appearing as a pro dancer across 20 seasons. After capturing his most recent Mirrorball Trophy with celebrity partner Charli D’Amelio, Ballas used the stage at the live Dancing with the Stars tour … Read more
Photo Credit Jim Wright Jake Worthington, the rising country artist on Big Loud Records, released his self-titled full-length debut on April 7, 2023. The album positions Worthington as a modern keeper of classic honky-tonk traditions, marrying the twang of the past with contemporary production and a driving, electric energy. Born and raised in La Porte, … Read more
CR: Frank Micelotta / FOX. ©2021 FOX MEDIA, LLC. Gabby Barrett, the season 16 alum of American Idol, is back in the studio working on her second full-length album. The country singer recently shared a short studio clip showing her walking into the vocal booth, captioning the post to celebrate progress: “3 songs down today … Read more
