Wednesday night country stars gathered to celebrate the CMT Music Awards. Hosted by Erin Andrews and J.J. Watt, the telecast originated from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and brought together familiar faces from country music, mainstream pop crossovers, and television talent competitions. Carrie Underwood was the evening’s standout, winning both “Female Video of the Year” and “CMT … Read more
UPDATED Adam Lambert Reportedly to Play a Drag Character on Glee According to a reliable entertainment source, Adam Lambert, the American Idol alum, is reportedly set to appear on Fox’s Glee during Season 5. While the role has not been officially confirmed by the show’s producers or by Lambert himself, the report indicates he will … Read more
Photo: Brent Harrington/CBS ©2021 CBS presents New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, a live, star-filled New Year’s Eve celebration hosted by country stars Jimmie Allen and Elle King alongside Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith. The broadcast will air live from Music City on Friday, Dec. 31 (8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT; 10:30 PM–1:30 AM ET/PT) on the … Read more
UPDATE: I spoke with a representative from Lee DeWyze’s former label, Wuli Records. They say they plan to release more of Lee’s older material, but will “talk with Lee about which material.” Reports indicate that Wuli Records, the Chicago-based independent label that worked with Lee DeWyze before his American Idol victory, has made available a … Read more
Preview: Team Adam Levine Battle — Benji vs Sam James Perform “You Give Love A Bad Name” Fans of The Voice are in for a high-energy showdown as Team Adam Levine sends two dynamic rock vocalists into the ring: Benji and Sam James. In this Battle Round preview, both singers tackle Bon Jovi’s classic anthem, … Read more
Tonight’s Broadcast Highlights: Dance, Talent, and Idol Auditions Tonight features a packed line-up for reality-TV fans. The So You Think You Can Dance final performance show will showcase the Top 4 dancers as they give their all onstage before viewers vote for their favorites. The results will be revealed next week. (Check local listings for … Read more
photo credit: Zach Knudson American Idol alum David Archuleta has been steadily recovering after a vocal cord hemorrhage forced him to pause his comeback and postpone major tour dates. Following weeks of vocal rest, the singer ultimately underwent vocal cord surgery and is now documenting his recovery in updates to fans. In a recent Instagram … Read more
Monday Night TV Ratings: Dancing with the Stars Gains, The Sing-Off Struggles Last night’s primetime ratings, compiled from TVByTheNumbers, show a notable swing for ABC and a continued decline for NBC’s singing competition. The two-hour edition of Dancing with the Stars posted a solid improvement week-to-week, while The Sing-Off remained near the bottom of the … Read more
PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2014 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS – Dick Clark Productions and Billboard, the definitive authority on music and the home of the iconic Billboard charts, today revealed the first wave of performers set to appear at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. Country superstar Luke Bryan, rock-pop phenomenon Imagine Dragons, soulful pianist-vocalist John Legend … Read more
Grammys Boost Album Sales: Top Chart Moves, Debuts, and Notable Moments The Grammys had a clear impact on this week’s album chart, reshuffling positions and sending sales spikes to several artists. Adele remains the dominant force at the top of the chart despite a dramatic live-moment that drew headlines. Her album continues to sell strongly … Read more