Carrie Underwood Guest Stars on How I Met Your Mother — Watch Three Video Previews Country music star Carrie Underwood makes a memorable guest appearance on the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother, and three short video previews have been released to give fans a good look at her scenes. These clips highlight the … Read more

Entertainment roundup: key headlines from music, TV and reality shows – A collection of recent entertainment news covers festival lineups, late-night programming, and the final season of a long-running singing competition. Below are updated summaries of each story in clear, reader-friendly language. Universal Orlando Resort announces 2016 Mardi Gras lineup – Universal Orlando has revealed … Read more

Behind the Scenes: American Idol Shoots a Ford Music Video @AmericanIdol: “An inside look at today’s @Ford music video.” Fans got a rare peek behind the curtain when American Idol shared on social media that contestants were on set filming a music video with Ford. The short posts and photos capture moments from the shoot, … Read more

TV Ratings: The X Factor Holds Steady as Thursday Lineup Competes for Viewers Ratings for Thursday’s broadcast lineup are in, according to TVByTheNumbers. Fox’s The X Factor continues to perform solidly, holding audience attention as the fall broadcast season settles in. With the live shows approaching, the key challenge now will be whether the program’s … Read more

Kelly Clarkson Announces New Single “Heartbeat Song” and Release Date Pop singer Kelly Clarkson has officially revealed the title and release date of her long-awaited new single. The song, called “Heartbeat Song,” is scheduled to be released on 1/12/15. Clarkson and her team shared the announcement via social media, encouraging fans to help spread the … Read more

Despite his recent high-profile misstep—now overshadowed by other national news—Juan Pablo continues to attempt damage control over his anti-gay remarks from a few weeks ago. At first he and his team leaned on the familiar “remarks were taken out of context” defense, but JP has since shifted to a different line: “it was a misunderstanding,” … Read more

Candice Glover — “Cried” (Official Music Video) Video Overview The official music video for “Cried,” the latest single by American Idol winner Candice Glover, presents a powerful, emotionally driven short film. Shot primarily in black and white, the video intercuts intimate performance shots with a narrative that follows a family undergoing intense personal turmoil. The … Read more

David Archuleta, David Cook and Constantine Maroulis to Perform at Ronald McDonald House New York Benefit Fans will be excited to learn that Season 7 American Idol alumni David Archuleta and David Cook are reuniting for a special benefit performance. The two singers will appear together at Ronald McDonald House® New York on Tuesday, November … Read more

Curious what critics made of last night’s special Sunday edition of X Factor? Read the critics’ reactions below. For my live blog with video highlights and a full recap, see my live blog here. ‘The X Factor’ recap: Back to the judges’ homes – The remaining 32 contestants completed their Judges’ Houses performances in a … Read more

Casey James Performs Intimate Acoustic Livestream, Talks New Music and Writing His Second Album Season 9 American Idol third-place finisher and Columbia Nashville recording artist Casey James visited the Livestream studios in New York City to perform an intimate acoustic set and answer questions from fans. The event showcased James’s warm, roots-influenced country sound and … Read more