ABC/Josh VertucciAmerican Idol’s Hollywood Week kicked off Sunday night with two rounds of cuts, as judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie begin to whittle down the 175 finalists. First RoundThe first hour saw the contestants performing brief solos for the judges. Many of the standouts from the audition rounds made it through the …
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Mar 19
‘American Idol’ final auditions: Surprise appearances, a former country star and a Maddie Poppe prank
“American Idol” champ Maddie Poppe removes her disguise; ABC/Kelsey McNealAmerican Idol’s final audition episode of the season aired Monday night, and it was a crazy combination of unexpected guest appearances, the usual sob stories and one very funny prank, courtesy of reigning Idol champ Maddie Poppe. Attack of last season’s finalistsAbout 90 minutes into the …
Mar 18
“American Idol” sets dates for live shows and finale
ABC/Craig SjodinMonday night on ABC, the final audition episode of this season of American Idol will air, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Now ABC has announced when the competition’s live shows — which will allow America to vote — will begin. Sunday, April 14 will feature a live-to-tape episode. Then, the first all-live performance show …
Mar 04
‘American Idol’ returns: Season premiere brings laughs and tears in first round of auditions
ABC/Eric LiebowitzAmerican Idol is back again. The show debuted its second season on ABC Sunday night with a two-hour premiere chock full of — mostly — good auditions. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan all return to the judges’ table to impart their wisdom and hand out tickets to Hollywood. Here are some of …
Feb 21
Vegas or bust: Is Kelly Clarkson making plans for this year’s ACM Awards?
Carter SmithCould Kelly Clarkson be planning on making a special appearance — or even performing — at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards? The original American Idol is nominated for Music Event of the Year at the 54th ACMs for “Keeping Score,” her collaboration with Dan + Shay from their current self-titled album. Responding to the news, Kelly tweeted, “YES!!!!! #Keeping …
Feb 11
Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino, Lady Gaga win big at 61st Annual Grammy Awards
Jennifer Lopez performs at the Grammys; Monty Brinton/CBSHey, remember last year, when everyone complained that there were barely any women on the Grammy Awards, and that deserving hip-hop artists kept getting snubbed? What a difference a year makes. The 61st Annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, were all about hip hop and …
Feb 11
Grammys 2019: The Performances
Monty Brinton/CBSThe 61st Annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, were a far cry from last year’s telecast, which was criticized for a lack of female performers. It was all about the women Sunday night — with a few men thrown in here and there. Here’s who performed what: The show kicked off …
Feb 10
Grammys 2019 — the winners
Grammys host Alicia Keys; Monty Brinton/CBSHere’s the complete list of winners in key categories for the 61st annual Grammy Awards, revealed Sunday night in ceremonies at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Album of the YearGolden Hour — Kacey Musgraves Record of the Year“This Is America” — Childish Gambino Song of the Year“This Is America” …
Feb 05
Bebe Rexha’s hoping to party with FGL at Sunday’s Grammys
Courtesy of The Recording AcademyAfter the massive success of “Meant to Be,” Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha have now fallen a bit behind on their celebrating. But Bebe’s hoping she’ll be able to catch up with the duo at Sunday night’s Grammys. “I haven’t has a chance to see the guys since our nomination,” she tells People. “We’ve spoken …
Jan 16
Are Blake and Gwen about to get engaged? “Us Weekly” says that’s the case
Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton and Gwen Stefani “are going to be announcing their engagement soon,” according to an unnamed source who Us Weekly quotes in its new issue. In April, Gwen told Ellen DeGeneres she thinks about tying the knot “all the time,” and apparently for Blake, the feeling’s mutual. “Blake has always wanted to marry Gwen,” Us Weekly’s …