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‘American Idol’ auditions go virtual with “Idol Across America” August 10

Courtesy ABCSince filling hotel ballrooms or stadiums with screaming — and singing — hopefuls is no longer an option amid the COVID-19 pandemic, American Idol is taking its auditions on the road virtually for the spring 2021 edition of the show. Starting August 10, the show will kick off its “Idol Across America” remote auditions, …

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Dan + Shay admit “I Should Probably Go to Bed” with new song title

ABC/Mark LevineDan + Shay have unveiled the name of their upcoming song. Hours after the duo teased on Twitter that a new song was coming later this week — teasing fans with the hashtag #ISPGTB and asking for guesses as to what it stands for — Dan + Shay answered the question by sharing that the title is …

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Dan + Shay tease something major coming at the end of July

ABC/Image Group LAGet ready, Dan + Shay are getting ready for the end of the month, teasing something big that’ll happen on July 31. While not revealing too much detail, the “Speechless” duo dropped a teaser trailer that may provide clues as to what they have going on.  The only tangible hint the two gave was the hashtag #ISPGTB. The …

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The American Music Awards are set for November 2020

dick clark productionsThe American Music Awards are a go this year. ABC and dick clark productions announced Friday that the three-hour ceremony is set to air Sunday, November 22 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. It’s not yet known how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect the show. Details regarding the production of the telecast will …

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Are Gwen and Blake planning to tie the knot this summer?

NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesThey’re not even engaged, but US Weekly claims that longtime partners Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are so eager to get married that they may tie the knot this summer. The mag quotes a source as saying the couple is “keen to make it happen as soon as possible,” but …

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Speechless” no more: Dan + Shay reemerge to speak out about George Floyd’s death

ABC/Image Group LAJustin Bieber‘s been posting multiple messages denouncing racism since the death of George Floyd, whose death following his arrest by the Minneapolis police has sparked protests worldwide.  Now, his “10,000 Hours” duet partners, Dan + Shay, have added their voices to the chorus. In a lengthy Instagram post, the duo explains that they’ve …

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‘American Idol’ recap: The Top 7 take on Disney

ABCIt was time to narrow the competition down to seven as American Idol tackled Disney on Sunday’s episode.  Host Ryan Seacrest, along with judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie, appeared virtually from their respective homes, as did all of the remaining 11 contestants. Once again Katy donned an oversized costume but this time her golden-haired pup joined in on the …

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Report: Little Richard, founding father of rock ‘n roll, dead at 87

J. Shearer/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Little Richard, the flamboyant, envelope-pushing musician whose wild performance style and appearance helped set the blueprint for rock and roll, has died, Rolling Stone reports.  He was 87.  His son, Danny Penniman, confirmed his death to the publication.  No cause of death was given. His string of hits, starting with 1956’s …

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Little Richard, founding father of rock ‘n roll, dead at 87

J. Shearer/WireImage Little Richard, the flamboyant, envelope-pushing musician whose wild performance style and appearance helped set the blueprint for rock and roll, has died, ABC News has confirmed via his agent. He was 87. Rolling Stone was the first to report the death, via Richard’s son, Danny Penniman.  No cause of death was given. His …

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Maren Morris re-lives unforgettable live show moments with ‘Maren Morris Live from Chicago’ EP

Courtesy Amazon MusicBetween the COVID-19 pandemic and having a new baby at home, Maren Morris hasn’t been able to perform for her fans lately. Now, she’s re-living the first-ever stop on her 2019 Girl: The World Tour with a new live EP recorded at her Chicago tour date. “Feeling so nostalgic for shows lately, so here’s a few tracks …

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