Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Aretha Franklin, the pastor’s daughter who became the undisputed Queen of Soul over a career that spanned more than five decades, has died of advanced pancreatic cancer, ABC News has confirmed. “It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aretha Louise Franklin, the Queen of Soul, …
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Jul 02
Watch now: Go behind-the-scenes during nearly a month of rehearsals for Shania Twain’s NOW Tour
Sunny Martini Shania Twain‘s NOW Tour kicked off in early May and will be going strong until it wraps just before Christmas in New Zealand. Now, you can get a glimpse at how the Canadian country/pop superstar put her new show together, in a new video that takes you behind-the-scenes during the nearly month-long rehearsal …
May 30
Ride with me a billion times: “Meant to Be” hits new streaming milestone
Getty Images/Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music“Meant to Be” has turned into the song that was “meant to be streamed” a huge number of times. The smash hit from Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line has topped one billion streams globally, counting digital audio and video streams worldwide. The song’s video alone has racked …
May 20
2018 “Billboard” Music Awards — Complete Winners List
Dick Clark Productions The Billboard Music Awards took place Sunday night at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Kelly Clarkson hosted the ceremony, which featured performances by Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, Camila Cabello and more. Many of the winners were announced hours prior to the telecast, with the big awards being revealed during …
May 18
Ahead of Sunday night’s show, hear the “American Idol” Top 3 finalists’ new singles now
ABC/Eric McCandlessThe first installment of the two-night American Idol finale airs this Sunday on ABC, but the three remaining contestants have already released the songs that will be their “coronation singles,” should they be crowned the winner on Monday night. Maddie Poppe’s song “Gone Gone Gone,” is an upbeat, folk-influenced modern pop song that suits …
May 14
“American Idol” contestants sing Carrie Underwood hits and celebrate Mother’s Day, as the top 3 are revealed
ABC/Eric McCandlessIn honor of Mother’s Day, the American Idol Top 5 finalists sang songs dedicated to moms, in addition to performing from the catalogue of American Idol alum and seven-time Grammy-winner Carrie Underwood. At the end of the show, the contestants learned that Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Gabby Barrett and Maddie Poppe were moving on to the finals. Michael J. Woodard and Cade Foehner were sent home. The Top 5 …
Apr 09
Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood support each other on Twitter
Vincent Peters/ABC/Image Group LAWho’s the most iconic American Idol winner — Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood? The answer is, don’t even ask that question unless you want to annoy both of them. After a Twitter feed called The Tylt tweeted out that exact question and asked fans to vote, Kelly replied, “I think we’re both …
Apr 01
Taylor Swift surprises fans, shoots whiskey at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe
John Shearer/Getty Images for 13 ManagementTaylor Swift may be gearing up for a stadium tour, but on Saturday night, she made an unannounced appearance at a tiny venue in the city where she got her start: Nashville As The Tennessean reports, a crowd of about 40 people were shocked when songwriter Craig Wiseman, the top-billed …
Mar 20
Luke Bryan defends Katy Perry’s “American Idol” kiss: “Our hearts are in the right place”
ABC/Mark LevineAfter the premiere of American Idol last week, some viewers were in an uproar over the fact that judge Katy Perry kissed contestant Ben Glaze on the lips after he said he’d never been smooched. Now, fellow judge Luke Bryan is defending Katy, saying she’s just trying to “make fun TV.” Glaze told several …
Mar 12
Welcome back, “American Idol”: Luke, Katy & Lionel find talent in four cities
ABC/Eric LiebowitzAmerican Idol is back to sing another day. The show’s two-hour premiere Sunday night on its new network, ABC, showed a kinder, gentler side of the singing competition, which previously ran for 15 seasons on Fox. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan are at the judges’ table this time around and fortunately — …
