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Adele, LMFAO, Rihanna + More Lead 2012 Billboard Music Award Nominations
Adele, LMFAO and Rihanna lead the nominations for the 2012 Billboard Awards, which take place at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand and will be broadcast live Sunday May 20 at 8 PM ET on ABC.
Colton Dixon Eliminated on ‘American Idol’
Colton Dixon was eliminated on tonight’s episode (April 19) of ‘American Idol.’ It wasn’t a shock, especially after hearing mentor Jimmy Iovine, who has about a billion years of record business experience, break down his performance earlier in the episode.
American Idol Recap: Songs From Now + Then
On tonight’s episode (April 18) of ‘American Idol,’ the Top 7 (since Jessica Sanchez earned the sole season save) performed a modern hit and a throwback classic from the soul era. Each singer performed twice, showing off different sides of their sonic personalities as the season starts to wind down and we inch closer and closer to a winner...
Ryan Seacrest Releases Statement About the Passing of Dick Clark
Dick Clark died this afternoon (April 18) at the age of 82. His friend and protégé Ryan Seacrest issued a short but emotional statement about Clark’s passing. The entertainer died of a massive heart attack in Los Angeles.
‘American Idol’ Recap: Top 8 Tackle the ’80s
On tonight’s episode of ‘American Idol,’ the Top 8 tackled the ’80s. While the ’80s is a fun decade, full of excess and larger-than-life-ness, the Idols focused on the ballad side of the spectrum. Again, it was a little snoozy, with slow song after slow song. The producers wisely paired the contestants up for duets that were sprinkled throughout the individual perfs, to add some life and livelihoo
Adam Lambert’s Gig With Queen Canceled
Adam Lambert‘s gig fronting Queen at the Sonisphere Knebworth festival in the U.K. this summer has been canceled — not because of anything that Lambert or the band did, but because the organizers of the festival have canceled the whole event altogether.
‘American Idol’ Recap: Contestants Perform Songs by Their Personal Idols
Tonight’s (March 28) episode of ‘American Idol‘ featured the nine remaining contestants performing the songs of their own personal idols. It’s a smart theme, since these kids are trying to be Idols! Fleetwood Mac Queen Stevie Nicks performed her civic duty by serving as this episode’s guest mentor...
Adam Levine Up for ‘American Horror Story’ Role
Adam Levine‘s star continues to ascend. The Maroon 5 singer and ‘The Voice‘ coach is said to be in final negotiations to take a role in the second season of FX’s ‘American Horror Story.’ The series is generating plenty of buzz, so Levine could see a further wave of fame if he does indeed star on the show next season.
‘American Idol’ Top 11 Recap: Contestants Perform Songs From the Year They Were Born
On tonight’s (March 14) episode of ‘American Idol,’ the contestants were asked to perform songs from the year of their birth. That means the range of years was from 1983 through 1995. We know, we felt old, too. will.i.am returned as the mentor, dispensing quirky advice, telling one contestant to lay down when she sang to monitor her breath.
Truth About Jermaine Jones ‘American Idol’ Dismissal Revealed
Jermaine Jones‘ dismissal from ‘American Idol‘ over outstanding arrest warrants was addressed on tonight’s episode (March 14.) It cleared up a lot of questions and hopefully squashes the rumors that the gentle giant is some sort of violent criminal, as press reports began to indicate when news of his ouster broke.