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*As speculation grows about another judging shakeup, one friend to the show has popped up as a serious contender. Crooner Harry Connick, Jr. confirmed to reporters after Thursday’s results show that he has been talking with producers about joining next year’s panel. “They wanted to know if I would be interested and it’s a blast, [...]
*Wale was totally offended by Kelly Clarkson’s comment at the Grammy’s, when she basically implied all the hype about Miguel wasn’t enough for her to find out who he is. “Miguel, I don’t know who the hell you are, but we need to sing together,” Kelly said while accepting her Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. [...]
Keith Urban, Randy Jackson and Mariah Carey were on hand for the evening’s first performance by Curtis Finch Jr., while Nicki Minaj was just arriving to the studio. Host Ryan Seacrest explained that Minaj was “stuck in traffic” on the 405 and kept the show moving until she arrived. He announced that the top 10 [...]
*Is “American Idol,” which debuted its 2013 season last night, pretty much dead now? Former contestant and now superstar singer Jennifer Hudson thinks so. The celebrity is sharing a bit of advice to the show’s producers, saying it’s nearing its end. With so many changes on the judging panel and the recent dramatics between Mariah [...]
*Alicia Keys will join her good friend Beyonce on the Super Bowl performance slate. The “girl on fire” has been chosen to sing the National Anthem prior to the big game, which will feature Beyonce as the half time entertainment. The Super Bowl will take place in New Orleans on Feb. 3. Keys and Bey [...]
*Beyoncé has been chosen to belt the National Anthem during President Obama’s second inauguration on January 21 in Washington. According to USA Today, Beyoncé will take the stage at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, and will be joined by Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor during the event. Clarkson will sing “My Country, ‘Tis [...]
*“Turn it up!” This will be the resounding chant after hearing Coco Jones’ Hollywood Records debut single, “Holla At The DJ.” Coco, a Radio Disney N.B.T. finalist and star of Disney Channel’s “Let It Shine,” the #1 TV movie of 2012 to date in targeted youth demographics, has digitally released “Holla.” Coco worked with several [...]
*John Legend, a judge on ABC’s forthcoming singing competition “Duets,” was asked to comment on the addition of Britney Spears and Demi Lovato to the judging panel of their rival FOX show “The X Factor.” And the Grammy-winning musician gave an honest answer. “You know it’s interesting. It should be very interesting. I don’t have much to [...]
*John Legend is in and Lionel Richie is out of ABC’s upcoming musical competition series “Duets,” which pairs contestants with established singers. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Richie has dropped out of the program due to scheduling issues. It was announced in early March that the former Commodores front man would join Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer [...]
*Snoop Dogg appears to be joining Kelly Clarkson as a celebrity endorser of GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul. But while the “American Idol” singer prefers Paul’s hands-off approach to all things government, for Snoop, it’s all about the weed. The rapper and marijuana lover appeared to grant his endorsement to Paul on his Facebook page [...]
*Kelly Clarkson gave props to the late Etta James with a song during her Radio City Music Hall gig in New York. In honor of the vocal legend who died Friday at the age of 73, Clarkson told the audience that she would perform her favorite Etta James’ song, which is “I’d Rather Go Blind.” [...]
*Former NBA player Charles Barkley will host “Saturday Night Live” for a third time on Jan. 7, the network announced today. He’ll be joined by musical guest Kelly Clarkson, who will also make her third appearance on the NBC show. In the meantime, you can catch Barkley on Sunday in his day job as an [...]
*The American Music Awards has announced the addition of Chris Brown, Marc Anthony and LMFAO to its already star-studded lineup of performers. The artists join previously announced acts Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Pitbull and Maroon 5. As is tradition with the AMAs, there will be no host on [...]
*This year’s “VH1 Divas” will Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Jennifer Hudson and others to celebrate their hometowns for the special “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” special, which will air Dec. 19. The concert will be taped the day before in New York City. According to a Thursday statement, Chicago, Detroit, London, Philadelphia and Memphis, Tenn., [...]
*Mary J. Blige has been added to the list of performers for the 2011 American Music Awards, producers revealed in an announcement today (Oct. 24). Also added to the lineup are Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera. The new set of artists joins previously announced performers Katy Perry and Pitbull. The ceremony [...]
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