Line-up for Live in the Vineyard announced – “Live In The Vineyard” has announced the artists, including O.A.R., Mike Posner, Phillip Phillips and Blue October, for the 18th music, food and wine festival, Nov. 4-6 in Napa. They will be joined by JohnnySwim, Walking On Cars, The Rua and Calum Scott as performers at the nightly concerts at the Uptown Theatre. “Live In The Vineyard” happens twice a year — in April and November. Also set to perform at private VIP events are Colbie Caillat and The Head and The Heart. – Read more at Napa Valley Register
Jessica Sanchez Sings Ahead of Bill Clinton Campaign Speech – Jessica Sanchez, an “American Idol” runner-up, warmed up the crowd for Bill Clinton, performing a song, “Stronger Together,” that was written for Hillary Clinton’s campaign and shares a title with her campaign slogan. – Read more at Washington Post
Trent Harmon Picks up His Ford
The American Idol winner picks up one of his prizes–a Ford car!
Thanks, again, @Ford Appreciate it more than you know. ??? pic.twitter.com/JdH9N4t2a8
— Trent Harmon (@trentharmon) September 15, 2016
Hannah Huston discusses weekend concerts at Lied – You might think singing in front of family and friends would be easier than in front of millions of television viewers with a chance to win one of TV’s most popular reality shows. Not so, said Hannah Huston, who performed her first major concert Sept. 2 in front of nearly 4,000 people at the Nebraska State Fair in her Grand Island hometown since finishing third last spring on the 10th edition of NBC’s “The Voice.” “It’s more nerve-wracking to sing front of a bunch of people you know,” Huston, 25, admitted. – Read more at – Lincoln Journal Star
David Archuleta’s Christmas Tour
Who’s ready for Christmas? @NathanPacheco and I hope to see you this winter. Ticket, venue and VIP info coming soon. pic.twitter.com/JYaiFutcXN
— David Archuleta (@DavidArchie) September 15, 2016
Reading Is Fundamental Celebrates 50 Years of Inspiring Children to Read – Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation’s largest children’s literacy organization, celebrated its 50th anniversary of inspiring children to read, learn and grow by hosting a virtual birthday party at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Washington, D.C. Award-winning singer and actress, Jordin Sparks; passionate advocate, actor and musician, Tray Chaney; and notable children’s author, Tara Lazar joined D.C. Council Members, parents, and DC Public School officials to commemorate the milestone. The event featured live performances, a Happy Birthday sing along, a children’s story read aloud and birthday cake for fourth grade students. In addition, all of the students at the school received birthday-inspired activities and free books, including Dr. Seuss’ Happy Birthday to You! and Tara Lazar’s Normal Norman. The anniversary celebration was sponsored by State Farm®, who made a $10,000 donation for books for the school library. – Read more at PRNewswire
Wade Robson’s Fight for Justice: What to Know About Michael Jackson’s Accuser – In new bombshell court documents, Wade Robson – a celebrity choreographer who’s worked with ‘NSYNC and Britney Spears – alleges Michael Jackson operated a sophisticated child sex abuse ring. Going into graphic detail, Robson, 33, claims in an amended complaint obtained by PEOPLE to his 2013 lawsuit against the late musician’s entertainment company MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures that the businesses were operations “specifically designed to locate, attract, lure and seduce child sexual abuse victims.” (MJJ Productions has not returned PEOPLE’s request for comment.) Robson claims in the new filings he was sexually abused for seven years by Jackson until he was 14 years old and “began showing signs of puberty.” – Read more at People.com
Dancing’s Derek Hough on Kicking Out Ryan Lochte Protesters: “I Don’t Like Bullies” – Needless to say, this was a pretty intense premiere. The whole incident with the protesters was incredibly scary and unnerving. I was backstage when it began and I had watched Ryan’s performance. I actually looked over to our casting director when he was done and said, “That was great. That made me really happy.” I’m all for redemption and people getting second chances. Then I noticed Carrie Ann stumbling over her words and I heard a few screams. I ran out to the floor and saw our security guys tackle these two guys. It was all kind of surreal at that point and everyone was frightened and confused, but it was clear these guys were anti-Ryan Lochte. I looked over to stage left and saw these women standing in a row with the same No Lochte shirts the two guys had on, and they were just heckling Ryan. Our security was still taking care of the two main guys, so I went over there and told the women to leave. I don’t like bullies. That really upsets me and it triggers something in me. We don’t do that here. This is a good place, a positive place. That really made me angry. If I see something happening, I have to do something. – Read more at TVGuide.
Carrie Underwood Sent Congrats Flowers to DWTS contestant Jana Kramer
Aw. After fellow country singer Jana Kramer made her debut on Dancing with the Stars on Monday, American Idol singer Carrie Underwood sent her flowers!
