December 2015 • Page 4 of 22 • mjsbigblog

Concert Schedule: Orange County Christmas Extravaganza

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A SLEW of American Idol alums, including, Ruben Studdard, Kris Allen, Tamyra Gray, Pia Toscano, Elliott Yamin and MORE will perform tonight at the Orange County Christmas extravaganza, available on Livestream.

American Idol 15 Hollywood Hopefulls Sing “Joy to the World” (VIDEO)

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VIDEO: A slew of American Idol 15 Hollywood Hopefuls share season’s greetings with a rousing rendition of “Joy to the World.” Watch it here.

The Voice Winner, Craig Wayne Boyd, Shares Details on Record Label Split

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The Voice season 7 champ, Craig Wayne Boyd, shares details on his split with Dot Records months after his post-win signing with the label.

Headlines: Jessica Sanchez, Jordan Smith, Simon Cowell

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Jessica Sanchez joins Orange County extravaganza, Miss Universe wants Steve Harvey back despite gaffe, Jordan Smith grateful for his girlfriend’s support, Aretha Franklin snapped pics all through The Color Purple, Christmas means it’s time for shirtless Simon Cowell.

Billboard – Chart Date 01/02/2016

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Pentatonix continues to top the Holiday Albums chart with “That’s Christmas to Me” for a 7th week this year and a 17th non-consecutive week. One Direction tops the Billboard Top Track chart for the week

American Idol 15 – Watch the Opening Sequence of the Farewell Season (VIDEO)

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VIDEO: Watch the sentimental opening sequence to the premiere episode of American Idol’s 15th and Farewell Season. It premieres Jan 6, 2016.

R. Kelly Walks Out of HuffPost Live Interview (VIDEO)

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VIDEO: R. Kelly walked out of a Huffpost live interview, after the host asked questions about the accusations from women that he had sex with them as minors.

The Voice Winner Jordan Smith Returns Home to a Hero’s Welcome (VIDEO)

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VIDEO: The Voice 9 winner, Jordan Smith, returned home to Harlan, KY Monday (Dec 21) to a hero’s welcome that included a parade and presentation of honors.

Headlines: Taylor Swift to Debut New Video NYE

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Taylor Swift to debut new video on NY Rockin Eve, Chris Richardson to be a dad, Carrie Underwood Heartbeat BTS, Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton smooch on camera, Maks and Peta talk engagement.

THE VOICE -- "Live Finale" Episode 918A -- Pictured: Jordan Smith -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

Tuesday Daily Number’s Thread – 12/22/15

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Today’s thread are brought to you by the numbers 1,2, 8 and 161,000. The newly crowned Voice winner sets a couple of records on the Christian charts (where he should really be headed if anybody