December 2016 • mjsbigblog

New Year’s Eve Specials: Guide to Hosts and Performers

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A guide to television countdown shows including New Year’s Rockin Eve and more. Who’s hosting? Who’s performing? Find out here.

Concert Schedule December 30 and 31: Lee DeWyze, Sundance Head

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It’s the last concert schedule post for 2016! I’m doubling up Friday and Saturday because…yesterday was kind of a fail.

Headlines: Ryan Seacrest Elevator Troubles, Melinda Doolittle in Qatar

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X Factor AU Happy 2017 wishes, Ryan Seacrest dramatic elevator incident, Melinda Doolittle spent Xmas in Qatar,

THE VOICE -- "Live Top 11" Episode 1115A -- Pictured: Sundance Head -- (Photo by: Tyler Golden/NBC)

The Voice Sundance Head Father Roy Head Out of Surgery After Ruptured Aorta

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The Voice winner Sundance Head kept fans updated after father Roy Head went in for surgery after a ruptured aorta.

Phillip Phillips’ Talent Dispute with American Idol Moves Forward

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Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips’ talent dispute with American Idol producers move forward despite Core Media’s bankruptcy.

New Music: Jon Peter Lewis, Chris Sligh, Laith Al-Saadi, Rayvon Owen

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Listen to new music from American Idol alums Jon Peter Lewis, Chris Sligh, Rayvon Owen and The Voice’s Laith Al-Saadi, Josh Kaufman. Try and buy!

THE VOICE -- "Live Finale" Episode: 1118B -- Pictured: Sundance Head -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

The Voice, DWTS Appeals to Rural Viewers, SYTYCD to City Dwellers

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A NYT study sets out to prove that TV and Political fandoms are closely correlated. The Voice and DWTS appeal to rurals, SYTYCD to city folk.

Sales News – Week Ending – 12/29/16

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HDD takes off the week between Christmas and New Years, so there are no numbers. As Mateja posted, One Direction was Europe’s number one celebrity earners in 2016 despite being on hiatus. They made a

American Idol’s James Durbin New Project with Quiet Riot Guitarist

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American Idol season 10 alum James Durbin announces a new project with Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi. First EP is due out in February.

Headlines: Billy Gilman Set for Anthem, David Archuleta Birthday Boy

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The Voice’s Billy Gilman set to sing Anthem at NHL Centennial game in Toronto, David Archuleta celebrates birthday with Pokemon.