Hunter Girl Hits the Road this Spring and Summer – American Idol 2022 runner-up HunterGirl is hitting the road this summer. Tickets are available NOW HERE.
FIRST ROUND OF PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2023 “CMT MUSIC AWARDS,” LIVE FROM AUSTIN’S MOODY CENTER, APRIL 2 ON CBS – Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Keith Urban, co-host Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson are the first round of superstars added to the lineup, joining previously announced performers Carrie Underwood and co-host Kane Brown and wife Katelyn Brown at the 2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, airing LIVE from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center, Sunday, April 2 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.* – Read more at Paramount
CBS ANNOUNCES SEASON FINALE AIRDATES FOR 2022-2023 – CBS announced season finale dates for its original primetime comedies, dramas and unscripted series for the 2022-2023 broadcast season. Survivor is set for a 3 hour finale on Wednesday May 24 – See the full schedule HERE.
Niall Horan singing at The White House on St. Patrick’s Day! – During a press briefing on Thursday, Jean-Pierre, 48, confessed that she’s not familiar with the U.K. boy band sensation One Direction after she mispronounced Niall Horan’s name while announcing the Irish artist’s upcoming St. Patrick’s Day performance at the White House. “Niall is a multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter who has toured the globe, including with One Direction,” she said with a grin. “Gonna keep my comments to myself on One Direction, I don’t know who they are. I’m sorry. Many of you, I’m sure, do.” – Read more at People
The X Factor to return for ‘one off charity special’ for Red Nose Day after five years off air – The X Factor is set to return for a very special one-off in honour of Red Nose Day. Dermot O’Leary is reportedly the frontman of the comedy sketch as he leads a group of the show’s most iconic failed performers to record a one-off single. Dermot has reportedly filmed scenes already with Honey G, while other stars like Chico and Stevi Ritchie are set to return. A source told The Sun: “The X Factor has been off air for five years so what better time to bring back some of their most controversial acts. Comic Relief has created a band out of some of the singers and have put X Factor host Dermot front and centre. – Read more at Daily Record
Niall Horan Gets the Shakes While Eating Spicy Wings – While trying extreme hot sauces, Niall chats about his upcoming album, coaching on The Voice and MORE. “Niall was quick to admit there’s one person he wouldn’t have trouble saying no to as a coach: his 16-year old self auditioning for The X Factor. “I wouldn’t have turned,” he deadpanned before breaking out into a laugh. “Not for that guy. I was right place, right time. No, I don’t think I would’ve turned for myself, put it that way. “I’d turn for me now!” the Irish singer-songwriter continued. – Billboard
Carrie Underwood Performs With Axl Rose AGAIN – Earlier this week at the American Idol alum’s concert in Los Angeles, Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose, who joined her for an electric performance of the band’s iconic “Welcome to the Jungle,” which Underwood usually performs on her own as her first encore.
Adam Levine Reacts to Blake Shelton’s Exit from ‘The Voice’ : ‘It’s About Time’ – As the country music star prepares to depart the NBC singing competition after the current 23rd season, ET spoke with his favorite frenemy and former fellow coach, Adam Levine, outside the Vanity Fair Oscars party on Sunday night. When asked about his reaction to Blake leaving the show, Adam could only joke, “It’s about time!” Adam and Blake sat opposite each other in The Voice’sspinning coaches’ chairs for 16 seasons before the Maroon 5 frontman left the show in 2019. While their banter was unmatched, it’s been Kelly Clarkson who has stepped into the role of Blake’s good-natured rival in recent seasons. – Read more at Entertainment Tonight
Why Clay Aiken is done with politics but can’t quit touring with ‘Idol’ pal Ruben Studdard – Aiken mentions that Studdard is squeezing this in between music courses he teaches at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where the former “Idol” champ is a full-time faculty member. “It’s a little bit depressing,” Aiken concludes, though he’s now smiling, too. “We actually realized a week or so ago that we were now, currently, older than Simon and Paula were when we were on the show, when they were critiquing us,” referring to former “Idol” judges Cowell and Abdul, then 43 and 40, respectively. And I just had this realization that I felt great about myself when I went and saw Ruben sing, and people enjoyed our Christmas shows, maybe if I actually want to help people, maybe the better thing to do is shut up about politics — because they’re all full of s— — and instead just go and sing, and do something happy. – Read more at Charlotte Observer
Chance the Rapper Visits The Kelly Clarkson Show – Chance the Rapper is collaborating with artists all over the world in a “new kind of way” for his upcoming album “Star Line Gallery.” Chance teases the album, and dishes on directing the music video for his new single “YAH Know.” Chance also celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip hop by sharing the “life-changing moment” he fell in love with the genre in the fourth grade, and dishes on his recent run-in with Owen Wilson at an art event.
