DEMI LOVATO JOINS “DICK CLARK’S NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2017” FROM HER CELEBRITY CRUISES CONCERT IN ST. MAARTEN – Pop superstar Demi Lovato is bringing “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017” to the Caribbean via a special performance from her Celebrity Cruises concert in St. Maarten. Lovato’s performance marks the first international appearance for the show, which includes a previously announced remotes from New Orleans and Las Vegas. America’s biggest celebration of the year will take place SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the ABC Television Network. “This is a momentous occasion for Celebrity Cruises as this is the first time four ships will be docked in one port for a unique musical event, our first holiday concert and our first time on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017,’” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises. – via dc productions press release
Sundance Head on Winning ‘The Voice,’ Chris Stapleton Comparisons – Head says he values all the relationships that developed because of his appearance on the NBC competition, and notes that because of his newfound friendship and admiration for Gilman, he hopes to one day be in a position to help him advance his career. “I’m just really proud of Billy for coming out as being gay, taking that huge step as a person,” he says. “I can’t imagine how it must have been living before, whenever he was having to keep that a secret. Billy’s a beautiful person and he’s such a talented singer. I know that he’s going to be successful in life, no matter what he does. I’m just honored to have had the opportunity to become friends with him.” – Read more at Rolling Stone
‘The Voice’: Sundance Head Reacts To Winning Season 11! – “The Voice” Season 11 champion Sundance Head talks to Access Hollywood Live’s Natalie Morales and Kit Hoover and reveals he didn’t think he would win until he heard his name called. Plus, Sundance shares who he thinks really should have won the show. “The Voice” returns to NBC in spring of 2017. – See the Video at Access Hollywood
The Voice champ Sundance Head: I thought ‘Billy or Wé was going to win’ – This week — that KISS performance included — had a lot of great performances that held a lot of personal weight for you. What was it like getting to perform “Treat Her Right,” your own father’s song, in front of him on such a huge platform? Man, I was just so thankful to have that opportunity because my father brought so much joy to people through his music. He’s an old cat now, and I was just really, really honored to be able to do that for him on the show. And Blake agreeing to that was really special for me, that Blake would even consider it, and then he was fired up about it, also. Blake Shelton’s really a wonderful person, and I’ve just been really, really fortunate to have this summer to spend with him, and learn from him, become friends with him. And to do “Treat Her Right” on the show was amazing. My dad, I didn’t tell him anything that was going on. So when it went down, it went down hard for him. I saw him over there, tearing up. I was trying not to pay attention, ‘cause everybody would’ve been crying if I started crying. – Read more at EW.com
Idol Folk Congratulate Sundance Head
OMG @SundanceHead!! Congratulations!!! So proud of you! ???????? #AI6forever #thevoice
— Jordin Sparks (@JordinSparks) December 14, 2016
@SundanceHead huge congrats on winning The Voice. Obviously it’s only a matter of timing when it’s supposed to happen, it just does. ???
— Michael Orland (@MichaelOrland) December 14, 2016
‘Idol’ star finds new calling helping veterans in Texas – One of the River Region’s brightest singing talents is making a Texas-sized move, all in the name of helping traumatized and wounded veterans. Slapout resident Jessica Meuse, who caught the nation’s attention in 2012 on “The Voice” and in 2014 by making it to fourth place on “American Idol,” is leaving Alabama for a new role in the Lone Survivor Foundation, headquartered in Houston, Texas. Terry Jung, executive director for the foundation, confirmed the hire and said he looks forward to having Meuse work directly with him in Houston. – Read more at Montgomery Advertiser
Alicia Keys is fake-mad at Blake Shelton over ‘The Voice’ win – Appearing on Ellen Thursday, fellow coach Alicia Keys joked that while she’s happy for Sundance, she’s irked at Blake. “I’m just sick of Blake,” Keys said, grinning. “He thinks he’s Mister I-win-all-of-them, and all this…I told him, this game must be rigged. Somebody else needs to start winning this game, or people are gonna think Blake is over there paying somebody. What is going on, Blake!” – Read more at USA Today
‘Dancing with the Stars’ judge Carrie Ann Inaba is engaged – Christmas came early for Carrie Ann Inaba and “General Hospital” alum Robb Derringer. On Wednesday, the “Dancing with the Stars” judge confirmed she and her soap star beau are engaged. “We’re so excited to share this with everyone… IT’S TRUE! #believeinlove,” the 48-year-old reality star wrote on Instagram. Derringer, 49, also penned a sweet note on social media. – Read more at Page Six
