The Voice 5 Blind Auditions continue on NBC 8/9c
So You Think You Can Dance 42 city tour begins tonight in East Lansing, Michigan.
American Idol’s HeeJun Han Joins Mnet America’s ‘Danny From LA’ as Co-Host – HeeJun Han of American Idol fame will take up co-hosting duties alongside Danny Im on the new season of Mnet America’s English language pop culture talk show Danny From LA. The new season kicked off on September 26 and airs every Thursday on Mnet America, the only national, Englsh-language lifestyle network in the U.S. – That’s a pretty good gig for him! – Yahoo.com
Lady Gaga, Eminem to Headline YouTube’s First Ever Music Awards – YouTube will host the first awards show in its history, celebrating the songs, artists and videos that were most popular on its own site in the last year, the online video giant announced Monday. The YouTube Music Awards, slated Nov. 3 in New York City, will be the second live event YouTube has hosted in its history after a comedy show earlier this year. It is the first that takes direct aim at the entertainment business’ lucrative industry of self-congratulation. – Read more at The Wrap
Chris Daughtry Talks Halen vs. Hagar, Beatles vs. Stones, and Daughtry vs. the Haters – “American Idol” Season 5 finalist Chris Daughtry is about to release a new album, Baptized, and while its new sound — poppier, cleaner, lighter, even downright folksy in parts — will likely win his eponymous band new fans, it’s also inevitable that it’ll alienate some aficionados of the angst-ridden, hard-charging signature sound of Daughtry’s first three LPs. Already the album’s lead single, the EDM-tinged “Waiting for a Superman,” has polarized Daughtry’s fanbase and sparked fervent Internet debate. But as Chris sits down with Yahoo Music to preview three other tracks from Baptized — the upbeat, almost Bon Jovian title track; the groovy “Battleships”; and a humorously nostalgic ode to the good ole days, “Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll” — he doesn’t show much concern for the haters. – Read more at Yahoo.com
Julie Andrews Gives Thumbs Up to Carrie Underwood SOUND OF MUSIC Casting – “I think she’s great,” affirmed Andrews who was nominated for an Oscar and a Bafta for her performance as the iconic governess. “It’s going to be the original show, I believe, and I think after 40 or 50 years it’s probably time somebody else had a crack at it.” – Read more at Broadway World
Cassadee Pope Adjusts to Newfound Fame – Cassadee Pope’s life was forever changed the moment she first stepped onto the stage of NBC’s The Voice, but the singer says dramatic changes are still happening in her everyday life. “What’s surprised me about this period is definitely how closely I’m being looked at,” Pope told CMT Hot 20 Countdown. “And it goes from my outfit to what I say to maybe how I interact with fans. Everything is just being picked apart by everybody, and a lot of times, it’s great and people realize I’m just a normal person who loves music and this is what I’m meant to do.” – Read more at CMT
Dancing With the Stars Backstage Scoop: Bill Nye Says Goodbye to the Ballroom, “I’m Going to Miss This!” – When asked to reflect on his time on the dancing competition, Nye says that although he is disappointed, he is thrilled to have had this opportunity. “I’m going to miss this, it was really cool and exciting. It was a thrill and the team was just fantastic,” he exclusively tells E!. Regardless of their early elimination, Stecklein says that she is incredibly proud of her partner’s work this season and his determination to dance. “Obviously he’s a very intelligent guy so I knew that he wouldn’t push it if he shouldn’t.” She explains, “With the brace, there really wasn’t a way to injure it any worse because it holds it still. I’m just really proud of him for going back out there and giving it a try.” – Read more at EOnline
Dancing With the Stars Backstage – Glee Cast
Once again, Glee cast members were in the audience last night to watch their fellow co-star, Amber Riley, dance the Charleston with pro partner, Derek Hough. Harry Shum, Jr. Darren Criss and Becca Tobin were in the house!
l-r Harry Shum Jr., Darren Criss, Amber Riley, Becca Tobin
Amber Riley Represents for Dodgers’ LGBT Night – Amber Riley had the honor of singing the national anthem alongside the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles at Friday night’s Dodgers game, which marked the organization’s first “LGBT Night.” The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by former Dodger Billy Bean, the second MLB player to reveal that he’s gay, and NBA center Jason Collins, who became the first active male professional athlete of any major North American sports team to come out publicly. Lance Bass, who came out in 2006, was also on hand to start the game with the classic, “It’s Time For Dodger Baseball!” – Read more at Entertainment Tonight
How Simon Cowell Made This Homeless Man’s Day – Fatherhood is already looking good on a visibly softer Simon Cowell. The soon-to-be dad, who’s known for having one of the sharpest tongues in Hollywood, extended a kind hand on Sunday to a homeless man who approached Cowell while he was stopped at a red light in Los Angeles. The “X Factor” judge, who’s having his first baby with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, unhesitatingly reached into his pocket and handed over a $100 bill to the struggling guy. – Read more at Huffington Post
