Jessica Meuse Video Honored At Multiple Film Festivals – The music video “Love Her Better” by Jessica Meuse has garnished honors at multiple film festivals this year. The Nevada International Film Festival just announced the release as a 2018 Platinum Reel Award Winner, while the video has also been an Official Selection at both the Great Lakes Film Festival and Laughlin International Film Festival. – Read more at EINNews.com
Meet Ruben Studdard And Clay Aiken at The Imperial Theatre Box Office This Monday! – The Imperial Theatre Box Office (249 West 45th Street) will open Monday November 19th at 1pm for Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken in Ruben & Clay’s First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show (aka “Ruben & Clay’s Christmas Show”), the monumental, one-of-a-kind Holiday spectacular Broadway show that will begin performances on Broadway Friday, December 7th, with Opening Night set for December 11th. This limited engagement runs through December 30th only. To celebrate the Box Office Opening, Ruben and Clay will be on hand from 1pm to 2pm, distributing special Christmas gifts including signed limited edition posters to the first 100 folks on line, a Collectors Edition Holiday Ornament to the first 250 people to arrive, and tasty treats courtesy of NUCHAS Artisan Hand-Held Foods! There will also be chances to win tickets for Opening Night, upgrades to VIP Packages, and more! – Read more at Broadway World
Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard Are Ready to Ring in the Holidays with Ruben & Clay’s Christmas Show – The holiday season has officially arrived. American Idol season stars Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are teaming up once again for Ruben & Clay’s First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show. The show will run for three weeks from December 7 through December 30, with previews beginning on December 7 at the Imperial Theatre. This marks the first time the duo has taken the stage since their American Idol days. The two performed a holiday tune at Sardi’s restaurant on November 15. Check out the photos below, and be sure to get into the Christmas cheer by seeing Ruben & Clay’s Christmas Show for yourself. – Read more at Broadway.com
David Archuleta Thanks Filipino Fans
David recently performed a benefit concert in the Philippines.
Maraming salamat #Philippines for coming to the @MabuhayDeseret Benefit concert and helping us raise money for many more surgeries for Filipinos in need!! If you were there what moment tonight stood out to you?? pic.twitter.com/XEXRjBlFS7
— David Archuleta (@DavidArchie) November 16, 2018
David Archuleta: ‘I love the Filipino people’ – “I love the Filipino people.” American Idol alum David Archuleta was clearly excited to be back in Manila, speaking from the heart to the audience full of media personalities days before his benefit concert for Mabuhay Deseret Foundation’s 30th anniversary. “I don’t know how many times I’ve been here [in the Philippines], but it’s nice to be able to give back to a country that has given so much to me throughout my career.” During the presscon, David shared that it’s been 10 years since the release of his debut album, David Archuleta. – Read more at Cosmo.ph
‘The Voice’ helps Kelly Clarkson expand her brand – When Kelly came on (season 14), she really wanted to make her mark, and she did,” says Voice executive producer Audrey Morrissey, who notes that Clarkson’s tutelage helped secure the win for contestant Brynn Cartelli. “Kelly is like a straight-A student. She does her homework. She does everything at 1,000 percent. It’s all about the material and understanding it, finding songs that will show different sides of the artist and keep the audience interested,” Morrissey adds. ”Every coach does their version of this, but Kelly exceeds in all ways. She’s a fan, an enthusiast and an enthusiast on life. She is what you see. There’s no mystery to her. She’s funny, kindhearted and has a big personality.” – Read more at USAToday
A brief Q&A with Kelly Clarkson about The Greatest Showman – So how did you get involved in this album of covers?
I don’t know if it had anything to do with this, but it may have happened because I went to the Golden Globes to represent The Voice and I ended up presenting [Pasek and Paul] with their award. And when I handed them their Golden Globe, they were like, “Oh my God, we’re such big fans,” and I was like, “You have no idea, man.” So I don’t know if that sparked maybe an idea about it. But they were really nice [when I recorded “Never Enough”]. They were like, “We tried to imagine who could pull this off if we asked them to do this song.” And I was so glad they picked me. – Read more at EW.com
Steve Carell Was Nervous Meeting Kelly Clarkson 13 Years After 40-Year-Old Virgin Wax Scene – “She is awesome! She’s the best,” Carell said of meeting the singer. “My wife and I saw her at some awards thing and my wife said, ‘There she is!’ And we had to go over and we kind of accosted her and said, ‘Hi, we’ve never met, but I really wanted to introduce myself.’ “ Carell went on to say that she was really nice, but he was nervous about approaching her at first since he didn’t know how she’d react.
“I thought she’d be mad at me about that,” he admitted. “I wasn’t sure, ‘cause I’d never met her over those years.” – See the Video at People
Photos: See Inside Graceland as Kellie Pickler Talks About Her Hallmark Movie Christmas at Graceland – Speaking of music, you have your talk show, but do you have any plans to get back in the studio and record some new music? I would love to. I recorded several songs for this project, but I would love to get in when we wrap up the second season of P&B. My husband and I love writing and collaborating together. So, hopefully, when the schedule permits, I’ll be able to get in the studio and have some new material for everyone. – See the Photos at Parade
‘American Idol’ notes: Kellie Pickler interview for ‘Christmas in Graceland,’ Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, David Archuleta – For the first time in ages, the estate of Elvis allowed filmmakers to shoot on the grounds and his music is very much the backdrop of the thoroughly charming “Christmas at Graceland.” It airs on Hallmark at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 17. “I got to learn the whole history of Elvis, the person behind the songs I know so well,” said Pickler in a recent interview. – Read more at AJC.com
Cassadee Pope Addresses Country Music’s Bias Toward Women: ‘We Have to Create Our Own Opportunities’ – “I definitely think a huge part of the success of that song is Chris, and his name and his voice, and his success at radio already,” Pope explained to The Boot in advance of an event celebrating the 2019 CMT Next Women of Country on Tuesday (Nov. 13). “In my head, I see “Think of You” as my first No. 1, but I also think there’s a lot more to be said about having my own No. 1 and having it be a song of mine, that maybe I wrote or recorded on my project. “But I am very grateful for that song, obviously,” she adds. “It opened a lot of doors for me, and it was really fun, and I loved every second of it.” – Read more at Billboard
Channing Dungey Exits ABC; Karey Burke to Take Over as Entertainment President – ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey is exiting her role at the Disney-owned broadcast network. In her place, Freeform head of originals Karey Burke has been promoted and will now serve as ABC Entertainment president. Dungey will stay on through a transition period as Burke takes over the position. In her new role, Burke will be charged with overseeing development, programming, casting, marketing, business affairs and scheduling for all ABC primetime and late-night programming. After the $72 billion Disney-Fox deal is completed, as is expected early next year, Burke will report to incoming Disney TV Studios chairman Dana Walden. Burke’s replacement at Freeform will be announced at a later date. – Read more at Hollywood.com
