Constantine Maroulis Will Again Step Into Title Roles of Jekyll & Hyde – Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis, who starred in the 2013 Broadway revival of Jekyll & Hyde, will again step into the musical’s title roles this March. Maroulis will star in the Virginia Musical Theatre production of the Frank Wildhorn musical March 2–4 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach. VMT Artistic Director Chip Gallagher will direct with musical direction from Nathan Matthews and choreography by Jeff Warner. – Read more at Playbill
‘Idol’ Without the Bad Auditions Isn’t REAL ‘Idol’!!! Says William Hung – In fact, he says ‘Idol’ lost one of the few things that makes it stand out from all the other singing talent shows — and the proof will be in the ratings. – Read more at TMZ
Wendy Williams angers Carrie Underwood fans with ‘face-lift’ comments –
– Williams said, “When I heard about Carrie Underwood, I was more shocked. Did you hear about her? We’re not really talking about it because I really don’t know a whole bunch about it other than she allegedly fell down a bunch of steps at her house, broke her wrist. She released on Twitter that we might not recognize her when it’s all said and done. I don’t know what that means. An excuse for a face-lift? No, ’cause we’re cynical. She was already cute, so I don’t know what she’s doing or what had happened.” – FOX News
Jena Asciutto Performing Anthem at Michigan vs Purdue Basketball Game in Michigan
@JenaAsciutto1 good meeting you tonight and nice work on the anthem! pic.twitter.com/n0dHic20lE
— Isaiah Hole (@isaiahhole) January 10, 2018
Kelly Clarkson Is Bringing Her ‘American Idol’ Edge To ‘The Voice’
Kelly Clarkson Dishes on Her ‘Voice’ Strategy & Why She Won’t Be Watching the New ‘American Idol’ (Exclusive) – “I don’t think I will [watch] because I’m watching The Voice and I can only fit so many shows in,” Clarkson expressed. “I just feel bad when people are like, ‘Have you seen my show?’ and I’m like, ‘[No], I’m so sorry.’ It’s not that I don’t care about it, it’s just that legit, like, there’s only so much time in the day and I really am about being a present parent.” – See the Video at Entertainment Tonight
Rivers Cuomo Geeks Out Over Kelly Clarkson and She Freaks Out
Um….. I might be tearing up ? Seriously, I can’t believe you’re listening to my record and this has made my 2018. Thank you so much! #HoldMeIsStillMyJam #ILoveYourMusic https://t.co/aj2ILyXL6p
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) January 10, 2018
Deep diving into Kelly Clarkson new album
The vocals my god— Rivers Cuomo (@RiversCuomo) January 10, 2018
Citadel grad from ‘The Voice’ returns home for concert with friends – Along with coaches and contestants who were still in the competition, Lee also got to interview celebrity guests and bands who were playing on “The Voice,” like Bastille. The red carpet callback also brought Lee some new opportunities he wasn’t expecting. “It was supposed to be a one-time thing, but it worked, so they hired me on for the rest of the season. What that ultimately did was, it landed me a TV and film agent out of Los Angeles and New York.” – Read more at Post and Courier
‘America’s Got Talent’ finalist Chase Goehring visits Knoxville to promote auditions – “I got asked to do it and I just love ‘America’s Got Talent’ so much, and my experience was so exciting and filled with so many memories that I’m going to have forever,” Goehring said. “I was like, ‘Oh I want to do this … why not go on a little road trip around cities close to Nashville since the auditions are coming up and talk about my experience and maybe inspire some people to go out and audition?'” – Read more at KnoxNews
Scott Borchetta’s New Singing Competition Series Is Designed to ‘Launch’ Careers Overnight – Five up-and-coming artists, one song, 48 hours, a state-of-the-art on-set recording studio and performance stage and mentors to judge and guide them: that is the formula for Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta’s new TV show, The Launch. The six-episode close-ended talent search concludes with the release of the winner’s song to radio in Canada. Among the mentors are Fergie, Shania Twain, Alessia Cara, Boy George, Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe, Julia Michaels, Jennifer Nettles and Ryan Tedder.The Launch premieres in Canada on CTV on Jan. 10 (with extended versions on subscription-based on-demand service CraveTV) and Borchetta is hoping the “international TV format,” as it is referred to in the Bell Media press releases, will be picked up in the U.S. and overseas. You’ve removed the familiar public voting aspect. When you look at how voting procedures work, it’s the lowest common denominator. It’s like, “Okay, this was a five and a one because people are really passionate about it.” Well that artist isn’t going to win. See, I’m going to go with the five passion every time. So the one that’s a three across the board, not interested; give me the one that they love and hate, that’s your next big star.- Read more at Billboard
