Post Malone’s country streak is still going strong. On Wednesday night, the musician took the stage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for a surprise performance during radio and television personality Bobby Bones’ annual Million Dollar Show concert. His contribution to the country-centric set was an acoustic cover of Hank Williams’ 1952 record “Honky Tonk Blues.”
“Well, I left my home down on the rural route / I told my paw I’m going steppin’ out / And get the honky-tonk blues,” Malone sang, strumming the song on guitar. His appearance rounded...
“Well, I left my home down on the rural route / I told my paw I’m going steppin’ out / And get the honky-tonk blues,” Malone sang, strumming the song on guitar. His appearance rounded...
- 4/4/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Dan + Shay are kicking off their “Heartbreak on the Map” Tour in 2024.
The tour was made in support of their newest album, Bigger Houses, and will bring along Ben Rector and Hailey Whitters as opening acts on all shows.
In July, the singing duo admitted to almost breaking up after their 2021 tour.
“I was in, like, the lowest low of my entire life. Came off the road and I was like, ‘Man, I hate music. I’m ready to quit,” Dan Smyers said in a YouTube video.
“I could feel the separation, and I think there was little things between you and I that we never talked about,” Shay Mooney replied.
After going back and forth on what led to wanting to back out of their successful singing careers, Smyers said they are now “a million times the closest [they’ve] ever been.”
Dan and Shay have won numerous awards since their...
The tour was made in support of their newest album, Bigger Houses, and will bring along Ben Rector and Hailey Whitters as opening acts on all shows.
In July, the singing duo admitted to almost breaking up after their 2021 tour.
“I was in, like, the lowest low of my entire life. Came off the road and I was like, ‘Man, I hate music. I’m ready to quit,” Dan Smyers said in a YouTube video.
“I could feel the separation, and I think there was little things between you and I that we never talked about,” Shay Mooney replied.
After going back and forth on what led to wanting to back out of their successful singing careers, Smyers said they are now “a million times the closest [they’ve] ever been.”
Dan and Shay have won numerous awards since their...
- 1/1/2024
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
11 August 2023 – Today, symphonic pop extraordinaire Cody Fry has released his beautifully uplifting single, “What If,” out now via Decca Records US/Universal Music Canada. The moving track appears on the Grammy-nominated artist’s forthcoming album, The End, out September 15.
On “What If,” Cody invites us to look inside his mind as he works to ameliorate his anxious thoughts. We find Cody in a painfully relatable moment where he is envisioning the worst possible outcome for a situation. Throughout the course of the song, Cody begins to shut down his trepidations and adopt a more optimistic approach, proclaiming “Maybe the fear just means I’m alive. Maybe I’ll fall, but what if I fly?” Inspired by his personal experiences with anxiety, Cody explains, “The song begins in a place of anxiety, but it uses this strategy I’ve developed from going to therapy. Anxiety is looking at the worst possible outcome of any given situation.
On “What If,” Cody invites us to look inside his mind as he works to ameliorate his anxious thoughts. We find Cody in a painfully relatable moment where he is envisioning the worst possible outcome for a situation. Throughout the course of the song, Cody begins to shut down his trepidations and adopt a more optimistic approach, proclaiming “Maybe the fear just means I’m alive. Maybe I’ll fall, but what if I fly?” Inspired by his personal experiences with anxiety, Cody explains, “The song begins in a place of anxiety, but it uses this strategy I’ve developed from going to therapy. Anxiety is looking at the worst possible outcome of any given situation.
- 8/11/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
11 August 2023 – Today, symphonic pop extraordinaire Cody Fry has released his beautifully uplifting single, “What If,” out now via Decca Records US/Universal Music Canada. The moving track appears on the Grammy-nominated artist’s forthcoming album, The End, out September 15.
On “What If,” Cody invites us to look inside his mind as he works to ameliorate his anxious thoughts. We find Cody in a painfully relatable moment where he is envisioning the worst possible outcome for a situation. Throughout the course of the song, Cody begins to shut down his trepidations and adopt a more optimistic approach, proclaiming “Maybe the fear just means I’m alive. Maybe I’ll fall, but what if I fly?” Inspired by his personal experiences with anxiety, Cody explains, “The song begins in a place of anxiety, but it uses this strategy I’ve developed from going to therapy. Anxiety is looking at the worst possible outcome of any given situation.
On “What If,” Cody invites us to look inside his mind as he works to ameliorate his anxious thoughts. We find Cody in a painfully relatable moment where he is envisioning the worst possible outcome for a situation. Throughout the course of the song, Cody begins to shut down his trepidations and adopt a more optimistic approach, proclaiming “Maybe the fear just means I’m alive. Maybe I’ll fall, but what if I fly?” Inspired by his personal experiences with anxiety, Cody explains, “The song begins in a place of anxiety, but it uses this strategy I’ve developed from going to therapy. Anxiety is looking at the worst possible outcome of any given situation.
- 8/11/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Track by Track is our recurring feature series in which artists guide readers through each song on their latest release. Today, Matchbox Twenty break down their first album in over a decade, Where the Light Goes.
Today, Matchbox Twenty have unveiled their first new album in over a decade, Where the Light Goes. The multi-platinum pop-rock band returns with relatability, authenticity, and their trademark sound.
Originally, the commercial titans were planning on reuniting just for a few songs and a tour. But after working on what would become the record’s title track, the band became driven by inspiration.
“At this time, we were just going to tour and put out a song or two and this was one of the first ones we all kind of agreed on,” frontman Rob Thomas says of “Where the Light Goes.” “The real telling thing for me was after I sent Paul the...
Today, Matchbox Twenty have unveiled their first new album in over a decade, Where the Light Goes. The multi-platinum pop-rock band returns with relatability, authenticity, and their trademark sound.
Originally, the commercial titans were planning on reuniting just for a few songs and a tour. But after working on what would become the record’s title track, the band became driven by inspiration.
“At this time, we were just going to tour and put out a song or two and this was one of the first ones we all kind of agreed on,” frontman Rob Thomas says of “Where the Light Goes.” “The real telling thing for me was after I sent Paul the...
- 5/26/2023
- by Jonah Krueger
- Consequence - Music
Matchbox Twenty are back with the grunge-pop single “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” the second single from their fifth studio album Where the Light Goes.
The track kicks off with a crunchy guitar riff before singer Rob Thomas kicks into the catchy, soulfully delivered tune.
In a statement, Thomas explained the meaning behind the song, “A lot of times, when people have been together for years, you can have arguments that get really heated and keep you on edge. It’s only natural for someone to sometimes think it may be the end.
The track kicks off with a crunchy guitar riff before singer Rob Thomas kicks into the catchy, soulfully delivered tune.
In a statement, Thomas explained the meaning behind the song, “A lot of times, when people have been together for years, you can have arguments that get really heated and keep you on edge. It’s only natural for someone to sometimes think it may be the end.
- 5/5/2023
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Matchbox Twenty are back with “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” another song from their upcoming album, Where the Light Goes. Check it out below.
“Don’t Get Me Wrong” begins with a quietly strummed guitar before exploding into a genial chorus — a staple for the pop rock veterans. Matchbox Twenty leader Rob Thomas explained the origins of the song in a statement, referencing the ups and downs of being in a band for several years.
“A lot of times, when people have been together for years, you can have arguments that get really heated and keep you on edge,” he said. “It’s only natural for someone to sometimes think it may be the end. This song was just someone saying, ‘I know I get mad sometimes, but I’m not going anywhere.’”
The single is the second look at Where the Light Goes, due out May 26th via Atlantic Records.
“Don’t Get Me Wrong” begins with a quietly strummed guitar before exploding into a genial chorus — a staple for the pop rock veterans. Matchbox Twenty leader Rob Thomas explained the origins of the song in a statement, referencing the ups and downs of being in a band for several years.
“A lot of times, when people have been together for years, you can have arguments that get really heated and keep you on edge,” he said. “It’s only natural for someone to sometimes think it may be the end. This song was just someone saying, ‘I know I get mad sometimes, but I’m not going anywhere.’”
The single is the second look at Where the Light Goes, due out May 26th via Atlantic Records.
- 5/5/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
Matchbox Twenty are revving back up their engines, as they’ll return in May with the release of their first new album in over a decade. Entitled Where The Light Goes, it’s due out on May 26th via Atlantic Records.
As a preview, the band has shared the first single, “Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream).”
Additionally, the band has announced an extensive North American tour, their first such outing in six years. Spanning over 50 dates, the “Slow Dream Tour” kicks off on May 16th in Vancouver and runs through early August. Matt Nathanson will provide support on the the first half of the tour, while Ben Rector will open the second leg. Tickets are now on sale here.
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Matchbox Twenty 2023 Tour Dates
05/16 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *
05/18 – Auburn, Wa @ White River Amphitheatre *
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05/21 – Concord, CA @ Concord Pavilion *
05/22 – Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Bowl *
05/24 – Fresno,...
As a preview, the band has shared the first single, “Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream).”
Additionally, the band has announced an extensive North American tour, their first such outing in six years. Spanning over 50 dates, the “Slow Dream Tour” kicks off on May 16th in Vancouver and runs through early August. Matt Nathanson will provide support on the the first half of the tour, while Ben Rector will open the second leg. Tickets are now on sale here.
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Matchbox Twenty 2023 Tour Dates
05/16 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *
05/18 – Auburn, Wa @ White River Amphitheatre *
05/19 – Ridgefield, Wa @ Sunlight Supply Amphitheater *
05/21 – Concord, CA @ Concord Pavilion *
05/22 – Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Bowl *
05/24 – Fresno,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
Matchbox Twenty has debuted the first track off Where the Light Goes, out May 26 via Atlantic Records. The upbeat, optimistic song “Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream)” is the rock group’s first new music since their 2012 LP North.
Where the Light Goes, the band’s fifth studio album, was produced by Gregg Wattenberg with band members Paul Doucette and Kyle Cook.
In the years since North, the members of Matchbox Twenty have been pursuing other projects. Frontman Rob Thomas released his fourth solo LP, Chip Tooth Smile, in...
Where the Light Goes, the band’s fifth studio album, was produced by Gregg Wattenberg with band members Paul Doucette and Kyle Cook.
In the years since North, the members of Matchbox Twenty have been pursuing other projects. Frontman Rob Thomas released his fourth solo LP, Chip Tooth Smile, in...
- 3/17/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino’s cornhole tournament finally begins (and ends) in Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 6 Episode 5. “Get Your Sack in the Hole” reveals how far “The Situation” makes it in the competition. Plus, Mike and his wife share another big update about their growing family, and Angelina Pivarnick is still considering the idea of a relationship with Vinny Guadagnino. Here’s how it all played out in the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation episode from Feb. 23.
Vinny Guadagnino, Pauly DelVecchio, Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino, Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi, and Angelina Pivarnick | MTV ‘The Situation’ takes an ‘L’ in ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ Season 6 Episode 5
This season, Angelina, Vinny, Pauly DelVecchio, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, and Jenni “JWoww” Farley travel to South Carolina to watch Mike compete in the American Cornhole League’s SuperHole III event. Before Mike took the stage with his pro partner Jacob Trzcienski, Nicole and...
Vinny Guadagnino, Pauly DelVecchio, Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino, Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi, and Angelina Pivarnick | MTV ‘The Situation’ takes an ‘L’ in ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ Season 6 Episode 5
This season, Angelina, Vinny, Pauly DelVecchio, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, and Jenni “JWoww” Farley travel to South Carolina to watch Mike compete in the American Cornhole League’s SuperHole III event. Before Mike took the stage with his pro partner Jacob Trzcienski, Nicole and...
- 2/24/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The cast of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation goes on several trips in season 6. One of those trips is to watch Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino compete in the American Cornhole League’s (Acl) SuperHole III. Mike previously won the preliminaries for the Acl’s SuperHole III competition. Find out if he won the championship, which his roommates traveled to see him play in South Carolina.
Jacob Trzcienski and Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino | American Cornhole League Mike Sorrentino lost to Doug Flutie and Matt Guy in the American Cornhole League’s 2022 competition
Leading up to the SuperHole III event, the American Cornhole League hosted five preliminary tournaments throughout the 2021-2022 season. Twenty-two Acl pro/celebrity duos competed for one of eight bids to the SuperHole III Championships. Among them was Mike “The Situation” and his American Cornhole League pro partner Jacob Trzcienski.
The other celebrity competitors included Doug Flutie, Terry Kirby, Marty Smith,...
Jacob Trzcienski and Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino | American Cornhole League Mike Sorrentino lost to Doug Flutie and Matt Guy in the American Cornhole League’s 2022 competition
Leading up to the SuperHole III event, the American Cornhole League hosted five preliminary tournaments throughout the 2021-2022 season. Twenty-two Acl pro/celebrity duos competed for one of eight bids to the SuperHole III Championships. Among them was Mike “The Situation” and his American Cornhole League pro partner Jacob Trzcienski.
The other celebrity competitors included Doug Flutie, Terry Kirby, Marty Smith,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Katy Perry and Thomas Rhett dive into the dreamy minds of their young artist selves in the new video for “Where We Started,” out Tuesday.
The Patrick Tracy-directed video captures the two musicians — Rhett in a denim jacket, Perry in a flowy dress and corset — as they sing to each other from separate ethereal rooms and reminisce about their teenage dreams.
In her verse, Perry reflects on her fraught journey to stardom — she released a Christian album under her birth name as a teen — and recalls “playin’ my guitar...
The Patrick Tracy-directed video captures the two musicians — Rhett in a denim jacket, Perry in a flowy dress and corset — as they sing to each other from separate ethereal rooms and reminisce about their teenage dreams.
In her verse, Perry reflects on her fraught journey to stardom — she released a Christian album under her birth name as a teen — and recalls “playin’ my guitar...
- 10/18/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
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Live music fans who’ve been patiently waiting to see their favorite artists, from Halsey to Wu-Tang Clan, are in for a surprise this week. After the pandemic shut down and delayed so many tours, a ton of acts have scheduled stops across the country over the next few months. And now, concert promoter Live Nation has made it a little more affordable to get to an upcoming...
Live music fans who’ve been patiently waiting to see their favorite artists, from Halsey to Wu-Tang Clan, are in for a surprise this week. After the pandemic shut down and delayed so many tours, a ton of acts have scheduled stops across the country over the next few months. And now, concert promoter Live Nation has made it a little more affordable to get to an upcoming...
- 5/4/2022
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
“American Idol” will crown the season 19 winner at the end of the live two-hour finale on May 23. The Top 16 contestants were revealed at the top of the first live show of the season on April 11. They were chosen by America from the Top 24 who performed on April 4 and April 5.
Each of these two dozen contestants — who’d been selected by judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie — sang a solo and as part of a duo. The 12 contenders on April 4 were paired with Jimmie Allen, Brian McKnight, Katharine McPhee, Ben Rector, Joss Stone and Ryan Tedder. The celebrities singing with the second group of 12 included Jason Aldean, Brandon Boyd, Josh Groban, Jewel, Tori Kelly and Pj Morton.
See photos of each of these Top 24 contestants, read their bios, find out the songs they’ve sung to date and see spoilers of their eliminations throughout “American Idol” season 19.
Each of these two dozen contestants — who’d been selected by judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie — sang a solo and as part of a duo. The 12 contenders on April 4 were paired with Jimmie Allen, Brian McKnight, Katharine McPhee, Ben Rector, Joss Stone and Ryan Tedder. The celebrities singing with the second group of 12 included Jason Aldean, Brandon Boyd, Josh Groban, Jewel, Tori Kelly and Pj Morton.
See photos of each of these Top 24 contestants, read their bios, find out the songs they’ve sung to date and see spoilers of their eliminations throughout “American Idol” season 19.
- 4/12/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“American Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie winnowed the 64 season 19 contestants competing in the Showstoppers round of the competition down to just 24 at the end of the shows that aired March 28 and March 29.
These two dozen contenders were divided into equal sized groups who will be seen performing both solo and with celebrity partners on pre-taped shows that air on April 4 and April 5. Each night, the top eight vote-getters will move on to the Top 16 while the bottom four will be eliminated.
Below, follow along with all the action in our live blog recap of Night 10 Season 19 episode of “American Idol.”
See ‘American Idol’ Winners: Where Are They Now (Seasons 1 – 18)?
8:00 p.m.— 12 of the Top 24 will perform twice tonight — one solo performance and one celebrity duet. After America’s vote only eight will move on from this group, along with eight more from tomorrow night’s...
These two dozen contenders were divided into equal sized groups who will be seen performing both solo and with celebrity partners on pre-taped shows that air on April 4 and April 5. Each night, the top eight vote-getters will move on to the Top 16 while the bottom four will be eliminated.
Below, follow along with all the action in our live blog recap of Night 10 Season 19 episode of “American Idol.”
See ‘American Idol’ Winners: Where Are They Now (Seasons 1 – 18)?
8:00 p.m.— 12 of the Top 24 will perform twice tonight — one solo performance and one celebrity duet. After America’s vote only eight will move on from this group, along with eight more from tomorrow night’s...
- 4/5/2021
- by Denton Davidson and Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Ryan Seacrest welcomed viewers back to the American Idol studio on Sunday, as 12 of the season’s Top 24 finally got to compete for our votes — and in front of a “living, breathing” audience of (masked, socially distanced) fans, no less.
Before we break down each of Sunday’s performances, here’s how the voting works: Following Sunday’s broadcast, you can vote for your favorites — 10 times per contestant, per voting method.
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Before we break down each of Sunday’s performances, here’s how the voting works: Following Sunday’s broadcast, you can vote for your favorites — 10 times per contestant, per voting method.
More from TVLineAmerican Idol Recap: Jewel and More Stars Close Out Top 24 Duets -- Watch and Vote For Your FavoritesGeneral Hospital Adds All My Children's Cameron Mathison in Mystery...
- 4/5/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Whether it’s coming out of Nashville, New York, L.A., or points in between, there’s no shortage of fresh tunes, especially from artists who have yet to become household names. Rolling Stone Country selects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists.
Joy Oladokun, “Look Up”
Joy Oladokun follows her 2020 album In Defense of My Own Happiness (Vol. 1) with the new single “Look Up,” a meditation on hope that feels like much-needed medicine at the end of this very long year. “Hold on, cuz...
Joy Oladokun, “Look Up”
Joy Oladokun follows her 2020 album In Defense of My Own Happiness (Vol. 1) with the new single “Look Up,” a meditation on hope that feels like much-needed medicine at the end of this very long year. “Hold on, cuz...
- 11/16/2020
- by Jon Freeman and Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Moon River Music Festival will make its return to Chattanooga, Tennessee, on September 12th and 13th with a diverse lineup that spans rock, folk, bluegrass, and gospel. Sheryl Crow and Nickel Creek will headline the two-day event, which will be held once again at Coolidge Park.
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, who present and curate Moon River, will also perform as part of the lineup. Additional artists include Ben Rector, Billy Strings, Indigo Girls, Dawes, Robert Earl Keen, Shovels and Rope, Yola, the Jayhawks, Coin, Colony House, Molly Tuttle, Amythyst Kiah,...
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, who present and curate Moon River, will also perform as part of the lineup. Additional artists include Ben Rector, Billy Strings, Indigo Girls, Dawes, Robert Earl Keen, Shovels and Rope, Yola, the Jayhawks, Coin, Colony House, Molly Tuttle, Amythyst Kiah,...
- 2/11/2020
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the winners of the 46th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The gala was held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Southern California.
“Tonight’s awards ceremony is an example of the extraordinary depth and breadth of Daytime television,” said Terry O’Reilly, Chairman, NATAS. “It is with great pleasure that we honor these talented nominees and a special honor to be recognizing Jacques Pepin’s culinary career with our Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Check out the Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards winners list below.
Digital Drama
Best Digital Actress
Vanessa Baden Kelly, “Giants”
Best Digital Actor
Kevin Spirtas, “After Forever”
Best Digital Supporting Actress
Erin Cherry, “After Forever”
Best Digital Supporting Actor
Terrence Terrell, “Giants”
Best Digital Guest Performer
Sean Patrick Flannery, “The Bay”
Best Digital Writing
“After Forever”
Best Digital Directing
“After Forever”
Talk Show
Best Talk/Entertainment...
“Tonight’s awards ceremony is an example of the extraordinary depth and breadth of Daytime television,” said Terry O’Reilly, Chairman, NATAS. “It is with great pleasure that we honor these talented nominees and a special honor to be recognizing Jacques Pepin’s culinary career with our Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Check out the Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards winners list below.
Digital Drama
Best Digital Actress
Vanessa Baden Kelly, “Giants”
Best Digital Actor
Kevin Spirtas, “After Forever”
Best Digital Supporting Actress
Erin Cherry, “After Forever”
Best Digital Supporting Actor
Terrence Terrell, “Giants”
Best Digital Guest Performer
Sean Patrick Flannery, “The Bay”
Best Digital Writing
“After Forever”
Best Digital Directing
“After Forever”
Talk Show
Best Talk/Entertainment...
- 5/6/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
It’s Daytime Emmys weekend, celebrating the best in daytime and streaming programming and spanning achievements in dramas, game shows, talk shows, animated programs, and more. The awards were presented in two parts. The lion’s share of hardware was handed out at the Creative Arts Awards on Friday night, May 3, with the rest of the categories to follow on Sunday night, May 5, during a live streaming webcast. Scroll down for the complete list of Creative Arts winners as they’re announced.
Hosted by David Osmond (“Wonderama”), the Creative Arts ceremony honored performers, writers, directors and various below-the-line craftspeople, among other daytime TV professionals. The presenters who handed out trophies were Laila Ali (“Home Made Simple”), Lamon Archey (“Days of Our Lives”), Bob Bergen (“Wabbit”), Sasha Calle (“The Young and the Restless”), Anne Marie Cummings (“Conversations in L.A.”), Tiffany Derry (“Top Chef Junior”), Najee De-Tiege (“The Bay”), Akbar Gbaja-Biamila...
Hosted by David Osmond (“Wonderama”), the Creative Arts ceremony honored performers, writers, directors and various below-the-line craftspeople, among other daytime TV professionals. The presenters who handed out trophies were Laila Ali (“Home Made Simple”), Lamon Archey (“Days of Our Lives”), Bob Bergen (“Wabbit”), Sasha Calle (“The Young and the Restless”), Anne Marie Cummings (“Conversations in L.A.”), Tiffany Derry (“Top Chef Junior”), Najee De-Tiege (“The Bay”), Akbar Gbaja-Biamila...
- 5/3/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
American Idol returned for its second season on ABC, with judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan returning alongside host Ryan Seacrest. Contestants need two yeses in order to go to the next round in Hollywood.
First up was Walker Burroughs, a sophomore at Belmont University. He sang “Love Like This” by Ben Rector. Perry said he sang very naturally and compared him to Ben Folds. Bryan compared him to Randy Newman. He easily sailed through to Hollywood with three yeses.
Johanna Jones from Las Vegas auditioned next, singing “I’m Not the Only One” by Sam Smith....
First up was Walker Burroughs, a sophomore at Belmont University. He sang “Love Like This” by Ben Rector. Perry said he sang very naturally and compared him to Ben Folds. Bryan compared him to Randy Newman. He easily sailed through to Hollywood with three yeses.
Johanna Jones from Las Vegas auditioned next, singing “I’m Not the Only One” by Sam Smith....
“American Idol” returns on March 3 for its second season on ABC and 17th overall. As always, Ryan Seacrest is the host of this reality competition series. Returning to the judges table are country superstar Luke Bryan, pop princess Katy Perry and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie. A huge part of the appeal of “American Idol” are the audition episodes, which make for must-see TV as much for the awful acts as the ones that sound and look like they could go all the way.
Over the course of five episodes (the next airs on Wednesday. March 6), we will see the three judges give upwards of 150 contestants that coveted ticket to Hollywood. By the end of Hollywood Week, the judges will have culled these would-be winners down to just 40. These lucky few who made it to the showcase round got an all-expenses paid trip to Hawaii where they auditioned for judges again,...
Over the course of five episodes (the next airs on Wednesday. March 6), we will see the three judges give upwards of 150 contestants that coveted ticket to Hollywood. By the end of Hollywood Week, the judges will have culled these would-be winners down to just 40. These lucky few who made it to the showcase round got an all-expenses paid trip to Hawaii where they auditioned for judges again,...
- 3/4/2019
- by Denton Davidson and Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Chicago – Singer/songwriter/pianist Ben Rector performs his hit song “When a Heart Breaks” live in Milwaukee on July 7, 2017 at Summerfest, the world’s largest musical festival.
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- 7/11/2017
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Previous | Image 1 of 12 | NextBen Rector at Summerfest on July 7, 2017
Chicago – HollywoodChicago.com’s coverage of Summerfest in Milwaukee continues with photos from July 7, 2017 by photographer Adam Fendelman. Here we bring you front-row shots of Ben Rector, Huey Lewis & The News and Michelle Branch. Enjoy!
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Chicago – HollywoodChicago.com’s coverage of Summerfest in Milwaukee continues with photos from July 7, 2017 by photographer Adam Fendelman. Here we bring you front-row shots of Ben Rector, Huey Lewis & The News and Michelle Branch. Enjoy!
Photographs shot, edited and published by:
Adam Fendelman, Publisher, HollywoodChicago.com
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- 7/11/2017
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The So You Think You Can Dance contestants are going big, in the hopes of not having to go home.
In this new video from the July 17 episode (Fox, 8/7c), the 98 dancers who made it past the reality competition’s audition stage run through an ambitious, involved and flat-out fun number choreographed by La La Land‘s Mandy Moore.
“Welcome to The Academy,” judge Nigel Lythgoe announces to the hopefuls at the start of the clip. After noting that everyone there has impressed him and fellow judges Mary Murphy and Vanessa Hudgens, “it’s now time to impress the All-Stars.
In this new video from the July 17 episode (Fox, 8/7c), the 98 dancers who made it past the reality competition’s audition stage run through an ambitious, involved and flat-out fun number choreographed by La La Land‘s Mandy Moore.
“Welcome to The Academy,” judge Nigel Lythgoe announces to the hopefuls at the start of the clip. After noting that everyone there has impressed him and fellow judges Mary Murphy and Vanessa Hudgens, “it’s now time to impress the All-Stars.
- 7/6/2017
- TVLine.com
Talk about a star-studded opening night! E! News has obtained an exclusive photo backstage at Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's Soul2Soul: The World Tour in New Orleans on Friday evening, where A-listers like Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves stepped out for a night of incredible music. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Brittany Brees also joined the fab foursome for the VIP photo opp. The concert marked Tim and Faith's first pit stop along their six-month long tour across the U.S. and Canada, where they will be joined by some of the biggest opening acts in country music like Rachel Platten, Eric Paslay, Cam and Ben Rector. ...
- 4/9/2017
- E! Online
Former Glee star Heather Morris is competing on season 24 of Dancing with the Stars — and blogging about her experience exclusively for People. Follow Morris, 30, with pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 37, on Twitter!
Morris’ blog for week 2 was completed Saturday, a day before her partner injured his calf. Morris will be be performing with troupe member Alan Bersten instead on Monday.
It’s Saturday and I’m at the salon getting in some quality “me time” before the insanity ensues.
To recap on last week, we did the Viennese waltz to Ben Rector’s “Make Me Something Beautiful” and it felt just as beautiful as that gorgeous,...
Morris’ blog for week 2 was completed Saturday, a day before her partner injured his calf. Morris will be be performing with troupe member Alan Bersten instead on Monday.
It’s Saturday and I’m at the salon getting in some quality “me time” before the insanity ensues.
To recap on last week, we did the Viennese waltz to Ben Rector’s “Make Me Something Beautiful” and it felt just as beautiful as that gorgeous,...
- 3/27/2017
- by Heather Morris
- PEOPLE.com
Maksim Chmerkovskiy is sitting out Monday's Dancing With the Stars performance.
The 37-year-old pro dancer suffered a calf injury during rehearsals with his partner, Glee star Heather Morris. As a result, troupe dancer Alan Bersten will take Chmerkovskiy's place on Monday's show. In video of the injury, Chmerkovskiy gives an audible cry of pain in the middle of a fast-paced dance, and says "something went down."
"It's my calf muscle," he says. "It just felt like something hit it. I can't stand on it. It's not good."
Watch: Exclusive: Maksim Chmerkovskiy Praises Peta Murgatroyd for Returning to 'DWTS' 2 Months After Giving Birth
Chmerkovskiy also Instagrammed the news, sharing a picture of him and 30-year-old Morris hugging.
"Sorry I was Mia. Tune in to @dancingabc today and all will be explained," he wrote. "Tough show for #teamMaksimumHeat and @heatherrelizabethh would have to hold it down for both of us. Please show her your love and support while I work...
The 37-year-old pro dancer suffered a calf injury during rehearsals with his partner, Glee star Heather Morris. As a result, troupe dancer Alan Bersten will take Chmerkovskiy's place on Monday's show. In video of the injury, Chmerkovskiy gives an audible cry of pain in the middle of a fast-paced dance, and says "something went down."
"It's my calf muscle," he says. "It just felt like something hit it. I can't stand on it. It's not good."
Watch: Exclusive: Maksim Chmerkovskiy Praises Peta Murgatroyd for Returning to 'DWTS' 2 Months After Giving Birth
Chmerkovskiy also Instagrammed the news, sharing a picture of him and 30-year-old Morris hugging.
"Sorry I was Mia. Tune in to @dancingabc today and all will be explained," he wrote. "Tough show for #teamMaksimumHeat and @heatherrelizabethh would have to hold it down for both of us. Please show her your love and support while I work...
- 3/27/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
The season 24 premiere of Dancing With the Stars was full of sweet surprises!
We've covered all the big moments from Monday's show Here, but now, we're breaking down each piece of choreography. Who had the most difficult dance? Which star executed the best tricks? Which choreographer went above and beyond in the ballroom? The judges locked in their scores, and here at Et, we're doing the same. Keep reading for more!
Watch: Sharna Burgess and Bonner Bolton Address That 'Unintentional' Viral Moment on 'DWTS' Premiere
Simone Biles and Sasha Farber - Tango, "Untouchable" by Tritonal and Cash Cash
Dance highlight: Ummm, the entire dance?! There were high kicks, dips and a beautiful spin towards the end of the number (and we can't forget about that flawless flip Simone executed during the show's opening number!). When it comes to level of difficulty, Sasha's choreography for week one exceeded our expectations, resulting in a well-deserved...
We've covered all the big moments from Monday's show Here, but now, we're breaking down each piece of choreography. Who had the most difficult dance? Which star executed the best tricks? Which choreographer went above and beyond in the ballroom? The judges locked in their scores, and here at Et, we're doing the same. Keep reading for more!
Watch: Sharna Burgess and Bonner Bolton Address That 'Unintentional' Viral Moment on 'DWTS' Premiere
Simone Biles and Sasha Farber - Tango, "Untouchable" by Tritonal and Cash Cash
Dance highlight: Ummm, the entire dance?! There were high kicks, dips and a beautiful spin towards the end of the number (and we can't forget about that flawless flip Simone executed during the show's opening number!). When it comes to level of difficulty, Sasha's choreography for week one exceeded our expectations, resulting in a well-deserved...
- 3/21/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Season 24 of Dancing With the Stars kicked off on Monday, with a whole new slate of competitors and the return of some of the show's best pros.
After the first night, it was pretty clear who has what it takes to go all the way, and who is likely going to get the ax within the first few weeks, though there were more than a few surprises! Here's a look at the night's strongest performers and weakest links.
Watch: Sharna Burgess Reveals 16 'Dancing With the Stars' Secrets: Hidden Cameras, Val's Dating Advice & More!
Standouts
Normani Kordei
Teaming up with Valentin Chmerkovskiy, the Fifth Harmony singer pulled off an impressive quickstep set to Erin Bowman's "Good Time Good Life" that impressed the judges. Together, the pair earned a 27 out of 40.
Heather Morris
The pressure was high going into the premiere for the Glee alum and former backup dancer, given her extensive...
After the first night, it was pretty clear who has what it takes to go all the way, and who is likely going to get the ax within the first few weeks, though there were more than a few surprises! Here's a look at the night's strongest performers and weakest links.
Watch: Sharna Burgess Reveals 16 'Dancing With the Stars' Secrets: Hidden Cameras, Val's Dating Advice & More!
Standouts
Normani Kordei
Teaming up with Valentin Chmerkovskiy, the Fifth Harmony singer pulled off an impressive quickstep set to Erin Bowman's "Good Time Good Life" that impressed the judges. Together, the pair earned a 27 out of 40.
Heather Morris
The pressure was high going into the premiere for the Glee alum and former backup dancer, given her extensive...
- 3/21/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Dancing With the Stars returns to ABC on Monday, March 20, and the contestants are already feeling the pressure!
Ahead of the season 24 premiere, Et caught up with a few of the stars and pro dancers competing for the mirror ball trophy, where they revealed their reactions to their week one dances.
Watch: Maksim Chmerkovskiy Praises Peta Murgatroyd for Returning to 'DWTS' 2 Months After Giving Birth
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne will be making her ballroom debut with a spicy salsa to her own song, "Xxpen$Ive," with Gleb Savchenko.
"It's expensive to be me," Jayne told Et, when asked about the song's vibe in December. "We have some great, new choreography on the way [for the video] that I think is pretty great, we have a drop split, and all kinds of stuff like that."
She's not the only reality star competing this season, however. Fresh off The Bachelor, Nick Viall will be busting out his best...
Ahead of the season 24 premiere, Et caught up with a few of the stars and pro dancers competing for the mirror ball trophy, where they revealed their reactions to their week one dances.
Watch: Maksim Chmerkovskiy Praises Peta Murgatroyd for Returning to 'DWTS' 2 Months After Giving Birth
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne will be making her ballroom debut with a spicy salsa to her own song, "Xxpen$Ive," with Gleb Savchenko.
"It's expensive to be me," Jayne told Et, when asked about the song's vibe in December. "We have some great, new choreography on the way [for the video] that I think is pretty great, we have a drop split, and all kinds of stuff like that."
She's not the only reality star competing this season, however. Fresh off The Bachelor, Nick Viall will be busting out his best...
- 3/16/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
There are still a few more days until the season 24 premiere of Dancing with the Stars, but fans can already start envisioning what the sequined night will look like!
The song and dance style list has been released, and it appears some stars are sticking with what they know. Here’s the entire list of routines to expect when season 24 premieres March 20.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Girardi, a.k.a. chart-topping club music artist Erika Jayne, will dance with pro Gleb Savchenko to her own song “Xxpen$Ive.”
Former Saturday Night Live star Chris Kattan and his pro partner Witney Carson,...
The song and dance style list has been released, and it appears some stars are sticking with what they know. Here’s the entire list of routines to expect when season 24 premieres March 20.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Girardi, a.k.a. chart-topping club music artist Erika Jayne, will dance with pro Gleb Savchenko to her own song “Xxpen$Ive.”
Former Saturday Night Live star Chris Kattan and his pro partner Witney Carson,...
- 3/14/2017
- by Patrick Gomez
- PEOPLE.com
Country music's hottest power couple can't wait to hit the road.
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, both 49, recently announced that they'll be touring together for the first time in over a decade, and they seem just as excited as their fans. On Tuesday night, Hill shared on Instagram a sweet pic of her giving her husband of 20 years a big kiss on the cheek in anticipation of their Soul2Soul tour.
Watch: Faith Hill Shares Shirtless Photo of Tim McGraw Washing Her Car -- 'Yes, Baby, Scrub Those Tires'
"We just announced all of our tour openers & added more dates," she exclaimed in the caption. "That was so fun!"
The couple announced during a Facebook Live event that they will be performing with a number of "hand selected" artists, including Brothers Osborne, NeedToBreathe, Seth Ennis, the Shadowboxers, Jon Pardi, Chris Lane, Joseph, Midland, Caitlyn Smith, High Valley, Charlie Worsham, Lori McKenna, Rachel Platten, [link...
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, both 49, recently announced that they'll be touring together for the first time in over a decade, and they seem just as excited as their fans. On Tuesday night, Hill shared on Instagram a sweet pic of her giving her husband of 20 years a big kiss on the cheek in anticipation of their Soul2Soul tour.
Watch: Faith Hill Shares Shirtless Photo of Tim McGraw Washing Her Car -- 'Yes, Baby, Scrub Those Tires'
"We just announced all of our tour openers & added more dates," she exclaimed in the caption. "That was so fun!"
The couple announced during a Facebook Live event that they will be performing with a number of "hand selected" artists, including Brothers Osborne, NeedToBreathe, Seth Ennis, the Shadowboxers, Jon Pardi, Chris Lane, Joseph, Midland, Caitlyn Smith, High Valley, Charlie Worsham, Lori McKenna, Rachel Platten, [link...
- 2/1/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Dust off the cowboy boots and bust out the flannel. There's a summer tour that country music fans cannot wait for. As Faith Hill and Tim McGraw followers know, the Hollywood couple is hitting the road later this year for their Soul2Soul tour. And while the tour has already earned plenty of ticket sales success (they just announced more dates today), the duo decided to announce some big news today. Every weekend will include a new opening act that was hand-picked by Faith and Tim. Rachel Platten, Eric Paslay, Cam and Ben Rector are just some of the talented musicians scheduled to perform at arenas across the country. "It's more than just a tour for us. It's more than just...
- 2/1/2017
- E! Online
Dancing With the Stars' 23rd season may have come to an end on Tuesday night, but that hasn't stopped fans from reminiscing over the best moments from the ballroom.
The mirror ball trophy landed in the hands of Laurie Hernandez and her pro partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, a pair that were frontrunners from the beginning.
Following their big victory, Et has rounded up seven times the 16-year-old Olympic gymnast stole our hearts with her sweet smile, cute moments and undeniable passion.
Watch: Laurie Hernandez and Val Chmerkovskiy Win 'Dancing With The Stars'
1. "Little miss dynamite's" last dance.
That would be the perfect nickname judge Len Goodman gave Hernandez during the finals. If there was any question as to why she should have won that mirror ball trophy, this dance proved it! Her "24 hour fusion," a mix of the foxtrot and Argentine tango, was arguably her strongest routine of the season, with judge Bruno Tonioli...
The mirror ball trophy landed in the hands of Laurie Hernandez and her pro partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, a pair that were frontrunners from the beginning.
Following their big victory, Et has rounded up seven times the 16-year-old Olympic gymnast stole our hearts with her sweet smile, cute moments and undeniable passion.
Watch: Laurie Hernandez and Val Chmerkovskiy Win 'Dancing With The Stars'
1. "Little miss dynamite's" last dance.
That would be the perfect nickname judge Len Goodman gave Hernandez during the finals. If there was any question as to why she should have won that mirror ball trophy, this dance proved it! Her "24 hour fusion," a mix of the foxtrot and Argentine tango, was arguably her strongest routine of the season, with judge Bruno Tonioli...
- 11/23/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
Ben Rector's been busy traveling the country for his tour over the last couple months, but even he can't escape Bachelorette bonanza. After their engagement was unveiled on the finale of ABC's hit dating show, JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers revealed on a morning show "their song" was Rector's very own "When I'm with You." "I watched all of JoJo's season," Rector - who admits the Bachelor franchise is a "guilty pleasure" for him - tells People exclusively. "I was geeking out when somebody tweeted or texted me when they said that was their song!" So would the "Brand...
- 9/14/2016
- by Melody Chiu, @chiumelo
- PEOPLE.com
Ben Rector's been busy traveling the country for his tour over the last couple months, but even he can't escape Bachelorette bonanza. After their engagement was unveiled on the finale of ABC's hit dating show, JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers revealed on a morning show "their song" was Rector's very own "When I'm with You." "I watched all of JoJo's season," Rector - who admits the Bachelor franchise is a "guilty pleasure" for him - tells People exclusively. "I was geeking out when somebody tweeted or texted me when they said that was their song!" So would the "Brand...
- 9/14/2016
- by Melody Chiu, @chiumelo
- PEOPLE.com
Spoiler alert, but Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) was, in fact, not my favorite film of the year. I figured I should just get that out of the way at the start for those of you who feared I might have the same #1 film as Brad and Mike, both of whom listed Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's latest as their favorite film from 2014. Don't get me wrong, I really liked Birdman, but in a surprise to even myself, it didn't make my list, which I think you can pretty much chalk up to the surprisingly good year 2014 wound up being. I was certainly among the scoffers last fall about it being a bit of down year, and just a month or so ago I was of the opinion 2014 offered a lot of films to like, but very few to love. After going through and finalizing my list, I'd like to retract that statement.
- 1/27/2015
- by Jordan Benesh
- Rope of Silicon
Lady Antebellum’s fifth studio album, “747,” will take flight on Sept. 30. The set, the trio’s first since 2013’s “Golden,” includes first single, “Bartender,” which bulleted at No. 11 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week. The band produced the album with Nathan Chapman, best know for his work with Taylor Swift. “We are pushing ourselves as a band and as songwriters,” says Lady A’s Hillary Scott. “Taking ourselves out of our comfort zone and not taking ourselves too seriously. There's an urgency and an energy to it that we've never released before.” Lady Antebellum is in the middle of its 80-city Take Me Downtown arena tour. 747 Track List: 1. Long Stretch of Love (Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, Josh Kear) 2. Bartender (Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, Rodney Clawson) 3. Lie With Me (Marc Beeson, Abe Stoklasa) 4. Freestyle (Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, Shane McAnally) 5. Down South (Stephanie Chapman,...
- 7/18/2014
- by Melinda Newman
- Hitfix
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