"American Idol" Final 2 Performance Night: 10 Things You Didn"t See On TV

Michele Amabile Angermiller Which judge gave hugs? Who got the loudest screams? What did Scotty McCreery say about Haley Reinhart backstage? THR has the inside view of Los Angeles' Nokia Theater. read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 23rd, 2012Related News

"American Idol" Finale: John Fogerty, Neil Diamond, Reba McEntire, Fantasia-Mantasia Mash-Up to Close Out Season

Shirley Halperin, Michele Amabile Angermiller The tribute-heavy night will also feature appearances by Nelly Furtado, Jordin Sparks, Gloria Gaynor, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan and Kristin Chenoweth. read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 23rd, 2012Related News

"American Idol" Finale: Original "Home" Vs. Phillip Phillips" Version, Who Sang It Better? (Video)

Michele Amabile Angermiller The Season 11 finalist's coronation song was originally written for British artist Greg Holden. THR takes the Pepsi -- er, Coke -- challenge.read more.....»»

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Donna Summer"s "I Feel Love" Joins National Recording Registry

Mike Barnes The disco queen's ground-breaking techno hit joins work by Dolly Parton, Prince, The Grateful Dead and Edward R. Murrow on the list of recordings to be preserved as historical treasures.read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 23rd, 2012Related News

Flaming Lips to Take On Jay-Z"s World Record With MTV O Music Awards Gig

Sophie A. Schillaci The third run of Viacom’s groundbreaking event was announced earlier this month.read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 23rd, 2012Related News

"American Idol": The Story Behind Phillip Phillips" Coronation Song (Exclusive)

Shirley Halperin Moments after the Top 2 finalist delivered his last song "Home," THR spoke to Drew Pearson, the man who wrote it. read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 22nd, 2012Related News

"American Idol" Recap: Jessica Sanchez Battles Phillip Phillips for Season 11"s Crown

Erin Carlson The 16-year-old R&B powerhouse puts up a good fight -- but the Georgia alt-rocker gets lucky with one of the best original songs in the show's 10-year history.read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 22nd, 2012Related News

"American Idol": Pop Power Couple Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo Bet on Who Will Win

Shirley Halperin Will Jessica Sanchez or Phillip Phillips take the "Idol" crown? The season 6 winner and her pop-R&B star boyfriend are divided on the final two. read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 22nd, 2012Related News

John Mayer"s "Born and Raised": What the Critics Are Saying

Portia Medina The singer-songwriter's first studio album since 2009's "Battle Studies" hit shelves on May 22.read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 22nd, 2012Related News

BET Awards 2012 Nominations Announced

THR Staff Samuel L. Jackson will host the July 1 ceremony, with Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj set to perform.read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 22nd, 2012Related News

Top 3 Reasons Why Jessica Sanchez Will Win "American Idol" (And Why She Won"t)

Michele Amabile Angermiller The final two "American Idol" contestants square off tonight: will Jessica Sanchez take the title tomorrow?read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 22nd, 2012Related News

Jay Sean Teams With Serendipity Films for "Soirée Extraordinaire" Charity Gala (Video)

Sophie A. Schillaci The invite-only event will take place in Monaco this June to benefit the United Nation Foundation’s Girl Up campaign.read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 22nd, 2012Related News

Top 4 Reasons Why Phillip Phillips Will Win "American Idol" (And Why He Won"t)

Shirley Halperin The final 2 square off at Los Angeles' Nokia Theater tonight, will Leesburg, Georgia's favorite son reign supreme? read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 22nd, 2012Related News

Ray J Hospitalized for Exhaustion and Jet Lag

THR Staff The singer and actor is recuperating at a Las Vegas-area facility where he was admitted Monday morning.read more.....»»

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Tim McGraw Joins Big Machine Records

Chuck Dauphin, Billboard The country star signs with the same music label as Taylor Swift.read more.....»»

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Haley Reinhart Hits Hard Rock on Album Release Eve (Video)

Michele Amabile Angermiller The "American Idol" season 10 finalist previewed songs from her debut "Listen Up!" to a crowd that included fellow alum Casey Abrams.read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 22nd, 2012Related News

Doobie Brothers" Michael McDonald Sues Warner Music Group Over Song Royalties

Ed Christman, Billboard King & Ballow's Richard S. Busch, who has also represented Peter Frampton and Kenny Rogers, filed a lawsuit on behalf of the singer in Nashville.read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 22nd, 2012Related News

Justin Timberlake Pays Tribute to Robin Gibb, His "Idol" (Video)

Michele Amabile Angermiller The singer-turned-actor is known for portraying the late Bee Gee in a recurring sketch with Jimmy Fallon on "Saturday Night Live." read more.....»»

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Brooklyn Residents Campaign to Rename Park in Honor of Beastie Boys" Adam Yauch

Sophie A. Schillaci Located in Brooklyn Heights, New York, Squibb Park is currently undergoing a transformation to become a skateboarding park.read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 22nd, 2012Related News

"American Idol" Finalist Phillip Phillips "Excited" for Show to End, Sounds Off on Medical Issues

Michele Amabile Angermiller The alt-rocker was joined by competitor Jessica Sanchez for a press conference with reporters on Monday, teasing the upcoming finale episode. read more.....»»

[Via: hollywoodreporter][Cat: music]May 21st, 2012Related News