American Idol Confirms 13 Advancing Singers but Ends Hollywood Week Part 1 With a Twist

The February 23 episode introduced several new elements to the competition, including a “Gold Room” where safe contestants are sent until it’s time for their next turn at the mic. It’s a little bit like “Untucked” on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” only with less fighting. And a lot less untucking. With “the biggest cut in ‘Idol’ … Read more

25-Year-Old Philmon Lee From Georgia Turns Into a True Performer With “Lose Control” as Lionel Richie Reacts in Shock

25-year-old Philmon Lee stepped into Hollywood Week on American Idol determined to transform from a reserved audition standout into a full-fledged entertainer with an impressive cover of “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims. Viewers first met the 25-year-old life insurance agent from LaGrange, Georgia during auditions on American Idol, where he delivered a soaring cover of … Read more

Reason revealed: The Voice season 29’s three-coach setup finally gets an explanation

Since The Voice debuted in 2011, there have always been four superstar artists serving as coaches to the contestants … until now. For Season 29, the show shook things up a bit by only having three coaches on the panel: Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend. The shakeup is due to programming changes at NBC. With the networking adding … Read more

A Surprise Move in The Voice Opener Quietly Pushes Adam Levine to the Front of the Triple Turn Race

Another season of The Voice is officially underway. The Season 29 Blind Auditions began during the Monday, February 23, episode. John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, and Adam Levine (all former champions) all returned in hopes of adding another win to their résumés as coaches. With the addition of the Triple Turn competition, which gives the coach who gets the most three-chair turns an … Read more

SJohn Legend’s Emotional Duet Still Wasn’t Enough to Bring Jeremy Keith to Team LegendSearch

John Legend really wanted Jeremy Keith on his team. During the season 29 premiere of The Voice, the 40-year-old backup singer earned a coveted three-chair turn with his performance of Freddie Jackson’s “You Are My Lady.” With Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Adam Levine all vying to get Keith on their team, it’s no surprise the competition was fierce. Legend started things … Read more

The Voice Coaches Reveal How Blake Shelton’s Absence Was Felt From the Start and Reshaped Season 29

Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend are back in the red chairs for “The Voice” season 29, but they admit one major change has reshaped the competition: Blake Shelton is no longer in the mix. During a press junket ahead of “The Voice: Battle of Champions,” the returning Coaches opened up about how Shelton’s absence affected the Blind … Read more

The Voice season 29 quietly changes the rules for ‘Battle of the Champions’ and the real reason is finally revealed

“The Voice” returns February 23 with season 29, officially branded “Battle of the Champions,” and the competition series is undergoing significant format changes. Executive producer Audrey Morrissey detailed the updates in a new interview, explaining why the show reduced its coaching panel, introduced new strategic incentives, and eliminated traditional live episodes. New two-hour episodes air … Read more

Why A Children’s Choir Covered Ozzy For Christmas

A children’s choir in Oslo, Norway is going viral and getting attention from the Osbourne family for their sweet cover of Ozzy’s “Dreamer.” Why A Children’s Choir Covered Ozzy For Christmas An Instagram user whose name is listed as Kristina shared a video on Dec. 17 that showed a children’s choir singing Ozzy Osbourne’s “Dreamer” from … Read more