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Blake Offers to Adopt 'Voice' Contestant | VIDEO
We're at the midway point of the blind auditions, which means more than half the spots on this season of The Voice have already been filled and the competition is heating up. It also means that...
April 3, 2013 9:30 AM ET -
Blake and Adam's Bromance on 'The Voice' | VIDEO
As the fourth season of The Voice continues to roll out with more blind auditions, the new configuration of coaches is starting to grow on us. But, honestly, the jury will probably still be out until...
April 2, 2013 9:00 AM ET -
'Folsom Prison Blues' on 'The Voice' | VIDEO
Know what the best thing about The Voice is? It knows when to keep things short and sweet. The second night of the season premiere was only an hour – a lesson in restraint...
March 27, 2013 9:10 AM ET -
'Voice' Hopeful Sing Whitney in Falsetto | VIDEO
It's back, baby. Yes, Season Four of The Voice is here, hammering yet another nail in American Idol's coffin. This time, Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green step away from the spinning chairs (hopefully not forever) and Shakira and Usher rotate in, while Adam Levine and Blake Shelton return. Unfortunately,...
March 26, 2013 9:00 AM ET -
Q&A: Nicki Minaj on Her 'American Idol' Frontrunner Picks | ARTICLE
In her first season as an American Idol judge, Nicki Minaj has already stolen the spotlight – from her feud with fellow judge Mariah Carey to showing up late for a live episode to...
March 25, 2013 5:55 PM ET -
'American Idol': Paul Jolley's Exit | VIDEO
Paul Jolley never really stood a chance on this season of American Idol. The judges and producers have...
March 22, 2013 9:05 AM ET -
Beatles Confound Lazaro Arbos on 'Idol' | VIDEO
Last night was Beatles night on American Idol – also known as two hours of mostly forgettable performances. (Is it just us or has this whole season been pretty snooze-worthy so far?) As quickly as the top...
March 21, 2013 10:35 AM ET -
'American Idol' Recap: Curtis Bounced | VIDEO
It was nice (barely) knowing you, Curtis Finch Jr. Yes, the lumbering 24-year-old St. Louis native was the first American Idol hopeful to bite the dust this season, as the top 10 was narrowed down to nine on...
March 15, 2013 9:40 AM ET -
'American Idol': Nicki Minaj Is Late | VIDEO
This season of American Idol has finally cut through the clutter and kicked into high gear, as the top 10 finalists performed for the first (and, well, really the only) time . . . and newbie judge...
March 14, 2013 9:10 AM ET -
Academy Award Ratings Best Since 2007 | ARTICLE
Seth MacFarlane can breathe a sigh of relief: Sunday night's telecast of the 85th Academy Awards ceremony ratings were up, according to early reports. The MacFarlane-hosted awards show on ABC garnered a 26.6 overall rating with households and...
February 25, 2013 4:20 PM ET -
Oscars 2013: 'Argo,' 'Life of Pi' Win Big | ARTICLE
Although Steven Spielberg's Lincoln led the pack with 12 nominations going into the 85th Academy Awards Sunday night, it was Life of Pi that walked away with the most Oscar statuettes – four, including...
February 25, 2013 12:55 AM ET -
SAG Awards: 'Argo,' 'Downton Abbey' Land Unexpected Wins | ARTICLE
While not as raucous as the Golden Globes or as glitzy and prestigious as the Oscars, the Screen Actors Guild Awards are how actors pat each other on the back with a fast-paced, straightforward ceremony that exclusively...
January 28, 2013 9:35 AM ET -
'Argo,' 'Les Miserables' Triumph at Golden Globes | ARTICLE
As usual, the Golden Globes ceremony was full of surprises – from goofy, possibly booze-fueled celebrity antics to unexpected, first-time wins. From the spot-on pairing of cohosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to the surprise appearance of...
January 14, 2013 1:20 AM ET -
'Lincoln' Leads With 12 Oscar Nominations | ARTICLE
Lincoln scored 12 nominations for the 85th Academy Awards, making it the frontrunner in a crowded field when nominations were announced this morning. The film about the 16th president is up for Best Picture, Best Actor (Daniel...
January 10, 2013 9:40 AM ET -
Tate Stevens on Winning 'The X Factor' Season Two: 'It's Still Very Surreal' | ARTICLE
Last night country singer Tate Stevens was crowned the Season Two winner of The X Factor, walking away with a $5 million recording contract and a Pepsi-produced video that will premiere on the Grammys in...
December 21, 2012 4:40 PM ET -
Tate and Carly Duet on 'X Factor' Finale | VIDEO
A whole lotta nothin' happened during the two-hour X Factor finale. Oh, except Tate Stevens was crowned the winner. But that was about as exciting as waiting for the Sunday newspaper to be delivered to your door. While...
December 21, 2012 9:50 AM ET -
Tate Stevens Wins Season Two of 'The X Factor' | ARTICLE
Tate Stevens was crowned the winner of Season Two of the X Factor Thursday night, beating runner-up Carly Rose Sonenclar and third place act Fifth Harmony. He won a $5 million recording contract and a Pepsi-produced debut video that...
December 20, 2012 10:55 PM ET -
Demi Lovato Sings With Fifth Harmony | VIDEO
Simon Cowell is one shrewd businessman. Last night, when all eyes should have been on X Factor frontrunners Tate Stevens and Carly Rose Sonenclar, he somehow managed to get us fixated on his manufactured girl group Fifth...
December 20, 2012 8:35 AM ET -
Emblem3 Sent Packing on 'X Factor' | VIDEO
Ah, the power of the pimp spot. If you read our X Factor recap yesterday, it probably wasn't as shocking as producers had hoped when Fifth Harmony squeaked by Groups teammates Emblem3 to secure a place in next...
December 14, 2012 10:25 AM ET -
Emblem3, Fifth Harmony Duel on 'X Factor' | VIDEO
Barring an early Mayan apocalypse, we all know that Tate Stevens and Carly Rose Sonenclar will make it to the X Factor finale, so there's not much to discuss there. The real race is between Simon Cowell's...
December 13, 2012 10:45 AM ET

