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Apple TV+ has set August 29 for the worldwide debut of “Kpopped,” an eight-episode competition that matches Western pop figures with South Korea’s chart leaders in a Seoul sound-stage showdown led by Psy and executive-producer Megan Thee Stallion. Episodes will stream simultaneously in more than 100 territories, with a live audience casting real-time votes to determine which re-imagined hit best earns the “K-popped” badge each week.

Apple’s trailer previews remix pairings rarely seen on a single stage: Itzy perform “Wannabe” alongside Spice Girls alumni Mel B and Emma Bunton; Ateez tackle “Waterfalls” with J Balvin and Kylie Minogue; Stayc fuse “Motownphilly” under mentoring from TLC and Boy George; while Billlie trade verses of “Savage” with both Megan Thee Stallion and Patti Labelle. Other teams include Kep1er with Vanilla Ice and Taylor Dayne, JO1 with Kesha and Eve, Kiss of Life with Jess Glynne and Ava Max, and Blackswan with Boyz II Men.

“This has never been done before,” Megan Thee Stallion declared in Apple TV+’s newest K-pop-centric unscripted series, Kpopped. And she’s right.

The reality series, premiering later this month, brings together Western chart-toppers with K-pop and J-pop acts for a collaboration stage. K-pop legend Psy and Grammy Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion are set to star in the show from executive producers Lionel Richie and Miky Lee. Comedian Soojeong Son is set to host the series.

Ateez, Billlie, Itzy, Kep1er, JO1, Stayc, Kiss of Life and Blackswan are the K-pop (and J-pop in JO1’s case) participating in the series. Megan Thee Stallion, Patti Labelle, Mel B and Emma Bunton of the Spice Girls, as well as Vanilla Ice, Taylor Dayne, Kesha, Eve, J Balvin, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy George, Jess Glynne, Ava Max and Boyz II Men are set to perform alongside the K-pop artists.

Kpopped will also feature a competition element,...

Psy and Megan Thee Stallion are teaming up for the new series Kpopped!

The upcoming eight-part Apple TV+ song battle series will debut later this month, and sees western artists teaming up with K-pop acts to reinterpret some iconic hits. Servant‘s Soojeong Son will serve as host.

Here’s a synopsis: Each episode finds Western chart-toppers teaming up with celebrated K-pop groups to reimagine one of their biggest songs, culminating in bold, collaborative stage performances. With just a short window to rehearse, these genre-bending partners deliver electrifying renditions for a live audience in Seoul, who vote for the standout “K-popped” performance of the night. After the song battle winner is determined, the K-pop Idols close out the episode with an exciting performance.

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The K-pop acts who will be featured in the series are Billlie, Itzy, Kep1er, JO1, Ateez, Stayc, Kiss of Life and Blackswan.

Apple TV+ has unveiled the star-studded first trailer for “KPopped,” its new music competition series that will feature iconic songs by some of the world’s biggest American, British and Australian pop stars as they get the K-pop treatment.

Hosted by comedian Soojeong Son (“Servant”) and set in Seoul, South Korea, the eight-part competition series gives artists the chance to reimagine some of their most popular songs with the help of their K-pop counterparts. The show’s teams are then tasked with performing their new remixes in front of a live audience in a competition to decide which songs were K-popped the best.

The first “KPopped” trailer gives viewers a glimpse at some of the performances and collaborations they can expect to see in the series, including a remix of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” performed by the American rapper and the K-pop girl group Billlie. “It’s insanity,” participating...

Today, Apple TV+ debuted the trailer for the highly anticipated eight-part song battle series Kpopped, starring Psy, the international chart-topper who helped bring K-pop to the world with his global sensation “Gangnam Style,” and three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and executive producer Megan Thee Stallion.

From executive producers Lionel Richie and Miky Lee, the show brings together some of the biggest names in Western music and top K-pop idols for unexpected, high-energy reinterpretations of iconic hits. All episodes of Kpopped are set to debut globally on Friday, August 29, on Apple TV+.

Hosted by actor and comedian Soojeong Son, each episode finds Western chart-toppers teaming up with celebrated K-pop groups to reimagine one of their biggest songs, culminating in bold, collaborative stage performances.

With just a short window to rehearse, these genre-bending partners deliver electrifying renditions for a live audience in Seoul, who vote for the standout “K-popped” performance of the night.

Some of the West’s biggest musicians are getting the K-pop treatment with help from Apple TV+, Megan Thee Stallion and Psy.

On Friday, the streaming platform revealed the trailer for KPopped, which debuts all episodes on Aug. 29, an eight-part series that sees music icons collaborating with K-pop artists to reimagine their biggest hits, battling it out in front of a live Seoul-based audience that will decide the best new K-popped song.

Starring K-pop groups Billie, Itzy, KEP1ER, JO1, Ateez, Stayc, Kiss of Life and Blackswan, KPopped will also feature Western artists like Stallion, Patti Labelle, the Spice Girls’ Mel B and Emma Bunton, Vanilla Ice, Taylor Dayne, Kesha, Eve, J Balvin, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy George, Jess Glynne, Ava Max and Boyz II Men.

Hosted by comedian Soojeong Son, and starring Stallion and Psy, the cross-cultural musical celebration will include fresh spins on tracks like...

A new era of Who history began earlier this month with the launch of the Song Is Over farewell tour in Italy. The show marked not only the start of the band’s supposed last tour, but also the unveiling of new drummer Scott Devours. He took over from Zak Starkey after a bizarre and protracted battle that played out in public, and placed Devour in a pretty awkward position.

“It really is a strange contradiction of emotions to have the greatest moment of my professional career also be one...

ABC is officially confirmed to air another brand new episode of their hit game show Celebrity Family Feud tonight, July 24, 2025, and it will feature Patti Labelle, Martina McBride and more, showing up to play. This episode is the 3rd one for this current season 11. According to ABC's official, episode 3 press release information, this episode will feature the Arquettes vs. singer/songwriter Martina McBride, and legendary singer Patti Labelle vs. actress/singer Fantasia Barrino. They will play for the grand prize. ABC's official description for this new episode 3 of Celebrity Family Feud season 11 reads like this, "Hosted by Steve Harvey, the Arquette family takes on singer-songwriter Martina McBride; and later, legendary singer Patti Labelle and actress-singer Fantasia battle it out for the grand prize."...

This week, Celebrity Family Feud is serving up two epic battles, and Steve Harvey is already preparing for the chaos. First, it’s a clash of Hollywood royalty versus country music royalty. The quirky and unpredictable Arquette dynasty steps up to the podium to take on the sweet but fiercely competitive family of country superstar Martina […]

Celebrity Family Feud: The Arquettes vs. Martina McBride and Patti Labelle vs. Fantasia...

The Cosby Showactor and Grammy-winning musician Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who portrayed Theodore Huxtable, Cliff and Clair's only son, died on Sunday, July 20, at age 54. Warner received one Emmy nomination for his role as the middle Huxtable child, and in addition to his acting, he earned a Grammy Award in 2015 for the song "Jesus Children."

According to ABC News, police confirmed Warner's death via accidental drowning in Costa Rica. The cause of death was reportedly asphyxiation after being caught by a high current in the ocean. Warner leaves behind a lasting legacy in both television and music, with his involvement in all eight seasons of The Cosby Show being among his most noteworthy accomplishments.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner Left A Lasting Television Legacy He Appeared In Other TV Shows & Was Proud Of His Work On The Cosby Show

Warner was consistently praised for his performance as Theo Huxtable in The Cosby Show, particularly...

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On July 13, 1985, a group of global superstars teamed up to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia by performing at Live Aid, a benefit concert that spanned from London to Philadelphia. For the 40th anniversary of the concert, CNN is airing a new original series entitled Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took On the World, taking viewers behind the scenes of one of the largest global music events in history,...

On July 13, 1985, the world’s biggest music stars gathered for Live Aid, a massive benefit concert to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. In a new original series, CNN and BBC go behind the scenes on how Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof and singer-songwriter Midge Ure organized the legendary effort that brought in more than $127 million and drew in about 1.5 billion viewers around the world.

Premiering on Sunday, July 13, at 9 p.m. Et/Pt, Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took Over the World celebrates the 40th anniversary of the multi-venue event that featured special performances by Tina Turner with Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan with the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood and Sting with Phil Collins and Branford Marsalis. The docuseries will feature interviews with Geldof, Bono, Lionel Richie, Patti Labelle, Sting, Phil Collins and others, and will include archival footage of the event that took place...

Exclusive: Nicole Scherzinger, recently anointed Best Actress In A Musical at the Tony Awards for her powerhouse performance in director Jamie Lloyd’s production of Sunset Blvd., tells Deadline she’ll “put on the show of a lifetime” with a solo concert at London’s hallowed Royal Albert Hall in October.

The award-winner promises that the concert in one of London’s architectural crown jewels on October 6 “will be a show that audiences won’t be disappointed in, hopefully.” The general on-sale ticket date is July 11.

Already announced are two dates that will follow her Royal Albert Hall debut. She plays Carnegie Hall, on October 8, followed by a performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on October 30.

Scherzinger, on Zoom from her Sunset Blvd. dressing room at the St. James Theatre on W.44th St, adds that performing at the Royal Albert Hall “is a dream come...

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First there is the voice from out of the darkness. A melodic hum, a brush of drums and “Nightbird fly by the light of the moon / Makes no difference if it’s only a game.” Then, at centerstage, Sarah is made out against a black backdrop. A glint from her eyes, then black feathers unfold and she preens, beaming. The already standing crowd cheers; many of them look reverent and in wonder. Sarah’s voice is joined by...

Before Denzel Washington became the Hollywood mainstay he is today with The Equalizer franchise, the Oscar-winning Training Day, and plenty of other award-nominated roles, he made his first real mark on the big screen with A Soldier's Story in 1984. Directed by Norman Jewison, the film is a murder mystery set against the backdrop of World War II and featuring the star as a private under the command of the victim, Major Sergeant Vernon Waters (Adolph Caesar). It marked only Washington's second theatrical film role and earned him some early recognition that would help pave the way to bigger spotlights and accolades aplenty. For fans wanting to dive into his early filmography, the title is now coming to Paramount+ on July 1.

A Soldier's Story was written by Charles Fuller, who created it for the theater under the name A Soldier's Play. Washington, like many of his co-stars, was part of...

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Patti Labelle is strongly committed to peace by promoting access to education, access to healthcare, access to housing, access to employment, and access to equality of justice.

On March 26, 2007, Labelle was honoured with an Excellence in Media Award by GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) for her life-long work for gay and lesbian rights and participation in the fight against AIDS.

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Patti Labelle has supported the following charities:

American Foundation for AIDS ResearchBells for PeaceCarma FoundationClothes Off Our BackElevate Hope FoundationElton John AIDS FoundationFirst BookLisa Lopes FoundationRed CrossThe HollyRod FoundationUnited Negro College FundWomen Alive Coalition Read more about Patti Labelle's charity work and events. Related articles The Magnitude of Fortitude - When Parkinson’s Patients Feel Their Lives Are Crumbling, The HollyRod Foundation Provides StabilityRussell Simmons and Lil' Kim Support Lisa Lopes Orphanage"Cover" Story by Bill DukeBid Now For Christmas GiftsRed...

Earlier this month, ABC formally announced that cast members from “General Hospital” and “The Young and the Restless” are among the contestants set to appear during the upcoming 11th season of “Celebrity Family Feud,” the primetime game show hosted by Steve Harvey (“Family Feud”).

The news comes weeks after actors from both shows shared behind the scenes snaps on Instagram and other social media platforms following a taping last month in Atlanta.

Although a specific air date for the soap opera cast matchup has not been revealed, the primetime game show is scheduled to launch its new season on Thursday, July 10 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt on ABC with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.

Soap stars participating include Finola Hughes, Donnell Turner, Rena Sofer, Tanisha Harper and Maurice Benard from “General Hospital”, and Joshua Morrow, Michelle Stafford, Lauralee Bell, Melissa Claire Egan and Bryton James from “The Young and the Restless.

Celebrity Family Feud season 11 features a galaxy of superstars competing in the classic game show for their favorite charities, including two American Idol icons. Hosted by Steve Harvey, Celebrity Family Feud premiered in 2008 on NBC, but later moved to ABC in 2015. In the past, American Idol alums including Kellie Pickler, Kelly Clarkson, Scotty McCreery, Katharine McPhee, and Clay Aiken, have competed on the show.

Celebrity Family Feud season 11 features a galaxy of superstars competing in the classic game show for their favorite charities, including two American Idol icons.

In a press release, ABC announced that American Idol legends Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia Barrino will appear on the show, but they won't be competing against each other. Instead, Jennifer's team will take on Taraji P. Henson's squad, while Fantasia and her group will go head-to-head with Patti Labelle's team.

In addition, Celebrity Family Feud season 11 will feature match-ups between other fan favorites,...

Lotti Golden wasn’t about to miss her big chance. At the age of 17, while still a senior at Canarsie High School in Brooklyn, she’d landed a staff songwriting job with Saturday Music, a song publisher in midtown Manhattan. But Golden had bigger ambitions. So, when her boss, Bob Crewe, stepped into a crowded elevator with her one day at work, she knew she had to pitch him on making a record.

“I had never met him before. I’d never seen him around the office. He was elusive,...

Jessica Simpson is back, and not in the way anyone expected. The singer and actress caused a stir this week with a split-second moment that sent social media into a frenzy. She surprised fans with a cameo in Hulu’s upcoming legal drama All’s Fair, created by Ryan Murphy and starring Kim Kardashian as divorce attorney Allura Grant.

But what role did Kim play in Simpson’s on-screen return? Simpson is setting the record straight. She revealed a rare insight into her cameo and her connection to the billionaire reality star. From a surprise cameo to her appearance on American Idol, Simpson is claiming her place in entertainment.

Jessica Simpson revealed whether Kim Kardashian was involved in her Hulu series cameo Kim Kardashian in All’s Fair teaser | Credit: Hulu

All’s Fair teaser, released May 13, features Jessica Simpson in a dramatic role, tossing a drink in a man’s face that instantly lit up social media.

In a night full of music royalty, soaring vocals, and emotional moments, American Idol Season 23 found its latest star- Jamal Roberts. The 27-year-old Pe teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won the title after a record-breaking 26 million votes poured in during May 18th’s grand finale. This season’s enormous vote turnout broke all previous records since the show’s relaunch on ABC, solidifying Idol’s magic.

Roberts’ humble personality, heartfelt performances, and backstory as a father of 3 struck major chords with fans across the nation. His final performance left viewers and judges evidently moved, sealing his fate. A harmonious blend of soul, grace, and grit, Jamal’s win is more than just a musical victory; it’s a personal win for many and a cultural moment echoing far beyond American Idol’s stage.

Jamal Roberts’ rise to stardom on American Idol

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for the Sunday-night season finale of American Idol.

American Idol has a new winner.

Jamal Roberts was voted winner at the Season 23 finale by fans of the ABC singing competition. Host Ryan Seacrest said there were 26 million votes cast, which broke a record and was twice as many as for last year’s finale.

Roberts is the first Black man to win the singing competition since Ruben Studdard was crowned champ of Season 2, which aired in 2003.

Congratulations to the newest winner of @AmericanIdol !!! I’m so proud of Jamal Roberts and all he has accomplished this season and I can’t wait to see what mountains he climbs next! He’s going to do great things! ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/L4yJgSNGKK

— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 19, 2025

John Foster was the runner-up, with Breanna Nix coming in third.

The finale also featured several performers, including Jessica Simpson, Good Charlotte,...

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After months and months of auditions, showstoppers, and live shows, the winner of American Idol Season 23 was finally crowned on May 18. (Read our minute-by-minute recap.)

The final three contestants — pop-country singer Breanna Nix, R&b artist Jamal Roberts, and country star John Foster — went head-to-head-to-head during ABC's three-hour finale on Sunday night. After America voted live coast-to-coast, Jamal was named the winner, John finished as the runner-up, and Breanna came in third place.

Jamal is now the second Black man to win American Idol after Season 2's Ruben Studdard 22 years ago, in 2003. Meanwhile, there have been four Black women to prevail: Fantasia Barrino, Jordin Sparks, Candice Glover, and Just Sam.

"I'm anointed. I know how to use it. I know how to tap in," Jamal told Gold Derby on the red carpet. After the confetti fell, Jamal got down on...

Finale night for Season 23 of American Idol is finally here. The Top 3 — John Foster, Breanna Nix, and Jamal Roberts — took the stage one last time, and the singer who earned the most viewer votes throughout the three-hour finale was named the winner. Amid the show, viewers were treated to performances from artists including Jessica Simpson, Good Charlotte, Patti Labelle, Goo Goo Dolls and more. Plus, judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie offered their feedback and hit the stage to perform themselves. Following the Top 3’s first two performances, the person with the least amount of votes was eliminated, with the winner chosen from the remaining two at the end of the night. Scroll down for a recap of the night and to find out who won. John Foster For the first round of competition, the Top 3 provided a list of their favorite songs, and artist in residence Jelly Roll...

Spoiler Alert: This post contains details of the ‘American Idol’ Season 23 finale.

Only three American Idol hopefuls made it to the finale night, and one was crowned the winner on ABC.

The three singers who made it to the Top 3 were John Foster, Breanna Nix, and Jamal Roberts.

On the final night, the finalists performed one last time in front of the judges and the American public. John performed Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” and John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” Jamal performed Teeks’ “First Time” and the Temptations’ “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me).” Breanna performed Katy Nichole’s “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” and Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb.”

The American Idol Season 23 finale also had special guest performers like Salt-n-Pepa, Good Charlotte, Kirk Franklin, Goo Goo Dolls, Brandon Lake, Jennifer Holliday, Jelly Roll, Myles Smith, Pj Morton,...

Tonight on American Idol, the top three give their final performances in a star-studded night filled with music legends and top stars. After the nationwide vote, host Ryan Seacrest reveals this year’s American Idol winner. Will John Foster, Breanna Nix, or Jamal Roberts take the crown? Follow our live blog to see each performance and up-to-the-minute results below.

The three-hour finale of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast beginning at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt on ABC. Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan will cheer on the contestants as "Artist in Residence" Jelly Roll mentors the finalists ahead of their last performance.

Each of the top 14 contestants return to make an appearance on tonight's finale along with superstar guests Brandon Lake, Goo Goo Dolls, Good Charlotte, Jennifer Holliday, Jessica Simpson, Kirk Franklin, Myles Smith, Patti Labelle, and Salt-n-Pepa.

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The Season 23 finale of American Idol is right around the corner, and it will culminate in Breanna Nix, Jamal Roberts, or John Foster winning the competition.

To recap, last week's double dose of Disney episodes saw the eliminations of Gabby Samone, Mattie Pruitt, Slater Nalley, and Thunderstorm Artis, leaving just a trio of artists still in the running to join the iconic American Idol winners list. What surprises are in store for viewers on Sunday night, and who are you rooting for to eke out a victory? Read on for everything to know about the American Idol Season 23 finale.

When is the finale?

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 18, as that is ABC's airdate for the three-hour finale of American Idol. It will air live coast-to-coast beginning at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt. The full episode will stream later on Hulu, the official home to reruns of ABC's reality TV program.

In just two short days, the confetti will fall on the American Idol stage as one of the three remaining finalists is crowned the winner of Season 23. Regardless of whether John Foster, Breanna Nix or Jamal Roberts is left standing, however, showrunner and executive producer Megan Michaels Wolflick will be celebrating everyone’s collaborative victory.

“The fact that this show, 23 years in, can still draw in these talented singers, coming together and showing hope, it still gives me goosebumps,” Wolflick tells TVLine. “I feel proud to be a part of this show, a part of this brand, and to bring positivity,...

For 30 years, it seems that there has never been a pitch too wild for Snoop Dogg. He’s done a reggae album, a funk album, two gospel albums, and even released an album on the blockchain. The Zelig of popular music, no collaborator is off limits: Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Katy Perry, Quincy Jones, Daddy Yankee, the Bee Gees, Limp Bizkit, BTS, Patti Labelle, Prince Royce, Banda Ms, Tiësto, Popcaan, Jelly Roll, Charlie Sheen. He’s sold his own app, his own breakfast cereal, and recently opened a weed store in L.

The American Idol Season 23 finale promises to be a star-studded spectacle, with several musical icons lined up to perform on the grand stage. While the former contestants of this season will also be performing, joining them will be Jessica Simpson.

Jessica Simpson is a pop culture juggernaut of the early 2000s, and this performance marks a significant moment in her ongoing comeback after years away from the spotlight. Once a household name, her return to music has fans buzzing about her and we can’t wait to see her perform once again.

Who is Jessica Simpson?

Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer hailing from Texas. The singer rose to fame as a teen pop star with her 1999 debut album, Sweet Kisses, featuring the hit I Wanna Love You Forever.

With her blend of powerhouse vocals and charm, it did not take her long to become a household name,...

Gabby Samone's journey with American Idol isn't completely over.

ABC has announced the lineup of superstar guests for its upcoming Season 23 finale, and the Top 14 are among them. The Final 5 contestants — Breanna Nix, Jamal Roberts, John Foster, Slater Nalley, and Thunderstorm Artis — will appear alongside the nine most recently eliminated artists: Gabby Samone, Mattie Pruitt, Josh King, Canaan James Hill, Kolbi Jordan, Ché Chesterman, Filo, Amanda Barise, and Desmond Roberts.

The three judges — Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie — will sing a showstopping number together, and "Artist in Residence" Jelly Roll will deliver a performance in addition to his role as the season finale mentor. Luke and Lionel joined ABC's reality TV show in 2018, while this marks Carrie's first time sitting at the judges' table after previously winning Season 4.

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A-listers scheduled to appear on the American Idol stage alongside the Top 14 artists include Brandon Lake,...

Stephanie Mills, best known for originating the role of Dorothy in The Wiz on Broadway, is leading The Queens Tour: 4 Legends, 1 Stage. The tour also features Patti Labelle, Chaka Kahn, and Gladys Knight. The second leg of the tour began on May 9 in Las Vegas. In an interview discussing the tour, Mills said, “It’s very exciting, and I think this will never happen again. And I say that because Patti is in her 80s and Gladys is in her 80s and Chaka and I—we're the youngest. I'm the baby of the group at 68 years old. But it’s all just so wonderful, Black women all coming together and bringing R&b back and showing the low and respect we have for each...

The Masked Singer's catchphrase is "take it off," and now it's doing just that for fall 2025.

Fox's reality TV show usually produces two cycles per calendar year, but after host Nick Cannon announces the Season 13 winner on Wednesday night, viewers won't see any new episodes until January 2026. So, why is the hit series taking a longer-than-ever break?

"Among Fox’s most enduring signature shows is The Masked Singer with a truly devoted fanbase," said the network. "This juggernaut will return next year for Season 14 as it takes midseason by storm with a spectacular, super-charged new season." Per Variety, Fox is calling this "a strategic move to give ample runway for America’s favorite guessing game and allow us to creatively look at enhancing the show with the biggest names at the center of it."

The Masked Singer has debuted a new season in September every year since 2019, with its second installment.

Exclusive: CNN will debut three new projects on its summer slate, including non-fiction series about John F. Kennedy Jr., the 1985 Live Aid concerts and the notorious Billionaire Boys Club.

The projects are the latest from CNN Originals, led by Amy Entelis, executive vice president of talent, CNN Originals and creative development.

The series are:

American Prince: JFK Jr.: The three part series will tell the story of the life of Kennedy, the son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, who was always in the spotlight as he was pressured to carry on his family’s legacy. He went on to create the political magazine George in the 1990s. Executive producers are Ian Orefice and Jon Adler for EverWonder Studio along with Entelis, Lyle Gamm and Katie Hinman for CNN Original Series. Gary Ginsberg is consulting producer. The three-part series premieres at 10 p.m. Et on Aug. 9.

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Brook Lapping is producing a new documentary series charting the story behind the Live Aid concerts, one of the largest global music events in history which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

The documentary series, which will air on BBC and CNN, will look at the concerts’ impact on music, politics and global awareness over the twenty years between Live Aid in 1985 and Live 8 in 2005; featuring exclusive interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono and Sting, along with U.S. President George Bush, President Obasanjo of Nigeria and Birhan Woldu.

On board as producers are Brook Lapping, a Zinc Media label, in association with Ronachan Films, with BBC and CNN Originals co-producing. Helmed by Tom Pollard, the series will air on the BBC as a three-parter titled “Live Aid at 40,” and as a four-part show titled “Live Aid: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took On the World” on CNN.

Conceived by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure,...

Broadway alum Stephanie Mills has returned with a high-energy dance remix of the classic hit, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough." The new dance cut, produced by Antoine Qua Richardson, Ronald Wali B Johnson and Addaryll Wilson, offers an up-beat house music arrangement layered with the sultry tones of Stephanie’s ranging and timeless vocals. Listen to it below. Mills, alongside Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight, will be embarking on the “Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage” tour kicking off May 9th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here. Stephanie Mills is a singer and actress, known for her turn as the principal role of Dorothy in the original Broadway production of The Wiz. As a singer, she has produced a string of hits, including “What...

The power shifts this week on American Idol. Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan have narrowed the pool of contestants down to the Top 24 and now it's up to America to decide who stays and who goes home.

Tonight, half of the Top 24 will perform from Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii. The other half will perform on Monday, April 14. After America's votes are counted, two singers from each night will be eliminated when the Top 20 are revealed during a special "Songs of Faith" episode on Sunday, April 20. Mentoring tonight's group is American Idol's Artist in Residence, Jelly Roll, and Grammy winner Ashanti.

See which 12 contestants performed tonight — and vote for your favorite below!

Ché

Age: 28

Hometown: Essex, England

Performance: "Master Blaster (Jammin')" by Stevie Wonder

Carrie's comments: "It was so much fun. You seem so at ease on stage. You're just so stinkin' talented.

Patti Labelle and Elton John have quite a history together. He first backed her on piano when he was with Bluesology, years before he was “Elton John,” and the two later recorded together in the ‘00s. Yet, when recently asked what the first story that comes to mind when she hears John’s name, Labelle had a clear answer: the time he stole her Tupperware.

Labelle detailed the incident in an appearance on Sherri, explaining that it occurred when she was performing in London in the ‘60s with Bluesology as her backing band. She invited the musicians over to her place to play cards — including a young John, then still named Reginald Dwightt — and upon winning, she took “all their pounds, all their money,” not even leaving them with enough to buy food.

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So, Labelle did the nice thing, and “made them food to take home,...

Patti Labelle has been known to famously kick off her shoes during her impassioned live performances, but the legendary R&b diva says the reason she started flinging her feet was practical.

“My corn was hurting the first time I ever did it,” the 80-year-old singer confessed on the Sherri show Thursday. Asked by host Sherri Shepherd about her love for shoes — and for kicking them off mid-song — Labelle copped to wanting some rapid relief after walking on stage with ill-fitting heels.

The “Release (The Tension)” singer says there was...

Liam Neeson might be a household name now, but the inception of his career can be traced back to low-budget film/television titles and modest stage productions. In fact, filmmaker John Boorman noticed Neeson's potential when he was on stage for "Of Mice and Men," which led to his film debut in the 1981 Arthurian saga, "Excalibur." Sure enough, "Excalibur" opened many doors for Neeson, and he starred in a handful of projects over the years, including 1986's "The Mission."

In that film, Neeson played a Catholic missionary in 18th-century South America alongside Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons, and this small yet impactful role altered the trajectory of Neeson's acting career. You see, De Niro introduced Neeson to an American casting director while they were filming together, which allowed the latter to acquire a work visa in the U.S. and work his way up the ranks. The television role...

Marty Callner, director of dozens of classic MTV-era music videos as well as numerous comedy specials and creator of HBO’s Hard Knocks, has peacefully passed away at his home in Malibu. He died on March 17 of natural causes and surrounded by loved ones, according to his son, Jazz. He was 78.

Callner is a 12-time Emmy nominee and two-time CableACE Award winner. He has also been nominated for three DGA Awards and one MTV Music Video Award.

His career as a director of music videos started with Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Going to Take it,” followed by Pat Benatar’s “We Belong,” both of which saw near-constant play on MTV in their heyday.

What followed were hundreds more, including Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time,” a slew of Aerosmith hits including “Cryin’,” “Crazy”, “Amazing,” “Livin’ on the Edge,” “Sweet Emotion,” “Dude Looks Like A Lady” and “Love in an Elevator.

Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills are teaming up for “The Queens” tour, a 2025 trek that will see all four women on the same stage each night.

Billed as “The Queens: Four Legends, One Stage,” the outing is comprised of 11 dates in May and June, with tickets for the second leg going on-sale this summer. “Sharing the stage with my amazing sisters is an absolute honor,” Khan said in a press release. “Music is about connection, and this will be a celebration of the joy, power, and love that it brings to us all.” Labelle echoed her claims, saying, “I am so excited to join these icons, who I call sisters, on this tour! It’s going to be something special.”

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The tour kicks off in Las Vegas on May 9th, and continues on through cities like Oakland, Los Angeles, Birmingham,...

The Season 23 premiere of American Idol was all about the return of Carrie Underwood. The Season 4 champ officially took her seat on the judges' panel next to Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, 20 years after she won the reality TV singing competition in 2005. The eight-time Grammy winner replaces Katy Perry, who left the series after seven seasons as a judge. This is the eighth cycle of American Idol on ABC following the show's original 15-season run on Fox from 2002 to 2016.

The two-hour premiere aired Sunday, March 9 (8 p.m. Et/Pt) and featured auditions from New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville. As the show's only constant since the series premiere in 2002, Ryan Seacrest returned as host.

"I feel like I'm going to audition, to be honest," Carrie said as her car pulled up to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. "I just want to do a good job." She called her own experience on...

Heading into Season 23 of American Idol, I had my reservations about Carrie Underwood joining the judges’ panel. I have nothing against her as a person, and certainly not as an artist, but I just didn’t think she’d be able to keep the show’s energy up. (Say what you will about Katy Perry, and I know she had her share of haters, but that woman did so much heavy lifting during her seven-season run.)

Then came Sunday’s premiere, during which something hit me like a Louisville Slugger. And like so many unexpected revelations, it came via the...

Released on Netflix in November 2017, Godless is a Western drama comprised of seven episodes. Created, written, and directed by Scott Frank, the miniseries is set in 1884 and centers its story around a predominately female cast, which is unique given it takes place in the Wild West. That being said, such a component makes its narrative all the more interesting to watch. In a series that manages to stay true to what makes Westerns so compelling in the first place, it also successfully offers something new to the genre. Women were always a part of the Western narrative. Godless simply brings them center stage without making them mere prostitutes or damsels in distress.

Upon its debut, Godless was met with widely positive reviews from critics as well as audiences. With a Tomatometer score of 83% and a comparable Popcornmeter score of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, the show is considerably well liked. It was...

Save The Music – formerly VH1 Save the Music, a nonprofit that supports music education in 285+ school districts nationwide – announced today that it will begin a new chapter as a fully independent nonprofit separate from Paramount Global.

An independent Save The Music will remain dedicated to its vision of every student in every school making music – by providing schools with instruments and technology, training and supporting teachers, and funding and convening community-based music organizations.

As part of this transition, Save The Music has launched a $10 million endowment fund, with nearly $4 million already raised. The new endowment will ensure the cultural institution’s sustainability and long-term support for music education, empowering future generations of students with access to the transformative power of making music.

While the formal partnership with Paramount is ending, the relationship will remain, as the company has pledged an initial six-figure donation to the endowment.

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Ken Wydro, who co-created, co-wrote and produced the long-running 1983 Off Broadway hit musical Mama, I Want To Sing inspired by the life of 1960s “Just One Look” singer Doris Troy, died on Tuesday, January 21, at his home in Harlem, New York. He was 81 years old.

His death was announced by theater publicist Keith Sherman. A cause of death was not immediately available.

Wydro, a producer of such Broadway productions as 1988’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone and, in 2008, a revival of David Mamet’s American Buffalo starring Cedric the Entertainer, John Leguizamo and Haley Joel Osment, will be best remembered for Mama, I Want To Sing. The long-running show made its Off Broadway debut at the historic Heckscher Theatre in 1983 and played 2,213 performances before closing in 1991.

In addition to subsequent revivals and world tours, the musical spawned two sequels and a 2011 film adaptation starring Ciara, Lynn Whitfield, Patti Labelle and Billy Zane.

In 1998, Wydro and Higginsen founded the Mama Foundation for the Arts with a mission to uplift the Black musical treasures of Gospel, jazz and R&b, and “to heal and inspire through the power of collective music-making.” Today, the Mama Foundation is an intergenerational and interracial Harlem institution.

For the Mama Foundation, Wydro co-created and directed several musicals performed in various theaters and churches in Harlem for decades.

The author of two plays, Secrets: The Untold Story Of Sigmund Freud And Carl Jung and Vice Versa, Wydro is survived by Higginsen, his wife of 44 years, and daughter Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson-Wydro.

Pearl Jam, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Wayne with the Roots, Luke Combs, and Dave Matthews Band are among the headliners for the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Haim, Lenny Kravitz, Santana, John Fogerty, Burna Boy, Cage the Elephant, and My Morning Jacket will also take the Big Easy stage at this year’s Jazz Fest from April 24 to May 4.

The festival is split into two four-day-long weekends, with the first weekend (April 24 to 27) featuring Dave Matthews Band, Lil Wayne & the Roots, Musgraves, Fogerty, Burna Boy, Haim, Harry Connick Jr., Goose, Gladys Knight,...

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has revealed its 2025 lineup featuring Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, hometown hero Lil Wayne with The Roots, Lenny Kravitz, Kacey Musgraves, John Fogerty, Luke Combs, Santana, and Burna Boy as headliners.

Other notable acts set to play include Haim, Cage the Elephant, My Morning Jacket, Goose, Laufey, Gladys Knight, Patti Labelle, Kamasi Washington, Banda Ms, The Wailers featuring Julian Marley, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick, Trombone Short & Orleans Avenue, Harry Connick Jr., The Revivalists, Margo Price, Irma Thomas, Tank and The Bangas, Branford Marsalis, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Maze Honoring Frankie Beverly “The Legacy Band”, Morris Day & the Time, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Hurray for the Riff Raff, James Bay, Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Cyril Neville, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, James Bay, Dumpstaphunk, The Radiators, Samantha Fish, Anders Osborne, Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Bobby Rush, Terence Blanchard, and more.

Lee Daniels is mourning the loss of his sister Lydia, who inspired Taraji P. Henson’s Empire character Loretha “Cookie” Lyon.

In a heartfelt post on social media, Daniels paid tribute to his late sister with some touching words and a photo of them together.

“As the fires are burning, so is my heart. My younger sister Lydia has passed,” Daniels shared on Instagram. “She was also my best friend. In Empire, the character of Cookie was based partly on her life. She’s left four beautiful children and five grandchildren behind. Rip Girly…I Love You Forever.”

In the post, Daniels received words of support from the likes of Holly Robinson Peete, Hym Whitley, Kelly Rowland, Patti Labelle, and Billy Porter, who wrote, “So sorry for your [loss]. Sending you all the love and peace that’s possible.”

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