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In the grand culmination of lucky Season 13, the final four battle it out for the Golden Mask trophy on The Masked Singer! Boogie Woogie, Coral, Mad Scientist Monster, and Pearl take the stage for the last time as panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora make their final guesses for a chance to win their own Golden Ear trophy.

Four mystery celebs will be unmasked, but only one can walk away a winner as Nick Cannon hosts "The Two-Hour Lucky Season 13 Finale" episode of The Masked Singer airing Wednesday, May 7 (8 p.m. Et/Pt) on Fox.

So far this season, 11 famous faces have been unmasked: Cedric the Entertainer as Honey Pot, Oscar De La Hoya as Fuzzy Peas, Aubrey O'Day as Ant, Scheana Shay as Bat, Flavor Flav as Space Ranger, James Van Der Beek as Griffin, Candace Cameron Bure as Cherry Blossom, Method Man as Stud Muffin,...

After “The Masked Singer” wraps up its “Lucky Season 13” on Wednesday night, Fox is giving the show a bit of a breather. The network is set to unveil a fall schedule on Monday that won’t include the hit singing competition for the first time in several years — saving Season 14 until January 2026.

The news will also be revealed on Wednesday night’s finale. Per a network statement, “Among Fox’s most enduring signature shows is The Masked Singer with a truly devoted fanbase. This juggernaut will return next year for Season 14 as it takes midseason by storm with a spectacular, super-charged new season.”

The network added that the decision to hold off on the new season until January “is 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.

Exclusive: The Masked Singer has been renewed after producing an incredible 13 seasons and more than 170 episodes since it launched on Fox in January 2019.

This included a number of seasons produced under strict Covid protocols with the music competition guessing game, which has aired one season at the start of the year and one in the fall, never missing a run throughout the pandemic.

However, Deadline understands that this is about to change with the show eschewing its traditional fall 2025 season and planning to return for Season 14 in January.

The news comes as the Season 13 finale is set to air tonight. This season has featured the likes of Cedric the Entertainer, Oscar De La Hoya, Aubrey O’Day, Scheana Shay, Flavor Flav, James Van Der Beek, Candace Cameron Bure, Method Man, Erika Jayne, Matthew Lawrence and Edwin McCain. Four celebrities have yet to be unmasked – those performing as Boogie Woogie, Coral, Mad Scientist Monster and Pearl.

The Masked Singer Season 13 finale airs Wednesday night, and Ken Jeong definitely knows who Boogie Woogie is. The ever-confident clue master is convinced that the orange disco monster is none other than four-time Grammy winner Ed Sheeran.

In an exclusive preview clip below, Ken lays out his theory about who is hiding behind the Boogie Woogie mask.

"I was thinking at the very beginning it could be somebody like Andy Samberg," says Ken's co-panelist Robin Thicke. "But, every vocal he put down and every performance you started to realize he's a professional performer. That's why I got into names like Ryan Tedder who, vocally, does match."

"There was a Statue of Liberty clue and that made me think Broadway," adds Rita Ora. "That brought me to Darren Criss and Glee."

Ken then puts everyone in their place and asserts, "I follow the person on social media. I'm thinking it could...

The Masked Singer Season 13 featured many unexpected competitors. Still, the unveiling of the Lucky Duck is perhaps the most surprising reveal yet because of his connection to a pop star. The person behind the mask managed to confuse panelists until Episode 12, when he made the bold decision to take off his mask himself.

"Judging by the way these guys are guessing things, they will get it completely wrong," Lucky Duck said. "They'll think it's Meryl Streep under here. I'm taking this mask off myself." And the person underneath the disguise was Taika Waititi! Fans of the director will know that he is married to Rita Ora, which makes his inclusion on The Masked Singer even more interesting.

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Before Waititi revealed his identity, he dropped a clue about his career,...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 13, Episode 12 of “The Masked Singer,” “Semi-Finals Night,” which aired April 30 on Fox.

The case of Detective Lucky Duck was finally quacked on Wednesday’s episode of Fox’s “The Masked Singer.” Taika Waititi was the latest celebrity to be revealed on Season 13 of Fox’s “The Masked Singer,” playing the mysterious character that had popped up all season long on the show to share clues about the competition’s costumed contestants.

Lucky Duck appeared at the end of this week’s semi-finals episode, and instead of letting the show’s panelists guess his identity, he unmasked himself. And it was a familiar face for one of the show’s panelists: Waititi is husband to the show’s Rita Ora.

“Semi-Finals Night” brought together the final five contestants standing: Group A’s Coral, Group B’s Pearl and Boogie Woogie and Group C’s Mad Scientist Monster.

It's "Soundtrack of My Life Night!” on The Masked Singer. The top five open the show with a pitch-perfect performance of "More Than a Feeling." Then, the masks will be singing songs with a special meaning to them as Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora decipher the clues. One celebrity must reveal themselves while the rest will advance to the semi-finals. Nick Cannon hosts The Masked Singer on Wednesday, April 23 (8 p.m. Et/Pt) on Fox.

Coral

The first secret celeb of the night was Coral, and this is what a former costar of hers had to say: "Coral has come so far since we joined forces six years ago. I'll never forget when we first met — it was during a huge audition — and we were both so nervous. We had to do a chemistry read, and part of that was us having to stand really...

Ken Jeong may have made his fellow “The Masked Singer” panelists groan and roll their eyes once again when he guessed Nessy was Sting last week, but for Nessy himself, it was a guess he welcomed, simply because it marked a redemption moment.

Indeed, Nessy was the singer unmasked on Wednesday night’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” taking us down to the final four contestants on the Fox singing competition. Who was actually under the mask? Obviously, it wasn’t sting.

In reality, it was Edwin McCain, the singer best known for his hit song “I’ll Be.”

But, in reflecting on that particular guess from Jeong with TheWrap, McCain recalled an embarrassing moment on a trip with his family, and it actually did involve Sting.

“We’re listening to Sting Pandora, and all of a sudden one of my songs comes on the Pandora channel,” McCain recounted. “And...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 13, Episode 11 of “The Masked Singer,” “Soundtrack of My Life Night,” which aired April 23 on Fox.

Well, I’ll be. Edwin McCain, the singer/songwriter behind the 1990s hit song “I’ll Be,” was the latest celebrity to be revealed on Season 13 of Fox’s “The Masked Singer.” On the show’s Wednesday episode, McCain was unmasked as Nessy after performing “Million Reasons,” by Lady Gaga.

“Honestly, I’ve done so many different things in my career, like we’ve landed on an aircraft carrier off the coast of Korea and played for the sailors on board,” he told Variety of why he did the show. “We’ve been to Djibouti, Africa and Bahrain, and we’ve played every state in the US, except for Alaska. If life be an adventure, this certainly falls in that category. I was like, of course, I’ll do that.

The Masked Singer is back!

The Quarterfinals of season 13 of the hit Fox singing competition series aired on Wednesday night (April 23).

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season includes the new costumed character Detective Lucky Duck, who will help panelists “uncover who’s behind each mask.”

During the episode, contestants Boogie Woogie, Mad Scientist Monster, Nessy, Pearl, and Coral hit the stage for another performance.

While on stage, Nessy performed “Million Reasons” by Lady Gaga.

Keep reading to see all of the clues and guesses…Keep scrolling to check out the clues and guesses…

First Performance Clues:

- Says he’s a “gentle giant”

- Has been called a...

It's time for a "Merging of the Masks" for the Lucky 6 on tonight's episode of The Masked Singer! The final six celebrities in the competition are ready to battle it out to get one step closer to the illusive Golden Mask trophy. This week, panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora will have an opportunity to ask some rapid-fire questions to each masked contestant. These could be some of the biggest clues yet! Nick Cannon hosts the zany fun airing Wednesday, April 16 (8 p.m. Et/Pt) on Fox. Find out who was unmasked below.

Mad Scientist Monster

To kick off this Lucky 6 merge, Mad Scientist Monster took the stage after explaining a few things about himself: "If you've been doing your research, you'll know I've basically told you everything about me. I've played sports, I love my wife, and I didn't get here alone. And while...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 13, Episode 10 of “The Masked Singer,” “Lucky 6,” which aired April 16 on Fox.

Freeze frame: “Boy Meets World” and “Brotherly Love” star Matthew Lawrence was the latest celebrity to be revealed on Season 13 of Fox’s “The Masked Singer.” On the show’s Wednesday episode, Lawrence was unmasked as Paparazzo after performing “Unpretty,” by TLC.

“Man, if you had told me that this little guy would still be standing here, I’d say you’re crazy. Because I’ve never sang before,” Lawrence said as Paparazzo in his pre-tape package. “And — big spoiler alert — the next song is the biggest hint to my identity yet. So listen closely.”

That’s referring to Lawrence’s relationship with TLC member Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas.

For Paparazzo, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg got it right with Matthew Lawrence. Robin Thicke guessed Frankie Muniz. Rita Ora named Jason Ritter. Ken Jeong went with Ben Savage.

Originally published March 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Pt; updated April 16, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. Pt

Nessy made his debut on the March 26 episode of The Masked Singer Season 13 as a member of Group C. The long-necked monster's first song on Fox's reality TV show was "Roxanne," and he had the four panelists guessing such famous names as Gene Simmons from Kiss, Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons, and Daryl Hall from Hall & Oates. He later performed tunes like "Tearin' Up My Heart," "Can't Fight This Feeling," and "Stargazing," and the judges added celebrities like Dave Matthews, Darius Rucker from Hootie & the Blowfish, Pat Monahan from Train, Justin Hawkins of The Darkness, Edwin McCain, and Sting to their ever-growing list.

But who is Nessy? If you're looking for The Masked Singer spoilers and clues, you've come to the right place! Read on for everything to know about this contestant, including which famous...

The Masked Singer is back!

A new episode of season 13 of the hit Fox singing competition series aired on Wednesday night (April 16).

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season includes the new costumed character Detective Lucky Duck, who will help panelists “uncover who’s behind each mask.”

During the episode, the Lucky Six contestants Boogie Woogie, Mad Scientist Monster, Nessy, Pearl, Coral, and Paprazzo hit the stage for another performance.

While on stage, Nessy performed “Stargazing” by Myles Smith.

Keep reading to see all of the clues and guesses…Keep scrolling to check out the clues and guesses…

First Performance Clues:

- Says he’s a “gentle giant”

-...

Warning: Contains minor Spoilers for Y2K!

A24's Y2K has finally been released, and here is every song that is featured in the film and when they play. Director Kyle Mooney is behind A24's newest sci-fi comedy, with the film following a group of friends who have to survive a robot apocalypse after the Y2K computer bug turns out to be real. On top of being a post-apocalyptic comedy, Y2K also acts as a great throwback to the year 1999. The film is full of all kinds of pop culture references, with Y2K's soundtrack of late-90s music being one of the best parts of the film.

The music is core to the story of A24's Y2K, with most of the songs in the film's soundtrack having an in-universe story justification for appearing. The film features a lot of notable songs from some...

Years before he turned to country, Darius Rucker was the frontman for the popular pop group Hootie & The Blowfish. The singer took a tumble on the stage while performing with the band over the weekend. Some fans thought he seemed ‘drunk.’ Stay on this page to see the video and decide for yourself.

Darius Rucker Fall On Stage

Darius Rucker released his most recent country album in 2023. While he’s working on new music, he hit the road with Hootie & The Blowfish for a summer tour. The tour included 90s acts Collective Soul and Edwin McCain.

Darius Rucker/Credit: YouTube

The tour stopped in Charleston, South Carolina, over the weekend. Everything was going great until Darius Rucker toppled over on stage in the middle of belting out his 2009 solo single “Alright.” He quickly jumped to his feet and joked, “I’m old as f-ck.”

Fans Concerned He Sounded ‘Drunk’

The...

Twister soundtrack features 15 songs by various artists, including Shania Twain and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. The movie's score by Mark Mancina complements the tense moments, alongside the featured songs. Some songs from the soundtrack, like Eric Clapton's "Motherless Child" and Van Halen's "Human Beings," are not included in the official soundtrack album.

One of the best weather disaster movies, Twister features an incredible soundtrack with songs from different genres. Directed by Jan de Bont and starring Helen Hunt as Jo and Bill Paxton as Bill, Twister follows a group of meteorologists as they try to figure out how to build an early tornado warning system. More than two decades after the 1996 movie was released, a sequel titled Twisters is set for release in theaters on July 19, 2024. Whether it'll be able to deliver a soundtrack as impressive as its predecessor, though, remains to be seen.

The Twister soundtrack features 15 songs by different artists,...

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...

December 31, 1999. Those old enough to remember know what a strange time that was. It was a time filled with excitement, anxiety, and uncertainty around what was going to happen when the clock struck midnight and a new millennium would begin.

Director Kyle Mooney and writer Evan Winter take that momentous evening and absolutely run with it in the insane nostalgia-filled comedy Y2K.

Y2K was nothing like I was expecting. If this is a film you are interested in seeing, and you religiously watched Total Request Live on MTV and know every word to “I’ll Be” by Edwin McCain, I would probably recommend you stop reading this review right now and see this movie the first opportunity you get.

Mooney, a former Saturday Night Live cast member, made his directorial debut with Brigsby Bear in 2017. The film was one of my favorites of the year as it combined awkward humour with incredible sincerity.

Darius Rucker was reportedly arrested on a minor drug offense in Williamson County, Tennessee on Thursday.

The Hootie & the Blowfish frontman was arrested on two counts of simple possession/casual exchange of a controlled substance and one count of a violation of Tennessee’s vehicle registration law, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. All three charges are misdemeanors. He was released on $10,500 bond. The controlled substance has not yet been identified, and details of what led to Rucker’s arrest have not been shared, but, TMZ reported, he allegedly had expired tags on his car.

Rucker “is fully cooperating with authorities related to misdemeanor charges,” according to his attorney, Mark Puryear.

Last October, Rucker released his first solo album in six years, Carolyn’s Boy. Two months later, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Dec. 4. The country star was accompanied by his three children: Carolyn,...

Country musician and Hootie & The Blowfish singer Darius Rucker has been arrested in Tennessee for minor drug offenses.

As reported by TMZ, Rucker was taken into custody on Thursday in Williamson County, where he lives. He was brought into jail around 12:00 p.m. Ct, and was booked on three separate misdemeanor charges, including two counts of simple possession or casual exchange of a controlled substance, and one count of violation of Tennessee vehicle registration laws (reportedly for having expired tags on his car).

After about an hour, Rucker was released on $10,500 bond, and is no longer in custody. His attorney, Mark Puryear, has issued a statement, saying: “Darius Rucker is fully cooperating with authorities related to misdemeanor charges.”

While in custody, Rucker posed for a mugshot, which you can view below.

Update: Rucker was charged for was possession of marijuana and psilocin. The arrest actually occurred in February 2023, but...

Dave Grohl has unleashed the only live performance of his epic 23-minute, instrumental “Play,” which extends the song to a whopping 36 minutes.

Recorded during Warren Haynes’ 30th Annual Christmas Jam in 2018, the live version expands the breadth of the instrumental as Grohl is accompanied by Greg Kurstin on keyboards, Chris Chaney on bass, Drew Hester on percussion, and guitarists Jason Falkner, Alain Johannes, and Barrett Jones. However, it’s Asheville-based busker Abby the Spoon Lady who really steals the show. Watch the performance below.

“Play” was originally composed and performed entirely with Grohl on every instrument. The process of its recording was captured in a two-part documentary of the same name, released in 2018.

The track will appear on The Benefit Concert Volume 20, a collection of performances recorded on December 7th and 8th, 2018 in Asheville, North Carolina. Other featured artists include Eric Church, Joe Bonamassa, Gov’t Mule, Mike Gordon, Marco Benevento,...

Winning The Voice Season 23 has significantly increased Gina Miles' net worth. Since her victory, Miles has been actively pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Miles has gained a growing following on social media, with over 100,000 Instagram followers.

19-year-old Gina Miles won The Voice on May 23rd, 2023, bringing more fame and fortune to the young, talented performer. Miles was coached by music superstar, Niall Horan of One Direction fame, who has focused on a solo career since the group's breakup.

Since Miles won The Voice, she has remained musically active and is pursing a career in the entertainment industry. She is also taking opportunities to increase her net worth.

How Has Gina Miles' Net Worth Increased Since Winning The Voice Season 23?

According to Billboard, Gina Miles won $100,000 and a recording contract with Universal Music Group upon winning Season 23 of The Voice. Miles' Voice winnings certainly enhanced the singer's financial well-being.

Iconic pop-rock band Hootie & the Blowfish return to the road in 2024, as the foursome sets out on the Summer Camp with Trucks Tour produced by Live Nation featuring special guests Collective Soul and Edwin McCain. The group comprised of Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, Darius Rucker and Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, who formed the band during their time as students together at the University of South Carolina, will visit 43 cities across the U.S. and Canada. This marks the first full tour since 2019 for the band whose chart-topping, Grammy-award winning career has featured more than 25 million albums sold, including their 2x Diamond-certified debut album Cracked Rear ... Read more...

Hootie & the Blowfish are returning to the road in 2024 with their “Summer Camp with Trucks Tour,” featuring special guests Collective Soul and Edwin McCain on all dates.

The 43-city tour kicks off on May 30th in Dallas and runs through September 28th in West Palm Beach, Florida. Along the way, Darius Rucker and company will make stops in Boston (where they’ll also be joined by Barenaked Ladies), Denver, Nashville, Chicago, Toronto, and more. See the full itinerary below.

A Live Nation pre-sale will begin on Thursday, November 9th (use access code Backstage) ahead of the general on-sale slated for Friday, November 10th via Ticketmaster.

Once tickets are on sale, you can also find them at StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

“Basically overnight, our lives...

One of the most memorable and heartfelt ways to tell someone you're falling in love with them is through a cute love song. Even if you're not into writing your own tune, sharing a Spotify playlist full of songs about soulmates, songs about love at first sight, and songs about saying, "I love you," is a sweet and low-pressure way to get your feelings across. And thankfully, there is a wealth of songs about falling in love out there - across all genres - to show someone just how much you care for them.

The best love song, however, is the tune that resonates the most with you and your partner. So whether you prefer a slow, romantic ballad, a sexy song, or a song that's more upbeat, your love interest is certain to be falling just as hard for you after giving it a listen.

These cute love songs,...

There’s a moment in “Shotgun Wedding” where Jennifer Coolidge does what she does best — making a scene feel spontaneous when it’s intentional.

Coolidge plays Carol, mother of groom Tom Fowler (Josh Duhamel) who is getting married to Darcy (Jennifer Lopez) at a fancy destination wedding in the Philippines. Pirates disrupt the painfully planned ceremony, taking the wedding guests hostage to blackmail the father of the bride (Cheech Marin) into giving them a large sum of money. While the couple’s friends and family are corraled in the pool, Tom buys time by suggesting they get married right then and there.

As the hostages line up to create a wedding aisle in the pool, Carol starts belting out the opening lines of Edwin McCain’s “I’ll Be.” Director Jason Moore tells TheWrap why he picked the wedding staple.

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Josh Duhamel tried to change some aspects of his character in “Shotgun Wedding.”

“I just felt like he was so soft. You know, he was a groomzilla. He was afraid of heights. He lost his job. He didn’t feel very desirable, and I wanted to put him up a bit, but they said trust me your butch enough, just go with it,” he said. “Have fun, find the humor in it, and I did.”

Duhamel plays half of the starring duo — the groom Tom Fowler — who obsesses over details of his destination wedding to Darcy Rivera (Jennifer Lopez).

“For me, the groomzilla part was fun because I hadn’t seen that before. It is certainly not something that I personally would do. I go into a wedding and I’m like,’ You know what, it’s never going to be perfect. Be in the moment and let’s just have a great time.

“Not everything is about money!” exclaims bride-to-be Darcy at the rehearsal dinner for her idyllic-looking island wedding in the Philippines — a rebuke to her multi-millionaire father Robert, who wishes she’d let him pay to make the whole affair even more luxe. Perhaps she means it. Darcy claims she wanted to elope to avoid the whole foofaraw, while her “groomzilla” Tom, in a pleasing reversal of gender stereotypes, obsesses over table settings. When their elegant nuptials are crashed by a gang of ransom-seeking pirates, her instincts are proven correct — though as played by a typically immaculate Jennifer Lopez, she doesn’t seem like someone who craves the simple life. “Shotgun Wedding” may begin by separating rich from rich, though as the body count mounts in this oddly unpalatable romantic comedy, such distinctions fall away: In the face of impoverished, gun-toting Asian criminals, well-off Americans must mostly prevail.

If the once-ubiquitous...

Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel are finally walking down the aisle. The actors are appearing alongside each other in the upcoming rom-com "Shotgun Wedding," which has long been in the works. Prime Video released the second trailer for the film on Jan. 11, and it shines a spotlight on the movie's supporting cast, especially Jennifer Coolidge as Duhamel's character's hilarious mom.

The film, written by Mark Hammer, will hit Prime Video on Jan. 27 and follows Darcy (Lopez) and Tom (Duhamel), whose families are taken hostage at their destination wedding. According to a description from Prime Video, the R-rated comedy is a "hilarious, adrenaline-fueled adventure as Darcy and Tom must save their loved ones - if they don't kill each other first."

The first trailer for the movie dropped on Oct. 4 and delivered all the promised laughs and hijinks, plus fans' first look at Coolidge, who's rocking some heavy-duty weaponry of her own.

Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched “How’s It Going to Be?,” the Sept. 5 series finale of “Roswell, New Mexico.”

In May, The CW pulled the plug on seven shows, including “Roswell, New Mexico,” which was airing its fourth season. On Monday night, the drama aired its final episode — one that showrunner Chris Hollier and the writers planned on being the Season 4 finale, not the final episode ever.

During the last episode, Max (Nathan Parsons) headed off to save the world through portal — one that would allow him to return and live happily ever after with Liz (Jeanine Mason), who he still intended to eventually marry.

“There was one change afterwards where the console melted, and Liz would feel like, ‘Oh no, I just got engaged and maybe he’s trapped there forever.’ It was the only thing we removed,” he tells Variety, noting that...

It’s almost impossible to believe that it’s been two decades since we first met Dawson, Joey, Pacey and Jen in the fictional, sleepy-yet-tumultuous town of Capeside, Massachusetts. But alas, it was Jan. 20, 1998, that Dawson’s Creek splashed onto screens in its debut on The WB (which was eventually replaced by The CW).

From the first time Katie Holmes‘ Joey Potter scaled a ladder that led to the Steven Spielberg-adorned bedroom of the titular character, played by James Van Der Beek, tweens and teens within five miles of a television were instantly hooked. Next-door-neighbors-turned-BFFs forced to grapple with...

One of the great mysteries of American Idol‘s farewell season is its failure to snag Red Bull as a sponsor for its semifinal rounds.

There’s been a “blinked? you missed it!” Usain Bolt-ish pacing to these telecasts, in which a dozen performances and 36 individual critiques — plus some pithy “meet the contestants!” packages — get crammed into approximately 42 minutes of airtime.

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In other words, if you need more than, say, 20 seconds to process your feelings about a particular song choice or vocal, you’ll get left...

Justin Bieber and Cody Simpson spiced things up at an Italian joint Monday night ... with an acoustic set. They showed up at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood at around 9 Pm, and treated the dinner crowd to their 2014 duet, "Home to Mama," the Edwin McCain song "I'll Be" and Tracy Chapman's classic "Fast Car."  Bieber bailed after 30 minutes but Cody lingered for a while longer. The Biebs has been popping up all over L.

It’s hard to say anything too harsh about an American Idol finalist immediately after experiencing his/her “Hometown Visit” package.

Misty-eyed mamas. Weeping dads. The contestants themselves embracing Fox affiliate meteorologists, kissing schoolkids and choking back their emotions when they realize they’re officially stars (or something pretty damn close).

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Lucky for me, Wednesday’s Top 4 performance night — featuring one painful elimination — was (despite the absence of Quentin Alexander and Joey Cook) about as solid a night of performances as we’ve had in Season 14… no...

Beliebers get excited because it appears that Justin Bieber is taking it back to where it all began — just a boy with his guitar and some very impressive pipes.

After teasing a new album last summer, the 20 year-old pop decided to take his more of his acoustic tunes out for a spin Tuesday night at the State Social House in Los Angeles when he treated the audience to an impromptu acoustic performance.

“I’m a little bit nervous, can you turn off the flash?” Bieber asked in an Instagram video posted.

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The Biebs went on to a cover of Edwin McCain’s 1998 classic, “I’ll Be” as well as tease some new music.

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The show stopper of the night might be his take on “Home to Mama,” which he originally performed as a duet with Cody Simpson.

Of course...

Treating his fans to an impromptu concert, Justin Bieber showed up at Los Angeles hot spot State Social House and sang a few ditties on Tuesday night (January 20).

The “As Long As You Love Me” singer stopped in for some dinner and ended up spotting a guitar on the stage. Bieber commandeered the axe and launched into a four-song mini-concert much to the delight of the restaurant’s patrons.

Justin sang the Edwin McCain hit “I’ll Be” before cranking out “Home to Mama” and a couple more tunes. And this morning (January 21) Bieber tweeted, “Woke up smiling. Last night was fun. Felt good to just play. Had so much fun. Thanks.”...

VH1′s latest wallow in very recent nostalgia is, by nature, a silly exercise: On Saturday, the five-night anthology will end by celebrating the long-ago year of 2009—you know, that dark age when The Simpsons was only in its 21st season, and commuters who wanted to play Angry Birds had no choice but to do it on the iPhone 3Gs. Those suckers didn’t even have iOS 7!

If it’s going to be done, though, it might as well be done right—which is why there was something vaguely disappointing about the pop-culture milestones celebrated in the miniseries’ fifth and sixth episodes,...

The Voice narrowed down the field to a Top 10, and Dani Moz, Tj Wilkins and Tess Boyer ended up in the bottom three in the first live eliminations.

Team Adam was the first team to perform together: Delvin Choice, Kat Perkins and Christina Grimmie performed “Sledgehammer” with their coach Adam Levine.

After their performance, it was time to announce the first saves of the night. From Team Usher, no surprise, Josh Kaufman was quickly ushered into the next rounds. America also saved Kat Perkins from Team Adam.

Kristen Merlin from Team Shakira also sailed through to the next live rounds, no doubt due to her impressive performance Monday night, when she sang through her mic cutting out in the middle of the song. Audra McLaughlin was also saved by the viewers, as were Jake Worthington, Delvin Choice, Bria Kelly, Christina Grimmie and Sisaundra Lewis.

Team Blake also performed together, with...

While watching American Idol‘s newest season and laying eyes upon the studly worship leader Spencer Lloyd, I wondered: Is it possible that I’ve forgotten about several attractive male contestants from the past? The answer: Yes. Deeply.

I did some scrounging, and here’s an important listicle if I’ve ever made one: the forgotten hotties of Idol‘s tumultuous past five seasons.

Ty Hemmerling: The bikini boy with an achy breaky heart.

He was the ridiculous (and somewhat expected) followup to season 8′s “bikini girl” Katrina Darrell, but unlike Katrina, he didn’t advance to Hollywood. Why? One, he performed “Achy Breaky Heart” terribly. But two, the world was not prepared for how fetching he’d look a bikini top.

Johnny Keyser: the two-season hunk

This Floridian hottie impressed the judges when he auditioned in season 11 with “A Change is Gonna Come,” but he didn’t...

The top 12 artists brought a new fight to The Voice stage Monday, turning it up with showmanship and song choices that highlighted their musical versatility. But it was Matthew Schuler's night for Team Christina Aguilera. The 20-year-old from Yardley, Pa., brought church to the stage with his emotional take on Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." The son and grandson of ministers, Schuler offered a passionate tribute to his gospel roots that left his mother - watching from the audience - in tears and his coach praising his follow-through on her advice to "be fearless." "There is something so magical and...

The top 12 artists brought a new fight to The Voice stage Monday, turning it up with showmanship and song choices that highlighted their musical versatility.

But it was Matthew Schuler's night for Team Christina Aguilera. The 20-year-old from Yardley, Pa., brought church to the stage with his emotional take on Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."

The son and grandson of ministers, Schuler offered a passionate tribute to his gospel roots that left his mother – watching from the audience – in tears and his coach praising his follow-through on her advice to "be fearless."

"There is something so magical and the room...

It was an epic battle between Matthew Schuler & Will Champlin during the final night of knockout rounds Oct. 29, but they weren’t the only ones fighting to stay on stage!

As The Voice‘s remaining 16 artists put it all on the line, the coaches continued to cut down their teams, eventually left with the final five they’ll take to the live rounds. Read on to see who will be facing off next week!

Team Adam: Lina Gaudenzi vs. Preston Pohl

With this match-up, Adam Levine was looking for the most unique artist. Lina Gaudenzi gave a very soulful performance of “I’d Rather Go Blind” by Etta James, and Preston Pohl sang “No Woman, No Cry” by Bob Marley. Even though his was a laid back song that kind of lulled the crowd, Preston won Adam’s vote. Adam said Preston has his own niche, while unfortunately, “there...

Welcome back, "Voice" fans! It's Night 2 of the Knockout Rounds, with coaches Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, CeeLo Green and Blake Shelton continuing to chop their teams in half to determine the Top 20 artists who will move onto Season 5's live shows, beginning next week. Did the right singers advance? Let's find out!

Knockout #1: Team Adam's Lina Gaudenzi vs. Preston Pohl

Lina Gaudenzi: "I'd Rather Go Blind" (Etta James)

Lina chooses the Etta James track because she wants to show off the more soulful side to her voice, but she seems to struggle with the finding the intensity the song demands. Adam tells her she's dancing around the song, rather than just singing it. During her performance, she certainly has the audience on her side. She may rely on her vibrato a bit too much, but it's still a high-energy performance that finds her improving on Adam's notes.

Preston Pohl: "No Woman,...

(Photo courtesy Eric Himan)

Eric Himan is a tattooed rocker from Tulsa, but his approach to songwriting is folkier than you’d expect, jazzy in a timeless way, and consummately sensitive. The out musician has also written many songs that represent a specifically gay point of view, and that still qualifies as a novel and kickass idea in 2013. He values his personal perspective and independence, and that comes across loud and clear — albeit breezily — in his cool and distinct music.

Himan’s new album Gracefully showcases that fierce honesty, and the disc’s striking video “Red Hot Tears” tells you almost everything you need to know about him: He’s commanding even when he’s announcing a teary-eyed weakness. And as you might remember, I personally can’t get enough of the song.

We caught up with Himan to discuss his songwriting influences, living in Tulsa, and his gay artistic hero of choice.

Everyone knows that the high school prom is the greatest most important day of your life! Or at least one of them. Definitely in the top 10 days…or 20. Right guys? Maybe not, but it would probably make the top 100, though. Perhaps? Ok, but we can all agree that prom is definitely a day in your life. Unless you didn’t go. In which case, that’s cool too.*

Yes, it’s true: Prom is kind of lame. It’s just a fact. No matter how great the DJ, our big nights Never matched up to the epic spring flings we saw in the movies. Those on-screen nights filled with young romance, snazzy outfits, cool cars, great music, choreographed dancing and underdogs coming out on top set our hearts on fire and our imaginations into flight. Our Mens Warehouse tux and awkward slow-dancing to Edwin McCain just couldn’t compare. But in honor of prom season,...

Tonight's American Idol takes us to the Charlotee, N.C., the city where Scotty McCreery was discovered. Will our judges uncover the next idol tonight?

Not if they can't stop being divas. 

Randy needs a new chair. Mariah needs ice. Keith needs his makeup adjusted. And Nicki needs an extra 6 feet of personal space to accommodate her hair. Just another day in the life, you know?

The sparks are flying and fireworks are imminent! Let's see how it all goes down now...

Naomi Morris is an fashion designer. Who apparently outfitted Shredder if her bra is any indication. She's starts the night off with a dud. 

Up next is Joel Nemoyer who watched Chris Daughtry lay down and sing in his mentoring session with Andrea Boticelli. He tells Nicki she looks like cotton candy and gets a mental high five from me for saying what I've been thinking for two weeks.

So, it’s over. And I am less happy than I thought I would be about the winner.

It was a week of reunions, expectations, anxiety and (for many) disappointment.

Even though it seems moot, they go through the motions of the usual episode formula — starting with a Homework Assignment. They get “Can’t Stop the Beat” from Hairspray. Robert then tells them he has some talented back-up singers to help out. Ali is shocked to see all of the vanquished contestants return because apparently she didn’t watch last year — or any reality show ever. Taryn doesn’t return, presumably because of the family troubles that caused her to quit. Michael and Blake embrace like it hasn’t been five minutes since last they saw each other.

The medical term for this sort of reunion, by the way, is “rubbing salt in the wound.” I have to think it...

After 11 weeks of awkward homework assignments, ridiculous music videos, and confusing eliminations, we’ve come to the finale, and the theme is, in true Glee Project fashion, yet another made-up word. Coming into the final episode, I thought Aylin was going to win because of her backstory, and that Ali was probably the most deserving, but I kind of wanted Blake to win because, well, he’s Blake. Let’s see how it all turned out.

Homework Assignment: “You Can’t Stop The Beat” from Hairspray

For the very last homework assignment, all the eliminated contestants came back (except for, you know, that one girl who quit) to serve as the trio’s backup singers. It was nice to see everyone reunited. Charlie, of course, ran straight for Aylin, and Michael and Blake shared a bro hug. Even though Ali was the clear standout during the performance, guest mentor Chris Colfer...

The Glee Project Season 2 winner Blake Jenner knew he may not have had the most obvious story line among the Oxygen reality competition show's three finalists and turned to a previously unseen side of his personality to put him over the top: poetry. The 19-year-old from Florida performed Edwin McCain's "I'll Be" during Tuesday's finale but it was his emotional "I'm the Guy" poem that he read immediately afterward that he thinks ultimately landed him the seven-episode arc on Fox's Glee, besting fellow finalists Aylin Baramuglu and Ali Stroker. The poem delivered just what showrunner Ryan Murphy and

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