Exclusive: Electromagnetic Productions, the company set up by 300 and The Spiderwick Chronicles producer Mark Kimsey and former MGM boss Roger Birnbaum who produced films including The Sixth Sense and Rush Hour, is moving into non-scripted television.
The company, also known as Emp, has launched its first non-scripted television slate that includes a pair of projects with Nigel Lythgoe, the So You Think You Can Dance creator who was instrumental in the launch of the Idol format.
Emp is working with Lythgoe on Launch Pad and Dance Icons. Launch Pad is an entertainment format that will give diverse, emerging performers from a variety of creative disciplines, including music and comedy, their big break as they get to showcase their talent in front of entertainment industry decision makers with an immediate opportunity to win career making jobs. Dance Icons will bring to life the work of the greatest dance choreographers and directors.
The company, also known as Emp, has launched its first non-scripted television slate that includes a pair of projects with Nigel Lythgoe, the So You Think You Can Dance creator who was instrumental in the launch of the Idol format.
Emp is working with Lythgoe on Launch Pad and Dance Icons. Launch Pad is an entertainment format that will give diverse, emerging performers from a variety of creative disciplines, including music and comedy, their big break as they get to showcase their talent in front of entertainment industry decision makers with an immediate opportunity to win career making jobs. Dance Icons will bring to life the work of the greatest dance choreographers and directors.
- 5/23/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated: Lifetime announced several projects during A+E Networks’ 2023-24 upfront presentation Wednesday, including a follow-up docu to Janet Jackson, its two-part documentary that scored record ratings for the network, as well as TLC Forever, a simulcast with A+E celebrating the story of the iconic top-selling female group. Additionally, the network has greenlighted a Keyshia Cole biopic, starring Cole as herself and is in development on Merry Liddle Christmas Vacation starring Kelly Rowland, in the next installment of the Liddles for It’s a Wonderful Lifetime.
They join previously announced Real Love, an original movie executive produced by Grammy winner Mary J. Blige inspired by her best-selling song.
Janet Jackson: Family First, a follow-up to Janet Jackson, will chronicle the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, author, actor and philanthropist as she embarks on her 2023 “Together Again” tour, and her collaboration with brother Randy Jackson to reunite the family band after 40 years since their last performance.
They join previously announced Real Love, an original movie executive produced by Grammy winner Mary J. Blige inspired by her best-selling song.
Janet Jackson: Family First, a follow-up to Janet Jackson, will chronicle the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, author, actor and philanthropist as she embarks on her 2023 “Together Again” tour, and her collaboration with brother Randy Jackson to reunite the family band after 40 years since their last performance.
- 3/8/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Pink is being accused of shading Christina Aguilera in a recent interview, after ranking “Lady Marmalade” as her “least favorite” music video to make.
Speaking about her 2001 collaboration with Mýa, Lil’ Kim and Aguilera, Pink revealed that the “Lady Marmalade” video “wasn’t very much fun to make” and that while she is “all about fun,” there was “a lot of fuss” and some “personalities” that made it a negative experience for her.
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What is she alluding to at the end?! #pink #ladymarmalade #trustfall #pinktrustfall
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Buzzfeed TikTok ended the interview with Pink saying, “Kim and Mýa were nice,” noticeably leaving out Aguilera, leading to speculation that she was “shading” the singer.
Pink addressed the shading accusations in a series of tweets directly responding to a since-deleted tweet from a fan that questioned her viral comments.
Y’all are nuts
Xtina had shit to do with who was on that song.
Speaking about her 2001 collaboration with Mýa, Lil’ Kim and Aguilera, Pink revealed that the “Lady Marmalade” video “wasn’t very much fun to make” and that while she is “all about fun,” there was “a lot of fuss” and some “personalities” that made it a negative experience for her.
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What is she alluding to at the end?! #pink #ladymarmalade #trustfall #pinktrustfall
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Buzzfeed TikTok ended the interview with Pink saying, “Kim and Mýa were nice,” noticeably leaving out Aguilera, leading to speculation that she was “shading” the singer.
Pink addressed the shading accusations in a series of tweets directly responding to a since-deleted tweet from a fan that questioned her viral comments.
Y’all are nuts
Xtina had shit to do with who was on that song.
- 2/22/2023
- by Nicky Kashani
- Uinterview
Exclusive: Academy Award and 3x Emmy winner Bill Conti (The Right Stuff) has been tapped to pen the score for Roselli’s Way, a new biopic on Italian American pop singer Jimmy Roselli.
The film scripted by J.D. Zeik (Ronin) will watch as Roselli looks back on a career, in which he was forever the underdog in comparison to contemporary Frank Sinatra, among others.
Michael Besman, James Deutch, Roger Birnbaum and Mark Kimsey will produce for Emp Productions, along with Spike Seldin and Neil Jesuele of Remarkable Media, and veteran music exec and record producer Ron Fair, who will also serve as music supervisor. James Ivory and Stephen Dembitzer will serve as exec producers. A director is not yet attached to the project, though the casting search for its title character is now under way.
“The story behind one of the greatest voices of his era needs to be told,...
The film scripted by J.D. Zeik (Ronin) will watch as Roselli looks back on a career, in which he was forever the underdog in comparison to contemporary Frank Sinatra, among others.
Michael Besman, James Deutch, Roger Birnbaum and Mark Kimsey will produce for Emp Productions, along with Spike Seldin and Neil Jesuele of Remarkable Media, and veteran music exec and record producer Ron Fair, who will also serve as music supervisor. James Ivory and Stephen Dembitzer will serve as exec producers. A director is not yet attached to the project, though the casting search for its title character is now under way.
“The story behind one of the greatest voices of his era needs to be told,...
- 1/30/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Call Me By Your Name Oscar winner James Ivory is behind a new biopic about Italian American pop singer Jimmy Roselli, who was a competitive voice at a time when Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin were dominating.
J.D. Zeik, screenwriter of Robert De Niro pic Ronin, has penned the screenplay. Roselli grew up in Hoboken five houses down from Sinatra, some considering his vocal talents superior to Sinatra’s. Frank’s mother Dolly privately considered Jimmy her favorite singer. But due to his combative personality and refusal to yield to mob pressure to control him and his earnings, Roselli’s career suffered greatly.
This earned him powerful enemies and in his heyday of the 1950s and 60s led him to be blacklisted from the most important clubs, performance venues and his records banned at most radio stations. Self-sabotage may have hurt Roselli the most. He had a seven-show commitment on Ed Sullivan,...
J.D. Zeik, screenwriter of Robert De Niro pic Ronin, has penned the screenplay. Roselli grew up in Hoboken five houses down from Sinatra, some considering his vocal talents superior to Sinatra’s. Frank’s mother Dolly privately considered Jimmy her favorite singer. But due to his combative personality and refusal to yield to mob pressure to control him and his earnings, Roselli’s career suffered greatly.
This earned him powerful enemies and in his heyday of the 1950s and 60s led him to be blacklisted from the most important clubs, performance venues and his records banned at most radio stations. Self-sabotage may have hurt Roselli the most. He had a seven-show commitment on Ed Sullivan,...
- 12/13/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Chatter before the VMAs said that Fergie would be joining Jack Harlow to perform his “Glamorous”-sampling No. 1 hit “First Class,” and that’s exactly what happened on the stage of the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday night.
Harlow started off with “First Class,” continuing his self-deprecating video appearances: He appeared in “What’s Poppin” as a short-order cook, on “Saturday Night Live” as a custodian, and tonight he appeared as an airline steward, high-fiving or walking past Avril Lavigne, Becky G and of course his pal Lil Nas X before quickly losing that outfit for a glittery black ensemble and a red-carpet scene. He quickly joined Fergie as the song transformed into “Glamorous.”
Fergie joins Jack Harlow on stage at the #VMAs as they perform "First Class" and "Glamorous." https://t.co/K3f4GrgiuJ pic.twitter.com/64n1atoXZ0
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Harlow started off with “First Class,” continuing his self-deprecating video appearances: He appeared in “What’s Poppin” as a short-order cook, on “Saturday Night Live” as a custodian, and tonight he appeared as an airline steward, high-fiving or walking past Avril Lavigne, Becky G and of course his pal Lil Nas X before quickly losing that outfit for a glittery black ensemble and a red-carpet scene. He quickly joined Fergie as the song transformed into “Glamorous.”
Fergie joins Jack Harlow on stage at the #VMAs as they perform "First Class" and "Glamorous." https://t.co/K3f4GrgiuJ pic.twitter.com/64n1atoXZ0
— Variety (@Variety) August 29, 2022
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- 8/29/2022
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Hasbro’s My Little Pony has gone through quite a few different overhauls since the popular plaything’s initial creation in the 1980s. Not only have the toys themselves changed, morphing from a traditional cutesy cartoon style to a pushed anime-inspired appearance, but so have each of the films and televised series, progressively modernizing their aesthetics and storytelling. The franchise hit an all-time high when the “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic” era began in 2010, ushering in a new congregation of die-hard fans — not just young girls, but also “Bronies,” the affectionate nickname given to the passionate (some to the point of toxic) adult male fanbase.
The latest iteration, “My Little Pony: A New Generation,” lightly taps the reboot button, taking the prior decade’s series sensibilities another step. Paying homage to the past while telling a new tale about a filly’s seemingly impossible quest to reunite three fractured...
The latest iteration, “My Little Pony: A New Generation,” lightly taps the reboot button, taking the prior decade’s series sensibilities another step. Paying homage to the past while telling a new tale about a filly’s seemingly impossible quest to reunite three fractured...
- 9/21/2021
- by Courtney Howard
- Variety Film + TV
In early 2001, newly appointed A&m Records president Ron Fair was summoned to a meeting with Baz Luhrmann. Fair had produced several hit soundtracks, including Pretty Woman and Reality Bites, and Luhrmann was riding high after the crossover success of 1996’s Romeo + Juliet. Preparing for the release of Moulin Rouge!, the director wanted to commission a cover of Labelle’s “Lady Marmalade” that would unite a handful of A-list pop divas and lend the movie a smash single. Fair’s boss, Jimmy Iovine, tasked him with bringing it to life.
- 4/7/2021
- by Matthew Jacobs
- Rollingstone.com
On the evening of October 16th, Ascap hosted an opening reception for its She Is the Music Song Camp, a three-day songwriting event for female-identifying songwriters, artists, engineers and producers. Ascap and industry initiative She Is the Music, which counts Alicia Keys as a founding member, conceived the event, which brought together a host of women creators to write new music in a collaborative environment at the Nashville recording studio of veteran producer Ron Fair.
The headline artist for the inaugural She Is the Music Song Camp was Mary J. Blige,...
The headline artist for the inaugural She Is the Music Song Camp was Mary J. Blige,...
- 10/23/2018
- by Brittney McKenna
- Rollingstone.com
Tracy Tutor Maltas is ready to bring a feminine touch to Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles.
“I feel ready to take on these boys,” the Douglas Elliman realtor tells Et. “I've been doing this a long time, and I'm confident that I can hold my own as a female on the show and as a real estate agent.”
Maltas is the first woman to ever join the cast of the Los Angeles edition-- and only the second woman to be a part of the franchise (the short-lived Miami installment featured Samantha DeBianchi).
“It's very exciting,” she gushes. “I think, with the boys, we see a lot of fighting … and that's all very fun. But for me, it's about connection. I like to connect with my clients, and I have a different way of doing it than the boys do … I think I have a little bit of a softer touch than some of the other guys on the...
“I feel ready to take on these boys,” the Douglas Elliman realtor tells Et. “I've been doing this a long time, and I'm confident that I can hold my own as a female on the show and as a real estate agent.”
Maltas is the first woman to ever join the cast of the Los Angeles edition-- and only the second woman to be a part of the franchise (the short-lived Miami installment featured Samantha DeBianchi).
“It's very exciting,” she gushes. “I think, with the boys, we see a lot of fighting … and that's all very fun. But for me, it's about connection. I like to connect with my clients, and I have a different way of doing it than the boys do … I think I have a little bit of a softer touch than some of the other guys on the...
- 11/2/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Pink and Christina Aguilera have called a truce. When Pink made her debut on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen Thursday, she played a round of "Plead the Fifth." Host Andy Cohen asked her about her former rivalry with Aguilera, which ended after they reunited during a May 2016 episode of NBC's The Voice. The divas' feud began when they were recruited in 2001 to perform a cover of Patti Labelle's "Lady Marmalade" with Lil' Kim and Mýa for the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack. "[A&R executive] Ron Fair walked in. He didn't say hi to any of us and said, 'What's the high part? What's the most singing part? Christina's going to take that...
- 10/20/2017
- E! Online
Pink has put the kibosh on rumors her feud with Christina Aguilera is still going on.
On Wednesday, the “What About Us” singer responded to a Twitter user who believed that her 2001 music video for “Lady Marmalade” — which also featured Aguilera, Mya and Lil’ Kim — was the only “relevant” music video of her nearly 20-year career, even calling Pink a “Xtina backup dancer.”
“Want to point out an awful new phenomenon of the last 10 years. We can no longer be happy for each other,” Pink, who is the recipient of this year’s MTV VMAs Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award,...
On Wednesday, the “What About Us” singer responded to a Twitter user who believed that her 2001 music video for “Lady Marmalade” — which also featured Aguilera, Mya and Lil’ Kim — was the only “relevant” music video of her nearly 20-year career, even calling Pink a “Xtina backup dancer.”
“Want to point out an awful new phenomenon of the last 10 years. We can no longer be happy for each other,” Pink, who is the recipient of this year’s MTV VMAs Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award,...
- 8/17/2017
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
John Legend and Ariana Grande have taken the reins singing the Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast” for the upcoming live-action musical. A snippet of the title track first debuted in the final trailer that was unveiled this week and now, the full version has been released.
The iconic ballad is given a modern-day twist by the two award-winning artists, who do an exceptional job at showcasing their powerful vocal abilities. The song is produced by Ron Fair, who described the song as “a new school/old school fresh treatment that shows the soulfulness and power of what a great melody and lyric can inspire.”
Grande and Legend will also shoot a music video for the track, to be directed by Dave Meyers, and released later this month.
Read More: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Trailer: Emma Watson and Dan Stevens Fall in Love In This Live-Action Tale as Old as...
The iconic ballad is given a modern-day twist by the two award-winning artists, who do an exceptional job at showcasing their powerful vocal abilities. The song is produced by Ron Fair, who described the song as “a new school/old school fresh treatment that shows the soulfulness and power of what a great melody and lyric can inspire.”
Grande and Legend will also shoot a music video for the track, to be directed by Dave Meyers, and released later this month.
Read More: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Trailer: Emma Watson and Dan Stevens Fall in Love In This Live-Action Tale as Old as...
- 2/3/2017
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Disney has released the new recording of the classic song Beauty and The Beast, performed by John Legend and Ariana Grande. The 1992 original was sung by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson.
- 2/3/2017
- by Jazz Tangcay
- AwardsDaily.com
Two of music's biggest talents will unite to duet an iconic, award-winning song for Disney's live-action film, Beauty and the Beast! Come inside to learn more!
It's pretty much law, at this point, that any Disney animated movie must have musical elements within. That law has passed on to the live-action reboots Disney has been producing, where applicable. It's safe to say their latest, Beauty and the Beast, makes that list.
With all the iconic songs pretty much handled by the cast, one iconic, award-winning track still needs to be covered. The titular track, Beauty and the Beast, previously sung by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson. Today, thanks to Disney President of Music & Soundtrack Mitchell Lieb, music superstars Ariana Grande and John Legend will collaborate for the track, with Grammy-winning producer Ron Fair producing.
If you unfamiliar with either talent, then you likely have been living under a rock for the last decade,...
It's pretty much law, at this point, that any Disney animated movie must have musical elements within. That law has passed on to the live-action reboots Disney has been producing, where applicable. It's safe to say their latest, Beauty and the Beast, makes that list.
With all the iconic songs pretty much handled by the cast, one iconic, award-winning track still needs to be covered. The titular track, Beauty and the Beast, previously sung by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson. Today, thanks to Disney President of Music & Soundtrack Mitchell Lieb, music superstars Ariana Grande and John Legend will collaborate for the track, with Grammy-winning producer Ron Fair producing.
If you unfamiliar with either talent, then you likely have been living under a rock for the last decade,...
- 1/12/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
Fans have yet another reason to see Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast.
Ariana Grande and John Legend are teaming up to perform the duet "Beauty and the Beast" for the soundtrack of the upcoming reboot.
Grande first hinted that she might be teaming up with Legend for the upcoming film's soundtrack on Tuesday.
Watch: 'Beauty and the Beast' Director on Seeing Emma Watson in Belle's Yellow Gown
The 23-year-old "Into You" singer shared a photo via Instagram, showing herself in a recording studio with leopard print on the walls. In the post, she included a vague caption, but taggged John Legend and Beauty and the Beast, giving the impression that a duet was in the works.
The image was reposted on the Beauty and the Beast Twitter account, and now Disney has confirmed that the singers are recording the enchanting ballad originally performed by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson for the 1991 animated movie.
"Stepping...
Ariana Grande and John Legend are teaming up to perform the duet "Beauty and the Beast" for the soundtrack of the upcoming reboot.
Grande first hinted that she might be teaming up with Legend for the upcoming film's soundtrack on Tuesday.
Watch: 'Beauty and the Beast' Director on Seeing Emma Watson in Belle's Yellow Gown
The 23-year-old "Into You" singer shared a photo via Instagram, showing herself in a recording studio with leopard print on the walls. In the post, she included a vague caption, but taggged John Legend and Beauty and the Beast, giving the impression that a duet was in the works.
The image was reposted on the Beauty and the Beast Twitter account, and now Disney has confirmed that the singers are recording the enchanting ballad originally performed by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson for the 1991 animated movie.
"Stepping...
- 1/11/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Ariana Grande, John Legend to Re-Record ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Title Song for Live-Action Adaptation
Ariana Grande and John Legend will re-record the iconic “Beauty and the Beast” title song for the upcoming live-action adaptation. The ballad was previously performed by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson, and went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Song and Best Score in 1991. Angela Lansbury sang the song in the voice of her character, Mrs. Potts, in the film. The new rendition of the classic song is produced by Ron Fair. He was brought in to produce by Disney’s president of music & soundtracks Mitchell Leib, who also brought Grande and Legend to the project. Leib and.
- 1/11/2017
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Matt Goss has been confirmed for a performance on Strictly Come Dancing this Saturday (October 5).
The star will play a reworked version of Bros classic 'When Will I Be Famous?' which features on his forthcoming album Life You Imagine.
Goss has worked with producer Ron Fair (Lady Gaga, U2) on the record as well as a 40-piece Hollywood orchestra.
Life You Imagine is released on October 14.
Meanwhile, BBC One has revealed the song list and dance styles for Strictly Come Dancing's second week.
Watch the video for Matt Goss's new song 'Strong' below:...
The star will play a reworked version of Bros classic 'When Will I Be Famous?' which features on his forthcoming album Life You Imagine.
Goss has worked with producer Ron Fair (Lady Gaga, U2) on the record as well as a 40-piece Hollywood orchestra.
Life You Imagine is released on October 14.
Meanwhile, BBC One has revealed the song list and dance styles for Strictly Come Dancing's second week.
Watch the video for Matt Goss's new song 'Strong' below:...
- 10/3/2013
- Digital Spy
New York -- I'll tell want you want, what you really, really want: Girl groups.
Even if you don't want them – they're back on the scene. A new batch of pop tarts are ready to dominate the charts and fill a void since best-selling groups like Destiny's Child, TLC and the Spice Girls aren't dropping songs as fast as music fans want them.
The duo Icona Pop has one of the year's biggest hits – and possible song of the summer – with the anthem "I Love It." Little Mix won U.K.'s "The X Factor" in 2011 and Fifth Harmony finished third on the U.S. version of the show last year. The fivesome G.R.L. is signed to mega-hitmaker Dr. Luke (Katy Perry, Ke$ha) and The Rosso Sisters are currently in the studio with Ron Fair (Christina Aguilera).
Others are using reality TV to help establish their brands: The Saturdays,...
Even if you don't want them – they're back on the scene. A new batch of pop tarts are ready to dominate the charts and fill a void since best-selling groups like Destiny's Child, TLC and the Spice Girls aren't dropping songs as fast as music fans want them.
The duo Icona Pop has one of the year's biggest hits – and possible song of the summer – with the anthem "I Love It." Little Mix won U.K.'s "The X Factor" in 2011 and Fifth Harmony finished third on the U.S. version of the show last year. The fivesome G.R.L. is signed to mega-hitmaker Dr. Luke (Katy Perry, Ke$ha) and The Rosso Sisters are currently in the studio with Ron Fair (Christina Aguilera).
Others are using reality TV to help establish their brands: The Saturdays,...
- 7/15/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Things are getting heated on "The Voice" now that there are no saves or steals left. It all comes down to the viewers, and on Tuesday night, the viewers eliminated Sylvia Yacoub from Team Christina and Bryan Keith from Team Adam. Team Cee Lo's Trevin Hunte and Adam's Amanda Brown were also in the bottom four, but they were ultimately saved.
On Monday night, Sylvia had some guidance from Ron Fair, who was a key player in getting Christina's career started. After a taking a break from playing an instrument, Sylvia decided to play the piano as she sang "Girl On Fire" by Alicia Keys. All of the judges liked her performance, so the results of the vote were a bit surprising.
As for Bryan, he opted to sing "New York State of Mind" and played into NYC's struggle following Hurricane Sandy for the performance. Blake commented on Bryan's similarities to Michael Buble,...
On Monday night, Sylvia had some guidance from Ron Fair, who was a key player in getting Christina's career started. After a taking a break from playing an instrument, Sylvia decided to play the piano as she sang "Girl On Fire" by Alicia Keys. All of the judges liked her performance, so the results of the vote were a bit surprising.
As for Bryan, he opted to sing "New York State of Mind" and played into NYC's struggle following Hurricane Sandy for the performance. Blake commented on Bryan's similarities to Michael Buble,...
- 11/21/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
On The Voice, the Top 10 took the stage to try to win over America’s hearts once more this week. As a special treat, the coaches brought in industry heavyweights, including record exec Ron Fair (who first signed Christina Aguilera), country music producer Scott Hendricks and Grammy-winning singer (and former American Idol contestant) Jennifer Hudson. Two more contestants will be voted off by America on Tuesday’s live show. Video: 'The Voice': Christina Aguilera's Team Campaigns for Votes After Aguilera and Blake Shelton performed “Just a Fool” together (which is off her recently released album, Lotus), the contestants took the stage
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- 11/20/2012
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The top 10 took the stage and Jennifer Hudson stopped by to guest mentor! Did you love tonight's show? As the top 10 competed for America's votes on tonight's episode of The Voice, coaches Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, and Cee Lo Green brought out some heavy artillery in the form of special mentors Ron Fair, Scott Hendricks, and Jennifer Hudson! Coach Adam Levine ignored the trend, which was just fine -- his protégé Bryan Keith didn't need extra help shining bright tonight! Sylvia Yacoub Christina brought Ron in to teach her team how to grow as she did in the beginning of her career, or something. Sylvia tackled Alicia Keys' new single "Girl on Fire" this week, explaining how she was pre-law, but music set her on fire, which seemed like a strained analogy. For her performance, she sat herself down at the piano, again, to evoke that full Alicia Keys imagery.
- 11/20/2012
- by Billy Nilles
- HollywoodLife
“This may be the best episode of The Voice we’ve ever had,” Blake Shelton said tonight, in that homespun drawl of his that never seems anything less than genuine. And try as I might, I’m not sure I can find a way to disagree with him.
Sure, I could poke fun at the show’s enthusiastic-to-the-point-of-frenzied audience. (Is everyone in the studio required to pound a can of Red Bull, or maybe Red! Hyena!, in between every performance?). Or I could mock the crazy hyperbole of the “gold stars for everyone!” coaches. (Did Cee Lo really tell Nicholas...
Sure, I could poke fun at the show’s enthusiastic-to-the-point-of-frenzied audience. (Is everyone in the studio required to pound a can of Red Bull, or maybe Red! Hyena!, in between every performance?). Or I could mock the crazy hyperbole of the “gold stars for everyone!” coaches. (Did Cee Lo really tell Nicholas...
- 11/20/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
The Voice is bringing in the big guns! To adequately prepare the Top 10 contestants for their performances this week, the NBC reality hit asked Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton, to recruit a guest mentor and the four coaches did not disappoint. Mega-producers Ron Fair and Scott Hendricks came in to guide Christina and Blake's teams, while Cee Lo's contestants received advice from Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. No big deal! So how did the Top 10 do? And which contestant brought Blake to tears? Team Christina Sylvia Yacoub, who gave up pursuing a career in law to be on the show, decides to tackle Alicia Keys' "Girl on Fire," and Ron Fair...
- 11/20/2012
- E! Online
Chris Mann has been very busy since wrapping The Voice. Not only will the classically trained singer be releasing his first album under the new Universal Republic imprint, Faircraft, run by A&R executive Ron Fair, but he’ll release a Christmas Ep before his solo album hits stores October 30. The holiday Ep, White Christmas, which will have six classic songs, will be available exclusively at Walmart on Oct. 9, executive-producer Fair told The Hollywood Reporter. The tunes include "O Holy Night," "White Christmas" and "The First Noel." Photos: 'The Voice' Contestants Volunteer at L.A. Food Bank
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- 7/28/2012
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ron Fair's Next Moves: A&R Gig on 'The Voice'; Front Line Management Consultancy; Darren Criss Album
On Monday, it was announced that longtime music producer and executive Ron Fair, along with radio veteran Richard Palmese, will join Irving Azoff’s Front Line Management as consultants. Home to such clients as The Eagles, Christina Aguilera, Maroon 5 and Britney Spears, Fair, the former president of A&M and chairman of Geffen Records, will advise on the A&R and production side while Palmese, who spent more than 35 years as a promotion executive (much of that time working alongside Clive Davis), will handle marketing and promotion. Although both had parted ways with their major label positions several years ago, the
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- 4/3/2012
- by Shirley Halperin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Two veteran record company executives have joined Irving Azoff’s Front Line Management, another sign of the changing balance of power in a reconfigured music industry. Ron Fair, the former president of A&M Records, and Richard Palmese, a former president of McA Records, are joining Front Line Management as consultants in the talent scouting and marketing divisions of the company, respectively. Also read: Diller, Emanuel, Malone Hatefest: Inside the Live Nation Board Meeting “When proven industry superstars such as Richard and Ron are available, I know I need to have them join the Front...
- 4/2/2012
- by Sharon Waxman
- The Wrap
Singer will debut her first single, 'This Time,' on the American Idols Live! Tour.
By Kara Warner
Pia Toscano
Photo: Getty Images
The rumors have been swirling since the day after her shocking "American Idol" exit back in April, but Pia Toscano has officially been signed to Interscope Records. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the "Idol" songstress will release her debut single, "This Time," on July 12 and perform the song as part of her set during this summer's American Idols Live! Tour.
"This Time" was written by hitmaker Esther Dean, who is responsible for Rihanna's hit singles "S&M," "Rude Boy" and "What's My Name." Dean's musical stylings can also be heard on Nicki Minaj's smash "Super Bass." "This Time" is surprisingly not a ballad — which was Toscano's specialty during her short-lived time on "Idol." Instead, it is said to be an acoustic-guitar and beat-driven track.
"I...
By Kara Warner
Pia Toscano
Photo: Getty Images
The rumors have been swirling since the day after her shocking "American Idol" exit back in April, but Pia Toscano has officially been signed to Interscope Records. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the "Idol" songstress will release her debut single, "This Time," on July 12 and perform the song as part of her set during this summer's American Idols Live! Tour.
"This Time" was written by hitmaker Esther Dean, who is responsible for Rihanna's hit singles "S&M," "Rude Boy" and "What's My Name." Dean's musical stylings can also be heard on Nicki Minaj's smash "Super Bass." "This Time" is surprisingly not a ballad — which was Toscano's specialty during her short-lived time on "Idol." Instead, it is said to be an acoustic-guitar and beat-driven track.
"I...
- 7/5/2011
- MTV Music News
By James Dinh
After releasing the country version of her hit "Born This Way" last month, it appears as if Lady Gaga's now gone Bollywood. She's teamed up with famous Indian producers Salim and Sulaiman for a Desi-fied remix of "Btw," which debuted earlier this week. After listening to the re-worked tune, we couldn’t help but create a playlist of other noteworthy Bollywood-influenced tracks/remixes.
» Pussycat Dolls – "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny):" Originally used in the critically-acclaimed film "Slumdog Millionaire," Nicole Scherzinger (and, to a lesser extent, her Pussycat Dolls) teamed with producer Ron Fair on a revamped version of the song. In an interview with MTV News, Scherzinger admitted she original didn’t want to cover the Oscar-winning song saying," I was really scared and I kind of didn't want to do it. I heard the song and fell in love with it ... and I...
After releasing the country version of her hit "Born This Way" last month, it appears as if Lady Gaga's now gone Bollywood. She's teamed up with famous Indian producers Salim and Sulaiman for a Desi-fied remix of "Btw," which debuted earlier this week. After listening to the re-worked tune, we couldn’t help but create a playlist of other noteworthy Bollywood-influenced tracks/remixes.
» Pussycat Dolls – "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny):" Originally used in the critically-acclaimed film "Slumdog Millionaire," Nicole Scherzinger (and, to a lesser extent, her Pussycat Dolls) teamed with producer Ron Fair on a revamped version of the song. In an interview with MTV News, Scherzinger admitted she original didn’t want to cover the Oscar-winning song saying," I was really scared and I kind of didn't want to do it. I heard the song and fell in love with it ... and I...
- 4/12/2011
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
As American Idol (TV) shockers go, last Thursday's elimination of Pia Toscano was ranked high on the "Omg, you're kidding me!" scale. Fans across America were in disbelief when the singer was in the bottom three then received the lowest amount of votes from America, resulting in her departure. Her captivating voice charmed millions, but as is often the case, the voice was simply not enough. Following her elimination, Pia sat down with a panel of journalists to answer questions about her departure from the show, along with what plans she has for the future. The following is a compilation of the Q&A session with Pia. Obviously words such as “shocker” have been thrown around in the past 12-hours about your elimination. Why do you think that the voters didn’t show up for you? I’ve been asked that question a lot today, and I really don’t know.
- 4/12/2011
- by jmaurer@corp.popstar.com (Jennifer Maurer)
- PopStar
Pia Toscano has broken her silence in a recent interview with MTV regarding rumor suggesting that she's in talks to sign a deal with Interscope Records. The latest outcast of "American Idol" season 10 said, "I've been so busy that I haven't met with anybody right now."
In a vague answer, the 22-year-old New Yorker stated, "I really don't - I don't know yet what's going on with that. Hopefully, good things." She added, "I'm looking forward to any opportunities that are to come but I'm really just focused on the [upcoming 'Idol'] tour right now and getting some much needed rest that I haven't gotten."
Although she might have not sealed a record deal, Pia has already had a bunch of names in her bucket of collaborator wish list. "I would love to do a duet with Alicia Keys, Christina [Aguilera], people that I've looked up to," she revealed. "Jay-z would be cool.
In a vague answer, the 22-year-old New Yorker stated, "I really don't - I don't know yet what's going on with that. Hopefully, good things." She added, "I'm looking forward to any opportunities that are to come but I'm really just focused on the [upcoming 'Idol'] tour right now and getting some much needed rest that I haven't gotten."
Although she might have not sealed a record deal, Pia has already had a bunch of names in her bucket of collaborator wish list. "I would love to do a duet with Alicia Keys, Christina [Aguilera], people that I've looked up to," she revealed. "Jay-z would be cool.
- 4/12/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
'American Idol' castoff tells MTV News cryptically, 'I don't know yet what's going on with that.'
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Jim Cantiello
Pia Toscano
Photo: Jenny McCoy/ MTV News
Now that America is adjusting to the idea that they failed to vote onetime "American Idol" favorite Pia Toscano through to the next round of competition, it's time to figure out what the lovely balladeer will do next.
MTV News' intrepid "Idol" expert Jim Cantiello was lucky enough to steal a few minutes with Toscano on Monday afternoon (April 11), when he tried to get the scoop on the singer's next move, namely, what's with all the talk about signing with a label?
"I've been so busy that I haven't met with anybody right now," Toscano said. "Seriously," she added. "I'm looking forward to any opportunities that are to come but I'm really just focused on the...
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Jim Cantiello
Pia Toscano
Photo: Jenny McCoy/ MTV News
Now that America is adjusting to the idea that they failed to vote onetime "American Idol" favorite Pia Toscano through to the next round of competition, it's time to figure out what the lovely balladeer will do next.
MTV News' intrepid "Idol" expert Jim Cantiello was lucky enough to steal a few minutes with Toscano on Monday afternoon (April 11), when he tried to get the scoop on the singer's next move, namely, what's with all the talk about signing with a label?
"I've been so busy that I haven't met with anybody right now," Toscano said. "Seriously," she added. "I'm looking forward to any opportunities that are to come but I'm really just focused on the...
- 4/11/2011
- MTV Music News
Singer expects to make a pop/R&B album, hopefully with this season's 'Idol' mentors.
By Gil Kaufman
Pia Toscano
Photo: Fox
While the rest of us may have been shocked that Pia Toscano was sent home on "American Idol" on Thursday night, the New York makeup artist and five-time "Idol" auditioner said Friday that she had a sense the end was near.
"The night before, I had a weird feeling in my stomach," said Toscano, even though she felt good about her attempt at Tina Turner's "River Deep, Mountain High." The raven-haired singer said she admitted to her parents Wednesday night that she had a feeling she would wind up in the bottom three, but they told her not to sweat it and that she should just be confident. "I kind of, like, expected it."
But, like so many "Idol" finalists, Toscano said she wouldn't have...
By Gil Kaufman
Pia Toscano
Photo: Fox
While the rest of us may have been shocked that Pia Toscano was sent home on "American Idol" on Thursday night, the New York makeup artist and five-time "Idol" auditioner said Friday that she had a sense the end was near.
"The night before, I had a weird feeling in my stomach," said Toscano, even though she felt good about her attempt at Tina Turner's "River Deep, Mountain High." The raven-haired singer said she admitted to her parents Wednesday night that she had a feeling she would wind up in the bottom three, but they told her not to sweat it and that she should just be confident. "I kind of, like, expected it."
But, like so many "Idol" finalists, Toscano said she wouldn't have...
- 4/8/2011
- MTV Music News
Continuing the exclusive interviews that we launched during the Top 13 and Top 12 weeks, American Idol vocal coach and arranger Debra Byrd and associate music director and arranger Michael Orland chatted with EW following the Top 11 performance show last night. For Idol’s 10 seasons, Byrd and Orland have been on the front lines with the contestants, from Hollywood Week to the grand finale in May. The two work with the contestants on their respective songs, helping them shine on the Idol stage and in front of a national TV audience. Click through to read their take on this week’s “Motown Night” show,...
- 3/24/2011
- by Tanner Stransky
- EW.com - PopWatch
Lauren Alaina, Casey Abrams and Scotty McCreery also get great notes from the judges singing songs from their birth years.
By Gil Kaufman
"American Idol" top 12
Photo: Fox
It was an evening of surprises on "American Idol" Wednesday night (March 16). From the first song by grunge icons Nirvana to a show-closing gospel throw-down on a tune by Heart, leading contenders Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk and Casey Abrams continued their winning ways, while teen Lauren Alaina appeared to get back in the groove after an off week.
The theme this week was songs from the year you were born, and first up was Naima Adedapo, who worked up Tina Turner's comeback hit "What's Love Got to do With It." Slinking down the steps in one of her signature colorful getups, Adedapo struggled a bit to find the melody over the rocked-up, percussive track produced by Rodney Jerkins. The performance had...
By Gil Kaufman
"American Idol" top 12
Photo: Fox
It was an evening of surprises on "American Idol" Wednesday night (March 16). From the first song by grunge icons Nirvana to a show-closing gospel throw-down on a tune by Heart, leading contenders Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk and Casey Abrams continued their winning ways, while teen Lauren Alaina appeared to get back in the groove after an off week.
The theme this week was songs from the year you were born, and first up was Naima Adedapo, who worked up Tina Turner's comeback hit "What's Love Got to do With It." Slinking down the steps in one of her signature colorful getups, Adedapo struggled a bit to find the melody over the rocked-up, percussive track produced by Rodney Jerkins. The performance had...
- 3/16/2011
- MTV Music News
Wednesday night’s performances from the Top 13 finalists on American Idol are already available on iTunes. For the first time in the show’s history, studio versions of the selected songs can be purchased on Apple’s online music store. The songs were recorded by the Idols under the guidance of Jimmy Iovine’s team, including some of the top producers in the business, such as Rock Mafia, Rodney Jerkins, Don Was, Jim Jonsin, Ron Fair, and “Tricky” Stewart. The 13 individual tracks and compilation album, which sells for $7.99, are the first to be released on the 19 Recordings/Interscope label.
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- 3/11/2011
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside TV
"American Idol" is hoping to have some of that chart-topping "Glee" luck rub off on it. For the first time, it's releasing a compilation album of the studio versions performed by the Season 10 finalists.
The "American Idol Top 13 Season 10" compilation features stand-out performances like Naima Adedapo's twist-filled version of Rihanna's "Umbrella" and Stefano Langone's beat-filled version of Stevie Wonder's "Lately."
Also included are Pia Toscano's soaring "All By Myself," Ashton Jones' modern update of "When You Tell Me That You Love Me," and Karen Rodriguez's radio-ready version of Selena's "I Could Fall In Love."
The "American Idol Top 13 Season 10" compilation features production work from some of the hottest current hit-makers in music, including Rodney Jerkins, "Tricky" Stewart, Jim Jonsin, Ron Fair, and Rock Mafia. It's the first "Idol" music released on the 19 Recordings/Interscope label.
The "American Idol Top 13 Season 10" compilation features stand-out performances like Naima Adedapo's twist-filled version of Rihanna's "Umbrella" and Stefano Langone's beat-filled version of Stevie Wonder's "Lately."
Also included are Pia Toscano's soaring "All By Myself," Ashton Jones' modern update of "When You Tell Me That You Love Me," and Karen Rodriguez's radio-ready version of Selena's "I Could Fall In Love."
The "American Idol Top 13 Season 10" compilation features production work from some of the hottest current hit-makers in music, including Rodney Jerkins, "Tricky" Stewart, Jim Jonsin, Ron Fair, and Rock Mafia. It's the first "Idol" music released on the 19 Recordings/Interscope label.
- 3/10/2011
- icelebz.com
Eighty-four years from now, Thia Megia will celebrate her 99th birthday, the last “Charlie Chapman” movie in existence will crumble into dust, and the University of Reality Television at Seaside Heights, NJ, will replace Harvard as the nation’s most prestigious house of higher education. When students at said institution open their History of American Idol: Season 10 textbooks to the chapter on Top 13 Performance Night, they may be surprised to find only murky recollections of the actual musical numbers.
Oh sure, they’ll read about Lauren Alaina pouting, Thia Megia crying, Haley Reinhart yodeling, and Jacob Lusk howling like...
Oh sure, they’ll read about Lauren Alaina pouting, Thia Megia crying, Haley Reinhart yodeling, and Jacob Lusk howling like...
- 3/10/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
American Idol is combining the national love of reality TV with digital downloading. Studio versions of songs performed by the top 13 finalists were made available on iTunes following tonight’s episode at 10Pm Pst.
American Idol finalists have already sold millions of songs on iTunes. “That number could well surge once these latest songs are available for download, thanks to the popularity of the Season 10 contestants,” says Simon Fuller, creator and executive producer of “American Idol.” “The Season 10 Top 13 finalists have already got America talking.”
It’s an Idol first, that just happens to kick-off before the first night in Season 10 where finalist gets the boot. You can sort of call it a consolation prize.
“Hey, chin up. You got voted off but at least you got a studio track available on iTunes.”
The songs released on iTunes are studio versions recorded by the Idols under the guidance of Jimmy Iovine’s team,...
American Idol finalists have already sold millions of songs on iTunes. “That number could well surge once these latest songs are available for download, thanks to the popularity of the Season 10 contestants,” says Simon Fuller, creator and executive producer of “American Idol.” “The Season 10 Top 13 finalists have already got America talking.”
It’s an Idol first, that just happens to kick-off before the first night in Season 10 where finalist gets the boot. You can sort of call it a consolation prize.
“Hey, chin up. You got voted off but at least you got a studio track available on iTunes.”
The songs released on iTunes are studio versions recorded by the Idols under the guidance of Jimmy Iovine’s team,...
- 3/10/2011
- by Alexis James-Whitehead
- BuzzFocus.com
Getty Contestants on “American Idol.”
Tonight on “American Idol” the freshly-named “final 13″ started the real competition and they did it by performing a song of their own personal idols. Singing for votes, they got some performance help from some of the biggest names in music – Jimmy Iovine, Ron Fair, Jim Jonsin and Rodney Jerkins to name a few.
The show got off to a lackluster start. Lauren Alaina received an iffy response from the judges with her Shania Twain performance.
Tonight on “American Idol” the freshly-named “final 13″ started the real competition and they did it by performing a song of their own personal idols. Singing for votes, they got some performance help from some of the biggest names in music – Jimmy Iovine, Ron Fair, Jim Jonsin and Rodney Jerkins to name a few.
The show got off to a lackluster start. Lauren Alaina received an iffy response from the judges with her Shania Twain performance.
- 3/10/2011
- by Stephanie Krikorian
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Season 10 is truly the season of changes for "American Idol."
For the first time in the show's history, studio versions of the song the Top 13 will be performing on tonight's (Mar. 9) show will go on sale exclusively at iTunes as a compilation album following the "Idol" broadcast (10 pm Pst).
If viewers just want to download one particular contestant's song, individual songs will also be available for download. The compilation album will sell for $7.99. Not a bad price for 13 songs.
The songs were recorded earlier this week under the guidance of Jimmy Iovine's team, which includes producers Rock Mafia, Rodney Jerkins, Don Was, Jim Jonsin, Ron Fair and "Tricky" Stewart.
"Idol" contestants have already sold millions of songs on iTunes and the show's creator and executive producer Simon Fuller says, "that number could well surge once these latest songs are available for download, thanks to the popularity of the Season 10 contestants.
For the first time in the show's history, studio versions of the song the Top 13 will be performing on tonight's (Mar. 9) show will go on sale exclusively at iTunes as a compilation album following the "Idol" broadcast (10 pm Pst).
If viewers just want to download one particular contestant's song, individual songs will also be available for download. The compilation album will sell for $7.99. Not a bad price for 13 songs.
The songs were recorded earlier this week under the guidance of Jimmy Iovine's team, which includes producers Rock Mafia, Rodney Jerkins, Don Was, Jim Jonsin, Ron Fair and "Tricky" Stewart.
"Idol" contestants have already sold millions of songs on iTunes and the show's creator and executive producer Simon Fuller says, "that number could well surge once these latest songs are available for download, thanks to the popularity of the Season 10 contestants.
- 3/10/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Taking a page from the “Glee” playbook, immediately following tonight’s (March 9) show “American Idol” will offer a bundled album of the studio versions of the songs performed by the 13 finalists exclusively on iTunes. Individual songs will continue to be available for sale. The contestants recorded the studio versions under the tutelage of “AI” mentor Jimmy Iovine and his go-to team of producers, including Rock Mafia, Rodney Jerkins Don Was, Jim Jonsin, Ron Fair and “Tricky” Stewart. The compilation album will sell for $7.99 and is the first release under the new 19/Interscope deal. The “American Idol” recordings switched from...
- 3/9/2011
- Hitfix
Durbinators, K-Rod, Sweet P and the Lusketeers are some of the fan monikers mentioned by the 'Idol' finalists.
By Gil Kaufman
"American Idol" top 13
Photo: Michael Becker / Fox
It may not have been live, but Wednesday night's (March 9) pre-taped "American Idol" top-13 performance show was lively, with plenty of surprises as this year's baker's dozen sought to solidify their onstage personalities off the bat.
That meant that bearded lady-killer Casey Abrams served up some more gritty soul, Naima Adedapo showed off her reggae flair and Scott McCreery, well, let's just say he stuck with the "good ol' boy" songbook.
But first up on "Your Personal Idol" night was precocious teen Lauren Alaina, who sang a song by her musical inspiration, country/pop superstar Shania Twain. Sounding a bit out of breath, Alaina swiveled her hips to "Any Man of Mine" and used all her considerable 16-year-old hair-flipping charm...
By Gil Kaufman
"American Idol" top 13
Photo: Michael Becker / Fox
It may not have been live, but Wednesday night's (March 9) pre-taped "American Idol" top-13 performance show was lively, with plenty of surprises as this year's baker's dozen sought to solidify their onstage personalities off the bat.
That meant that bearded lady-killer Casey Abrams served up some more gritty soul, Naima Adedapo showed off her reggae flair and Scott McCreery, well, let's just say he stuck with the "good ol' boy" songbook.
But first up on "Your Personal Idol" night was precocious teen Lauren Alaina, who sang a song by her musical inspiration, country/pop superstar Shania Twain. Sounding a bit out of breath, Alaina swiveled her hips to "Any Man of Mine" and used all her considerable 16-year-old hair-flipping charm...
- 3/9/2011
- MTV Music News
New judges, new set, new rules — we break down the major changes before new season kicks off Wednesday.
By Gil Kaufman
Steven Tyler, Ryan Seactrest, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson
Photo: Michael becker / Fox
Like a high school girlfriend who comes back from her first semester at college looking totally different, no matter how much you think you knew her, the 10th season of "American Idol" will feel brand new.
After a tumultuous off season that saw a nearly wholesale remake of the judging panel, the new season will launch Wednesday with the first of the beloved audition episodes, which always bring the promise of new talent and a fresh crop of delusional weirdos to mock. After Wednesday night's premiere, head back here to MTV.com at 10 p.m. Et for "Judging the Judges: An 'Idol' Without Simon," a live stream featuring post-show analysis from Jim Cantiello and special guests.
By Gil Kaufman
Steven Tyler, Ryan Seactrest, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson
Photo: Michael becker / Fox
Like a high school girlfriend who comes back from her first semester at college looking totally different, no matter how much you think you knew her, the 10th season of "American Idol" will feel brand new.
After a tumultuous off season that saw a nearly wholesale remake of the judging panel, the new season will launch Wednesday with the first of the beloved audition episodes, which always bring the promise of new talent and a fresh crop of delusional weirdos to mock. After Wednesday night's premiere, head back here to MTV.com at 10 p.m. Et for "Judging the Judges: An 'Idol' Without Simon," a live stream featuring post-show analysis from Jim Cantiello and special guests.
- 1/18/2011
- MTV Music News
Declaring your greatness in a song certainly isn't a new phenomenon, but there are two tracks tearing up the pop world right now that take I'm-the-best braggadocio to an entirely new level in Keri Hilson's "Pretty Girl Rock" and Keyshia Cole's "I Ain't Thru." Hilson's song is basically front-to-back boasting — she constantly comes back to how attractive she is, how badly men want her and how many people are staring at her backside. Those statements might be alienating, but Hilson delivers them with such confidence and sweetness (and the beat — produced by Chuck Harmony — is so funky and sick) that the hooks take center stage. Plus, according to Hilson, it's all about an empowerment that everybody can get behind, not just her own excellence.
But Hilson has a challenger in Cole, whose single "I Ain't Thru" is another rundown of why Cole is such an incredible specimen. The...
But Hilson has a challenger in Cole, whose single "I Ain't Thru" is another rundown of why Cole is such an incredible specimen. The...
- 1/6/2011
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Show plans a sudden-death top 20 and eliminates having equal numbers of men and women.
By Gil Kaufman
Photo: Fox
You could see an all-male or all-female top 12 this year on "American Idol." And instead of viewers at home whittling down the final 24 contestants over three weeks, this year's show will feature a single, 20-singer "sudden-death" round that will determine the season 10 finalists.
Those are just a few of the additional tweaks "Idol" producers have in store for the upcoming season of the reality singing competition. When "Idol" returns on January 19, viewers will definitely notice the shake-up, according to Entertainment Weekly.
"We're going ahead with a whole fresh change," executive producer Ken Warwick told the magazine. "Simply because we never thought in our wildest dreams that any show would last 10 years on American television."
You already knew there was a fresh judging panel anchored by newbies Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith singer...
By Gil Kaufman
Photo: Fox
You could see an all-male or all-female top 12 this year on "American Idol." And instead of viewers at home whittling down the final 24 contestants over three weeks, this year's show will feature a single, 20-singer "sudden-death" round that will determine the season 10 finalists.
Those are just a few of the additional tweaks "Idol" producers have in store for the upcoming season of the reality singing competition. When "Idol" returns on January 19, viewers will definitely notice the shake-up, according to Entertainment Weekly.
"We're going ahead with a whole fresh change," executive producer Ken Warwick told the magazine. "Simply because we never thought in our wildest dreams that any show would last 10 years on American television."
You already knew there was a fresh judging panel anchored by newbies Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith singer...
- 1/5/2011
- MTV Music News
While “head judge” Randy Jackson will undoubtedly still separate contestants into the “fire” and the “pitchy,” American Idol execs confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter that much will change when the show returns with Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez later this month. While many of the Idol alterations were rumored by the same magazine last month (coincidence?), it’s now official that the Top 24 will likely be reduced to the Top 12 or 15, online voting is in the works, and contestants will no longer have to leave their genre of choice. “We’re not going to ask a country singer to sing an R&B song, or an R&B singer to do Led Zeppelin,” said new contestant mentor Jimmy Iovine. While the contestants will indeed be living in a mansion together, it’s not clear whether American Idol will go full Real World on us as suggested. Other big news: a revamped set (shock!
- 1/4/2011
- by Anthony Miccio
- VH1.com
Get ready for "The Real World": American Idol." Ok, not really, but you should get ready for some pretty big changes on your favorite reality show, including the contestants' living arrangements.
The Hollywood Reporter has all the scoop on 8 big changes coming up on Season 10 of "American Idol." Along with two new judges (Maybe you've heard of them by now, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler? Those names ring a bell?), it seems "Idol" producers want to shake things up as much as possible (maybe to compete with Simon Cowell's "The X-Factor"?) and we have to say, we're liking a lot of it... except the music videos. Here's the full list of changes:
Updated set: New musical director Ray Chew and the band will be in a new location as the show is currently revamping the stage. Expect the change to be more than 40% as it will allow the...
The Hollywood Reporter has all the scoop on 8 big changes coming up on Season 10 of "American Idol." Along with two new judges (Maybe you've heard of them by now, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler? Those names ring a bell?), it seems "Idol" producers want to shake things up as much as possible (maybe to compete with Simon Cowell's "The X-Factor"?) and we have to say, we're liking a lot of it... except the music videos. Here's the full list of changes:
Updated set: New musical director Ray Chew and the band will be in a new location as the show is currently revamping the stage. Expect the change to be more than 40% as it will allow the...
- 1/4/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Get ready for "The Real World": American Idol." Ok, not really, but you should get ready for some pretty big changes on your favorite reality show, including the contestants' living arrangements.
The Hollywood Reporter has all the scoop on 8 big changes coming up on Season 10 of "American Idol." Along with two new judges (Maybe you've heard of them by now, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler? Those names ring a bell?), it seems "Idol" producers want to shake things up as much as possible (maybe to compete with Simon Cowell's "The X-Factor"?) and we have to say, we're liking a lot of it... except the music videos. Here's the full list of changes:
Updated set: New musical director Ray Chew and the band will be in a new location as the show is currently revamping the stage. Expect the change to be more than 40% as it will allow the...
The Hollywood Reporter has all the scoop on 8 big changes coming up on Season 10 of "American Idol." Along with two new judges (Maybe you've heard of them by now, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler? Those names ring a bell?), it seems "Idol" producers want to shake things up as much as possible (maybe to compete with Simon Cowell's "The X-Factor"?) and we have to say, we're liking a lot of it... except the music videos. Here's the full list of changes:
Updated set: New musical director Ray Chew and the band will be in a new location as the show is currently revamping the stage. Expect the change to be more than 40% as it will allow the...
- 1/4/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Now that "I Ain't Thru" failed to chart, Keyshia Cole admits that releasing the Nicki Minaj-assisted track as the first single is indeed a wrong choice. When choosing the song, she defied her label and now she realizes she should have followed their advice.
"The label didn't really want to drop the record because they knew ... that people wanted a more intense, soulful record from me about love and I really should have followed (their) direction," Keisha told Associated Press in a recent interview.
Nevertheless, she insisted she doesn't regret it, saying "I wanted that to be a statement record. It's like saying, 'I'm doing me, you know. I don't have no regrets for nothing that I'm doing." Chairman of Geffen Records Ron Fair also backs her up, "There's no way to predict how people will respond to things. It's something that Keyshia really wanted to say."
In a smart move,...
"The label didn't really want to drop the record because they knew ... that people wanted a more intense, soulful record from me about love and I really should have followed (their) direction," Keisha told Associated Press in a recent interview.
Nevertheless, she insisted she doesn't regret it, saying "I wanted that to be a statement record. It's like saying, 'I'm doing me, you know. I don't have no regrets for nothing that I'm doing." Chairman of Geffen Records Ron Fair also backs her up, "There's no way to predict how people will respond to things. It's something that Keyshia really wanted to say."
In a smart move,...
- 12/22/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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