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Turning toward the radio industry, the Federal Communications Commission is looking into whether iHeartMedia is compelling artists perform at its upcoming country music festival for free or reduced pay in exchange for more favorable airplay.

FCC chairman Brendan Carr, in a letter to iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman on Monday, said that the inquiry relates to possible violations of government rules requiring broadcasters to disclose payments or other consideration for airing certain programming. Under the so-called “payola” rule, all sponsored arrangements must be identified.

“I want to know whether iHeart is effectively and secretly forcing musicians to choose between, one, receiving their usual, ordinary, and full scale compensation for performing or, two, receiving less favorable airplay on iHeart radio stations,” Carr wrote.

In a statement, iHeartMedia said it looks forward to “demonstrating to the Commission how performing at the iHeartCountry Festival – or declining to do so – has no bearing on our stations’ airplay,...

If you are not satisfied with Yellowstone's abrupt ending after five seasons, MTV Entertainment, iHeart Podcasts, and 101 Studios have you covered. The Wrap has revealed that a new Yellowstone podcast is coming, with the first episode set to premiere next week on Thursday, January 23. The eight-episode podcast is titled the Yellowstone Official Podcast and will be hosted by iHeartMedia's Bobby Bones. Even more, the show has revealed Wendy Moniz as the first guest. Moniz is known for playing Governor Lynelle Perry on the show, a powerful player in Montana's politics and John Dutton's (Kevin Costner) love interest. The iHeartRadio app and other major platforms will carry the podcast.

“Yellowstone” may be over, but it’s legacy is carrying on. MTV Entertainment Studios, iHeartPodcasts and 101 Studios are moving forward with a new “Yellowstone” podcast, which will premiere its first episode on Jan. 23.

There will be eight episodes in the “Yellowstone Official Podcast” hosted by iHeartMedia’s Bobby Bones. The series consists of weekly deep dives into key episodes and behind-the-scenes stories as Bones explores the cast, characters, landscape and crew that brought the TV phenomenon to life. Wendy Moniz, who portrays Senator Lynelle Perry on the series, will be its first guest.

The podcast will be available on the iHeartRadio app as well as all other major listening platforms.

“I’ve been such a fan of ‘Yellowstone’ from the start. I’m excited to jump in and work with them at a deeper level to give insight for other fans of the show,” Bones said in a statement to press.

The NFL and iHeartMedia are extending their partnership to continue creating new original podcasts and growing the NFL Podcast Network, which launched in 2021.

“Our new extended deal is guaranteed to bring fans closer to the game, players and teams they love, and keep listeners up to date on the insider information they want to hear,” said Will Pearson, president of iHeartPodcasts.

The NFL Podcast Network has podcast titles like NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal, Good Morning Football, The Season with Peter Schrager, 10 Takes with Kyle Brandt, and Off the Edge with Cam Jordan.

“We are incredibly excited to continue our partnership with iHeartMedia,” said Brent Lawton, NFL vice president of business development and strategic investments. “Since its launch in 2021, the NFL Podcast Network has delivered NFL fans best-in-class storytelling and podcast content, and we look forward to developing new podcasts and more content with iHeart.”

As part of their continued partnership,...

Premiere Networks and media executive and consultant Buzz Knight today announced a partnership that will bring the popular podcast Music Saved Me to iHeartPodcasts’ network of shows, effective Wednesday, January 8.

Hosted by radio and television personality Lynn Hoffman and produced by Buzz Knight Media, “Music Saved Me” highlights how music can be a healing device for the mental health crisis with stories of passion and resilience from musicians who have faced their own personal struggles. Launched in October 2023, the podcast has featured dozens of interviews with a variety of artists across multiple genres and is consistently ranked among the most popular music interview podcasts on the U.S. and global charts. Past guests include Wynonna, Brent Smith from Shinedown, Jelly Roll, Pat Monahan from Train, Dee Snider from Twisted Sister, and many others.

“Music Saved Me” will debut on iHeartPodcasts with a brand-new interview featuring Darryl McDaniels, founding member of the iconic Hip-Hop group Run-dmc.

Bachelor Nation’s Joe Amabile developed a great friendship with his Dancing With The Stars partner, Jenna Johnson. However, he admitted in a recent podcast interview that things almost ended terribly for the pair during the competition.

Stunts and tricks are important components of any stellar Dancing With The Stars performance. But that doesn’t mean they always go according to plan. According to the Bachelor in Paradise star, he almost ended his dance partner’s life.

See what Joe and Jenna had to say while reflecting on their time in the ballroom together.

Joe Amabile Admits He Almost Dropped Jenna Johnson During A Routine

Jenna Johnson is the current DWTS reigning champion, bringing home the Mirrorball Trophy with The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei. But several seasons prior, she partnered with Joe Amabile. And according to the Bachelor in Paradise star, Jenna narrowly escaped with her life.

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The American Idol producers made a huge mistake when they chose Carrie Underwood to replace Katy Perry as a judge because she would've been much better suited to host the show. Katy had judged American Idol for seven seasons alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, but she left the show in order to shift her focus back to her music career. Now American Idol season 4 winner and country music superstar Carrie will take her place on the judging panel.

American Idol season 23 is much-anticipated, not only because it's certain to introduce extraordinarily talented singers, but also because it's the first time since ABC revived the show in 2018 that there's a shakeup with the judging panel. One thing that hasn't changed since the show debuted in 2002, is the host, Ryan Seacrest. However, American Idol could use another change after over two decades on the air, and Carrie should've taken Ryan's place...

A year after Paula Abdul sued American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe, the parties came to an agreement and settled the suit.

On December 30, 2023, we reported that Paula – who left American Idol back in 2009 – had filed suit against Nigel, claiming that he'd sexually assaulted her.

Paula's claims pertained not only to American Idol, but also So You Think You Can Dance?, where she was a judge until 2017, and we explained:

"Paula’s lawsuit claims Nigel assaulted her on several occasions while serving as a judge on both shows. She also says he 'verbally insulted and belittled' throughout their professional relationship.

"During one [alleged] encounter, the singer says that Lythgoe assaulted her in an elevator room while they were traveling to film auditions during an early season of American Idol. Paula says he pushed her against a wall before inappropriately touching her."

Paula maintained that she initially didn't act on the allegations for...

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When Dancing With The Stars celebrated its 500th episode, it brought back iconic dancers for an opening routine to celebrate its almost 20 years on air. Over 31 seasons, 50 professional dancers have partnered with celebrities and helped them win the mirrorball trophy.

There are many reasons pros quit Dancing With The Stars. From leaving for new career opportunities to not enjoying their time on the successful ABC dancing competition. Regardless of their reasoning, pros walking away from DWTS and not returning to the dancefloor is eye-opening considering the show's popularity.

Professionals Who Left Dancing With The Stars Due To Bad Blood

Dancing With The Stars has had its fair share of feuds over the years on air. Although contestants and professionals arguing hit the headlines, numerous pros have quit due to disagreements with the ABC show.

Edyta Śliwińska was a mainstay of the show,...

“Dancing with the Stars” premiered in 2005 with a focus on teaching celebrities some fancy footwork. But along the way the professional dancers who teach and partner with those celebrity amateurs became stars in their own right. Many of them returned to the show year after year, and over a dozen have won the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy over the course of the series. Scroll down to see every single “DWTS” pro champion, listed by their number of victories.

It’s fitting that the “DWTS” pros have become fan-favorites because they’re not just dancers. They’re also trainers, choreographers and storytellers, and their chemistry with the stars fuels the show’s best routines, so they’re truly the lifeblood of the competition, especially when they bring talent and charisma out of unexpected places, from child stars to race car drivers to one male model, Nyle Dimarco, who won the Mirror...

Billy Corgan is looking to take home a very personal piece of alt-rock history — Courtney Love’s handwritten lyrics for Hole’s “Violet,” which were partly inspired by their relationship.

Love donated the lyrics to be raffled off as part of a fundraiser for the Ellis Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Indonesia (co-founded by Bad Seeds member and Nick Cave collaborator, Warren Ellis). Raffle tickets are currently on sale for £10 a pop (or £20 for three) through Dec. 15. Corgan, for his part, shared a video on social media boosting the fundraiser and...

Dancing With the Stars pro Sharna Burgess competed on the beloved reality TV show from Seasons 16-30. One of her most memorable seasons was when she coupled up with radio personality Bobby Bones and took home the mirrorball trophy. Their win was extremely controversial as Bobby was not the best dancer. The show even changed some rules because of his win.

Throughout her seasons on DWTS, Sharna partnered up with celebrities like comedian Andy Dick, boy band member Nick Carter, and in her last season, the Australian native danced with her fianc, Brian Austin Green.

DWTS pros and their partners develop relatively good chemistry throughout their time working together. However, Sharna had one former partner that she recalled she couldn't even be in the same room with. Ouch!

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Sharna Burgess competed on Dancing With The Stars for 14 seasons. She even brought the Mirrorball Trophy home back in Season 27, along with Bobby Bones.

Along with Cheryl Burke, many DWTS fans believe she now has bad blood with producers and that’s why she parted ways with the show. After last competing in Season 30, Sharna and her partner Brian Austin Green both publicly said negative things about the production. Neither Sharna nor Cheryl was invited back for the Len Goodman Tribute, which both women took as a personal slight.

To make matters worse, this summer Julianne Hough stated she didn’t think Bobby Bones deserved the Mirrorball Trophy. See how Sharna responded in a recent interview.

Sharna Burgess Won’t Rule Out A DWTS Return

In August, current DWTS hostess Julianne Hough appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. She and another guest were asked if they ever...

On Sunday October 6 2024, Axs TV broadcasts Vinyl Obsession!

The One With Dave Mustaine and Bobby Bones Season 2 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Vinyl Obsession” promises to be an exciting one, featuring two notable guests: Dave Mustaine from the legendary band Megadeth and radio personality Bobby Bones. This episode, titled “The One With Dave Mustaine and Bobby Bones,” will air on Axs TV and is sure to attract fans of rock music and vinyl collectors alike.

In this episode, Mustaine and Bones will dive into discussions about album art, a key element of music culture that often goes unnoticed. Their conversation will explore how album covers can shape the listener’s experience and reflect the music within. Both guests will share their insights and personal favorites, making this a must-watch for anyone who appreciates the visual side of music.

The episode will also touch on rock mascots, those iconic...

In the season premiere of Vinyl Obsession, Megadeth’s frontman Dave Mustaine and radio personality Bobby Bones take center stage as they talk about their passion for music and vinyl records. The episode, titled ‘The One With Dave Mustaine and Bobby Bones’, airs on Axs TV at 10:30 Pm on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Mustaine and […]

Vinyl Obsession: Dave Mustaine, Bobby Bones...

Tna Wrestling star Eric Young has been tapped to host Season 2 of Axs TV’s Vinyl Obsession. One might ask what makes the former World Champion a good candidate for this assignment. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find Young is a big record enthusiast having amassed more than 2,000 vinyl albums. He is also a regular on the Nashville music scene attending countless concerts. The show sees Young link up with some of the biggest names in and out of music as they decide their top five records of all time. Megadeth Dave Mustaine and radio personality Bobby Bones kick off the season with a trip to Grimey’s in Nashville. From there, former Skid Row lead singer Sebastian Bach and Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett take over the search at The Record Parlour in Los Angeles. Future episodes include guitarist John 5, Grammy winner Steve Vai, Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt,...

On Sunday, 6 October 2024, at 10:30 Pm, Axs TV will kick off Season 2 of “Vinyl Obsession” with an exciting episode titled “The One With Dave Mustaine and Bobby Bones.” This premiere promises a fascinating blend of music insights and personal stories, featuring two notable guests from the world of rock and radio.

In this episode, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine joins radio personality Bobby Bones for an engaging conversation about their shared passion for music. They dive into the details of album art, rock mascots, and the early influences that shaped their careers. Fans will enjoy hearing Mustaine’s unique perspective as he reflects on the music that has defined his journey.

As they discuss their five favorite albums, viewers can expect an in-depth exploration of what makes these records special to them. Their selections are sure to spark nostalgia and perhaps introduce some lesser-known gems to the audience. With its blend...

The stars are in Las Vegas for a music-filled weekend!

Dua Lipa, Gwen Stefani, and Camila Cabello were among the many stars that stepped out for Night One of the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival on Friday night (Sept. 20) at the T-Moble Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ryan Seacrest is serving as host of the music festival, which will also be taking place on Saturday night, Sept. 21.

The event is available for streaming on Hulu and you can listen at iHeartRadio.

Following the first night of the festival, we compiled photos of the stars in attendance so you can see who was there!

Keep reading to find out more…Keep scrolling to see the stars in attendance…

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Camila Cabello

Chris Robinson

Christina Milian

Dua Lipa

Gwen Stefani

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Maggie Sajak

Ryan Seacrest

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Thomas Rhett

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A big reason reality talent competitions are so successful is because viewers love rooting for their favorite to win. Viewers love watching talented and deserving people achieve their dreams. It's especially meaningful when audiences feel a connection with a contestant from their audition to the very end of the show.

This is the kind of success Kelly Clarkson accomplished when she became the winner of the first season of American Idol.

However, fan bases can sometimes influence a reality show in the wrong way. Case in point, when radio host Bobby Bones won season 27 of Dancing with the Stars in 2018. Despite receiving low scores from the judges every week, Bones still took home the Mirror Ball trophy thanks to fans' ability to vote.

This is something co-host Julianne Hough acknowledged when she was recently asked about past winners she felt didn't deserve the victory. It echoed the opinions of many...

Dancing With the Stars was rocked by another scandal when professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev, who is married to Total Bellas star Nikki Garcia, was arrested and charged with felony corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant in August. The couple have stayed quiet on the matter, but it was later learned that Nikki filed for divorce after his domestic violence arrest. They also shared a young son, Matteo.

Nikki and Artem have not yet publicly discussed the arrest or the end of their marriage. However, a couple of Artem's former DWTS celebrity partners have opened up about their time working with the dancer. Their mixed reactions to his arrest have people looking back at Artem's controversial past behavior.

Related Looking Back At Controversial Dancing With The Stars Winner Bobby Bones

Dancing With the Stars fans were extremely disappointed when radio personality Bobby Bones won Season 27.

Lea Thompson Called Artem Chigvintsev...

Dancing With the Stars Season 33 will air on September 17 on ABC, and like a few previous seasons, it has been met with much controversy. The show announced its brand-new lineup of celebrity contestants, and it consists of a variety of entertainers from Hollywood and the sports world. However, one contestant is getting attention for all the wrong reasons.

When viewers and fans alike learned that con artist and fraudster Anna Delvey (also known as Anna Sorokin) would be participating in the new season, it was met with mixed reactions. In 2019, Anna was convicted of 8 felony counts, including grand larceny and theft, after she faked being a wealthy German heiress. After her 2022 release from prison, Anna was taken into Ice custody because she overstayed her visa. However, as she fights her deportation rights, Anna must wear an ankle monitor, which stunned DWTS fans when the network released her cast photo.

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Dancing With The Stars is readying itself to begin Season 33. Over the years, the show has seen a plethora of celebrities. The competition show pairs the celebrity contestant with a professional dancer and eliminates at least one couple every week until one couple is left to win the title and the mirrorball trophy. The show casts athletes, Bachelor Nation favorites, Olympians, actors and singers popular from years ago, those who have had controversy and need to fix their reputation and more.

However, despite DWTS being known for casting more C and D-list celebrities, more recently the show has gotten more popular stars. And just because they aren't popular right now doesn't mean they weren't ten years ago. Some of them have racked up a pretty impressive net worth, including their paychecks from the show.

While the pros have gained nobility over the years, the competition is really about the celebrities.

For years, many Dancing With The Stars fans suspected Tori Spelling would compete. However, each and every year, the cast list came out without her name. Many viewers felt pleasantly surprised when Tori joined the rest of the Season 33 contestants on Good Morning America this week.

So what inspired her to finally join after turning it down so many times? See what she had to say.

Tori Spelling Relied On A Little Help From Her Friends Ahead Of DWTS

Actress Tori Spelling is no stranger to the public eye. However, ballroom dancing on national television is an entirely different ballgame. Like many other contestants, she feels a little apprehensive about competing.

But with some inspiration and encouragement from her friends, Tori decided this was her year.

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“I had been offered it before and I wanted to do it so bad — I’m such a huge fan — and...

ABC's Dancing With The Stars has always been known for its creative casting. And the announcement of the next flock of celebrity contestants for the upcoming Season 33 of the veteran competition reality show proves the network and producers are still looking for the shock factor when it comes to casting.

New Cast Of DWTS Include Beloved Actors, Olympians, Reality Stars

While we knew of a few confirmed contestants, and lots of rumored ones, the official cast list has been released.

Your Season 33 Cast of Dancing with the Stars! #DWTS #DWTSonGMA pic.twitter.com/hEc4dpSD9i The DWTS Report (@dwtsreport) September 4, 2024

On Sept. 4, Good Morning America announced that the new cast of Dancing With The Stars would include Phaedra Parks of Bravo fame partnered with longtime veteran pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, football player Danny Amendola paired with Witney Carson, The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei paired with Jenna Johnson, Olympic rugby...

Just when we thought Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev were living their best post-wedding lives, a domestic battery charge has thrown a wrench into their fairy tale. And now, Nikkis finally addressing the elephant in the roombut her statement might leave you with more questions than answers.

Its been just a few short years since Nikki Bella, the WWE superstar turned reality TV sensation, met Artem Chigvintsev on Dancing with the Stars. Sparks flew on the dance floor, and the pair went from partners in dance to partners in life, officially tying the knot in 2022.

Related Looking Back At Controversial Dancing With The Stars Winner Bobby Bones

Dancing With the Stars fans were extremely disappointed when radio personality Bobby Bones won Season 27.

The couple also welcomed their son, Matteo, into the world in July 2020, solidifying their status as a family unit. But it seems not everything has been smooth sailing behind the scenes.

Remember how Chris Stapleton’s powerful video for “Fire Away” knocked viewers off their feet despite the country star barely appearing in the clip? Then say hello to “Think I’m in Love With You,” the singer’s jubilant new music video that depicts an afterlife full of family reunions and disco dancing — and features clever, blink-and-you’ll-miss-them cameos by Stapleton and his wife and singing partner, Morgane Stapleton.

Directed by Running Bear and featuring choreography from JaQuel Knight, the video stars The Wire’s Andre Royo as a recently...

Like any long-running reality TV show, Dancing With the Stars has had its fair share of controversy. For example, actor Cameron Mathison had to change professional dancers due to his wife's jealousy, contestant Bristol Palin revealed pro dancer Maks Chmerkovskiy hated her, and Bachelor Nation's Charity Lawson revealed she went "through hell and back" while competing because she experienced intense bullying online.

However, one extremely controversial DWTS moment that fans just can't seem to get over is when radio personality Bobby Bones won Season 27. Viewers truly believed that Bobby did not deserve the mirrorball trophy because he was a mediocre dancer at best. Despite this, Bobby was a fan-favorite and took home the top prize with his dancing pro partner Sharna Burgess.

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Bobby Bones was one of the most controversial winners in Dancing With the Stars history.

The radio host dominated Season 27 of the hit competition series in 2018 despite struggling to outshine his competitors.

At the time, the viewer vote was decisive and helped Bobby emerge with the win.

Understandably, the show has revamped its format since then, but there are still some people who believe that Bobby should not have secured the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

Julianne Hough, who is currently serving as a host alongside Alfonso Ribeiro, stopped by Watch What Happens Live and was asked whether there was a winner she “strongly disagreed” with.

When Micky Guyton said, “Bobby Bones,” Julianne agreed.

“Oh, I actually agree with you! And I think it’s because of the fanbase, right? It’s all about the fanbase on that show,” Hough said.

“He was not the best dancer, I agree,” she affirmed.

Bobby...

There have been a lot of deserving winners in the history of Dancing with the Stars, but there have also been a few questionable winners over the years whose victories left fans wondering what went wrong. Chief among them is season 27 winner Bobby Bones, who beat out Disney star Milo Manheim and Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch to become the winner of the season despite being the lowest-scoring dancer in the finale.

His victory is one that still puzzles fans and it seems we’re not alone in feeling that Bones was the worst winner the show has seen over the years.

During the August 18 episode of Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen asked 2-time Dancing with the Stars winning professional dancer turned host Julianne Hough if there has ever been a winner she strongly disagreed with. She at first took a moment of pause, but when fellow guest...

Bobby Bones is responding to Julianne Hough‘s comments about his win on Dancing with the Stars.

If you didn’t see, while on Watch What Happens Live!, Julianne was asked if she “strongly disagreed” with a past winner that won the series. Fellow guest, Mickey Guyton, made her selection in Bobby Bones, who won the 2018 season.

Julianne then agreed with her.

Now, Bobby is responding.

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In response, Bobby said, “Julianne Hough can get no slander from me. I was the worst dancer. I take pride in that. Now, I tried as hard as anybody in the history of the show, but I can’t dance now. I couldn’t dance then.”

He then acknowledged, “I was the worst dancer. I take pride in that. Now, I tried as hard as anybody in the history of the show, but I can’t dance now,...

Former Dancing With the Stars champion Bobby Bones has fired back after criticisms of his 2018 victory made by long-time DWTS dancer and judge Julianne Hough. The drama started when Hough appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on August 18 alongside country singer Mickey Guyton. During the interview, a viewer asked if there were any former Mirrorball Trophy winners who Hough “strongly disagreed” with. Before she could answer, Guyton replied, “Bobby Bones,” who won the dancing competition series in 2018. Hough considered this for a moment before replying, “I actually agree with you, and I think it’s because of the fan base. It’s all about fan base on that show. He was not the best dancer.” Bones took to his Instagram page on Monday (August 19) to address the comments, admitting that he “takes pride” in being called the “worst dancer” in the show’s history. View this post...

Julianne Hough was asked which Dancing with the Stars winner maybe didn’t deserve their win after all.

If you don’t know, the 36-year-old entertainer has been a pro dancer, judge, and now, co-host on the long-running ABC hit competition show.

Keep reading to find out more…

While on Watch What Happens Live!, she was asked if she “strongly disagreed” with a winner that was chosen in the past. Fellow guest on the show, Mickey Guyton, said in response, “I just said Bobby Bones.”

Julianne responded, “I actually agree with you. And I think it’s because of the fan base. It’s all about fan base on that show. He was not the best dancer.”

Bobby Bones is a radio DJ with a huge fan base. He won season 27 back in 2018 with Sharna Burgess. Milo Manheim and Evanna Lynch came in second and third place that year.

There...

Hollywood whines there’s a lost moviegoing audience in the middle and southern part of the U.S. that the industry doesn’t make movies for.

Well, then make movies for them. That’s exactly what Universal, Warner Bros., and Amblin did in rebooting Twisters to a grand stateside start of $80M, an awesome 60% ahead of its $50M+ forecast.

Hooking the middle of the country with this movie about a weather phenomenon that impacts them frequently was, of course, an immediate priority here for Universal. The studio smartly attached Arkansas native and 2x Oscar nominated Minari filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung to paint a portrait of the folks he grew up with — a move that speaks to its yield at the weekend box office.

Universal was keen to promote the movie like an original, not relying on the 28-year-old property. The only character remaining from the first film was Dorothy, the weather machine.

Chris Stapleton and Dua Lipa have officially released their duet “Think I’m In Love With You” from the 2024 ACM Awards.

The two musicians both confirmed the arrival of the live single on social media Monday, May 20. The original performance took place just last week, when Lipa surprised the ACM crowd by taking the stage solo and singing a few bars of the Higher track, before Stapleton, his band, and a 13-piece string section joined her on stage.

In an interview right after the performance, Lipa revealed it was her...

Dua Lipa surprised the crowd at the ACM Awards Thursday night when she joined Chris Stapleton for a duet of his song “Think I’m in Love With You.” The pop star revealed it was actually her who hit up Stapleton to collaborate.

“It was my idea,” said Lipa in the interview with Bobby Bones. “I’m such a fan of Chris and I just reached out and said, ‘Want to do something together?’ And this came about.”

Stapleton also joined Entertainment Tonight and confirmed that the two had spoken...

Chris Stapleton brought along a surprise guest to the ACM Awards stage: Dua Lipa joined the country star for a soulful performance of “Think I’m in Love With You.”

Written solo by Stapleton for his 2023 album, Higher, “Think I’m in Love With You” is already groovy as a studio recording. But onstage with Lipa, it became sultry, with the singers playfully riffing and belting alongside each other. Lipa arrived onstage singing a few bars solo before Stapleton joined her. Stapleton and Lipa were backed by the country star’s band,...

American Idol fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 22 Episode 4 episode titled 704 (Auditions)!

Find out everything you need to know about the 704 (Auditions) episode of American Idol, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

American Idol 704 (Auditions) Season 22 Episode 4 Preview

Get ready for an exciting new episode of “American Idol” titled “704 (Auditions),” airing on ABC at 7:00 Pm on March 17, 2024. In this episode, superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie take viewers on a journey to their hometowns, sharing heartfelt stories of where their own dreams began.

As the judges reminisce about their own paths to success, they bring heart, laughter, and plenty of antics to another round of auditions in search of the next American Idol. With their unique perspectives and vibrant personalities, Luke, Katy, and Lionel add an extra layer of excitement to the audition process.

Mainstream country music singers will once again gather under the iHeartMedia banner when the broadcasting giant stages its annual iHeartCountry Festival this spring in Austin.

Set for May 4 at the Moody Center in the Texas capital, the festival features a lineup of radio mainstays and those on the uptick. Jason Aldean, Brothers Osborne, Riley Green, Walker Hayes, Jelly Roll, Lady A, Ashley McBryde, and Old Dominion are all on the bill. Bobby Bones, iHeartMedia’s country personality and namesake of The Bobby Bones Show, hosts.

The concert airs live on...

Who will go home on “Dancing with the Stars” at the end of “A Celebration of Taylor Swift”? For weeks many “DWTS” fans have predicted “Too Hot to Handle” star Harry Jowsey for elimination in our predictions center, but for weeks they’ve been wrong. So perhaps we should consider that there will be another shocking ouster after the earlier-than-expected exits of celebs like Mira Sorvino and Lele Pons in past weeks. Perhaps that surprise will be at the expense of one-time Mirror Ball Trophy front-runner Charity Lawson.

The “Bachelorette” star isn’t the most likely to go home tonight according to our odds, though. As of this writing it actually looks like a close call between “Buffy” and “How I Met Your Mother” star Alyson Hannigan and — you guessed it — Harry Jowsey. Hannigan is the most likely to exit, getting leading odds of 2/1. She had a ballroom breakthrough on “Music Video Night,...

Going into tonight’s “Music Video Night” on “Dancing with the Stars,” three celebrities appear to be at the greatest risk of elimination: “Too Hot to Handle” star Harry Jowsey, “Buffy” and “How I Met Your Mother” alum Alyson Hannigan and “Brady Bunch” veteran actor Barry Williams. That’s according to the combined predictions of “DWTS” fans who have placed their bets here in our predictions center since last week. Make or update your own forecasts before tonight’s show.

Jowsey has had a rough road on “DWTS,” at least when it comes to his judges’ scores. Out of six previous weeks of competition, he has been at the bottom of the leaderboard three times, including for the last two weeks in a row. On “Monster Night” he was dejected by the fact that a number of online fans were criticizing him too. But he has been safe every single week regardless,...

Fans have been noticing a change on DWTS this season.

In seasons past, there has been the option for judges to save dancers from elimination if they were in the bottom of the pack. Well, a big change has happened.

Keep reading to find out more…

TVLine has confirmed that this season, the judges save has been taken off the table. The first judges save was introduced in season 28, after season 27 saw controversial winner Bobby Bones take home the Mirror Ball trophy. Bobby won, despite having some low scores throughout the season for some of his routines. The “judges save” in season 28 (and onward) was able to help prevent some of the stronger dancers from going home.

Fans first noticed the judge’s save absence during the DWTS premiere. At the time, the judges were not consulted about the bottom two contestants (reality TV star Mauricio Umansky and Veep‘s...

You might notice a change to Dancing with the Stars this season.

In seasons past, there has been the option for judges to save dancers from elimination if they were in the bottom of the pack. Well, a big change has happened.

Keep reading to find out more…

TVLine has confirmed that this season, the judges save has been taken off the table. The first judges save was introduced in season 28, after season 27 saw controversial winner Bobby Bones take home the Mirror Ball trophy. Bobby won, despite having some low scores throughout the season for some of his routines. The “judges save” in season 28 (and onward) was able to help prevent some of the stronger dancers from going home.

During last week’s DWTS premiere, the judges were not consulted about the bottom two contestants (reality TV star Mauricio Umansky and Veep‘s Matt Walsh). Matt ended up being sent home.

There will be something missing from Dancing with the Stars this season!

In seasons past, there has been the option for judges to save dancers from elimination if they were in the bottom of the pack. Well, a big change has happened.

Keep reading to find out more…

TVLine has confirmed that this season, the judges save has been taken off the table. The first judges save was introduced in season 28, after season 27 saw controversial winner Bobby Bones take home the Mirror Ball trophy. Bobby won, despite having some low scores throughout the season for some of his routines. The “judges save” in season 28 (and onward) was able to help prevent some of the stronger dancers from going home.

During last night’s DWTS premiere, the judges were not consulted about the bottom two contestants (reality TV star Mauricio Umansky and Veep‘s Matt Walsh). Matt ended up being sent home.

Cheryl Burke is weighing in on the comments her former “Dancing With the Stars” fellow pro dancer Sharna Burgess recently made about difficult dance partners.

Burke — who has been promoting her new iHeartRadio podcast “Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans” — spoke to Et Canada’s Sangita Patel, insisting anyone wanting to know who her “least favourite” partner was would have to tune in to her podcast.

She did say “he’s a male” when asked for a hint.

“I mean, she made it pretty obvious, right? Like she did say after she won with Bobby Bones, so, I mean, you guys just need to Google it.”

The star then said of Burgess’ comments, which people have assumed are about Jesse Metcalfe: “She’s actually going to be my next guest. I’m interviewing her at the iHeart Music Festival in Vegas very soon in a few days here. Her and...

Not everyone is excited about the new cast of “Dancing With the Stars.” Following Wednesday’s announcement of the pros and celebrities set to compete on Season 32, former cast member Sharna Burgess expressed his disappointment in the casting of Adrian Peterson.

“There’s one person that I’d like to share that I’m really shocked is on there is Adrian Peterson, the football player… The man has been charged with child abuse of his four-year-old son in the way that he punishes him and that is just devastating for me,” Burgess said during the latest episode of iHeartRadio’s “Old-ish” podcast. “I’m telling you now if I walked into a room and that was my partner, I would turn around and walk right out. There is no way — now being a mother — I would be able to stomach that.”

The NFL running back has a history of legal woes.

Jesse Metcalfe is responding after his former “Dancing With the Stars” partner, Sharna Burgess, suggested he was difficult to work with on the show.

Burgess didn’t name the actor in the debut episode of her new podcast “Oldish”, TVLine reported, but she did say the season she returned after she and Bobby Bones won the Mirrorball trophy, she “had a partner that was really difficult.”

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Metcalfe’s publicist then fired back at the comments in a statement to TVLine, stating: “If she is referring to a time where our client Jesse Metcalfe worked with Ms. Burgess four years ago, the only recollection was that they didn’t get along.

“Vague insinuations are not only reckless but also irrelevant,” they added.

“I wasn’t able to be in the room alone with him after the...

Acclaimed choreographer Sharna Burgess is revisiting her past tensions with “Dancing with the Stars”.

The 38-year-old recently joined her husband and former “90210” star Brian Austin Green for an intimate discussion on the first episode of their new iHeart Radio podcast, “Old-Ish“.

“Old-Ish” sees Burgess and Green, who began dating in 2020 and then married in 2022, openly discussing life’s challenges with their long-time friend and new life coach, Randy Spelling.

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Burgess, who won Season 27, explained that she took Season 31 off to have her baby, Zane, and fully expected to be called back for the series following her time off. However, that isn’t what happened at all.

“Last season I was supposed to come back but Zane was only eight weeks old… It just felt like I needed to sit in motherhood with Zane,” she revealed.

Dancing With the Stars pro Sharna Burgess has danced away with the Mirrorball trophy before… but she didn’t always love her celebrity partners.

Burgess reveals that she had a lot of friction with one partner in particular when they weren’t twirling together on camera. The season she returned after she and celeb partner Bobby Bones won the Mirrorball trophy, she “had a partner that was really difficult,” Burgess says in the debut episode of her new podcast Oldish. In fact, Burgess says: “I wasn’t able to be in the room alone with him after the first couple...

When the full cast of “Dancing With the Stars” Season 32 is announced on Wednesday, pro Sharna Burgess will not be on the list. The Season 27 winner discussed her history with the show on the first episode of her new iHeartRadio podcast, “Old-Ish,” claiming that while she took off Season 31 when she had a baby, she was expecting to be invited back this year — and was not called.

“Last season I was supposed to come back but Zane was only eight weeks old… It just felt like I needed to sit in motherhood with Zane,” she explained to co-host and husband Brian Austin Green. “It was always, ‘I want to come back next year,’ and ‘Of course, we love you, we’ll always have you.'”

Burgess, who has competed on 14 seasons of the ABC reality show, said that she found out she wasn’t being invited back when all the...

Derek Hough is dreaming of an all-winners season of Dancing With the Stars.

In a new interview with our sister site Variety, the dance pro-turned-judge pitches a DWTS cycle comprised entirely of former Mirrorball Trophy recipients.

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“I think that it’d be a really, really competitive season,” Hough says, while name-checking former dance partners Bindi Irwin and Nicole Scherzinger (who won Seasons 21 and 10, respectively) as potential returnees.