Stories from TV Squad
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Shoshana Greenberg: A Body in a Seat
TV Squad &bull May 11, 2012
It's that time of year. Closing time. The Tony-nominated musical Leap of Faith announced it will be closing this Sunday, May 13, Theresa Rebeck's play Seminar closed last Sunday May 6 and the play Magic/Bird will close May 12. Even last season's hit revival How To Succeed... is going out on the 20th. Shows garner nominations and wins to push past the Tony season or they are taken… Full Story »
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Topics:
- American Idol
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Soyon An: American Idol: Behind the Scenes Video, Top 6
TV Squad &bull May 1, 2012
Time for another hit of behind-the-scenes Idol style! Here's an exclusive look at what it took to style the Top 6 Idol finalists for their performances on American Idol's Queen Night. Carolyn S. MilesCarolyn S. Carolyn S. American Idol fans… Full Story »
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Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert Fire Back At Country Star's 'Voice' Slam
TV Squad &bull May 1, 2012
" The Voice " doesn't have a fan in country star Eric Church. In an interview with Rolling Stone , Church took issue with reality singing competitions and the prizes awarded. "It's become 'American Idol' gone mad," Church said, as… Full Story »
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Topics:
- American Idol
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Carrie Underwood Isn't Afraid Of Sounding Dumb
TV Squad &bull May 1, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- "American Idol" did more than launch Carrie Underwood's career - it helped shape the picture-perfect image she has today. In interviews and public appearances, she never has a hair out of place and always says the right things. She only recently decided it was safe to join Twitter, and if there's ever a controversial tweet from her account, assume it got hacked. Her carefully crafted persona doesn't come from "American Idol" media training, but rather from what she feels were cringe-worthy moments during her winning run on the show in 2005 that stereotyped her as a naive… Full Story »
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Former 'Idol' Winner Launches Vegas Show
TV Squad &bull Apr 21, 2012
LAS VEGAS -- "American Idol" Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks is getting his own short-term show on the Las Vegas Strip. Casino officials announced the Alabama native will headline an eight-week show at Bally's Las Vegas beginning June 26. The… Full Story »
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Laura Prudom: 'American Idol' Elimination Recap: The Top 6 Revealed
TV Squad &bull Apr 20, 2012
After the "American Idol" judges used their save on Jessica Sanchez last week, the April 19 results were impossible to predict. Would the voters rally around Jessica and Joshua after their stint in the bottom three, or would the voting… Full Story »
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'The X Factor' Series Premiere: What Do the Critics Think?
TV Squad &bull Sep 22, 2011
Filed under: TV News , Fall TV Simon Cowell's much-hyped latest show 'The X Factor' finally launched stateside last night. It's sure to have done well in the ratings, but was it any good? Following the same format as its… Full Story »
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Topics:
- American Idol
- Auditions
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Elderly Man Sues 'The X Factor' For Making Him Too Tired to Perform Well
TV Squad &bull Aug 9, 2011
Filed under: TV News If you find it exhausting just watching the hours of audition footage that reality competitions like 'American Idol' and 'The X Factor' air at the beginning of each season, just try actually auditioning. According a new… Full Story »
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Topics:
- American Idol
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Colbie Caillat Talks About Her Unsuccessful 'American Idol' Auditions on 'Today' (VIDEO)
TV Squad &bull Jul 12, 2011
Filed under: TV Replay Colbie Caillat has put out hit singles, won a Grammy for her work with Jason Mraz, and been nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. But in spite of all those accomplishments now under… Full Story »
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Topics:
- American Idol
- Auditions
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Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler Confirmed for 'American Idol' Season 11
TV Squad &bull Jun 29, 2011
Filed under: TV News Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson have officially signed on for 'American Idol' Season 11, but mum's the word in regards to Jennifer Lopez's future on the Fox series. Entertainment Weekly confirmed the news with Fox. When… Full Story »
