Keith Urban News

It was announced today that Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles will appear in a special performance with four-time GRAMMY winner and 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year Carole King.

John Legend, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Kacey Musgraves, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, as well as nominee Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr - who as members of the Beatles will receive the 2014 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award.

The original music show phenomenon returns this week! Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, AMERICAN IDOL XIII features a new all-star judging panel, including Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., along with in-house mentor Randy Jackson. Seacrest and the judges travel across the country, with stops in Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; Omaha, NE, Salt Lake City, UT; and San Francisco, CA, searching for those who have the potential to transform from an everyday singer into a successful recording artist and join the ranks of famous IDOL alumni, such as Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Scotty McCreery and Phillip Phillips.

After years of airing live from LA's Nokia Theatre, the 13th season finale of FOX's AMERICAN IDOL may be heading to New York City's recently renovated Madison Square Garden,

Atlantic Records and The Recording Academy®'s GRAMMY Recordings® will release the 2014 GRAMMY® Nominees album on Jan. 21, 2014, in stores and via digital retailers.

The first performances for THE NIGHT THAT CHANGED AMERICA: A GRAMMY® SALUTE TO THE BEATLES were announced today.

The first performances for THE NIGHT THAT CHANGED AMERICA: A GRAMMY® SALUTE TO THE BEATLES were announced today

One of the best a cappella groups around, Pentatonix appeared on ELLEN for an incredible performance of a killer Beyonce medley. Check it out below!

Actress Jennifer Garner stops by today's ELLEN and tells the host about her adorable children and whether she plans on having more with her handsome husband, Ben Affleck.

'Bridesmaid' star Melissa McCarthy stops by today's ELLEN and tells the host how much her parents, Sandy and Mike (who were in the audience to watch) are enjoying their retirement.

THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW earned a series high in total viewers the week of December 9th. Featuring the comic's annual 12 Days of Giveaways, as well as appearances by Lea Michele, Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson, the show delivered 4.4 million Total Viewers.

Lenny Kravitz stopped by this week's ELLEN to talk about his new designer line he is doing for Fred Segal. The singer also told the host how much he appreciates her design aesthetic.

'Saving Mr. Banks' stars Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks stopped by ELLEN recently to talk about their new film hitting theaters tomorrow, December 25th.

His tragic passing shocked Hollywood and the world. On today's ELLEN, host Ellen DeGeneres discussed Paul Walker and his charitable work.

Katy Perry brought a surprise guest with her on ELLEN - her new beau John Mayer! The two talked with the host about their recent video they made together.

Emmy Award-winning and acclaimed producer, director and writer Louis J. Horvitz has joined AMERICAN IDOL XIII as the new director this season

The talented artist spoke to BWW and other members of the media this week about his excitement for his new gig and what he hopes to accomplish on the upcoming season of the singing competition!

AMERICAN IDOL XIII and new FOX comedy ENLISTED are getting into the spirit of the holidays with a special gift during the most wonderful time of the year! From Friday, Dec. 20 - Tuesday, Dec. 24, AMERICAN IDOL XIII will provide complimentary gift wrapping in local shopping centers in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Tampa and Nashville. At the festive stations, shoppers can have their purchases wrapped in exclusive IDOL-themed paper, watch clips and exclusive IDOL content from the all-new season. Also at each station, ENLISTED will provide shoppers with free postcards to write letters of appreciation to our service members deployed in harm's way. In partnership with Operation Gratitude, the collected postcards will be sent overseas in Operation Gratitude Care Packages.

The fun begins this January as fans in cities across the country are invited to attend an exclusive screening of the new season of AMERICAN IDOL XIII on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT/5:00 PM MT/4:00 PM PT. After the multi-city free screening, there will be an interactive Q&A, featuring iconic AMERICAN IDOL host Ryan Seacrest and superstar judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra celebrates the holiday season at Highmark Holiday Pops with the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and an all-star cast of guest artists tonight, Dec. 12, 13, 14, 15, 20 and 21.