Kelly Clarkson News

A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY will be broadcast Friday, Dec. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Host LL COOL J will introduce inspirational stories about children adopted from foster care, and Gwen Stefani, Train and Lukas Graham will each perform. Highlights from the Grove's annual tree-lighting ceremony, including a performance by Andy Grammer, will be featured during the special.

Following are honoree, presenter, performer and production credits for THE 41st ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 26 on the CBS Television Network.

Anne-Marie and James Arthur will perform "Rewrite The Stars" on "The Voice" tomorrow, Tuesday, December 4 at 8-9 pm ET/PT on NBC. Their soaring version of the song appears on THE GREATEST SHOWMAN - REIMAGINED (buy/stream HERE), the new companion to Atlantic's RIAA 2x Platinum certified soundtrack for 20th Century Fox's blockbuster musical film. The "REIMAGINED" collection took the #1 chart position on iTunes upon its release earlier this month and already has over 50 million streams. Hailed as "dazzling" by Billboard, the official video for "Rewrite the Stars" can be viewed HERE.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers, announces the top ASCAP holiday songs of 2018. According to an ASCAP analysis of streaming and terrestrial radio data, the hit classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” written by ASCAP songwriter Walter Afanasieff and pop star Mariah Carey, holds the #1 song position for the second year in a row.

The internationally-acclaimed American electronic trio Cash Cash is back with their final new single this side of 2018 called “Call You”, out today through their longtime label home of Big Beat Records.Listen to the track HERE. Cash Cash recruited Nasri to lend his powerful vocals to the single; Nasri is the lead vocalist and songwriter for the GRAMMY Award-winning Canadian reggae fusion bandMAGIC!, famously known for their hit song “Rude.” The track starts out as a stark, contemplative cut before Cash Cash drop in their signature magic production touch, elevating the song to previously unheard heights.

Three-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist Pentatonix returns to NBC this holiday season with “Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night,” airing Monday, Dec. 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Bruce Springsteen concludes his Broadway run next month, on December 15th, following three extensions. At the time of the closing date, he will have performed 236 shows at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

With A Star-Studded Tribute to Celine Dion, Whitney Houston & Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Shania Twain's voices shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all believed in LOVE. Now, is your opportunity to experience it LIVE with your loved one as Broadway in the H.O.O.D brings '3 Divas, 16 Grammy's, 1 Voice;' staring Amber Sauer, contestant on Season 14 of The Voice as a part of Kelly Clarkson's, November 23 - 24, 2018, in Myron's Cabaret Jazz Theatre at The Smith Center for The Performing Arts!

NBC has announced a full line-up of special celebrity guests appearing in 'A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy,' an hourlong holiday special airing Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 10-11 p.m.; repeat Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 10 p.m.

Five-time Emmy Award winner Alex Duda has been named executive producer for “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” which debuts in national syndication next fall. The announcement was made by Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs, NBCUniversal TV Distribution.

The 92nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® has added Kelly Clarkson, Grammy Award-winning artist and coach on NBC's “The Voice,” to its list of spectacular live performances on 34th Street.

As the company continues to cement its new executive leadership team, Universal Television Alternative Studio head Meredith Ahr has been promoted to President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment.

Texas-born, Nashville based newcomer Abi has debuted an exclusive new track, “Little Landmines,” available now via One Country Records. The upbeat, foot stomping track - available on stream-only platforms - serves as a thank you to Abi's fans for their support during her incredible breakout year.  For “Little Landmines,” Abi enlisted the help of famed songwriters Sarah Emily Berrios (Carrie Underwood), Allen Shamblin (Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban), and Marc Beeson (LeAnn Rimes, Marina McBride) to create a track that captures all of the elements that have endeared her to the country music world - a hooky chorus, a heartfelt story, and a sensational voice. “Little Landmines,” is available for streaming HERE.

Atlantic Records announces today the release of the highly anticipated "THE GREATEST SHOWMAN - REIMAGINED" (buy HERE). The unprecedented new companion to Atlantic's RIAA 2x platinum certified soundtrack for 20th Century Fox's blockbuster musical film has already amassed an incredible 100 million streams globally through individual tracks and videos released in recent weeks and immediately ascended today into the #1 chart position on iTunes upon release. 

The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, announces the recipients of the ninth annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition: Tommie-Waheed Evans, Marissa Osato, Xiang Xu and Edgar Zendejas. This announcement follows a national call for ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab and Native American) artists to submit applications, which began in June. The choreographers' world premiere works will be showcased on the members of the Joffrey Studio Company and the Joffrey Academy Trainee Program.

ABC celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with special '25 Days of Christmas' programming starting Dec. 1. The network joins Freeform, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior in this fan-favorite TV event. The 'Kickoff to Christmas' begins in late November with perennial holiday treat 'Santa Claus is Comin' to Town.' The month of December is filled with special Christmas-themed episodes, the return of 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' and 'The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition,' and timeless animated classics and holiday films. The celebration continues after Christmas with New Year's-themed programming ringing in 2019.

Multi-Grammy award winner Kelly Clarkson has unveiled her stunning rendition of "Never Enough" from Atlantic Records' highly anticipated "THE GREATEST SHOWMAN - REIMAGINED" album today. Watch the lyric video for her version of "Never Enough" below!

LA-based alt R&B duo THEY. release their Fireside EP today via Mind of a Genius / WBR. The project features collaborations with Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Jeremih, Gallant, Vic Mensa and Jessie Reyez. It's lined with their signature blend of R&B that also draws from the rap, indie rock and grunge they grew up on, which continues to set them apart from the pack. Dante and Drew of THEY. quickly went from being total strangers to making beats for others like Jeremih, Kelly Clarkson, will.i.am + others, and now clocking in millions of plays online and selling out shows around the world.

Unconventionality rules in UGLYDOLLS,  STXfilms' new animated musical adventure starring the acting and singing voices of Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monae, Blake Shelton and Pitbull.   The film is inspired by the unique and beloved global plush toy phenomenon launched in 2001.