One Direction News

International music icon and judge extraordinaire Simon Cowell has just unveiled the trailer for his newest reality singing competition, THE YOU GENERATION.

'Smash' star Megan Hilty visited ABC's THE VIEW this morning to perform 'No Cure', the new single from her debut album, 'It Happens All The Time.' Check out the appearance below!

The X Factor breakout band Emblem3 immediately sell-out shows across the US. The band kicked off their sold-out West Coast tour dates this Wednesday February 27 in Los Angeles at the Roxy to a packed house that saw fans sleeping overnight to get a prime spot in front of the stage. Their just announced East Coast tour dates went on sale this weekend and were immediate sell-outs. The sell-out demanded a second show to be added in Chicago which also sold-out instantly. The tour kicks off in Philadelphia on March 20 (see below for full dates.)

The most popular recording artists among kids and tweens will be celebrated during the Radio Disney Music Awards, SATURDAY, APRIL 27 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, it was announced today by Phil Guerini, Vice President and General Manager, Radio Disney

Emblem3 kick off their sold-out west coast tour dates this Wednesday, February 27 in Los Angeles at the Roxy. Overwhelming fan demand caused the tickets to sell out in under a minute, and the X Factor breakout band are pleased to announce that they will now be heading to the east coast for a run of dates. The run includes a stop in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York City (see below for full dates.) Tickets are available at www.emblem3.com.

Grace Valerie has been steaming up the music charts lately with her newest single, “Don't Wanna Be Waiting.” The song is blowing up the dance and music charts in the UK and is steadily climbing the charts here in the US.

iTunes has become the most comprehensive, streamlined way to purchase music, and BWW Music has rounded up the most popular tracks and albums on the digital marketplace for the week ending February 24.

Multiple Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Justin Timberlake returns to SNL on March 9 pulling double-duty as host and musical guest.

Artists from all over the globe were recognized at tonight's BRIT AWARDS 2013 in the UK. The big winners included Ben Howard, who was named best 'British Male Solo Artist,' and 'British Breakthrough Act,' as well as Emeli Sandé as best 'British Female Solo Artist' and 'British Album of the year.' Check out the full list of winners below!

Comedian Richard Sandling has put together a video mashup featuring the cast of DOWNTON ABBEY covering One Directions' hit single 'What Makes You Beautiful.' Check it out below!

iTunes has become the most comprehensive, streamlined way to purchase music, and BWW Music has rounded up the most popular tracks and albums on the digital marketplace for the week ending February 17.

At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content submitted by our regional contributors from all corners of the globe. Get all your theater news at a glance each Friday with 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'! Click below for the most-read stories for the week of February 11!

Nickelodeon fans have spoken! Voting for their favorites in television, sports, music and film, kids everywhere have made their voices heard as the network announces the nominees for NICKELODEON'S 26th ANNUAL KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS, airing Saturday, March 23.

Michael Riedel reports that Simon Cowell is hard at work on THE X FACTOR MUSICAL, which just had an invitation only workshop in London last week, starring Alexander Hanson as the infamous reality show judge. The show, with a 16 million dollar budget is being co-produced by Cowell and Stage Entertainment, and features an original score by Steve Brown and a script by Harry Hill.

THE X FACTOR begins its next nationwide search for the best undiscovered new solo artists and vocal groups on Wednesday, March 6 in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California's Galen Center.

Simon Cowell's international boyband sensation One Direction just released the trailer for their new 3D feature film, set to be released August 23. Check it out below!

Electric Youth (EY), the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will take the stage at Showcase Live, Patriot Place, in Foxboro tonight, February 10 at 6 p.m.

Tonight on American Idol the male finalists showed their stuff to kick off Hollywood week. The ladies will compete next week, meaning guys vs. guys tonight and tomorrow night.

The biggest UK breakout group of 2012, Little Mix are ready to take America by storm with today's digital release of their debut single 'Wings.'

One Direction took time out of their busy schedule in December to visit the Lord Baltimore design studio in Culver City. The band's members Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson dropped by to chat with Christian Audigier about his new fashion brand and took the opportunity to be the first to wear Lord Baltimore both on and off-stage.