The ABC Television Network announces May sweeps programming, airing through May 23, including series finales of 'Once Upon a Time,' airing May 18; and 'The Middle,' which completes its nine-year run with a special one-hour episode on May 22.
This week on “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest welcome “American Idol” winner Maddie Poppe and runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson. But today the hosts also announced an exciting chance for fans to see another nationally televised performance by one of the other Top 7 “American Idol” finalists, this time on their top-rated syndicated morning talk show: “Live's 'American Idol' Encore.”
Following amazing performances by music superstars and legends, including our very own “American Idol” judges, the winner of Season 1 of “American Idol” on ABC was finally crowned, as the search for America's next superstar came to a close on its new home on America's network, The ABC Television Network, MONDAY, MAY 21 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), streaming and on demand.
dick clark productions and NBC today announced that “2018 Billboard Music Awards” and Uber will celebrate the women who create music's biggest hits. Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Ciara is joined by singer/songwriters Tayla Parx and Audra Mae and producer/songwriter Alex Hope to share their personal stories throughout Sunday's show and reveal the emotional journeys which led them to the Billboard Music Awards stage. The extended cut will be available on https://www.uber.com/bbmas/. Through this storytelling, Billboard Music Awards and Uber are excited to empower women everywhere to blaze new trails across the music industry and beyond.
“118 (Performance Finals)” – In part one of the two-night season finale, the Top 3 finalists visit their hometowns to celebrate their time on the show then return to the Idol stage for their last chance to win America's vote, as the search for America's next superstar continues on its new home on America's network, The ABC Television Network, SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00–10:01 p.m. EDT), streaming and on demand.
Elle Winter, the 18-year-old singer/songwriter and actor from New York City released her debut single “One More” on April 11, 2018. The video for her new single is now available on all digital sites.
dick clark productions and NBC announced today the full line-up of presenters for the "2018 Billboard Music Awards." The film, television and music stars slated to take the stage throughout the night include Hailey Baldwin, Tyra Banks, Alison Brie, The Chainsmokers, Ciara, Andy Cohen, Simon Cowell, Darren Criss, Halsey, Tip "T.I." Harris, Justin Hartley & Chrissy Metz, Nick Jonas & Mustard, Chloe Kim, Mila Kunis, Padma Lakshmi, Des Linden, Julia Michaels, French Montana, Ne-Yo, Derek Hough & Jenna Dewan, Evan Ross & Ashlee Simpson, Grace VanderWaal and Rebel Wilson.
dick clark productions and NBC announced today that five-time Billboard Music Award nominee Khalid will perform during the “2018 Billboard Music Awards.” Khalid and Shawn Mendes will take the stage for a special collaboration and the world television premiere of Mendes' new single, “Youth,” immediately following Mendes' performance of his hit single ”In My Blood.”
“Live with Kelly and Ryan” is on the lookout for parents who they think they have the most adorable baby – and have the photos to prove it. With “Live's Oh Baby Photo Contest,” one lucky viewer has the chance to win a family trip for four to the gorgeous South Pacific island of Fiji, simply by sending “Live” a picture of their pride and joy.
dick clark productions and NBC announced today that singer, songwriter, actress and producer Jennifer Lopez will hit the stage the only way she knows how—with a performance at the “2018 Billboard Music Awards.”
dick clark productions and NBC announced today that music legend, Janet Jackson, will be honored with the prestigious ICON Award at the “2018 Billboard Music Awards,” and will deliver a highly-anticipated performance that will be her first on television in nine years.
Variety has reported that the American Idol finalists will once again hit the road on a tour to be announced on the popular television program this Sunday.
The journey continues as America's beloved singing competition series “American Idol” is set to return for its second season on The ABC Television Network for the 2018-2019 season. Following the historic revival of the beloved series on ABC, the fan favorite will set out once again on a nationwide search to discover the next singing sensation. Returning to help find the cream of the crop are music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy®-winning producer Ryan Seacrest will also return to helm the music competition series as host.
dick clark productions and NBC announced today that multiplatinum, record-breaking superstar Ariana Grande will open the “2018 Billboard Music Awards” with a show-stopping performance from her upcoming LP. Grande revealed the big news, exclusively, last night on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
Idina Menzel appeared as a guest mentor on last night's episode of American Idol. Menzel, who joined the Disney ranks with Frozen, was on hand to guide the Top 10 singers through a Disney themed competition. Watch the full mentoring sessions between Menzel and all ten contestants in the clips below!
The ABC Television Network announces May sweeps programming, airing through May 23, including series finales of 'Once Upon a Time,' airing May 18; and 'The Middle,' which completes its nine-year run with a special one-hour episode on May 22.
On SUNDAY, JUNE 3 (8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. EDT), Freeform and iHeartMedia will officially kick off summer with the broadcast of 'iHeartRadio Wango Tango,' the highly-anticipated annual summer concert in Los Angeles, marking the first time the event will be televised. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the concert will feature performances by Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, NF, Miguel, Janelle Monae and Marshmello with a special guest performance by Logic, with more to be announced.
Freeform and iHeartMedia will officially kick off summer with the broadcast of "iHeartRadio Wango Tango," the highly-anticipated annual summer concert in Los Angeles, marking the first time the event will be televised. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the concert will feature performances by Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, NF, Miguel, Janelle Monae and Marshmello with a special guest performance by Logic, with more to be announced.
For the first time in the history of American television, a reality-competition series will allow viewers to watch and vote from both coasts simultaneously as “American Idol” is simulcast in all time zones across the country over a three-week span, starting SUNDAY, APRIL 29 (8:00–10:01 p.m. EDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT), on The ABC Television Network. Viewers will be able to vote by text, via AmericanIdol.com/vote and on the American Idol app. Results will be revealed at the end of each show in real time, across all time zones.
According to Variety, Tony Award-winner and Frozen's Queen Elsa, Idina Menzel will pay a visit to ABC's American Idol as a guest mentor on a Disney-themed night of the show.
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