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Huge crowd watches One Direction rock “Today” show

August 23, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

An estimated 18,000 fans crowded New York City’s Rockefeller Center and the surrounding area (about two blocks, according to the Today site this morning to catch a glimpse of music superstars One Direction performing several of their hits on NBC’s Today. “It seems to me this is the biggest crowd we’ve ever had,” Al Roker said of the sea of screaming Directioners. One Direction performed “What Makes You Beautiful,” “Kiss You” and their newest track, “Best Song Ever” (see video below). Between sets, members Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik also talked about their upcoming […]

Premios Tu Mundo 2013 – date, time, channel, info

August 13, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

What: Premios Tu Mundo 2013 (Your World Awards) When: Aug. 15 live from 8pm-11pm ET (“La Alfombra de Premios Tu Mundo,” coverage of red-carpet arrivals, precedes the ceremony) Channel: Telemundo About: A celebration of U.S. Latino pop culture, Premios Tu Mundo 2013 is the second installment of the annual ceremony that honors the best in novelas, music, fashion, movies and sports. Premios Tu Mundo 2013 will air live from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, with telenovela stars Aaron Diaz and Gaby Espino (pictured) hosting. Nominees for the 20 categories of Premios Tu Mundo 2013 were selected from May 2012 […]

“Songs from Scandal” soundtrack features soul music classics from “Scandal” Seasons 1 and 2

August 13, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

A soundtrack album collecting classic 1970s soul music as featured in the hit ABC series Scandal will be released Sept. 3, via Stax Records, ABC announced today. Scandal, which chronicles the deception, turmoil and mystery within the American political system, wasn’t only inspired by power and politics, according to creator and executive producer Shonda Rhimes in her liner notes for the album. She and music supervisor Alex Patsavas chose certain songs, and a certain style of song, to reflect the fierce determination of the series’ characters, such as Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington), and its storyline. “During those four days [of […]

At the tone, MTV says it will be “Bieber O’Clock”

August 2, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Leading up to its airing of the television premiere of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, MTV is airing “Bieber O’Clock,” a programming stunt featuring a “special Bieber moment” every hour for 24 hours. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never makes its television premiere on MTV Aug. 4 at 8pm ET/PT. The film follows music superstar Justin Bieber through the course of 10 days during his debut concert “My World Tour” in 2010, which leads up to one of his biggest performances ever at Madison Square Garden. MTV’s “Bieber O’Clock” stunt begins Aug. 3 at 8pm ET/PT, and will include “Bieber-centric” content […]

TCA: The X Factor season 3 is all about the ladies

August 1, 2013 Barb Oates

“Be careful what you wish for,” Simon Cowell confesses in regards to The X Factor season 3 changes. He’s referencing the judging panel that makes him the sole male sitting with returning judge Demi Lovato and new additions Paulina Rubio and Kelly Rowland. Rubio is hailed as one of the most influential contemporary Latin artists whose sold more than 20 million records worldwide and released 10 studio albums. Rowland is best known for being a member of Destiny’s Child, as well as her three successful studio albums. Cowell says he’s bored with male judges and welcomed the change. “We said […]

2013 MTV VMA nominations announced

July 17, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Today, MTV revealed the nominations for the 30th annual MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), which will air live from Barclays Center Aug. 25 at 9pm ET/PT. The ceremony will be taking place in Brooklyn for the first time ever, with every artist who wins a 2013 MTV VMA taking home a limited-edition re-imagining of the iconic MTV Moonman (pictured) designed by Brooklyn-based artist KAWS exclusively for the show. Among those vying for that statuette, Justin Timberlake, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, lead the 2013 MTV VMA nominees with six overall nominations each. Timberlake’s nominations include Video of the Year, Best […]

BET Awards 2013 – date, time, info

June 24, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

What: BET Awards 2013 When: Sunday, June 30, Live, 8pm ET on BET. Red carpet pre-show live at 6pm ET; after-party show live at 11:30pm ET. Chris Tucker (pictured) is hosting the BET Awards 2013 from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Established in 2001, the BET Awards recognize distinguished achievements of artists, entertainers and athletes in a number of categories, including music, film and sports. Among the performance highlights at BET Awards 2013 will be Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake and Snoop Dogg AKA Snoop Lion. Other announced performers include Mariah Carey, R. Kelly, Nicki Minaj, Miguel, India.Arie, Ciara, Chris […]

MTV, VH1 and CMT to devote themselves to music again (for one day, at least)

June 12, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

For all of you mostly old-timers who gripe about how “MTV just doesn’t play music anymore!” (and I know who you are, because I’ve often been one of you), you may be glad to hear the news that MTV, VH1 and CMT are declaring July 4, 2013, to be their Music Independence Day. From 6am-6pm ET/PT on July 4, all three networks will dedicate themselves exclusively to music, providing what they call the “ultimate party playlist” covering all genres, exposing new artists, celebrating superstars and offering a chance to directly support those who work hard to create music. On Music […]

The Voice Season 4 finale to feature performances by Cher, Pitbull, Bruno Mars and more

June 11, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

When NBC airs the two-hour Season 4 finale of its hit singing competition series The Voice on June 18, the episode will feature several live performances by stars, including Cher making her first live TV performance in over a decade. Also performing live in The Voice season finale will be Christina Aguilera, Pitbull, Florida Georgia Line and Nelly. Bruno Mars will appear in a pre-taped performance. Cher will perform “Woman’s World,” the first single off her upcoming album of the same name that is due Sept. 24. Woman’s World is the first album in 12 years for Cher, and her […]

Duck Dynasty Christmas album, “Duck the Halls,” coming Oct. 29

June 11, 2013 StayTuned Staff

It’s only June, but I’m going to go ahead and lay odds that one of the more notable yuletide originals this season will be Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas, a.k.a. the Duck Dynasty Christmas album. (Sure, Duck the Halls is a fine title, but I hope serious thought was also given to Si-lent Night.) Dropping Oct. 29, Willie, Jase, Phil, Ms, Kay, Uncle Si, Korie and the rest of the Robertson family — stars of A&E’s mammoth reality hit about a Louisiana family running their Duck Commander duck-call and hunting equipment empire while getting into sitcom-worthy adventures — […]