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VH1 “Uprising” documentary looks back at L.A. Riots

April 30, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

It’s been 20 years since the L.A. Riots — nearly a week (April 29-May 4, 1992) of unrest, looting and rage that erupted in the wake of the acquittal of four LAPD officers (three white, one Hispanic) who were caught on videotape beating black motorist Rodney King. The riots paralyzed Los Angeles and sent racial shockwaves across the country. To recognize the anniversary of the event — which left 54 people dead and over 12,000 arrested — VH1 will premiere the documentary film Uprising: Hip Hop and the L.A. Riots at 9pm on May 1. The film is executive-produced and […]

Cymphonique Miller has the latest on “How to Rock”

April 20, 2012 StayTuned Staff

Make no mistake, those of you kids out there who dream of having your own Nickelodeon series — it’s a lot harder than it looks. And it’s a lot more work. Not only are there endless rehearsals of various sorts, but there are junkets to attend, press conferences of all sorts, and if you’re really unlucky, you get to sit in a room with your dad and a bunch of other grown-ups while talking to me about your show and whatever else Nickelodeon wants you to tell me. It’s not a life most parents would recommend for their children, but […]

Nickelodeon upfront forecasts a big year ahead

April 19, 2012 StayTuned Staff

CHICAGO – April 19, 2012 – There’s been a fair amount of buzz in the press about Nickelodeon‘s recent ratings decline, but the network put on its brave face today here in Chicago to to put its best foot forward at its upfront to advertisers and to a few of us in the press. As at its recent upfront in Los Angeles, the kids’ network announced the anticipated arrival of more than 650 new episodes of its various shows, in every genre, including new episodes of existing series as well as outright new projects. And I’m going to tell you about […]

“Glee” showcased this week on Bravo, BIO and FOX

April 9, 2012 Tom Comi

It’s probably safe to assume that Glee fans are going to experience an incredible amount of glee this week, as the popular show not only returns to FOX after a brief hiatus but also gets the star treatment on Bravo and BIO Channel. The musical drama/comedy rejoins the FOX lineup Tuesday night (8pm ET) with an episode entitled “Big Brother,” which features the seniors ditching class to attend an amusement park. It’s probably also safe to assume we will find out what happened to Dianna Agron’s character Quinn, who was last seen in a horrible car accident that was caused […]

“Glee” star Amber Riley among performers at 2012 Celebration of Gospel

March 28, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Taped at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on March 16, the two-hour Celebration of Gospel — Rise Up! Renew! Rejoice! will premiere on television this Sunday, April 1, at 8pm ET/PT on BET. Steve Harvey once again serves as host of the telecast, which brings mainstream artists and gospel greats together. Among the performances: Ricky Dillard and New G Choir join R&B sensation Johnny Gill to open the show with a performance of “He Turned It”; original Dreamgirl Jennifer Holliday and Glee star Amber Riley join gospel legends Pastor Shirley Caesar and Yolanda Adams to pay tribute to […]

Presenters for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2012 Induction Ceremony announced

March 20, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the presenters who will induct the 2012 honorees. The 27th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place April 14 in Cleveland, and will debut on television May 5 at 9pm ET/PT on HBO. Honorees and presenters for this year’s show are: Beastie Boys will be inducted by Chuck D. Donovan will be inducted by John Mellencamp. Small Faces/The Faces will be inducted by Stevie Van Zandt. Red Hot Chili Peppers will be inducted by Chris Rock. Laura Nyro will be inducted by Bette Midler. Freddie King […]

Jeremy Rosado on his “American Idol” ouster

March 9, 2012 Lori Acken

Speaking with journalists via conference call Friday morning, Jeremy “Jer-Bear” Rosado — the first American Idol contestant to be ousted on the Season 11 competition — lived up to his teddy bear with a heart of gold reputation, having nothing but kind words to say about the AI judges and producers and his “brothers and sisters” who remain to sing on. “I cried and prayed and called my mom,” Rosado said when asked what he did when the cameras stopped rolling. “I’m still devastated. But I was so tremendously blessed to have been on the show.” Even before he and […]

Former “American Idol” Kelly Clarkson among headliners of new music competition series “Duets”

March 8, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Today, ABC announced that this summer it, too, will be entering the apparently lucrative music competition series game with its new series Duets, which will star Jennifer Nettles, Lionel Richie, Robin Thicke and Kelly Clarkson (pictured). Clarkson, of course, became famous as the winner of the first season (2002) of the hugely popular music competition series American Idol (though ABC’s release for Duets is careful not to utter the dreaded name of its FOX rival, stating only that Clarkson has been a success “since bursting onto the music scene 10 years ago …”). In Duets, Clarkson, Nettles, Richie and Thicke […]

Can “The Voice” pose a threat to the “American Idol” dynasty?

March 5, 2012 Tom Comi

This week will be very intriguing for music fans as American Idol and The Voice both get to the next stages of their respective competitions. And it will be interesting from a ratings standpoint to see if Idol will continue to be the standard bearer or if the up-and-coming Voice can present a challenge to the throne. There was a time when Idol was the only kid on the block, but shows like The Voice, X-Factor and even The Sing-Off are now giving music fans some options. That doesn’t mean Idol still isn’t a ratings juggernaut, because it’s still the […]

The Aquabats fly into The Hub for a bit of Saturday morning mayhem

March 2, 2012 StayTuned Staff

When you’re in a band whose stated mission is to save the world from evil through your music, a TV show is one of the best weapons you can wield. The Aquabats know this, and have decided to bring their unique brand of high action and adventure — which one member cheekily describes as “like Jason Bourne … but maybe not as good” — to the small screen. “The trickiest part is that we’ve been such a rockin’ band for so many years and have so many millions of fans across the world, what can we do to be better […]