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ESPN2 and ABC to broadcast World Cup kick-off concert from South Africa
From ESPN/ABC: ESPN Inc.’s unprecedented coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup from South Africa will kick off before the games even begin when ESPN2 broadcasts complete live coverage of the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert from Soweto/Johannesburg on Thursday, June 10, beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. The three-hour concert, considered the biggest entertainment event to date in South Africa, celebrates the arrival of the first-ever FIFA World Cup on the African continent and will take place at 30,000-seat Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Shakira and Juanes will perform […]
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Fuse celebrates Green Day Earth Day April 22
Fuse is going to celebrate Earth Day the Green Day way. On April 22 — Earth Day — Fuse presents a block of programs dedicated to the band Green Day beginning at 11am ET. Fuse will air exclusive interviews, specials and videos including Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown, a Fuse exclusive interview special, and the video retrospective The Green Day Chronicles. There will also be features to raise awareness about conserving Earth’s natural resources. Programming on Fuse includes: Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown Tune-in to this exclusive hour-long interview with Green Day, hosted by Steven Smith, where the band talks […]
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“Glee in Concert” hits the stage in four cities
From FOX: In an unprecedented live event, Twentieth Century Fox Television and Glee co-creator Ryan Murphy are bringing the hit television show to concert stages this spring. Beginning Wednesday, May 18 at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, Glee stars Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Mark Salling (Puck), Dianna Agron (Quinn), Naya Rivera (Santana), Heather Morris (Brittany), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike) and Dijon Talton (Matt) will perform in a singing and dancing celebration of the Golden Globe Award winning show.
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Grammys to premiere 3-D Michael Jackson mini-movie
Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Carrie Underwood and Usher will join together, accompanied by the voice of Michael Jackson, to offer a moving tribute to the King of Pop during the Grammy Award telecast, Jan. 31 on CBS. The tribute will feature the never-before-seen 3-D mini-movie for “Earth Song” that was created by Jackson as the centerpiece of his “This Is It” tour. The 3-D film was created to support the performance of “Earth Song,” an original composition and a No. 1 hit for Jackson. The song has a strong theme about the future of the planet, and Jackson […]
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“Hope For Haiti Now” telethon announces musical lineup
Hope For Haiti Now: A Global Benefit For Earthquake Relief announced its lineup of musical performers. The global telethon is set to become the most widely distributed telethon in history, both internationally and across media platforms, as it works to raise proceeds for Haiti earthquake relief. Performers include: From New York City — Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, Madonna and Sting From Los Angeles — Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, Haitian artist Emeline Michel, and a group performance by Keith Urban, Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow […]
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“American Idol” fans can share their voices online
From FOX: What is your all-time favorite Idol moment? Who is your favorite Idol? Who is your favorite judge? What has you most excited for the return of American Idol? American Idol fans, now is your chance to sing the praises of Idol by creating a video testimonial and uploading it to fox.com/idolfans. FOX is inviting Idol fans 18 years of age and older to submit video testimonials sharing what they love about American Idol, to be evaluated for possible inclusion in an American Idol promotional campaign. For complete rules and submission guidelines, please visit www.fox.com/idolfans.
Family
“Sonny” star Thornton in Christmas music video with Kermit the Frog
Tiffany Thornton, who plays Tawni on Disney Channel’s hit series Sonny With a Chance, sings a Christmas duet with legendary Muppet star Kermit the Frog in a new music video premiering Friday on Disney Channel. The pair sing the song “I Believe,” which is performed as they prepare for the holidays by wrapping gifts, trimming the tree and making paper snowflakes. Kind of cute for its target audience.
Holiday
Carrie Underwood rings in holidays with new special
By Jeff Pfeiffer Fresh off a new album that debuted at No. 1 last month (Play On), singing star Carrie Underwood now showcases her voice in her first Christmas special. The two-hour Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special premieres on FOX Dec. 7 at 8pm ET/PT, and features Carrie performing new music from Play On, along with her previous hits and interpretations of holiday classics. Carrie is joined onstage by guests such as Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, David Cook, Kristin Chenoweth and Christina Applegate. At a recent conference call with journalists, Carrie talked a little more about the special, and […]
Comedy
Nickelodeon’s “Big Time Rush” poised to be a music cash cow
Having launched so many showbiz careers (of admittedly variable quality), American Idol and its producers are enjoying success not beyond their wildest imaginations, but exactly as they imagined it. In addition to the usual advertising revenue generated by the show, money is sluicing in via the ongoing synergy with AT&T, album and download sales, licensing and so forth, not to mention the ongoing careers of its participants. In the wake of that kind of success, it was certain that other shows would come along and do their emulation act. Shows like Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, Nickelodeon’s Instant Star and, most […]