Feb 6, 2012
Musically, this was the highlight of yesterday’s big game for me, as Kelly Clarkson delivered a stunning version of our national anthem, ‘The Star Spangled Banner‘. I only have one thing to say to that: NFL, what took you so long? Kelly was the 4th Idol winner to open the big game while she was the first to take the big title. Clad in a simple...
Feb 5, 2012
Music legend Madonna delivered the halftime show at SuperBowl XLVI with an amazing stage set full of marching band members, a backing choir and some of her famous pals. The 53-year old performer was joined onstage by LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A. and Cee-Lo as she performed on an elaborate stage with a few pretty slick outfit changes along the way. She opens her...
Jan 29, 2012
Christina Aguilera threw down the gauntlet with her stirring rendition of Etta James’ timeless classic ‘At Last‘, honoring the late singer with a performance during her funeral. Al Sharpton presided and introduced Aguilera as ‘an artist inspired and touched by Etta James‘. Christina told the mourning crowd of how she includes this...
Jan 12, 2012
Super Bowl XLVI will be kicked off by an American Idol once again this year as Kelly Clarkson will deliver the ‘Star Spangled Banner‘ to kick off the big game on February 5th in Indianapolis. Though she was the original winner of the show more than 10 years ago, Clarkson will be the 4th Idol to perform the song for the biggest US Sporting Event...
Dec 23, 2011
There’s a new star in town and her name is Melanie Amaro!! After weeks of auditions, an elimination, call back and the grueling live shows, songstress Melanie Amaro rises to the top, beating out runner-up Josh Krajcik and finalist (only God and the judges know how) Chris Rene. Emotions flew everywhere with the announcement of Amaro’s win, and the...
Dec 12, 2011
Swedish singer Robyn brought her newest singles to the Saturday Night Live stage this weekend, performing two of her recent hits for the live studio audience. From her new Body Talk albums, Robyn performs ‘Call Your Girlfriend‘ and ‘Dancing On My Own‘. Backed by her band, Robyn put on an energetic performance clad in some skin tight...
Dec 6, 2011
Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg hit up Jimmy Fallon’s show last night to perform their new stoner smash ‘Young, Wild & Free‘ from the upcoming comedy Mac and Devin Go To High...
Nov 24, 2011
And in a nod to reality show irony, the first American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson performs the new single ‘What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger)’ from her newly released 5th album “Stronger” (click to read the review). Against an amazingly colorful and hand-drawn backdrop, Clarkson kicked off the Top 9 Results show by belting out the...
Nov 24, 2011
Bruno Mars made it rain last night on the Top 9 results show for Fox’s X-Factor singing competition. The singer/songwriter preceded the second half of a double elimination with a performance of his latest hit single ‘It Will Rain’ from the soundtrack to the new box-office smash Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Volume 1. This is one of...
Nov 23, 2011
I have no shame in admitting I kinda like this song but this was definitely an unexpected collaboration. During his appearance on talk show The View, Justin Bieber performed his new single Mistletoe with some help from the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige. I can also admit I never would’ve seen this coming, but they duo sounds pretty good together. One...