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Sundance Institute announced the addition of the documentary The Greatest Night in Pop to the 2024 Sundance Film Festival film program and the lineup for the Festival’s Beyond Film programming. 

It’s hard to believe American Idol first premiered over two decades ago!

We’re definitely not in Kansas anymore: American Idol decided to change things up with the way it markets the new season by having judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest take a trip down the proverbial Yellow Brick Road to kick off the 22nd season.

Another year draws to a close, one in which we may have (almost) seen the back of the Covid-19 pandemic, a UK Prime Minister managed to stay in office for more than five minutes and audiences were dazzled by an array of TV shows and performances including a once-in-a-generation week that saw a royal Coronation and Eurovision. This was part of the reason the BBC comfortably overcame ITV in the ratings rankings this year, returning eight of the top 10 shows. Below, we unveil the most-watched UK TV programs of the year (excluding sport) according to 7-day-post-launch Barb data from our friends at overnights.tv. Plus, while 12-months-ranking data isn’t available for streaming services, we have a recap of the UK shows that performed best on Netflix per the SVoD’s recent data dump. Read on.

Taylor Swift may love a London Boy (or, at least, she used to…), but not enough to drop everything for one of them!

Taylor Swift allegedly turned down an invitation to perform at King Charles’ coronation concert in May, royal expert Omid Scobie claims in his new book, “Endgame.”Scobie did not specify why the “London Boy” singer declined the gig, but at the time she was performing the last of her three concerts in Nashville on the day of the king’s concert. The Post has contacted a rep for Swift for comment.

Earth Wind and Fire has embraced these past few years.In 2022, they toured with guitar virtuoso Carlos Santana on their ‘Miraculous Supernatural Tour.’This year, Philip Bailey, Verdine White and co. hit the road alongside R&B icon Lionel Richie on the ‘Sing A Song All Night Long Tour.’ Next up, they’ll share the stage with classic rockers Chicago on their summer 2024 ‘Heart and Soul Tour.’From July through September (no, they’re not booked on Sept.

anchors of NBC’s “Today” show donned outfits for their morning broadcast on Tuesday, wowing viewers and fans.Hosts Carson Daly, Craig Melvin, Dylan Dreyer, Willie Geist, Peter Alexander, Laura Jarrett, Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones and Savannah Guthrie all sported costumes to celebrate the spooky holiday.This year’s theme for the day was “Kellyoke” — the iconic segment of the “Kelly Clarkson Show” where the “American Idol” alum sings covers of pop songs.The “Today” show emcees wore costumes that looked like the hottest musicians in town, and they even took the stage to croon a tune from said artist.The show’s costume designer Staci Greenbaum revealed that there was “custom stuff for everyone.”“It’s not like you can go into a store and find this stuff,” she said. “Everyone’s going to look amazing!”Keep reading to see all the looks from the “Today” show.Guthrie wore Taylor Swift’s bodysuit from the “Eras Tour” and even performed the country crooner’s song “Cruel Summer.”Her daughter, Vale, joined her at the mic and portrayed a younger version of Swift.Jones sparkled in all of her ’70s glory, dressing up as Diana Ross.

Katy Perry is making a birthday wish!

King Charles has revealed his biggest regret from his historical Coronation weekend as he admitted he was too far away to see the performers at the Windsor Castle concert.

once-in-a-generation coronation on May 6, 2023.The next day, the celebrations continued with a concert at Windsor Castle with singers such as Lionel Richie and Katy Perry.However, while Charles, 74, was spotted having loads of fun at the event, he apparently had one big regret.According to the Mirror, Windsor’s parking supervisor Neil Walter claimed that the sovereign expressed his disappointment to him over his seating arrangement.Charles had explained that he was upset over the fact that he was seated too far from the stage and he was unable to see much of the singers’ sets. Walter noted: “He said next time he would like to be closer – or bring his binoculars.”At the concert, Charles’ son Prince William graced the stage to make a sweet tribute speech to his dad, and also paid respects to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.Speaking out to a crowd of 20,000 people, William, 41, began by honoring the late monarch, who died in September at the age of 96.

Lionel Richie is jokingly calling out his longtime friend Diana Ross for never accepting his requests to perform live with him on stage.

Jon Burlingame “Music direction” is the most mysterious of the seven music categories at the Emmys, and eligibility rules have changed over the years. The current definition is: “arranging and orchestrating, composition, supervising of rehearsals and recordings, and conducting both live and prerecorded material.” Explains Adam Blackstone, who won last year as music director of the Super Bowl Halftime Show: “It’s not just about the music. My job is also referee, to make sure things go smoothly.” He is a dual nominee this year, for Fox’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show starring Rihanna and HBO Max’s 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

The last-minute concert cancellations seem to be catching.

Lionel Richie is apologizing for having to cancel a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden.

footage captured by fans. “And when those two decided it’s a no — when God says no and when the pilot says no, the answer … I tried to bribe the pilot.”The Grammy winner said poor weather conditions caused the delay in getting to the Big Apple.“And the pilot said, ‘I do want to see my wife tomorrow.’ So tonight we are going to make up for that. I apologize for that a thousand times.” An hour after the concert was scheduled to begin, the “Hello” singer broke the news to fans on Saturday that he would not perform at the historic venue despite his best attempts to fly into the New York area.“Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I’m unable to make it to the show tonight,” Richie posted in a statement on X — formally known as Twitter.“I’m so bummed.

Lionel Richie is apologizing for having to cancel a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden.The «Hello» singer took the stage on Monday at the massive New York City venue — for the postponed concert that was supposed to be held on Saturday — and explained why he had been forced to cancel the previously scheduled show.«I had two 'No's at the same time… [and] When God says no, and then the pilot says no, the answer [is no],» said Richie.On Saturday, the 74-year-old «All Night Long» singer was booked to perform alongside Earth, Wind & Fire, however, the event was canceled and rescheduled for Aug. 14 after fans had already filled the venue.

Sofia Richie Grainge opted out of following in her famous father's footsteps. Lionel Richie and Diane Alexander's 24-year-old daughter covers the September issue of and reveals in the accompanying article how she came to the decision to follow her own path.«I spent a lot of time just trying to find my place in the world,» she says. «I think everyone wants to be like their parents when they're growing up, and I admired my dad so much, and that drove me down a music path for a moment.

Sofia Richie opened up about the moment she noticed her incredible power of influence over online users. And while fans of the 24-year-old model are usually obsessed with her incredible style, Sofia was more than surprised when she read some of the reactions when she shared the story of how she suffered an injury after being involved in a wakeboarding accident.

Sofia Richie Grainge is opening up about married life.

he tweeted: “Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I’m unable to make it to the show tonight. I’m so bummed.

Lionel Richie is facing backlash from fans after canceling his sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City an hour after he was supposed to take the stage. On Saturday, the «All Night Long» singer was booked to perform alongside Earth, Wind & Fire, however, the event was canceled and rescheduled for Aug. 14 after fans had already filled the venue.

Clarence Avant, known within the music industry as "The Black Godfather," has died.The famed music executive "passed away gently" on Aug. 13, his family shared in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. He was 92.

Lionel Richie angered thousands of New York City fans on Saturday night when he didn’t make it to his concert at Madison Square Garden, cancelling the show more than an hour after it had been scheduled to start.

Lionel Richie angered thousands of New York City fans on Saturday night when he didn’t make it to his concert at Madison Square Garden, cancelling the show more than an hour after it had been scheduled to start.

A dog ate my homework. The check is in the mail. Traffic was backed up.

Some fans do not have endless love for Lionel Richie, as the famed performer was eviscerated online for canceling his joint concert with Earth, Wind & Fire an hour after the show was scheduled to begin. "Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I'm unable to make it to the show tonight. I'm so bummed," Richie shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.

tweeted at 8:31 p.m. The show was scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.“I’m so bummed. We are rescheduling the show to Monday Aug 14.

Luke Bryan is no stranger to cutting loose during concerts, and now he's revealing that his wife, Caroline Boyer, fully supports him in this specific form of self-expression. The "Country Girl (Shake It for Me)" singer joked that his dance moves are important to him, telling People Magazine in a new interview that "If she would’ve shut down the hip-shaking, it would’ve been a little problematic." Thankfully, Boyer is on board with him flaunting what he's got for his audience.

Lionel Richie is really touring with Earth Wind and Fire and, yes, some ticket prices are really under $20.The co-headliners are striking out on their 20-concert North American ‘Sing A Song All Night Long Tour’ that will send them all over the U.S. and Canada up until Sept.