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"American Idol" is essentially trimming the fat during Season 14 in order to combat low ratings. The crew held a panel for the Television Critics Association press tour yesterday, Jan. 17, and talked about the singing competition's new format for performance rounds. In the coming weeks, "Idol" will condense performances and voting to one night a week in order to shake things up, "The Hollywood Reporter" notes."We're pleased to be down to one show a week," executive producer Trish Kinane said. "We have all the drama of an elimination and all the performances. I think it's going to be jam-packed. There's a lot to do in that one show."Traditionally, "Idol" held one night of performances and one night of results. The show's airtime is down from 55 hours last year to 41. That means less excruciatingly drawn-out cliffhangers and more focus on the singing action. -
Ryan Seacrest and Jenny McCarthy Detail 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve'
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" is a holiday tradition thath as been around since the 1970s. Unfortunately, the show's namesake died in 2012, but Ryan Seacrest and Jenny McCarthy have been carrying on the tradition ever since. This year will be bigger than ever, with more than five hours of music planned, featuring acts like Taylor Swift, One Direction and Elton John. The pair dished on what they are looking forward to the most tomorrow night, Dec. 31, during a press conference."I think there are two incredible live moments that we're going to have here in New York. One is Taylor Swift celebrating the incredible year that she's had, live," Seacrest said, "Billboard" noted. "And then we're going out to Barclays Center [in Brooklyn] to Elton John, who will be standing by. This show has been going for decades, and this is the first time he's been on our show, so that's exciting for us."McCarthy added, "The fact that we've got so many artists this year makes it feel like it will be the best year yet. At rehearsals yesterday, the producers said, 'Without a doubt, this is our favorite show.'"Florida Georgia Line, Idina Menzel, MAGIC!, Iggy Azalea, Charli XCX, Meghan Trainor, Lady Antebellum and Gavin DeGraw are also set to perform. -
John Oliver Explains Why New Year's Eve is the Worst Holiday in 'Last Week Tonight' Web Exclusive [WATCH]
John Oliver had a big year with his new HBO show Last Week Tonight. It's currently on holiday hiatus, but that hasn't stopped the hilarious British host from chiming in on some issues via web exclusives. The latest target is New Year's Eve, which Oliver categorizes as the worst holiday. Despite your feelings toward the end of the year, Oliver finds humor in the negative side of the upcoming celebration. -
Nicki Minaj Makes Mini Film with Songs from 'The Pinkprint': Video Includes "The Crying Game," "I Lied" and "Grand Piano" [WATCH]
Nicki Minaj took a different approach for three of her singles from 'The Pinkprint.' The rapper merged "The Crying Game," "I Lied" and "Grand Piano" into a three-part mini film. Minaj plays the protagonist who is in a failing relationship and the three tracks set the tone for the entire video. While it's not autobiographical, the relationship seems to mirror what's going on in Minaj's personal life. -
Iggy Azalea Working with Britney Spears, New Track is "Undeniably Great and Fans Are Going to Love It"
It sounds like that Iggy Azalea/Britney Spears collaboration is happening after all. Last month, Azalea responded to a follower who asked if she would ever consider working with the pop icon and the Australian rapper replied that she already did. Now, Ryan Seacrest is reporting that the pair's collaboration will be the lead single from Spears' next album and it is due in 2015. -
Lady Antebellum, Gavin DeGraw Next Acts to Join Taylor Swift for 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' with Ryan Seacrest'
Lady Antebellum and Gavin DeGraw will bring in 2015 on 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest'. The "Need You Now" trio and "I Don't Want to Be" singer will perform in Nashville with some of their show airing on the national broadcast alongside headliner Taylor Swift. -
WATCH: Lady Antebellum Sing Garth Brooks With James Marsden During ‘On Air With Ryan Seacrest’: ‘747’ Country Singers Duet With ‘Best of Me’ Actor [VIDEO]
James Marsden sings Garth Brooks with Lady Antebellum With the recent release of their latest album, 747, country singers Lady Antebellum took some time to stop by the ever so popular radio program On Air With Ryan Seacrest just yesterday (Wednesday, Oct. -
iHeartRadio Music Festival 2014 Adds Taylor Swift, Lorde, One Direction, Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj To Lineup
Clear Channel's massive iHeartRadio Music Festival is once again packing top-tier acts across genres for its 2014 installment, the LA Times reports. -
Tom Rounds, Radio Icon and Festival Innovator, Dead at 77
Tom Rounds, the man who co-created 'American Top 40' alongside Casey Kasem, recently passed away. -
Fergie eyeing second solo album, long-anticipated follow-up comes eight years after 'The Dutchess'
It's been eight long years since the release of Fergie's spunky debut solo album "The Dutchess." But even after all that time, two albums with the Black Eyed Peas and massive changes in the music industry, the "Glamorous" singer is looking to make a new solo comeback. -
Pitbull and Ke$ha Collaborate On Country-Tinged 'Timber' [LISTEN]
Ke$ha has teamed up with Pitbull on his new track "Timber." According to Billboard, the song was unveiled on Ryan Seacret's radio show today. "Timber" is a country-meets-pop-meets-urban-Latin with hard-driving harmonicas and a catchy lumberjack-inspired chorus with Ke$ha belting, "It's going down, I'm yelling, 'Timber.'" -
Drake Releases "Nothing Was The Same," Says He Isn't Worried About Ratings Only Fan Reactions [WATCH]
Although you might've heard the album for free already after it leaked last week, you can now stream Drake's new effort "Nothing Was The Same" for free on Spotify. It is also available in stores today via OVO Sound/Young Money/Republic.
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