Keith Urban

Instagram account of the week: Photos of Ryan Seacrest

Julie Sprankles — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:53:00 -0700

Heard of Instagram’s new Photos for You? If you need an example of how the photo-tagging feature works, just look to your favorite celebs. This week, we rounded up a few of our fave examples courtesy of @RyanSeacrest.

Hello! Country singers who look good shirtless

Deirdre Kaye — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:30:00 -0700

These country boys don't need tractors to make them sexy... they just need to lose their shirts!

Who's getting the American Idol boot

Kat Hobza — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:17:00 -0700

On Wednesday night the American Idol stage came alive with performances from the Top 10 contestants — each bringing their A+ game in hopes of making it through Thursday night’s elimination. The public has spoken. Who will go home tonight? Here’s our prediction…

The Keith Urban interview: Why he's our Australian idol

Kat Hobza — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:48:00 -0800

When there’s an opening on the American Idol judge’s panel, why don’t they get an average Joe to represent the rest of us? We’re the ones who buy the music. Three music industry insiders and one regular guy. With Keith Urban, we get both. He’s an acclaimed music legend with an undeniable realness about him. Here, he gives us an inside peek at being a judge, what a morning with the fam is like, and answers if he and “Nic” will ever do a duet…

Celebs in Oscar audience: Revealing observations

Kat Hobza — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:48:00 -0800

Sunday night’s Oscars were memorable for many reasons, but we prefer to profile the moments you may have missed – those candid audience shots that can tell us so much about a celeb’s true personality. If you DVR'd the Oscars , play it back to these moments…

Nicki Minaj on Idol: We're required to hurt people's feelings

Jaclyn Brandt — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:43:00 -0800

The show is in Las Vegas right now, but the judges are having a hard time letting anyone go. Nicki Minaj doesn't want to be the mean one, but knows it's part of her job.

Music review: Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban "Highway Don't Care"

Natasha Shankar — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:45:00 -0800

What does it take to make a headlining hit? Combine three of the most powerful forces in country music right now.

Country stars take over the Grammys stage

Julie Sprankles — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0800

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards are shaping up to be quite the southern-fried extravaganza. Country royalty from Keith Urban to Carrie Underwood will be rocking the stage, as presenters and performers. Read on for the rundown!

Steven Tyler's weird drag prank on American Idol

Joyce Slaton — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:41:00 -0800

A man in drag shocked the judges on Thursday night's ep of American Idol. Who was the mystery blonde? None other than former Idol judge Steven Tyler.

Nicki Minaj says she's not cray-cray, goes on American Idol and proves she is

Kat Hobza — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:36:00 -0800

In an interview with Ellen, Nicki launched into a convoluted explanation about overcompensating because she had heard, and later felt, that Mariah Carey didn’t like her. So someone doesn’t like you, and you act like a nut-job so they really won’t like you? Nicki’s explanation and her behavior are cray-cray. May it please the court…

Can American Idol compete against copycat talent shows?

Kat Hobza — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:30:00 -0800

American Idol did it first, and it did it the best. Since its inception, knockoff programs such as The X Factor, America’s Got Talent, and The Voice have cropped up, hoping to steal the supreme ruler’s crown. With its panel of new judges, can Idol compete? Wednesday night’s Season 12 premiere may have given us a few hints about the show’s longevity… or lack thereof…

Golden boys of the Golden Globes

Kat Hobza — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0800

It’s been a long winter, and it isn’t over. But here like a ray of sunshine is the Golden Globes, featuring the golden boys of Hollywood. That should warm us up a bit. Here’s a preview of just a few of the hunks who will be gracing this momentous event…

CMA Country Christmas airs tonight!

Deirdre Kaye — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:58:00 -0800

Are y'all ready for some Christmas music? You ought to be!

2013 Golden Globes: The nominees respond

Kristin Chessman — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:29:00 -0800

It’s Hollywood’s favorite time of year – awards season! From shock to overwhelming gratitude, find out how celebrities reacted to their Golden Globe nominations.

New American Idol promo: Is Mariah the new Paula?

Deirdre Kaye — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:51:00 -0800

Let's be honest: When the new cast of American Idol judges was announced, we all thought Nicki Minaj would be the emotional replacement for Paula Abdul. The new promo suggests otherwise...

5 Bad boys of the CMAs

Julie Sprankles — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0700

This year's crop of CMA Awards nominees is chock full of country cuties with bad boy cred. Led by Jason Aldean, here are five rural rascals to keep your eye on while watching the 46th Annual CMA Awards.

Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban join Mariah Carey on Idol

Meagan Morris — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0700

We can all breathe again: Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban have officially joined American Idol as judges. The big question is whether or not we care.

Is Randy Jackson back on the Idol judging panel?

Jaclyn Brandt — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:30:00 -0700

Adding to the confusion over who will be on the judging panel when American Idol returns, Randy Jackson may once again be the only familiar face.

Reports: Keith Urban is new American Idol judge

Jaclyn Brandt — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:26:00 -0700

Multiple sources are reporting that the Australian country singer will be another addition to the judging table on the 12th season of the show. But who else will be joining?

Now Enrique Iglesias is supposedly joining American Idol

Meagan Morris — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:55:00 -0700

Enrique Iglesias and Keith Urban might be joining American Idol as judges, too. It's getting crowded up in here!

Keith Urban's throat woes force concert delays

Sara McGinnis — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:45:00 -0700

Keith Urban's throat issues have forced the singer to not only scale back scheduled performances, but postpone them as well.