http://www.mail.com/people/12590-keith-urban.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/12590-keith-urban.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2092544-candice-glover-won-american-idol.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — With a flawless voice that recalled past "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson and a sense of determination after not making it in previous seasons, Candice Glover did the one thing Hudson wasn't able to do: She won the title of "American Idol." "I always knew for some reason that it would happen if I kept going," said Glover backsta... Fri, 17 May 2013 07:05:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2092544-candice-glover-won-american-idol.html 2013-05-17T07:05:12Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2090534-candice-glover-wins-12th-season-american-idol.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The third time's the charm for Candice Glover on "American Idol." The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., won the Fox singing competition after auditioning a trio of times and making it to the finals this year. Glover looked stunned when "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest announced she bested soulful 22-year-old countr... Fri, 17 May 2013 03:46:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2090534-candice-glover-wins-12th-season-american-idol.html 2013-05-17T03:46:51Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2089114-harrison-glover-face-idol-finale.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Randy Jackson isn't sure which budding diva will take the crown on "American Idol." The veteran judge of the Fox talent competition declared Wednesday's final performance round at the Nokia Theatre a dead heat after finalists Kree Harrison and Candice Glover each performed three songs. "Dude, this is so close," beame... Thu, 16 May 2013 12:31:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2089114-harrison-glover-face-idol-finale.html 2013-05-16T12:31:21Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2081498-fox-schedule-includes-24-return.html NEW YORK (AP) — Fox, facing the ebbing ratings power of "American Idol," is betting big on its first miniseries showcase starting with a limited-edition "24," and shows from heavyweight producers Seth MacFarlane and J.J. Abrams to invigorate its schedule. The network is making its largest original-programming investment yet with a crop of 11 new series al... Tue, 14 May 2013 00:20:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2081498-fox-schedule-includes-24-return.html 2013-05-14T00:20:56Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2082440-thumbnail-sketch-foxs-big-moves.html Some highlights of Fox's moves in its schedule for next season, released on Monday. WHAT'S NEW: Jack is back! A signature character from Fox's history, Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer returns with "24," at least for a little while. Fox is launching a series of high-profile miniseries, and the first will come next May with a 12-episode run of "24," which we... Mon, 13 May 2013 18:30:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2082440-thumbnail-sketch-foxs-big-moves.html 2013-05-13T18:30:05Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2075318-later-dawg-randy-jackson-leaving-american-idol.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackson out. Randy Jackson, the lone remaining original "American Idol" judge, won't be returning to the Fox talent competition next season. "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest only hinted at Jackson's impending departure at the beginning of Thursday's elimination episode. "A little later on, we'll be reveal... Fri, 10 May 2013 01:12:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2075318-later-dawg-randy-jackson-leaving-american-idol.html 2013-05-10T01:12:30Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2063260-big-town-fleetwood-mac-jazz-fest.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Little Big Town says that some networking they did is paying off with a chance to cross a couple of items off their "bucket list." After playing Bayou Country SuperFest in Baton Rouge last year, group member Karen Fairchild said they talked to festival producer Quint Davis about other things they hoped to accomplish. They mentioned that... Sun, 05 May 2013 02:38:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2063260-big-town-fleetwood-mac-jazz-fest.html 2013-05-05T02:38:47Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2062790-rolling-stones-launch-tour-with-energetic-set.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rolling Stones must have passed through a time machine before taking the Staples Center stage to kick off their "50 and Counting" anniversary tour. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts delivered a rousing set Friday night with the kind of youthful energy and musical verve they displayed decades ago. Their faces... Sat, 04 May 2013 14:13:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2062790-rolling-stones-launch-tour-with-energetic-set.html 2013-05-04T14:13:22Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2019880-australians-rejoice-scotts-masters-victory.html BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The roar that followed Adam Scott's Masters-winning putt at Augusta National could only be heard on the television broadcast so many thousand miles away on Australia's east coast. But distance doesn't really matter Down Under. Within seconds of Scott's 12-foot putt finding the cup on the second playoff hole at Augusta, fans who ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:47:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2019880-australians-rejoice-scotts-masters-victory.html 2013-04-15T07:47:24Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2018306-richards-joins-clapton-crossroads-festival.html NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Clapton's Crossroads festival has become the mecca for riff worshippers, so it was appropriate that guitar deity Keith Richards made a surprise appearance to perform with Clapton. The Rolling Stone received perhaps the most sustained standing ovation of the night as he joined his old pal toward the end of Crossroads, a two-night conce... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:19:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2018306-richards-joins-clapton-crossroads-festival.html 2013-04-14T13:19:57Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2004740-surprised-than-luke-bryan-acms-win.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — Luke Bryan heard his name called at the end of the Academy of Country Music Awards, accepted the entertainer of the year trophy and then things became a blur. "It was like I was on the tilt-a-whirl," he said. Bryan pulled off a dizzying upset, all right, beating out the night's top winner Miranda Lambert, two-time entertainer of the year ... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:04:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2004740-surprised-than-luke-bryan-acms-win.html 2013-04-08T13:04:51Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2003528-luke-bryan-miranda-lambert-win-big-acms.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — Everything went to script Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music Awards until the end, when Luke Bryan pulled off an amazing upset and won entertainer of the year. Bryan immediately overshadowed top winner Miranda Lambert's big night by beating out some of country music's top performers, including Lambert and her husband Blake Shelt... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:34:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2003528-luke-bryan-miranda-lambert-win-big-acms.html 2013-04-08T03:34:51Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1911304-dozens-stars-spend-saturday-oscar-rehearsals.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some dressed down in jeans and hoodies. Others looked camera-ready in suits or chic dresses and spiky stilettos. But all of the stars who rehearsed Saturday for the 85th Academy Awards seemed excited about being a part of the big show. They paraded through the Dolby Theatre in 15-minute increments: Meryl Streep. Ben Affleck. Reese Withe... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:42:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1911304-dozens-stars-spend-saturday-oscar-rehearsals.html 2013-02-24T12:42:12Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882220-bits-its-after-party-time-grammys.html Show Bits brings you the 55th annual Grammy Awards through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item. AFTER THE GRAMMYS? INDIA! For the Grammy Awards official after-party, celebrants went to India. Actually, they just w... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882220-bits-its-after-party-time-grammys.html 2013-02-11T08:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1867498-review-tim-mcgraw-broadens-sound-album.html Tim McGraw, "Two Lanes Of Freedom" (Big Machine) Veteran country star Tim McGraw resolutely refers to independence and the highway in the title of his new album, "Two Lanes Of Freedom," his first since leaving Curb Records, his label for two decades. The title cut flaunts that freedom by employing world-music instruments, harmonies and rhythms to communic... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1867498-review-tim-mcgraw-broadens-sound-album.html 2013-02-04T15:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858978-frank-ocean-maroon-5-to-perform-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — All five nominees for album of the year at this year's Grammys will perform at the awards show next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that R&B singer Frank Ocean will join Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Jack White and fun. at the Grammys, to take place live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 10. ... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858978-frank-ocean-maroon-5-to-perform-grammys.html 2013-01-31T13:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1856508-nicki-minaj-sweating-lack-grammy-nods.html NEW YORK (AP) — Despite having a big year in music, Nicki Minaj didn't receive any Grammy nominations. Not a problem, she says. "I've gotten tons of awards and I believe when it's my time to get a Grammy, I'll get a Grammy," she said with a laugh. The 30-year-old had one of last year's biggest hits with the multiplatinum dance-pop anthem "Starships." Her ... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1856508-nicki-minaj-sweating-lack-grammy-nods.html 2013-01-30T19:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1826626-sniping-then-singing-american-idol-returns.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Fox network is putting a brave face on the shrinking appeal of "American Idol." Its 12th-season premiere Wednesday posted "an expected 19 percent decline versus least season" in the 18-to-49 demographic, the network said on Thursday. But the network hastened to add that Fox still had the highest-rated night of entertainment programm... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1826626-sniping-then-singing-american-idol-returns.html 2013-01-17T20:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1822700-american-idol-returns-betting-big-judges.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — "American Idol" is facing a $36 million-plus question: Will that combined paycheck lavished on superstar judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban pay off in ratings? The newcomers have their work cut out for them whether they earn it with colorful feuding — ladies, you know who we're talking about — or by discovering a singer wh... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1822700-american-idol-returns-betting-big-judges.html 2013-01-15T18:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1809946-adele-to-post-baby-debut-golden-globes.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Adele is coming to the Golden Globes. The executive producer of the show says the 24-year-old Grammy-winning pop star is set to make her first post-baby appearance at Sunday's ceremony, where she is nominated for original song for the James Bond theme "Skyfall." Adele welcomed her first child, with boyfrien... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1809946-adele-to-post-baby-debut-golden-globes.html 2013-01-09T23:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1806244-downton-girls-idol-this-january.html NEW YORK (AP) — Where once the post-holiday schedule was a blizzard of chilly reruns, January is aburst with premieres and finales. Already, the adored British miniseries "Downton Abbey" has made its much-awaited season return Sundays on PBS. On IFC on Fridays, the hilarious "Portlandia" is back for its third season of sketch comedy poking fun at the pecu... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1806244-downton-girls-idol-this-january.html 2013-01-08T23:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1807084-fox-passion-disagreements-with-idol-team.html PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Five minutes into their season-opening news conference and the new team at "American Idol" were having their first disagreement — about their disagreements. Then Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj kept it going. "We're professionals. Have you ever had an argument with someone you've worked with?" Minaj said after repeated questions Tuesd... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1807084-fox-passion-disagreements-with-idol-team.html 2013-01-08T20:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1764700-reactions-to-70th-annual-golden-globe-nominations.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reactions to the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards nominations, announced Thursday in Beverly Hills, Calif.: — "Don't ask me what I'm gonna wear. I don't know. I'll throw up." — Helen Hunt on getting dressed for the ceremony, where she's nominated for supporting actress for "The Sessions." — "I'm celebrating by not doing a darn thing. Tha... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1764700-reactions-to-70th-annual-golden-globe-nominations.html 2012-12-13T20:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1763974-list-nominees-golden-globe-awards.html Nominees for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Thursday in Beverly Hills, Calif.: MOTION PICTURES — Picture, Drama: "Argo," ''Lincoln," ''Life of Pi," ''Django Unchained," ''Zero Dark Thirty." — Picture, Musical or Comedy: "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," ''Les Miserables," ''Moonrise Kingdom," ''Salmon Fishing in the Yemen," ''Silver Lining... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1763974-list-nominees-golden-globe-awards.html 2012-12-13T15:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1757314-luke-bryan-cleans-up-acas-with-9-awards.html Luke Bryan didn't want the American Country Awards to end. He cleaned up during the fan-voted show, earning nine awards, including artist and album of the year. His smash hit "I Don't Want This Night To End" was named single and music video of the year. Miranda Lambert took home the second most guitar trophies with three. Jason Aldean was named touring ar... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1757314-luke-bryan-cleans-up-acas-with-9-awards.html 2012-12-11T02:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1733890-idol-winner-phillips-finds-home-with-debut.html NEW YORK (AP) — With the success of his debut single, "Home," Phillip Phillips isn't just the dude who won "American Idol." He's the dude with that folk-rock hit, according to the fans he's met. "People are like, 'You're the guy with the song "Home,'" and I'm like, 'Yeah, yeah.' They say ... 'So do you have any other music out?' I'm like, 'There are some ... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1733890-idol-winner-phillips-finds-home-with-debut.html 2012-11-30T12:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1731048-steven-tyler-addresses-nicki-minaj-racist-claim.html NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Tyler is apologizing — if Nicki Minaj misinterpreted his recent comments. The former "American Idol" judge and Aerosmith frontman responded to Minaj's claim that he's a racist. Minaj took offense to comments Tyler made during an MTV interview in which he said Bob Dylan would likely be immediately dismissed from this year's show. ... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1731048-steven-tyler-addresses-nicki-minaj-racist-claim.html 2012-11-29T13:47:00Z