American Idol

Eleven of This Week's Top Show Announcements: Rihanna, GZA and More

Check out our shiny new concert calendar for more upcoming shows Rihanna Tuesday, April 16, at American Airlines Center, $39.50-$125Don't know what you'll be doing on April 16 yet? Get with it. Tickets are only $125, dude. Just grab a hammer and break the glass on your emergency Rihanna Concert F ... More >>

Do You Have the Voice of a Goddamn Angel and Want to Be On BET?

Saturday at Valley View Center, there's a singing competition, in conjunction with the upcoming film Sparkle, a remake of the 1976 film of the same name, which stars former American Idol contestant Jordin Sparks and the late Whitney Houston and comes out August 17. Here's the plot synopsis, via the ... More >>

Constantine Maroulis Goes Mean and Green in Alley Theatre's Comic Book Musical Toxic Avenger

Former American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis has turned into one of Broadway's favorite leading men. It was announced in January that he'll star as both title roles in the New York revival of Frank Wildhorn's musical Jekyll & Hyde in 2013. Maroulis was a Tony nominee a few years ago as the lea ... More >>

Music Video Monday: Demi Lovato, Fungi Girls and Gaston Light Each Release New Clips...

It's been about a month since we wrote off Colleyville's Own Demi Lovato, saying that she'd been officially overtaken as Disney's top starlet by her BFF, Grand Prairie's Own Selena Gomez. Last week, though, Lovato struck back. Well, not really. But she did release the music video for her new single ... More >>

Idol Rich: FW's Tim Halperin Makes Top 24

Fort Worth singer-songwriter Tim Halperin, whose music we first shared with you back in July, had some ups and downs throughout his Hollywood Week auditions, according to the Idol judges. So, the challenge they'd presented him with this week was showing them who he really was. And, in his final audi ... More >>

A Very Indie Christmas: Ten Songs To Conquer Your Parents' Karen Carpenter Blues

Bring a little rock to your Christmas.​There are few things more refreshing on Christmas morning than wheeling the dial and finding an original Christmas song. Or, at least, one that is not by Mariah Carey. Our parents have to be sick of it too. They just have to be. The frustrating thing is that ... More >>

Tonight, Tonight: Chiddy Bang at Trees, Tame Impala at The Loft, Danny Balis at The Belmont Hotel, Grant Jones & The Pistol Grip Lassos at The Kessler and Heather McCready at Poor David's Pub. And That's Just The Beginning...

Quite the nice and busy Thursday evening of music going on in our area tonight -- one highlighted by a very nice collection of local acts.

Tonight, Tonight: The Apples in Stereo at The Granada, Tyler Hilton at The Loft and Nonpoint at Trees

Back to the drudge of the work week. But, hey, at least you have a couple of nice musical options this evening...

Kelly Clarkson Isn't The Only Area Singer Scheduled To Perform The National Anthem For A Playoff Game Tomorrow Night...

Doug Burr​It's been widely reported already that Burleson's Own Kelly Clarkson, who is currently toiling away on her fifth studio effort, will be singing the national anthem tomorrow night in Arlington as the Texas Rangers host the San Francisco Giants for Game Three in the World Series. And, hey, ... More >>

Whitt's End: 8.20.10

​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *If Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo gets hurt behind a patch-work offensive line Saturday night don't come crying to me. I don't think he should even suit up. There is exaggerated risk, and ... More >>

Ten Ironclad Reasons Why Aerosmith Sucks...

Rachel ParkerIn this photo: Steven Tyler's "Yo Mama" mic stand, and his bedazzled New Balances.​They're sometimes called "America's Rock and Roll Band." And, yes, fastidious Aerosmith fans will shout for the rooftops that "Dream On" is a badass song. But, au contraire, friends, for there are sever ... More >>

Green River Ordinance Postpones June 19 Date To Tour With... The Goo Goo Dolls?

...not from Fort Worth, unfortunately.​Just got an email from a promotions representative from EMI telling me that my interview with Fort Worth's Green River Ordinance has canceled--or at least postponed. Seems the same is going to be true for the band's scheduled appearance in Dallas on June ... More >>

Um, Did You Watch The Good Guys Last Night?

Phil McCarten/PictureGroup for FOXGood Guys Colin Hanks and Bradley Whitford with their sweet ride at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on Tuesday​Entertainment Weekly has taken a look at the early numbers for last night's sneak peek at FOX's shooting-here series about mismatched Dalla ... More >>

Idol Rich: C and C Don't Get Love Like Lee

​As the contest dwindles, it seems the contestants were hailing from more specific locations.Casey James wasn't so much from Fort Worth, or Cowtown, as some folks call it. No, he's was from teensy Cool, Texas. Looks like the producers acknowledged that viewers are more likely to tune in if they se ... More >>

Picture Show: Idol Hopeful Casey James' Homecoming in Fort Worth

Danny FulgencioIt's him! I see him!​Heavy rain may have canceled the parade, but the palpable, hair-tearing excitement that came when Casey James arrived at Fort Worth Stockyards on Friday was as sunny as his golden locks. Among the "Casey is Hot" signs and beating teen hearts was the American Ido ... More >>

Frank-ly, My Dear

Idol Rich: And Now There Are Three

​Apparently, almost 37 million votes determined last night's Idol elimination and Seacrest said it was the most of the season... but, then again, on the season finale of Season Three, there were more than twice that many, propelling Fantasia to victory.Speaking of Fantasia, she performed on last n ... More >>

How Bout Them Knockers: Oliver's Eatery

​Promised Delivery Time: 40 Minutes Actual Delivery Time: 22 minutes Scoring Summary: Beat the clock delivery speed: 20 Easy order taking: 20 Amazing take-away sandwiches: 30 Vast menu choices: 10 Total: 80 It has been a rough week within the confines of the City of Ate. From the beer soaked d ... More >>

Idol Rich: CJ Inexplicably a B3

​America gave up 33 million votes last night. I'm not sure who I would've swapped Big Mike for to keep him out of the Bottom Three, but I would've definitely put Aaron Kelly in there instead of Fort Worth's Casey James. The B3 announcement came relatively quickly in the show, after a Rascal F ... More >>

Idol Rich: We Bid a Charitable Farewell to Smiles McTUrban

First off: Yes, it's true. After encouraging viewers to contribute, President Obama really did say, "And to this year's finalists, as Randy says, 'You're all my dawgs.'" Now that that's out of the way, ​I'll refrain from commenting on the few questionable performances by seasoned bank-earning ... More >>

Idol Rich: The NTX2 Prove Not So Inspirational

​It's a big week in Idol World. Tonight marks the almost annual star-studded Idol Gives Back charity episode, and, no matter how hard-hearted you are, you have to admit that the show is an emotional, feel-good, do-good piece of prime-time. Celebs of every level will grace the stage and screen with ... More >>

Idol Rich: The Texas Two Take On the Rolling Stones

​So, this was the week that American Idol transitioned away from the gender-defined 3-day broadcast schedule, or what I like to call "over saturation." The Top 12 also moved from the in-the-round set-up and performed on the "new" stage--which is basically just the stage you saw last year with all ... More >>

Today In Music News: Steven Tyler Enters Rehab In Time For The Holidays, What Does Your Favorite Indie Band Say About You And Simon Cowell Might Leave iAmerican Idol

Your daily dose of national music news for Thursday, December 24, 2009...Looks like Aerosmith's Brad Whitford was correct when he said Steven Tyler didn't act like "a sober person." The singer has entered rehab.  Merry Christmas, Tyler family!What does being a fan of an indie band say about yo ... More >>

Kelly Clarkson Tours State Fairs, People Still Get Pissed

It's headache-inducing, I know.​More headaches for Kelly Clarkson today, as fans of the original American Idol are pretty pissed that the Burleson native canceled her Minnesota State Fair performance just two hours prior to her scheduled performance time, leaving fans who'd paid to enter the fair ... More >>

Grease Monkey

Today In Music News: Dylan Gets Nabbed, Tommy Lee's On The Mend and Paula Changes Her Mind

Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, August 18, 2009...Bob Dylan was picked up by police in New Jersey while looking at a house that was for sale. I know he's old now but, geez, the officer couldn't tell it was Dylan?Tommy Lee will step out from behind the ol' drum kit because he burn ... More >>

Demi Lovato's Sophomore Disc Could Possibly Stand Atop Next Week's Billboard 200 Chart, Maybe.

Billboard is reporting today that Colleyville's own Demi Lovato stands a damn fine fighting chance to debut atop next week's Billboard 200 chart when the numbers all come in on the sales for her sophomore release, Here We Go Again. Last year, Lovato's debut, Don't Forget, debuted at No. 2 on the cha ... More >>

Gig Alert: Big D Opry At Fellowship Dallas Tonight

Sorry, fellas, looks like Star De Azlan is taken. But you can get an eyeful (and an earful) tonight at Fellowship Dallas. While you're at church, pray for something bad to happen to Rowdy. The Big D Opry is a bimonthly country music showcase that takes place at Fellowship Dallas (9330 N. Central Exp ... More >>

There's an Insanely Well Acted House of Blue Leaves in Arlington and Bedlam in Bedford with Cuckoo's Nest.

Miracle of a Musical

CATS tries to save an orphanage with song

Free Stuff Friday, Grab Bag Edition

Cannibal Corpse

Helter Skelter, Na Na Na Na Na Na Na

Everlasting Love

Idol Porn, Homegrown and Everything!

Train Rex

Bend It Like Beck

Not Like Beckham

Brooklyn undergoes a transplant

Cruella de Vogue

The Devil Wears Prada slaps the latest duds on an infamous fashion editor

Gamblin' Man

Rogers and the Boys countrify Nokia Theatre

Portable Idol

Carrie Underwood | Bo Bice

Some Hearts (Arista Nashville) | The Real Thing (RCA)

This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

Odds & Ends

Falkon is finito; Denton preps for two music fests; and Ask the Expert with Josh Venable

Season's Bleatings

Thanks to these CDs, it's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas

The Eagle Has Crashed

Once a mainstay of hard-rock radio, 97.1 switches formats to adult-contemporary classics

Short Cuts

American Idols

March 19 & 21

Idol Worship

From Kelly to critics: I ain't going nowhere, darn it