Kelly Clarkson (Photo by: Adam Christopher/NBCUniversal)
Apparently being a coach on The Voice and hosting her popular daytime series, The Kelly Clarkson Show, just wasn’t quite enough to keep Kelly Clarkson busy. Clarkson’s also set to return as host of the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, marking her third time handling the hosting job at the BBMAs.
“I’m thrilled to be back with my Billboard family,” said Kelly Clarkson, host of the awards show in 2018 and 2019. “I love being part of an event that celebrates our greatest artists and entertains our fans. This a night of music that you won’t want to miss!”
The Billboard Music Awards will be executive produced by Barry Adelman, Mark Bracco, Robert Deaton, Amy Thurlow, and Clarkson.
This year’s Billboard Music Awards will take place on Wednesday, April 29th. The awards show will air live from Las Vegas at 8pm ET (tape delayed on the West Coast) on NBC.
NBC reports the 2019 Billboard Music Awards “averaged a 2.1 rating in adults 18-49 and 8.0 million viewers, according to ‘live plus same day’ Nielsens, delivering NBC’s best in-season Wednesday in 18-49, excluding Olympics, since 2016.”
Nominees are determined by “key fan interactions with music, including album and digital song sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring and social engagement, tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music/MRC Data. The awards are based on the chart period of March 23, 2019 through March 14, 2020. Since 1940, the Billboard charts have been the go-to guide for ranking the popularity of artists, songs and albums, and are the ultimate measure of success in music.”
Kelly Clarkson has earned three Grammy Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, and a Country Music Association Award over the course of her career. She’s also sold more than 25 million albums and 40 million singles, and has had three songs hit the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
The doctors are stumped by a patient with unusual symptoms in ABC’s The Good Doctor season three episode 17. Directed by Lisa Demaine from a script by Jessica Grasl and Debbie Ezer, “Fixation” will air on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.
Episode 17 guest stars include John Patrick Amedori as Dash Snyder, Ricky He as Kellan Park, and Ever Carradine as Alice Gottfried. David Cubitt guests as Owen Gottfried, Alix West is Ruby Gottfried, and Harold Perrineau plays Wes Keller.
Season three of the popular medical drama features Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne, Nicholas Gonzalez as Dr. Neil Melendez, and Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews. Richard Schiff is Dr. Aaron Glassman, Christina Chang is Dr. Audrey Lim, Fiona Gubelmann is Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee is Dr. Alex Park, Paige Spara is Lea Dilallo, and Jasika Nicole plays Dr. Carly Lever.
“Fixation” Plot – A patient with a mysterious and undiagnosed illness that has baffled other doctors for years forces Dr. Shaun Murphy and the team to take some big risks. Meanwhile, Dr. Claire Brown and Dr. Neil Melendez continue to cautiously navigate their feelings for each other as colleagues and friends.
The Good Doctor Description, Courtesy of ABC:
Dr. Shaun Murphy (Highmore), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, continues to use his extraordinary medical gifts at St. Bonaventure Hospital’s surgical unit. As his friendships deepen, Shaun tackles the world of dating for the first time and continues to work harder than he ever has before, navigating his environment to prove to his colleagues that his talents as a surgeon will save lives.
Paige Spara and Freddie Highmore in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 3 episode 17 (ABC/Kailey Schwerman)Will Yun Lee and Fiona Gubelmann in season 3 episode 17 (ABC/Jack Rowand)A scene from season 3 episode 17 (ABC/Jack Rowand)Will Yun Lee in season 3 episode 17 (ABC/Jack Rowand)
The CW’s Roswell, New Mexico star Tyler Blackburn says we’ll see a more aggressive, take-charge Alex Manes when the series returns for its second season. During our interview at the New York Comic Con, Blackburn also teased that Alex’s relationship with Michael Guerin (played by Michael Vlamis) will remain…well…complicated in the upcoming season.
Roswell, New Mexico returns to The CW’s primetime lineup on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT.
Where do we pick up with Alex in the second season?
Tyler Blackburn: “When we pick up, basically Alex has been thinking about getting out of the Air Force for a while. I think that he kind of second guesses whether or not he should. I think that he’s sitting on a lot of information that only somebody in the government can have and realizes that he kind of needs to stay in there if he wants to access that information. So, he’s kind of questioning his decision that he was starting to make at the end of the first season.
But, also his relationship with Michael is a little bit fractured. He is realizing that he’s been playing with his heart a lot, so Michael Guerin’s not extremely interested in playing his games anymore. He’s realizing that he might have to put his own foot in his mouth and deal with the repercussions because Guerin’s sort of moved on from him, emotionally. Which is hard for him.
His father and him still have a contentious dynamic. His father is a little bit under his thumb because he is injured and in the hospital. He’s on a lot of meds. (Laughing) So, his relationship with his dad is kind of a power dynamic shift. It’s interesting. There’s actually a lot that happens in the first episode.”
Are there any new relationships you didn’t get to play with in the first season that you get to explore in the second?
Tyler Blackburn: “Well, it’s actually funny because Guerin and Alex…they’re together a lot this season but they’re just trying to be platonic and kind of start over. Start over to a point where they realize, ‘How do we get along? What is our relationship?’ So, he and Guerin are together a lot.
So, nothing like super new, to be honest. No relationships – other than Alex’s new love interest this season. That happens, I think, episode four you meet his new love interest. We’re actually still diving into that and working on that relationship, so it’s interesting. But in the first four episodes it’s kind of like he and Guerin trying to figure out certain aspects to the history of Roswell and Guerin’s family.”
What have been some of your favorite moments or scenes from season two?
Tyler Blackburn: “Oh man, this is one of those questions where it’s hard because I can’t really say. It’s usually one of those that has like the most weight to them. I have to be careful. I would say there is a scene between Alex and Guerin where Alex realizes that not only has he been playing with his heart on a romantic level, but the history of the Manes family goes back generations and the Manes family has really been the demise of the alien race. You know, Guerin’s mother and stuff. So, Alex is realizing he also symbolizes a lot of pain for Guerin. He has to make a decision that’s not necessarily easy for him.
It’s a pretty quick scene, but it’s very weighted.”
Do we get to learn more about Alex’s backstory this season?
Tyler Blackburn: “We’re just starting to get into that this season. One thing that I’m eager to dip into is his time in the Air Force. I don’t know that there’s a plan for that this season, but you do see more flashbacks of him in high school – so before the Air Force. And, yeah, there’s a little bit.
But I think what he’s dealing with now is how do I evolve from this point forward? Now that I’ve stood my ground, now that I kind of run the show, how do I move forward from that point and sort of bring a little bit of who he was in high school? You know, like who he truly is. How do I get him to come out? I don’t need to always be this tough guy from the Air Force who’s resentful because I grew up with an abusive father and I lost my leg. He’s like, ‘How do I take this and use this to my advantage?’
I think in a way he kind of goes to the other end of the spectrum where he starts off the series kind of in a shell and this season he’s really coming out of his shell. He’s starting a lot of fights. He’s really becoming a bit aggressive, I would say.”
Did you see that change coming?
Tyler Blackburn: “I talked to Carina (Adly MacKenzie) about that a little bit, yeah. Because it’s like where does somebody go who suddenly feels fortified in themselves? How do they then evolve? You know what I mean? And I think sometimes that does happen where we kind of get too big for our britches and we’re like, ‘Oh, since I did this, this, and this, now I can really go all out.’ And then you realize, ‘Oh, I’m actually hurting people,’ and you have to reel that in a little bit.
That’s been fun to play with. I also love the gay man who’s like the one who’s (aggressive)! I love that, you know? He literally beats people up this season.”
Were you told what Alex’s arc was going to be when you took on the role or are you learning as it goes on?
Tyler Blackburn: “Carina has given us some information. Obviously, it’s hard because you don’t ever know how long the show’s going to go. She has a plan for all six seasons…or five seasons, I think she has. So, she told me her ideas and some things are unfolding that way and some things are not.
It’s helpful to keep us on our toes though because then every script we get it’s like, ‘Oh, okay. Why is he doing this? How do I play this?’
I feel like I knew enough going into it where I was like I like this guy and I can see a lot happening with him.”
FX just released the full official trailer for The Most Dangerous Animal of All. The four-part series, which marks FX’s first venture into the true crime docuseries genre, will premiere on March 6th at 8pm ET/PT.
All four episodes will be available for bingewatching on FX on March 6th. Following its FX premiere, the docuseries will be made available the following day to Hulu subscribers.
The docuseries is based on the bestselling book by Gary L. Stewart and Susan Mustafa. Ross M. Dinerstein (The Innocent Man) and Academy Award-nominated director Kief Davidson (The Ivory Game) executive produced the series.
The Plot, Courtesy of FX:
The Most Dangerous Animal of All explores Gary L. Stewart’s search for the father who abandoned him, only to uncover the worst: he believes his father is the Zodiac killer, one of the most infamous serial killers in American history. It’s an honest depiction of true life and true crime unexpectedly merging to upend one man’s understanding of his own identity.
Season one episode eight of USA Network’s Dare Me found Addy freaking out over being drawn into the cover-up of Sarge Will Mosley’s death. Coach Colette made Addy an unwilling accomplice to her lover’s death which, at least temporarily, has been labeled a suicide.
Although Addy’s totally wrapped up in her coach’s tangled loved life, Colette spent the second half of episode eight distancing herself from the troubled teen. Meanwhile, Beth’s spidey sense was tingling as she sensed something wasn’t right about her on-again/off-again best friend.
Up next, season one episode nine, “Fog of War.” Episode nine is set to air on March 1, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.
The season one cast includes Herizen Guardiola as Addy Hanlon, Marlo Kelly as Beth Cassidy, Willa Fitzgerald as Coach Colette French, Paul Fitzgerald as Bert Cassidy, Zach Roerig as Sarge Will Mosley, Rob Heaps as Matt French, and Alison Thornton as Tacy Cassidy.
“Fog of War” Plot – As tragic news spreads through town, Colette ices Addy out and Beth starts asking questions.
Details on Season 1, Courtesy of USA Network:
“Dare Me is an unflinching exploration of teen angst, jealousy, loyalty and the dynamics of power in a small Midwestern town.
Peering behind the all-American facade, the series dives into the cutthroat world of competitive high school cheerleading. It follows the fraught relationship between two best friends (Guardiola and Kelly) after a new coach (Fitzgerald) arrives to bring their team to prominence. While the girls’ friendship is put to the test, their young lives are changed forever when a shocking crime rocks their quiet rust belt town.
Part coming-of-age story, part sports drama, part murder mystery, Dare Me exposes the physical and psychological extremes that some young women are willing to endure in order to get ahead.”
Marlo Kelly as Beth Cassidy and Herizen Guardiola as Addy Hanlon in ‘Dare Me’ season 1 episode 9 (Photo by: Rafy/USA Network)Marlo Kelly as Beth Cassidy in season 1 episode 9 (Photo by: Rafy/USA Network)Willa Fitzgerald as Collette French and Herizen Guardiola as Addy Hanlon in season 1 episode 9 (Photo by: Rafy/USA Network)Marlo Kelly as Beth Cassidy in season 1 episode 9 (Photo by: Rafy/USA Network)Herizen Guardiola as Addy Hanlon in season 1 episode 9 (Photo by: Rafy/USA Network)
Nolan shows Abigail what it’s like on patrol on ABC’s The Rookie season two episode 12. Directed by Chi-Yoon Chung from a script by Robert Bella, “Now and Then” airs on Sunday, March 1, 2020.
“Now and Then” guest stars include Zayne Emory as Henry Nolan, Madeleine Coghlan as Abigail, Daniel Lissing as Sterling Freeman, and Jeffrey D. Sams as Dr. Solomon Lowell.
Nathan Fillion leads the cast as John Nolan. Alyssa Diaz is Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones is Sergeant Wade Grey, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Titus Makin is Jackson West, Melissa O’Neil is Lucy Chen, and Eric Winter plays Tim Bradford.
“Now and Then” Plot – Nolan takes his son’s fiancé, Abigail, on a ride-along after she shows interest in becoming a police officer. Meanwhile, Jackson’s relationship is becoming complicated at work.
The Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:
“Six months into his career as a cop, John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. But as he embarks on the second half of his rookie year, Nolan will be put to the test by a host of new challenges, romantic relationships and deadly criminals, as he looks to figure out what kind of cop he ultimately wants to be.”
Madeleine Coghlan and Nathan Fillion in ‘The Rookie’ season 2 episode 12 (ABC/Gilles Mingasson)Mekia Cox, Melissa O’Neil, Sebastian Karantonis and Alyssa Diaz in season 2 episode 12 (ABC/Gilles Mingasson)Madeleine Coghlan and Nathan Fillion in season 2 episode 12 (ABC/Gilles Mingasson)Mekia Cox and Alyssa Diaz in season 2 episode 12 (ABC/Gilles Mingasson)Nathan Fillion and Ryan Dorsey in season 2 episode 12 (ABC/Richard Cartwright)
The Black Keys will be on the road this summer with their “Let’s Rock” tour, kicking off on July 7th in Seattle. The 35-city tour visits cities including San Diego, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, and Raleigh. The North American tour in support of their latest album finishes up on September 6th in Jacksonville, Florida.
Gary Clark Jr. is confirmed to join The Black Keys on their “Let’s Rock” tour. Jessy Wilson, The Marcus King Band, and Yola are set to open the show on select dates.
Citi cardmembers can participate in a special presale beginning Tuesday, February 25th at 10am local time through Thursday, February 27th at 10pm local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 28th at 10am local.
The group’s Let’s Rock dropped on June 28th. Commenting on their ninth album, singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach said, “When we’re together we are The Black Keys, that’s where that real magic is, and always has been since we were sixteen.”
The Black Keys “Let’s Rock” Tour:
July 7 /// Seattle, WA /// White River Amphitheatre*
July 8 /// Portland, OR /// Sunlight Supply Amphitheater*
July 10 /// Berkeley, CA /// Greek Theatre%~
July 11 /// Irvine, CA /// FivePoint Amphitheatre*
July 12 /// Chula Vista, CA /// North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre*
July 14 /// Salt Lake City, UT /// USANA Amphitheatre^
July 15 /// Morrison, CO /// Red Rocks Amphitheatre^
July 17 /// Dallas, TX /// Dos Equis Pavilion^
July 18 /// Houston, TX /// The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion^
July 19 /// Austin, TX /// Germania Insurance Amphitheater^
July 21 /// St. Louis, MO /// Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – STL^
July 22 /// Cincinnati, OH /// Riverbend Music Center^
July 24 /// Indianapolis, IN /// Ruoff Music Center^
July 25 /// Chicago, IL /// Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – CHI^
July 26 /// Detroit, MI /// DTE Energy Music Theatre^
August 11 /// Cleveland, OH /// Blossom Music Center#
August 12 /// Toronto, ON /// Budweiser Stage#
August 14 /// Darien Center, NY /// Darien Lake Amphitheater#
August 15 /// Syracuse, NY /// St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview#
August 16 /// Saratoga Springs, NY /// Saratoga Performing Arts Center#
August 18 /// Bangor, ME /// Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion#
August 19 /// Hartford, CT /// XFINITY Theatre#
August 21 /// Boston, MA /// Xfinity Center#
August 22 /// Camden, NJ /// BB&T Pavilion#
August 23 /// Holmdel, NJ /// PNC Bank Arts Center#
August 25 /// Gilford, NH /// Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion#
August 26 /// Wantagh, NY /// Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater#
August 28 /// Columbia, MD /// Merriweather Post Pavilion#
August 29 /// Virginia Beach, VA /// Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater#
August 30 /// Raleigh, NC /// Coastal Credit Union Music Park#
September 1 /// Charlotte, NC /// PNC Music Pavilion#
September 2 /// Birmingham, AL /// Oak Mountain Amphitheatre#
September 4 /// Tampa, FL /// MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre#
September 5 /// West Palm Beach, FL /// iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre#
September 6 /// Jacksonville, FL /// Daily’s Place#
* w/ Gary Clark Jr and Jessy Wilson
% w/ Allah-Las and Jessy Wilson
^ w/ Gary Clark Jr and The Marcus King Band
# w/ Gary Clark Jr and Yola
~not a Live Nation date
The chase is on in USA Network’s The Sinner season three episode four. Episode four, “Part IV,” will air on Thursday, February 27, 2020.
The third season cast includes Bill Pullman as Detective Harry Ambrose, Matt Bomer as Jamie Burns, Parisa Fitz-Henley (Midnight, Texas) as Leela Burns, Jessica Hecht (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood) as Sonya, Eddie Martinez (The Infiltrators) as Vic Soto, and Chris Messina (Sharp Objects) as Nick Haas. Derek Simonds is the showrunner and executive produces with Jessica Biel, Michelle Purple, Charlie Gogolak, Willie Reale, and Adam Bernstein.
“Part IV” Plot – Ambrose pursues Jamie through New York City and tries to prevent another homicide.
Season 3 Details, Courtesy of USA Network:
“The Sinner’s third installment follows Detective Harry Ambrose (Pullman) as he begins a routine investigation of a tragic car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester, in upstate New York. Ambrose uncovers a hidden crime that pulls him into the most dangerous and disturbing case of his career.”
Ella Rae Peck as Sophie Greenfield and Matt Bomer as Jamie Burns in ‘The Sinner’ season 3 episode 4 (Photo by: Peter Kramer/USA Network)Bill Pullman as Detective Lt. Harry Ambrose in season 3 episode 4 (Photo by: Elizabeth Fisher/USA Network)Matt Bomer as Jamie Burns in season 3 episode 4 (Photo by: Elizabeth Fisher/USA Network)Michael Braun as Kyle in season 3 episode 4 (Photo by: Elizabeth Fisher/USA Network)Ella Rae Peck as Sophie Greenfield and Matt Bomer as Jamie Burns in season 3 episode 4 (Photo by: Peter Kramer/USA Network)
Magnum P.I.‘s Zachary Knighton guest stars on CBS’s Hawaii Five-0 season 10 episode 18, “Nalowale i ke ‘ehu o he kai.” Episode 18 was directed by Tate Donovan from a script by Talia Gonzalez and Bisanne Masoud (story by Zoe Robyn). “Nalowale i ke ‘ehu o he kai” – Hawaian for lost in the sea sprays – airs on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT.
Series star Kimee Bamilero’s dad, Roy M. Balmilero, guest stars as Noelani’s dad. Musician Donavon Frankenreiter is featured as a performer at La Mariana.
Additional episode 18 guest stars include Jean Ota, Max Phyo, Enson Inoue, Stephen Lau, Victor Naval, Ian Verdun, and Peter James Smith. Gregory Cruz, Rodney Rowland, Denny McAuliffe, and Grant Udagawa also guest star in “Nalowale i ke ‘ehu o he kai.”
Alex O’Loughlin leads the cast as Steve McGarrett. Scott Caan plays Danny “Danno” Williams, Ian Anthony Dale is Adam Noshimuri, Meaghan Rath is Tani Rey, and Jorge Garcia plays Jerry Ortega. Beulah Koale stars as Junior Reigns, Chi McBride is Captain Lou Grover, Katrina Law is Quinn Liu, Taylor Wily plays Kamekona, Dennis Chun is Sgt. Duke Lukela, and Kimee Balmilero plays Dr. Noelani Cunha.
“Nalowale i ke ‘ehu o he kai” Plot – While Five-0 investigates a murder on a cargo ship where pirates impersonated the Coast Guard to board the boat, Adam finally gets the evidence he needs to take down the Island’s Yakuza operation once and for all. Also, Quinn helps Noelani when she suspects that her uncle didn’t die of natural causes.
The Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:
“Hawaii Five-O is a contemporary take on the classic series about an elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the islands’ sun-drenched beaches. Detective Steve McGarrett, a decorated Naval officer turned cop, returned to Oahu after Hawaii’s former governor persuaded him to head up the new team: his rules, no red tape and full blanket authority to hunt down the biggest “game” in town.
Joining McGarrett are Detective Danny “Danno” Williams, a relocated ex-New Jersey cop who is committed to keeping the islands safe for his children; Captain Lou Grover, who formerly headed Hawaii’s SWAT unit; Jerry Ortega, the islands’ local conspiracy theorist; Tani Rey, a bold, recent police academy graduate; Junior Reigns, a former SEAL who comes to McGarrett looking for a job, Adam Noshimuri, a friend with old ties to a deadly crime family and Quinn Liu, a former Staff Sergeant with Army CID who was recently demoted for insubordination.
Helping them is Kamekona, a local entrepreneur who has his pulse on the Island; Sgt. Duke Lukela, a trusted member of the HPD; and medical examiner Dr. Noelani Cunha. The state’s brash Five-0 unit, who may spar and jest among themselves, remain determined to eliminate the seedy elements from the 50th state.”
A World War II bomb poses a threat during an intense rescue in CBS’s MacGyver season four episode four. Directed by Eagle Egilsson from a script by Andrew Karlsruher, episode four airs on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT.
Episode four’s guest cast includes Bolton March, Emil Beheshti, Ylfa Edelstein, Michael Reagan, and Ward G. Smith. Matthew Wallace, Hauke Bahr, Molly Graves, Brayden Hughes, and Leonardo Nam also guest star in “Windmill + Acetone + Celluloid + Firing Pin.”
The season four cast is led by Lucas Till as Angus “Mac” MacGyver. Tristin Mays is Riley Davis, Justin Hires is Wilt Bozer, Meredith Eaton is Matty Weber, Levy Tran is Desi Nguyen, and Henry Ian Cusick plays Russ Taylor.
“Windmill + Acetone + Celluloid + Firing Pin” Plot – As MacGyver works quickly to rescue survivors from a collapsed building in Germany, he discovers a new safety threat – a 1,000-pound undetonated bomb from World War II hidden beneath the rubble.
MacGyver Plot, Courtesy of CBS:
MacGyver, a reimagining of the classic series, is an action-adventure drama about 20-something Angus “Mac” MacGyver, who is part of a clandestine organization within the U.S. government, where he uses his extraordinary talent for unconventional problem-solving and vast scientific knowledge to save lives. Joining his team on high-risk missions around the globe are Riley Davis, an unpredictable computer hacker with a chip on her shoulder; Wilt Bozer, Mac’s roommate and an agent on the team; Matty Weber, a legend in Covert Ops and the director of operations at the Phoenix Foundation; Desi Nguyen, whose job is to protect MacGyver and his team on their global missions; and Russ Taylor, the quick-witted, Oxford-educated, ex-military skilled in propaganda and lie detection, who shakes things up by challenging the way MacGyver and the team are used to doing things.
Under the aegis of the Phoenix Foundation, MacGyver takes on the responsibility of saving the world, armed to the teeth with resourcefulness and little more than bubble gum and a paper clip.
