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City of Hope's Future Hope Committee, part of its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry (Mfei) volunteer fundraising group, hosted the annual All in for Hope Poker Tournament at the iconic Creative Artists Agency (CAA) office in Los Angeles.

Attendees included notable names from the entertainment industry, such as Grammy award winners Krish Sharma, Tom Syrowski and Theron “Neff-u” Feemster, director Frank Coraci, poker pro Robbi Jade Lew, actress Mimi Rogers, and songwriter Justin Jesso.

The All in for Hope Poker Tournament presented by the Natalie Cole Foundation goes well beyond the poker table by providing a unique day of celebration in support of City of Hope’s vital mission to treat, and ultimately cure, cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. In its 50-plus-year history, Mfei has raised over $150 million for City of Hope research and care.

The event featured activations, hospitality, live auctions and unique prizes provided by Aviator Nation,...

Track by Track is a recurring feature series in which artists guide readers through every song on their latest release. Today, Michael Bolton breaks down his latest record, Spark of Light.

Decorated recording artist Michael Bolton has returned today (July 14th) with Spark of Light, the singer’s first-ever album of fully original, co-written material. Patently joyful and brimming with optimism, Spark of Light finds Bolton mining life for instances of pure positivity.

“[It’s] about being open to that joy that you can find in everyday life,” Bolton tells Consequence about the title track. “Sometimes you have to be willing to see it, to be touched by it. It can sneak up on you and if you embrace it, that joy can really turn your world around. Then you start to see life through a different lens, a more positive outlook. And when you bring that joyful attitude to the world,...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week Doja Cat drops her boisterous first solo single of the year, Gunna sets the record straight, and Gracie Abrams’ gifts us a dissonant deluxe track, plus great songs from Don Omar, Victoria Monét, and Bonny Doon.

Doja Cat, Attention (YouTube)

Ángela Aguilar and Steve Aoki, “Invítame A Un Café” (YouTube)

Peggy Gou, “(It Goes Like) Nanana” (YouTube)

Gunna, “Back to the Moon” (YouTube)

Gracie Abrams, “Unsteady” (YouTube)

Victoria Monét,...

Michael Bolton’s new music video is a “Spark of Light”.

The Grammy award-winning and Emmy nominated singer-songwriter released the official video for his latest single today on YouTube.

“Spark of Light” is the title track from his upcoming album, co-written between Bolton and a slew of artists. It features collaborations with Walk The Moon, Nicholla Petricca, and Tushar Apte, who has worked with Demi Lovato, Zayn, and countless other stars.

Read More: Michael Bolton Explains How He Became Paula Abdul’s Babysitter As A Kid

“Spark of Light really marks for me a return to my songwriting which is where everything started,” said Bolton of the project. “Wherever that inspiration or joy comes from you just want to grasp it and run with it.”

The music video features a dancer overlaid with a glittering pattern as they dance across an urban landscape, inspiring everyday people at their jobs.

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The Grand Finale of “American Song Contest” will air Monday, May 9 on NBC, with Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson serving as hosts and executive producers. Unlike all previous weeks, this time around the voting is opening 24 hours in advance in order to give people in all time zones adequate time to vote for their favorites. The participant who receives the most support from America will be awarded the title of Best Original Song at the end of Monday’s two-hour finale. If you’re curious how to vote for the “American Song Contest” finale, you’ve come to the right place.

Fans can vote for their favorite performers Right Now by visiting the website directly, or by using the NBC App or TikTok. Voting for the Grand Final closes at the end of Monday’s show on the East Coast. You can vote up to 10 times per artist.

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“American Song Contest” continued its premiere season with Episode 5 on Monday, April 18. Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg host the NBC reality TV competition that showcased 11 more qualifiers hoping to reach the semi-finals. So which state or region outshined the rest? Below, read our rankings for Season 1 Episode 5 from worst to best.

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Representatives from each of the 50 states, five US territories and the District of Columbia will take part in this round-robin tournament to find the best original song in America.

Each locale will be showcased with an original song that will be performed by a home-grown talent, be it a solo singer, duet or band. There will be three rounds: the first five weeks will be qualifiers followed by two semi-finals and the final. Voting will be by both fans and “a jury of music industry professional.”

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“American Song Contest” is live once again on April 18 with episode 5. This round-robin tournament features representatives from each of the 50 states, five US territories and the District of Columbia, all of whom are hoping to be the ones that perform the best original song in America.

Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg host this reality series modelled on the Eurovision Song Contest. They will kick off this fifth qualifier with the big reveal of which three contenders from Week 4 have earned enough votes from viewers and jurists to make it through to the semi-final. They will join Washington’s Allen Stone, a 2014 Grammy nominee who won over the jury with his new, lilting alt-rock song “A Bit Of Both.”

Singing for their places in the semi-final on week 5 are:

American Samoa’s Tenelle singing “Full Circle”

California’s Sweet Taboo singing “Keys to the Kingdom”

Guam’s Jason J. singing “Midnight...

Who’s performing on “American Song Contest” tonight? The April 18, 2022 lineup includes California girl group Sweet Taboo and Idaho folk singer Andrew Sheppard. Scroll down to meet all 11 participants that will take the stage during the Qualifiers 5 round on Monday night. The four contestants from this group who receive enough votes from the national jury and the at-home viewers will advance to the all-important Semi-Finals. As always, Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg serve as hosts and executive producers.

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Here is your complete “American Song Contest” Week 5 preview:

American Samoa: Tenelle Luafalemana has been described by many as “a breath of fresh air.” Tenelle isn’t exactly sure when her love for singing first started, but suggests that growing up with a big family, where talent shows are more competitive than the “X-Factor” itself, may have well done it. Tenelle describes her home...

NBC has announced the identities of the remaining 11 participants who will take the stage during the fifth episode of “American Song Contest.” Sisqo, a four-time Grammy nominee, and Justin Jesso, a Latin Grammy contender, are just two of the acts on deck for the Monday, April 18 episode, which airs live from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The four contestants from this group who receive enough votes from the national jury and the at-home viewers will advance to the all-important Semi-Finals.

Here is your complete “American Song Contest” Week 5 preview:

American Samoa’s Tenelle singing “Full Circle”

California’s Sweet Taboo singing “Keys to the Kingdom”

Guam’s Jason J. singing “Midnight”

Idaho’s Andrew Sheppard singing “Steady Machine”

Illinois’ Justin Jesso singing “Lifeline”

Maryland’s Sisqo singing “It’s Up”

Michigan’s Ada LeAnn singing “Natalie”

Missouri’s Halie singing “Better Things”

New Mexico’s Khalisol singing “Drop”

North Carolina...

As “American Song Contest” approaches its March 21 premiere date, the “Eurovision Song Contest”-inspired NBC show has announced 56 artists that will compete in representing the 50 U.S. states, along with a new deal with Atlantic Records to release the upcoming series’ original songs.

Some familiar names pop up on the stage-by-state list of competitors — including Jewel (representing Alaska), Macy Gray (Ohio), Michael Bolton (Connecticut), the Crystal Method (Nevada), Sisqo (Maryland) and Allen Stone (Washington) — along with dozens not so well known outside their local territories.

Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg were recently announced as co-hosts for the show. The first episode will air from 8-10 p.m. on March 21, telecast live from the NBCUniversal lot, with the finale slated for May 9.

Every Monday night, there’ll be a batch of songs released along with the airing of a new episode, as Atlantic will issue the original songs from that episode at midnight Et/9 p.

After being in development for several years, “American Song Contest” finally debuts on NBC on March 21, 2022. The reality TV show is based on the worldwide phenomenon “Eurovision Song Contest,” which has been a mega hit overseas for the past six decades. The American version of the musical competition series features live original performances from 56 acts representing all 50 states, five U.S. territories and the nation’s capital. Each act vies for the audience’s vote in the hopes of earning the title of Best Original Song. The Season 1 contestants are a mix of solo artists, duos, DJs and bands and explore all different music genres. The show is set up in three different stages: Qualifying Rounds, Semi Finals and Grand Final. Meet all 56 “American Song Contest” 2022 participants in our photo gallery above.

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Some of the participants competing on Season 1 already have worldwide name recognition,...

Seattle based teen-focused social shopping hub Lockerz.com is backing The Homes, a web series starring Chelsea Kane (Jonas L.A.) and Minni Jo Mazzola (Parks and Recreation). The series features a group of friends in a band who trek across the United States to the score of indie rock with each episode featuring a song and a music video. Band members include actors Zach Cumer, Justin Stein, and Noah Hunt. Guest stars include Keiko Agena (Gilmore Girls), Sean Gunn (also Gilmore Girls), and R&B legend Gavin Christopher. Gilmore Girls‘ John Cabrera directed the 12 episode series. “I like to think of The Homes as sort of like a road trip across the landscape of indie rock,” he says. “Or like an interstate highway that winds through our love of music. Or like a robot that’s been programmed to defeat the current breakdancing world champion.” The Homes premieres new episodes...

Remember Chelsea Staub from Jonas? Now she’s starring in a new web series on Lockerz called The Homes — it’s a must watch!

I’ll be the first one to admit web series confuse me. I’ve never really been one to jump on the idea of mini episodes streamed over the Internet — that is, until I saw Lockerz’ new show, The Homes. Starring the Jonas‘ actress Chelsea Staub (who now goes by Chelsea Kane), The Homes is a series about a girl who gets transplanted against her will from Los Angeles to Middle America and will to do anything to get back to her friends and boyfriend on the West Coast.

I don’t want to give too much away, but the leading lady, Annie, makes friends with the kids next door who have a garage band — and she convinces them to make the trek across the country.