Report: Who are the new judges on The X Factor USA?

A late Monday afternoon deal may be in the works to finally fill in the two vacant judges' seats on Fox's The X Factor. Who will join returning judges Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato on the panel when auditions begin this week? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013: One Last Look at the 39 Entries

We are in the homestretch of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. This week, semi-finals will be held on Tuesday and Thursday to determine the 20 countries moving on to Saturday's Final. Here is the complete rundown of all 39 entries competing in Malmo, Sweden this year. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013: All 39 Reviews as Rehearsals Begin

Rehearsals begin this week in Malmo, Sweden for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. Get caught up on the countries entries competing this year with all 39 reviews of each participant's song. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Sweden - Robin Stjernberg - You

Sweden will be sending the song "You" by Robin Stjernberg to the final in Malmo. Though not the strongest entry to come from Sweden in recent years, is the host country using the event as an opportunity to test out some ideas for the Eurovision Song Contest? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Italy - Marco Mengoni - L'essenziale

Italy has yet another contender for a strong showing at the Eurovision Song Contest with "L'essenziale" by Marco Mengoni. Will Italy's success be mitigated if too many male vocalists advance from the semi-finals? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Spain - ESDM - Contigo Hasta el Final

Although Spain's entry "Contigo Hasta el Final" by ESDM isn't exactly radio or video friendly, the jam track could do extremely well on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. But is a strong live performance enough to make this Big 5 entrant relevant? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: United Kingdom - Bonnie Tyler - Believe in Me

The United Kingdom should be doing better in the Eurovision Song Contest. Bonnie Tyler's "Believe in Me" is fine, but lacks the energy to make an impact in Malmo. What can the country do to get out of the basement? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Germany - Cascada - Glorious

Although Germany may have derived too much from last year's winner, "Glorious" by Cascada should be a solid entry in the Eurovision Song Contest. Though a win is not likely, it is possible that an entry paired with this track could receive a boost in the Final. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: France - Amandine Bourgeois - L'enfer et Moi

France needs to improve its image with televoters in the Eurovision Song Contest. Unfortunately, the internally selected "L'enfer et Moi" by Amandine Bourgeois does not fit the specs of a successful ESC entry, which may mean a lackluster finish in Malmo. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013: The Semi-Final Reviews

The 2013 Eurovision Song Contest is only a few weeks away. Let's take a look at the 33 entries competing in the two semi-finals, happening May 14 and 16 in Malmo, Sweden. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Norway - Margaret Berger - I Feed You My Love

Norway makes a run for its second win in less than five years with "I Feed You My Love" by Margaret Berger. However, is the track too unconventional for the Eurovision Song Contest? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Denmark - Emmelie de Forest - Only Teardrops

Denmark's "Only Teardrops" by Emmelie de Forest has been the favorite to win the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest since it was selected in January. But with so many strong entries this year, could Denmark land another 4th place finish instead? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Israel - Moran Mazor - Rak Bishvilo

Israel stands a good chance of getting back in to the Eurovision Song Contest Final with "Rak Bishvilo" by Moran Mazor. Could the ballad and comparisons to Adele allow for a Top 10 finish in Malmo? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Netherlands - Anouk - Birds

Netherlands might make it to the Eurovision Song Contest Final! "Birds" by Dutch megastar Anouk is a major play from the country which has not advanced since 2004. Will this be the year for Netherlands, or will there be a shocking disappointment in Malmo? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Azerbaijan - Farid Mammadov - Hold Me

"Hold Me" by Farid Mammadov is the latest Eurovision Song Contest entry from the pop music industrial complex of Azerbaijan. Will Turkey's absence this year have an adverse affect, or is Azerbaijan on its way to another top 5 finish? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Moldova - Aliona Moon - O Mie

Moldova's track record may be the deciding factor as to whether or not "O Mie" by Aliona Moon makes it to the Eurovision Song Contest Final. The country has squeaked through several times before, but will Moldova's luck run out in Malmo? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Romania - Cezar - It's My Life

Romania will close out the semi-finals with "It's My Life" by Cezar, a countertenor. Though the vocal style is unusual, particularly for the Eurovision Song Contest, the gimmick is not enough to carry the lackluster song. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Serbia - Moje 3 - Ljubav je Svuda

Serbia's impressive track record at the Eurovision Song Contest should continue thanks to "Ljubav je Svuda" by Moje 3. Although the song has some issues, the entry fills in many gaps in the competition, which will help complete the field in Malmo. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: FYR Macedonia - Esma & Lozano - Pred Da Se Razdeni

FYR Macedonia gets a little too artsy with their entry "Pred Da Se Razdeni" by Esma & Lozano, which will make it tough for the country to make it to the Eurovision Song Contest Final. Are vocals enough to carry a song through to the big stage? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Lithuania - Andrius Pojavis - Something

Lithuania brings some romanticism to the Eurovision Song Contest with "Something" by Andrius Pojavis. Will having several friends in the semi-final provide a ticket to the Final, or will poor placement in the running order cause trouble for the entry? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Bulgaria - Elitsa & Stoyan - Samo Shampioni

Elitsa & Stoyan are back on the Eurovision Song Contest stage in the hopes of taking Bulgaria back to the Final. Will the drums make "Samo Shampioni" a shoo-in for qualification in Malmo? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Estonia - Birgit - Et Uus Saaks Alguse

"Et Uus Saaks Alguse" by Birgit may cause trouble for Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest. However, the entry may prove to be an interesting case study as to what works and what doesn't at the Contest, particularly with the new running order system. Read more...

What is the greatest TV theme song of all-time?

TV Guide released a list Tuesday of what it considers to be the 60 greatest TV theme songs of all-time. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Switzerland - Takasa - You and Me

Switzerland has taken what has been successful for other countries in the Eurovision Song Contest to create its entry "You and Me" by Takasa. Will the strategy turn around the recent bad luck streak experienced by the Swiss? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Croatia - Klapa s Mora - Mizerja

Croatia's experiment with the vocal stylings of Klapa s Mora in the song "Mizerja," while daring, will most likely result in another missed Eurovision Song Contest Final. However, could the new scoring system allow the jury to give this song a chance in Malmo? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013: The reviews so far

We are approaching the halfway point in our entry-by-entry coverage for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. Here is a rundown of the 19 entries reviewed so far, and the running order of the 39 countries competing. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Hungary - ByeAlex - Kedvesem

Hungary will compete in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Kedvesem" by ByeAlex. That should probably read "bye bye, Alex," as the droning track will probably not make much of an impression in Malmo. Sorry, Hungary. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Belarus - Alyona Lanskaya - Solayoh

"Solayoh" by Alyona Lanskaya may be the track that gets Belarus to its first Eurovision Song Contest Final since 2010. But does the music video highlight too many problems with the song and possible performance on the Malmo stage? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Greece - Koza Mostra & Agathon Iakovidis - Alcohol is Free

Greece brings ska to this year's Eurovision Song Contest with "Alcohol is Free" by Koza Mostra & Agathon Iakovidis. Will the perfect final streak continue this year and will Greece return to the Top 10? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Montenegro - Who See - Igranka

While Montenegro has one of the most original entries in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, "Igranka" by Who See may be too heavy in its style to make a positive impression in Malmo. Is it possible for a rap/rock song to get enough jury and televote support to advance? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Georgia - Nodi Tatishvili & Sophie Gelovani - Waterfall

After a mis-step in last year's Eurovision Song Contest, Georgia is back in the game with "Waterfall" by Nodi Tatishvili & Sophie Gelovani. Though a little overwrought, could peculiar voting patterns in this year's Contest bring Georgia to new heights? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Slovenia - Hannah - Straight Into Love

Though "Straight Into Love" by Hannah is an ok pop track, Slovenia has an uphill battle to get into the Eurovision Song Contest final in Malmo. With so many other entries already offering what this song provides, does it stand a chance of advancing? Read more...

5 Awesome Things from Smash Season 2 Episode 10: The Surprise Party

Tom and Ivy have a tiff, but a surprise birthday song from Liza Minnelli patches things up. Hit List gets the dramaturgy treatment from Julia, Scott and Kyle. Derek puts the moves on Karen, but Jimmy would rather go public with his girlfriend instead. Read more...

Sunday TV: Mad Men, Chopped All-Stars, Showtime slate, Academy of Country Music Awards

We have a huge night of television tonight. Mad Men returns, the Showtime slate of comedies wrap for the season as do the Kardashians, and the Academy of Country Music hands out awards. Here's what's on TV Sunday. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: San Marino - Valentina Monetta - Crisalide (Vola)

San Marino has executed a perfect strategy for setting itself up to advance to its first Eurovision Song Contest final with "Crisalide (Vola)" by returning singer Valentina Monetta. Will the tiny country make a huge impact in Malmo? I hope so. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Russia - Dina Garipova - What If

Russia is ready to bounce back from its runner-up finish in last year's Eurovision Song Contest with "What If" by Dina Garipova. Though the country should continue its perfect finals streak, is the song interesting enough to make an impression in Malmo? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Armenia - Dorians - Lonely Planet

Armenia returns to the Eurovision Song Contest after a year off with the song "Lonely Planet" by Dorians. Though the video is something to be desired, the actual song is quite good and should make a strong impression on the Malmo stage. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Ukraine - Zlata Ognevich - Gravity

Ukraine has once again assured itself a place in the Eurovision Song Contest final with "Gravity" by Zlata Ognevich. Will Malmo be the site of the country's second ESC win? Read more...

5 Awesome Things from Smash Season 2 Episode 9: The Parents

Jimmy and Karen star in the Hit (it) List while Karen's dad pays a surprise visit. Ivy is surprised by her mom joining the cast of Bombshell. Krysta Rodriguez surprises us with an amazing Diva performance. Read more...

Glee Season 4 Episode 17 Recap: Guilty Pleasures

Mr. Schue disappears for yet another week and we're forced to see New Directions songs they deem "guilty pleasures" or just songs that are good, but not considered "good" for a teenager to appreciate. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Malta - Gianluca - Tomorrow

Although Malta has a delightful entry in this year's Eurovision Song Contest with "Tomorrow" by Gianluca, could its running order assignment be too much of an obstacle to make a strong impression in Malmo? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Ireland - Ryan Dolan - Only Love Survives

Ireland may have a secret weapon for the Eurovision Song Contest with the entry "Only Love Survives" by Ryan Dolan. Could a song reminiscent of dance offerings from Eastern Europe be the key to success in Malmo? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Finland - Krista Siegfrids - Marry Me

Finland shows it has a sense of humor with the song "Marry Me" by Krista Siegfrieds. Will the divisiveness caused by the content of the track be an obstacle, or could a strong performance on the Malmo stage mean a trip to the Eurovision Song Contest Final? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Austria - Natália Kelly - Shine

Austria will try to "Shine" in Malmo with a song by Natália Kelly. Although the track should do better than the country's absolute last place finish last year, will it be able to come out of position 1 and gain a spot in the Eurovision Song Contest Final? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Albania - Adrian Lulgjuraj & Bledar Sejko - Identitet

Albania will be testing the hard rock waters in Malmo with the song "Identitet" by Adrian Lulgjuraj & Bledar Sejko. Will this entry get hair metal into the Eurovision Song Contest final, or will the country's history from 2011 repeat itself? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Cyprus - Despina Olympiou - An Me Thimasai

Cyprus may be getting a lot of bad press for financial reasons, but the country should find some good new with its Eurovision Song Contest entry "An Me Thimasai" by Despina Olympiou. With the right positioning, it could easily sneak into the Final in Malmo. Read more...

Eurovision Semi-Final Running Orders Announced

Swedish broadcaster SVT, host of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, announced the running order for the semi-finals taking place May 14 and 16 in Malmo, Sweden. Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Latvia - PeR - Here We Go

Latvia continues its trend of baffling Eurovision Song Contest entries with the song "Here We Go" by rap/pop/rock group PeR. Does the song stand a chance in Malmo? And what can be done to make Latvia relevant in the ESC? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Belgium - Roberto Bellarosa - Love Kills

Belgium continues its struggle to reach the Eurovision Song Contest final in Malmo, Sweden as its entry "Love KIlls" by Roberto Bellarosa fails to inspire. Could the song earworm potential allow it to sneak through? Read more...

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Entry: Iceland - Eyþór Ingi - Ég á Líf

Our coverage of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest begins with Iceland's entry "Ég á Líf" by Eyþór Ingi. Will the simple but accessible melody allow the country to maintain its legacy in the ESC Final or will the Icelandic language create a barrier to advancing in Malmo? Read more...