Reality Debut Tonight: NBC's Clash of the Choirs

The timing couldn't be worse for me to watch a new reality show -- I've got last-minute shopping to do, friends in town, and holiday parties to attend. Then why can't I stop thinking NBC's Clash of the Choirs?

Debuting tonight, the four-night series will feature Blake Shelton, Patti Labelle, Nick Lachey, Kelly Rowland and Michael Bolton auditioning, recruiting and rehearsing full choirs in their hometowns. Some will sing traditional choral music, while others will sing rock, rap or pop.

Could the concept be any cheesier?

I don't care -- my Tivo is set, and in between sips of egg-nog I'll be tuning in. Will you?

Here's the preview:



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Tuesday Morning Idol Notes

As we get geared up for another Tuesday & Wednesday of Idol excitement, here's a few Idol-related notes to keep that part of our minds busy until tonight...

Variety is reporting that Wednesday results shows will expand to an hour beginning April 11, one month earlier than originally planned. I personally prefer the meaner, leaner versions of the kick-offs (as they feature less torturous padding), but clearly (and unfortunately) I don't run American Idol, so my opinion doesn't seem to count very much! This way all the high profile guests lined up for this season (Jon Bon Jovi, Jennifer Lopez, et al.) will have a chance to shill their latest music, we'll have time for group numbers, and there might even be a chance the eliminated contestants will get to perform their swan songs in their entirety. Of course, the producers will probably butcher the time management of the show with Brad Garrett-esque stunts and the booted contestants will likely get cut off anyways, but, well, what can you do?

Meanwhile, this past weekend's episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Peyton Manning and featuring musical guest Carrie Underwood, had it's largest audience in 10 months. In addition to Carrie performing "Wasted" and "Before He Cheats," the episode also featured a pretty dang funny Sanjaya impression. You can check out video of that impression by clicking here.

Finally, Jennifer Hudson and Patti Labelle apparently stole the show at last night's GLAAD Media Awards, held in NYC. Hudson was there to present Labelle with a special lifetime achievement award. Their 15-minute onstage appearance, a lovefest between the two divas, brought down the house on several occassions, especially following an impromptu a capella duet of "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen." The awards, which honor television programs, movies, and journalists that have fairly and accurately represented the Lesbian & Gay community in the past year, will be broadcast on cable channel LOGO in the upcoming weeks.

That's it for now...check out Song Spoilers for Tonight's Show , Who is in Danger This Week, and Elliott Yamin Scores Top 3 Debut.