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The a cappella competition show’s upcoming cycle will return to the holiday season format used in Seasons 1 and 2, as opposed to the super-sized fall 2011 Season 3 run that earned sub-par ratings. No word yet on whether judges Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman and Sara Bareilles and host Nick Lachey will return.
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NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” hosted by multi-platinum recording artist Nick Lachey, returns for season three this fall on Monday, September 19 (8-10 p.m. ET) in a weekly format featuring two-hour episodes and with the number of groups competing expanded to 16.
The groups will be performing for celebrity judges Sara Bareilles (“Love Song” and “King of Anything”), Ben Folds (Ben Folds Five) and Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men) and competing for the prize of $200,000 cash and a Sony Music recording contract.
The 16 groups that will vie to be the best a cappella group in the country were revealed today. The announcement was made today by Paul Telegdy, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, NBC and Universal Media Studios. They are:
AFRO-BLUE – Washington, D.C. – This fun-loving ensemble from Howard University started as a class in the music department. They have plenty of soul, and all nine members meld together with beautiful harmonies, soaring solos, and a fresh look. @AfroBlueDC
NBC announced today the premieres of its new Fall 2011 primetime schedule beginning Tuesday, September 13 with new episodes of “Parenthood” — following the final performance episode of “America’s Got Talent” — and continuing the week of September 19 with the Monday debuts of “The Sing-Off” and new drama “The Playboy Club” on that date
On Wednesday, September 14, the new comedies “Up All Night” (10-10:30 p.m. ET) and “Free Agents” (10:30-11 p.m. ET) will debut out of their respective time periods following the season finale of “America’s Got Talent.” Both series also will premiere in their regular time periods with their second original episodes on Wednesday, September 21 (8-8:30 p.m. ET and 8:30-9 p.m. ET, respectively).
have what it takes to be on the sing off?
Casting for the vocal competition show has amplified and expanded to five different U.S. cities over seven days to discover the most talented a cappella groups to compete for an opportunity to win a cash prize and a Sony Music recording contract.
Casting call cities and dates are:
BOSTON
Thursday, May 5
Emerson College’s The Paramount Theatre
560 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
keep singing kids!
The announcement was made today by Bob Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment.
“Alternative series such as these three bona fide hits are important not only to their loyal audiences but also as strong components of the NBC schedule,” said Greenblatt. “They are each unique, attention-getting shows with terrific producing and talent auspices, and we’re proud to be associated with them.”
NBC’s popular series “The Biggest Loser” launched season 11 “Couples Edition” in January with two new trainers — Brett Hoebel and Cara Castronuova who join returning trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels — in an engaging new twist that has changed the game completely. Eleven teams of two came to the “Biggest Loser” ranch hoping to transform their bodies, their health and their lives.
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Original Air Date: Dec 20, 2010
Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com
It’s here! The Sing Off finale. The plus side to this show is it doesn’t drag on forever. The down side is that it ends quickly.
The finale is fun because the competition has ended. America voted for the winner so it’s all about the singing. Who took home the win (and more importantly the record deal that will take forever and a day to make)? Committed, Street Corner Symphony, Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town or The Backbeats? Read on to find out!
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Original Air Date: Dec 15, 2010
Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com
While Boyz II Men are just down the street performing to a sold out crowd (it’s a small theatre), The Sing Off continues.
Tonight is the last episode before the finale. We get Superstar Medleys and Judge’s Choice. I am really worried about the competition at this point because of Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town. Why? Read on to find out. (Also discussed: What surprise elimination had me fuming mad, what medley made Committed not so churchish anymore and what made Courtney cry.)
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Original Air Date: Dec 13, 2010
Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com
The Sing Off is heating up. Only six groups are left and tonight one goes home. And only one week until the finale!
In my opinion, I think there are two teams that can be eliminated right now. If you read on, you can find out who they are, which group actually did go home, who sang what, what the judges said, if the boy band song during Guilty Pleasures was by Boyz II Men or 98 Degrees (or neither) and what’s coming up on Wednesday for the top five.
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The Sing Off
The Top 8
Original Air Date: Dec 8, 2010
Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com
The Sing Off was on Monday. Glee was last night. Which was better? Let’s just say Monday’s The Sing Off just got deleted from my DVR to make room for tonight’s. Watching Glee reminded me of how much raw talent was on The Sing Off. Sure, I could do without the matching outfits, but sometimes I love the bright colors and odd leggings. Tonight’s episode is modern hits and a special appearance by last year’s winner, NOTA!
Who will go home? Who will stay? Will the ‘Poofs still wear tuxedos? Read on to find out!
