TV Ratings: NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’ Debut Bested by ABC’s ‘American Idol’

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNetflix’s “A Madea Homecoming” and Disney’s “Free Guy” both made their debuts on Nielsen’s Top 10 streaming rankings with more than 1 billion minutes watched in the titles’ first few days of availability.Tyler Perry’s “A Madea Homecoming” was No. 4 on the list of overall streaming programs for the week of Feb. 21-27, with 1.04 billion minutes viewed in the two days following its Feb.

Anne Hathaway could moonlight as a karaoke lounge singer if the acting thing fizzles out. The "WeCrashed" star, 39, proved her pipes when she made an appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" Tuesday and beat the "American Idol" winner at her own game of "Sing That Name That Tune" by performing part of one of Clarkson’s big hits. It all started when Hathaway jumped out to a 3-0 lead on Clarkson and the talk show host hilariously tried to get Matt Iseman and her band to "play a fricking song I'll know." On came Clarkson’s 2004 smash "Since U Been Gone." Within seconds, Hathaway stepped up to the center podium and let her voice rip, singing the song’s chorus to the live studio audience.

Kelly Clarkson sparked a huge reaction from her fans after she collapsed during her daytime talk show on Tuesday.MORE: Kelly Clarkson sets record straight amid claims she plans to change her nameThe Kelly Clarkson Show host was left faceplanting the floor after being upstaged by Anne Hathaway during a rendition of Sing That Name That Tune, which sees Kelly and her celebrity guests go head-to-head to identify and then perform songs after hearing only a few chords.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson collapses after Anne Hathaway upstages herAlready losing the first few rounds to the WeCrashed star, Kelly was told by comedian and game host Matt Iseman to "start stepping up your game,” after which she begged him to "play a freaking song I'll know".Despite her request being granted and the band launching into her 2004 hit Since U Been Gone, Anne was just too quick for Kelly and was the first to figure out the track and belt out the song's anthemic chorus.MORE: Anne Hathaway's Californian home is totally unexpected - see insideMORE: Anne Hathaway wows in stunning dress with very revealing detailFalling to the floor in utter disbelief, a stunned Kelly said: "How did you know it from just that?" to which Anne responded: "Kelly Clarkson if you do not understand how much we all love that song. Everybody here knew it on the first one.

Kelly Clarkson failed to recognize one of her most popular songs during a game of Sing That Name That Tune on Tuesday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show.While facing off against Anne Hathaway during the segment, in which she competes with guests to be the first toidentify a song and sing it, the 39-year-old talk singer collapsed to the floor after the actress started belting out her 2004 hit single Since U Been Gone.After glaring atThe Devil Wears Prada star,39, from the ground, she picked herself upand threw her arms up in frustration. ' Embarassing: Kelly Clarkson failed to recognize one of her most popular songs during a game of Sing That Name That Tune on Tuesday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show'How did you know it from just that?'Clarkson asked Hathaway, who put a name to the track after just just the opening notes.

Michele Amabile Angermiller How are we supposed to live without Michael Bolton? “American Song Contest” doesn’t have to answer that question just yet, as Connecticut-based Bolton and his song “Beautiful World” could still place next week through a combination of votes through fans and jurors. But the early lead on night one of NBC’s U.S.

Kelly Clarkson never saw this one coming.

Kelly Clarkson had an embarrassing moment on the latest episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show!

The United States finally got its first look at its own version of the Eurovision with NBC’s American Song Contest, which made a two-hour debut on Monday night. The new singing competition on the block, however, fell behind the latest episode of American Idol on ABC.

As the very first winner of American Idol, Kelly Clarkson is bound to have advice for the contestants of her new show, American Song Contest, but her words of wisdom are actually what she tells every musician in the industry.

Kelly Clarkson, Snoop Dogg and American Song Contest hopefuls gathered at Universal Studios in Los Angeles for the premiere of the new NBC show on Monday.The singer turned talk show host, 39, will host the show alongside rapper Snoop Dogg as they try to find the best original song written by an American.The show is based on the Eurovision Song Contest and will feature competitors from all 50 states as well as Washington D.C. and the five American territories: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S.

Rhode Island artist Hueston was voted straight through to the semifinals on Monday's season premiere of American Song Contest on NBC.Before he sang his original song 'Held On Too Long', he shared that while everyone thinks of Rhode Island as 'coastline, tennis and sailboats' that he actually came from the rough part of the state.'We didn't grow up easy,' said Hueston. 'There was a Christmas where we didn't have food.

American Song Contest premieres tonight!

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterA “feel-good” medical procedural from Michael Strahan, Constance Schwartz-Morini and “The Resident” executive producer Marc Halsey is in development at ABC, Variety has learned.Titled “The Front Line,” the potential series is centered around Sebastian “Bass” Clark, a professional athlete-turned-doctor who left the front line of the football field to start over on the front lines of healthcare as a medical resident — a transition that a handful of real-life NFL players have actually made. The project follows Bass and an ensemble of doctors and staff at a prestigious Pittsburgh hospital as they navigate high-stakes medical cases with all the adrenaline, warmth and big-heartedness of a great sports movie.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterThe series premiere of NBC’s Renée Zellweger-led limited series “The Thing About Pam” has increased its key demo rating by nearly 400% when counting a week’s worth of delayed and digital viewing, Variety has learned exclusively.The debut episode of the Blumhouse Television-produced show, which aired at 10 p.m. on March 8, initially managed a 0.4 rating among adults 18-49 and 2.9 million total viewers in Live + Same Day Nielsen data.When adding in seven days of delayed viewing across linear and DVR, plus digital platforms Hulu, NBC.com, the NBC app and Peacock, “The Thing About Pam” series premiere jumped to a 1.93 demo rating (up 387%) and 8.7 million viewers (+205%).From the initial live + same day viewing, the first episode is up 387% in the demo (0.40 vs.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterWith the 65 years “Eurovision Song Contest” has under its belt, NBC’s U.S. adaptation of the worldwide phenomenon has a lot to live up to on day one. Luckily, “American Song Contest” also has the full-backing of the OG show’s production powerhouse  and a team of Eurovision fanatics preparing for its weekly two-hour live shows hosted by Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg, beginning with Monday’s 8 p.m.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer“American Song Contest” has revealed its detailed online and TikTok voting procedures and the 56 members of its expert jury panel, including Isaac Slade, Matt Pinfield and Jose Tillan, ahead of the U.S. adaptation of “Eurovision’s” big two-hour debut Monday on NBC, Variety has learned exclusively.Hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson, the all-live “American Song Contest” will feature 56 artists representing the 50 states, five U.S.

Things are about to get territorial on NBC. Kelly Clarkson — a Texas girl at heart — and Snoop Dogg — straight out of Long Beach — will play host to the network’s new competition series, “American Song Contest”, where it’ll all boil down to home pride.

Kelly Clarkson -- a Texas girl at heart — and Snoop Dogg -- straight out of Long Beach — will play host to the network's new competition series,, where it'll all boil down to home pride.In a supertease of the new show, the Southern California-bred rapper represents his hometown while the  legend echoes her home state's rallying cry of «go big or go home.» She adds, «And every musician in this country feels the same way about where they come from.»And therein lies the premise of the new series — eight-weeks of live original musical performances from performers representing all 50 states, the five U.S. territories as well as the nation's capital.

Kelly Clarkson had fans thrilled when she took to social media to kick off an exciting countdown ahead of a huge new project.MORE: Kelly Clarkson looks phenomenal in gorgeous floral dress – see photoThe singer shared the poster of her upcoming show, NBC's American Song Contest, which she'll be hosting along with Snoop Dogg.WATCH: Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson host NBC’s American Song ContestShe looked incredible as she rocked a figure-hugging dress with a deeply plunging neckline with a blue sequined fabric and a green necklace to adorn it all.Kelly began the countdown to the show's start in a mere five days, writing: "5 more days, y'all!! Catch the premiere of @nbc's @americansongcontest LIVE this Monday 3/21 at 8/7c!"MORE: Kelly Clarkson shares message after finalizing divorce from Brandon BlackstockFans were quite excited about the prospect of the show hitting the air so soon, with one simply saying: "Let's gooo!" and another going: "My queen!"A third wrote: "OMG yay!! Can't wait to watch it, I wish you the best of luck. I love you so much Kelly," with one also commenting: "Can't wait for this!! Let's go Kelly!! Texas Rock!"A post shared by Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson)Kelly kicked off the countdown to the upcoming American Song ContestChatting in a Q&A about the NBC series earlier in the week, the American Idol winner was asked whether she would be wowing the crowds with any performances throughout the series, to which she replied: "Oh, well, I don't think this is about me this time around. "I perform five days a week on television if you want to see a song.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeFormer Propagate president Greg Lipstone is making the move over to oversee American Song Contest Inc. as its president and COO, just days before the ambitious NBC competition series launches on March 21.An offshoot of the long-running global phenomenon Eurovision, “American Song Contest” will attempt to try something similar in the United States, via song writing and performer competitors representing 56 U.S.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Propagate President Greg Lipstone has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of American Song Contest Inc., one of the companies behind NBC’s upcoming music reality competition series of the same name, which premieres March 21.