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Brittany Frederick is an award-winning entertainment and sports journalist, screenwriter, and novelist. For AXS, her expertise includes 'The Voice,' Verizon IndyCar Series, and Red Bull Global Rallycross. You can reach her at her official website (brittany-frederick.com) and on Twitter (@tvbrittanyf).
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  • Katy Perry's 'Rise' is the new NBC Olympics anthem

    Katy Perry's 'Rise' is the new NBC Olympics anthem

    Katy Perry released her surprise single "Rise" this week, and less than 24 hours after the song dropped NBC had announced that it will serve as the anthem for the network's upcoming Rio Olympics coverage. On Friday, Perry revealed an Olympics-themed music video for "Rise" that you can watch now by...

    July 15, 2016
  • 'X-Files' stars Anderson, Duchovny, Pileggi, Davis going to Wizard World Chicago

    'X-Files' stars Anderson, Duchovny, Pileggi, Davis going to Wizard World Chicago

    Following the return of "The X-Files" this spring, series stars Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi, and William B. Davis will all be participating in Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, set to take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL from Aug. 18-21. Anderson...

    July 15, 2016
  • Republic Records, Showtime partner on star-studded 'Roadies' soundtrack

    Republic Records, Showtime partner on star-studded 'Roadies' soundtrack

    Showtime's latest original series "Roadies" has been inviting TV fans into the music business, and now Republic Records is returning the favor by releasing an album containing music from the show. The label announced that the Roadies soundtrack will be released on Aug. 26 - and it's full of...

    July 15, 2016
  • Jeff Gordon could return to NASCAR as replacement driver for Earnhardt

    Jeff Gordon could return to NASCAR as replacement driver for Earnhardt

    Jeff Gordon may be coming out of retirement. NASCAR's Hendrick Motorsports announced Friday that Gordon will be the replacement driver for Dale Earnhardt Jr. for next Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, should Earnhardt's health issues continue to keep him out of the No. 88 car. Gordon...

    July 15, 2016
  • Singer-songwriter Jesse Macht has signed with Whattaguy Records.

    Jesse Macht signs with Whattaguy Records, prepares new album

    Here's some fantastic news for singer-songwriter fans: Jesse Macht has signed a recording contract with Whattaguy Records and will have a new album on the way this fall. Macht, the best singer-songwriter still flying under the radar, now has a promising deal to take his music to the next level and...

    July 15, 2016
  • 'The Voice' lowers its minimum casting age to 13

    'The Voice' lowers its minimum casting age to 13

    NBC's "The Voice" is courting young would-be music stars next, as the singing competition's casting website announced on Thursday that the series had lowered its minimum casting age to just 13 years old. Previously, the youngest a contestant could be to participate in the show was 15. That has...

    July 15, 2016
  • The Tenors suspend member after MLB All-Star Game controversy

    The Tenors suspend member after MLB All-Star Game controversy

    The Tenors have suspended one of their members after their controversial performance of "O Canada" before this week's Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Canadian vocal group was invited to San Diego's PETCO Park to sing the Canadian national anthem but sparked heated reactions after Remigio...

    July 14, 2016
  • Giancarlo Stanton makes MLB Home Run Derby history

    Giancarlo Stanton makes MLB Home Run Derby history

    Those who attended this week's MLB Home Run Derby saw a piece of baseball history. Miami Marlins All-Star right fielder Giancarlo Stanton hit 61 home runs across three rounds of competition at San Diego's PETCO Park - the highest cumulative total ever recorded by any player in baseball's offensive...

    July 13, 2016
  • 3 things we learned from UFC 200

    3 things we learned from UFC 200

    UFC 200 wound up being a relatively underwhelming card on Saturday night, unable to overcome the out of competition issues that dogged the key MMA event for months. But despite the four different main events the UFC milestone from Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena still had a few moments that any fan of...

    July 10, 2016
  • Wizard World Columbus preview: 3 reasons to go to the Ohio Comic Con

    Wizard World Columbus preview: 3 reasons to go to the Ohio Comic Con

    Wizard World Columbus Comic Con is ahead at the end of July, and that means a lot of noteworthy happenings are coming to the Greater Columbus Convention Center from the worlds of film, television and, of course, comic books. If you haven't booked your Wizard World tickets yet here are three reasons...

    July 08, 2016
  • Juliette Lewis books North American tour after eight-year hiatus

    Juliette Lewis books North American tour after eight-year hiatus

    Juliette Lewis is making her return to music in a big way. The singer and actress has announced a new North American tour officially marking her return to U.S. concerts after eight years away from the stage. Lewis's tour begins July 28 at Los Angeles's Fonda Theatre and tickets to that opening night...

    July 08, 2016
  • 3 reasons UFC 200 is still worth watching

    3 reasons UFC 200 is still worth watching

    UFC 200 appeared headed into the breach when news broke late Wednesday that co-headliner Jon Jones had been yanked from the event for a drug violation. Jones' removal was a huge loss for the UFC, which has now gone through four different main events for what was supposed to be its milestone fight...

    July 08, 2016
  • Tony Lucca announces his fall 2016 tour schedule

    Tony Lucca announces his fall 2016 tour schedule

    Tony Lucca will once again be on the road, as the singer-songwriter has announced an extensive fall 2016 touring schedule that will keep him busy from July 30 through Nov. 19. Lucca, who just released his Sessions, Vol 1: Sun Studio EP in February and is celebrating the tenth anniversary of his...

    July 08, 2016
  • RiffTrax to unleash 'Mothra' at Nashville's Belcourt Theatre

    RiffTrax to unleash 'Mothra' at Nashville's Belcourt Theatre

    The fine folks at RiffTrax have announced their next live comedy show, and it's a monster. "RiffTrax Live: Mothra" will storm Nashville's Belcourt Theatre on Aug. 18, featuring comedians Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett sending up the 1961 Japanese film about a vengeful moth-like...

    July 08, 2016
  • Jonathan Cake, Jenna Fischer among those taking stage at San Diego's Old Globe

    Jonathan Cake, Jenna Fischer among those taking stage at San Diego's Old Globe

    Jonathan Cake, Jenna Fischer and Greg Germann are among several notable stars who will be taking the stage in summer theatre productions at San Diego's The Old Globe. Cake - who played villainous former District Attorney Marcus Woll on NBC's "Law & Order" and Chuck Vance in ABC's "Desperate...

    July 07, 2016
  • Jon Jones removed from UFC 200 for another potential anti-doping violation

    Jon Jones removed from UFC 200 for another potential anti-doping violation

    Major news ahead of this weekend's UFC 200: Jon Jones has been pulled from the main event after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has informed Jones of another potential anti-doping violation from a drug test administered on June 16. UFC officials announced Jones' removal on Wednesday night and have lined...

    July 07, 2016
  • Criss Angel performs close-up magic during a segment of 'Criss Angel Mindfreak Live,' which premiered Thursday.

    Review: Criss Angel opens bold new chapter with 'Criss Angel MINDFREAK Live'

    One of the illusions that was at the end of "Criss Angel BeLIEve" is now in the middle of "Criss Angel MINDFREAK Live" - and that perfectly sums up the new live show from the elite magician, which had its world premiere at Luxor Las Vegas on Thursday. Criss Angel remains in a class of his own, which...

    July 05, 2016
  • Watch 'The Voice's' poignant tribute to Christina Grimmie

    Watch 'The Voice's' poignant tribute to Christina Grimmie

    Fans have been wondering if "The Voice" would do something in memory of Season 6 finalist Christina Grimmie, and now the NBC show has. On Tuesday afternoon the singing competition posted a tribute video to its YouTube channel and social media featuring several of Grimmie's fellow contestants...

    June 28, 2016
  • Watch: Blake Shelton rewrites 'Bringing Back The Sunshine' for new NASCAR open

    Watch: Blake Shelton rewrites 'Bringing Back The Sunshine' for new NASCAR open

    Blake Shelton is once again opening NBC Sports Network's NASCAR coverage, and the country music superstar has shot a fresh video that will air in front of every NBCSN race broadcast starting this Saturday, July 2 in front of the Coke Zero 400. You can watch Shelton's new NASCAR open now by using the...

    June 28, 2016
  • 3 things we learned from Tony Stewart winning NASCAR's Toyota/Save Mart 350

    3 things we learned from Tony Stewart winning NASCAR's Toyota/Save Mart 350

    NASCAR fans had something to celebrate Sunday as Tony Stewart won the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. The victory guarantees the retiring champion and fan favorite a position in the postseason. You can watch highlights from Stewart's victory now by using the media player included with this...

    June 28, 2016
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