::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

Jake Hoot was crowned the winner of season 17 of The Voice on Tuesday night. The big guy (he is 6’6” ya’ll) with the big voice was a one chair turn selection from team Kelly Clarkson. This is Clarkson's third win. Hoot's performances were so flawless throughout the competition that Clarkson's main advice was for him to keep doing what he was doing. The 31-year-old singer/songwriter is a native of Cookesville, TN. The top four finalists including Jake were Katie Kadan, Ricky Duran and Rose Short. The win was shocking to many voice fans who expected Katie from John Legend's team to reign victorious. Tuesday's airing delivered 8.6 million total viewers and a 1.3 demo rating, reflected a trend in declining viewership.

DRAKE kicked off the moth of May on a winning streak.  Cardi B, was on his trail with the second most wins.  Shattering the previous record of most all-time Billboard Music Awards wins, Drake took home 12 awards Wednesday night, including Top Artist – the most of the evening, bringing his total to 27, now the most of any artist ever! Airing this evening from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 8pm ET/PT on NBC, the “2019 Billboard Music Awards” opened with a spectacular world premiere performance by global superstar Taylor Swift and Brendon Urie, followed by a show-stopping medley of today’s biggest hits from show host, Kelly Clarkson. The night was full of legendary, nostalgic, and never-before-seen performances, celebrating this year’s biggest and best in music! Cardi B followed Drake for most wins of the night, including Top Rap Female Artist, Top Hot 100 Song, Top Selling Song, Top Radio Song, Top Collaboration and Top Rap Song. Her “Girls Like You” colla...

HOSTED BY TYLER PERRY, THE ONE-OF-A-KIND CONCERT WILL FEATURE EXCITING AND MOVING PERFORMANCES OF ARETHA'S LEGENDARY HITS BY TODAY'S BIGGEST ARTISTS SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — The Recording Academy ™ , AEG Ehrlich Ventures, Clive Davis, and CBS will pay tribute to the legendary career of 18-time GRAMMY ® winner and 2008 MusiCares ® Person of the Year honoree Aretha Franklin by presenting "Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul." Performing songs from her legendary repertoire are GRAMMY winners Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, and BeBe Winans as well as current GRAMMY nominees Brandi Carlile, Chloe X Halle, H.E.R., Janelle Monáe, and SZA. Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry will host the unforgettable night. Additional unique performances to be announced in the coming weeks. The live concert will tape Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at 6 p.m. PT at the...

Singing "Run to You" Voice contestant Kimberly Joye, 26 a former background vocalist for gospel artist JJ Hairston caused a catfight between ex-American Idol alums Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson on Monday night. Clarkson used her only blocking power to keep Hudson from snagging the Connecticut bred singer. The ladies were teaming this season in complete support of each other until Clarkson, who won on her first season as a judge, decided to betray the Dreamgirl. Joye chose Clarkson and said in a clip that she wanted to work with her to learn something new. Hudson, who still has blocking ability, seemed genuinely shocked and promised Clarkson payback. Blake Shelton also hit his buzzer, but stayed out of the fight.