The Nicki Minah/Mariah Carey snit did nothing to draw people to the season premiere of “American Idol” on wednesday. In fact, it made things worse. The FOX singing competition returned Wednesday to its lowest-rated and least-watched regular-season premiere telecast ever (the first season aired during the summer and generally isn’t counted), reports Entertainment Weekly.

 

Brian McKnight, has officially announced the release of his new album, More Than Words, the 15th studio album from the singer/songwriter. The first single off of the new project is entitled “Sweeter,” is my video pick of the week. It’s a classic Brian McKnight track, very melodic and lyrical “I am fortunate that there is no wall between myself and my fans," insist Brian. "We communicate at live shows and especially through Twitter and social media. I ask them what they want and they tell me. Hopefully on this album I have succeded again in giving them what they want." Brian McKnight’s More than Words is slated to be released on March 5, 2013.

In an interview to promote her role in the new touring production of “Fela!,” Michelle Williams – one third of Destiny’s Child alongside Beyonce and Kelly Rowland – revealed that she has only recently emerged from years of suffering from moderate depression. Her dark cloud lifted thanks to exercise, therapy and positive thinking “I had to choose to get out of bed and do whatever I needed to do to be happy.” Williams says she suffered her first bout of depression at 15 or 16 and has managed to avoid medication. She is speaking out for the first time about her battle to encourage others to seek help.