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Gasp! Anwar has GOT to go soon on American Idol. Not only was he really "pitchy" last night on Idol he's also been caught posting a "man seeking man" internet ad on a black dating site! Read about it HERE. Eww... It's funny how everyone knows he's gay except the people attending the show. It pains me to see teenage girls hold up signs in the audience that say "Marry me Anwar"... pains me.

Anwar's smile is really freaking me out too... like cool it dimples! Speaking of freaky, how scary does Scott Sabol look? The judges need to be nicer to him not because he's good but because he looks like he's ready to charge down there and sock it to Simon pretty soon! Grrr!
posted by Tim at 6:21 PM

 
I've heard some shocking rumours the past few days:

- John Stamos is dating one of the Olsen twins (Eww! He's their Uncle Jesse!)
- Nick and Jessica are going to announce their divorce as soon as their show finishes airing (Please! Their marriage is fine but I guess In Touch Magazine refuses to believe that seeing as though Nick and Jess have been on their cover for like the past 3 months!)
- Mario Vasquez dropped out of American Idol because he a) signed a record deal with P Diddy and therefore didn't need the show or b) He was afraid the publicity from American Idol would invade his private life and reveal that he is gay and living with his lover in the Bronx.
- Justin Timberlake is kissing Alex (Olivia Wilde) from The OC?!

And finally,
- Vonzelle Solomon, a contestant from American Idol, is going to replace Michelle in Destiny's Child (again, stop the Michelle hating y'all!)

But the rumour that had me most shocked was this:

On Desperate Housewives, the character of "Dana" is someone we've already met on the show! =O OMG?! Can you believe that? Who do you think Dana is? I can't even fathom a guess... Anyway... Read about it (and find other spoilers) HERE

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posted by Tim at 5:17 PM

 
Annnd... I like American Idol again!

Last week's "Maul-pisode" (like that? Little OC reference but with negative synonym connotations? Never mind.) had me reaching for the remote faster than you could say "A new episode of "House" is next on FOX" but this week was actually really entertaining to watch!

Jessica Sierra was hot man! Like she has a really really BIG.. er... voice. And it looks, I mean, sounds amazing! Honestly, I love the sound of her voice. Carrie Underwood was good too, although her 80s hair has to go! I spend enough TV time watching people on "Ambush Makeover" work to get rid of 80s hair and I refuse to see it being promoted as a new style trend to impressionable youngsters watching A.I.

Nadia Turner is still a star in my eyes. But this was her worst performance yet. Why pick such an oversung tune? And that mohawk? More like NOhawk! It sorta just limped over her forehead like her hair couldn't decide between being spiked up or being bangs. And Mikalah? Yikes. The first line of her song read "Saying goodbye is never an easy thing to do." No it isn't my dear, but get ready to say goodbye anyway because you are SO going home tomorrow.

As for the guys, I thought Nikko Smith was "aight" as Randy would say, but Scott Sabol/White Ruben Studdard still scares me. Somebody needs to feed him a cheeseburger and kick him out because he's such a cheesy performer and bad singer. Ditto all the other guys... especially Constipated- oops, I mean, Constantine. His scream-out-loud version of "I think I love you" seemed more appropriate at an audition for the role of "stalker" in a horror movie. *freak!*

Before I end, I must remark on a) How big Ryan Seacrest's arms got (and how I spent much of tonight's show frustrated that I couldn't read what the slogan on his t-shirt said because his microphone was covering the top letters) and b) how Simon has used up all his insults and metaphors that he has now taken to reusing the same lines over and over! Tonight he managed to combine BOTH a comparison to a cruise ship singer AND a Cabaret singer in one "insult." He needs some new lines pronto!

Finally, Paula must've still been reeling from her alleged hit and run accident charge over the weekend because she was hopped up on some sorta pill tonight. I never noticed how weird her clapping is. She claps her hand like a duck moves its beak. I'm not kidding, pay attention to it next time and see if you know what I mean. I never noticed that before. I did notice, however, that her little "I love you/I love you not" bit with Simon is getting really boring and tiresome. She needs some new lines pronto!

Prediction? Mikalah's out tomorrow.
posted by Tim at 9:18 PM

 
Devon Soltendieck stalking update #... uh.. a lot...:

Devon and Sarah Taylor from MuchMusic are on the cover of this month's Fashion 18 magazine. Surprising because I swear Devon hates her (he always gives her this "Shut up! You are so ditzy and annoying look!") but not surprising because both of them are narcissistic fame whores who probably stand at the mirror five times a day and say "I love you" to the beautiful image in front of them.

Oh who am I kidding.. I still like them both and I'm jealous as hell that they're in a magazine while I'm... in class.
posted by Tim at 2:52 PM

 
Check this out guys - It's a MADE-UP (read: FAKE) press release about Destiny's Child. It was written by a fan on their message board and again, it's FAKE (so no rumours starting please!) but I found it really funny:

Kelly seeks help from Beyonce on new Solo LP

Kelly Rowland’s last Solo effort, “Simply Deep” was a big flop compared to her band mates hugely successful “Dangerousy In Love”, so In order to make sure her next solo album Is a success, Kelly has asked Beyonce to lend her vocals on the new LP.

“It’s true, Beyonce is going to be featured on Kelly Rowlands next album,” said Mathew Knowles in a press release today. “We figured that if Beyonce was on it, then it will sell more, so Beyonce is going to be the lead singer on Kelly’s solo LP,” Mathew added.

For those of you scratching your heads, you are not alone. Many are confused by the statement that Mathew gave out today, so Mathew has replied to all the questions.

“I know many of you are wondering what’s going to be the difference between Kelly’s solo album and a regular Destinys Child album since Beyonce is going to be on it,” Mathew stated. “But there’s a big difference. On a regular Destinys Child album, Kelly only sings 10 second solo verses. On Kelly’s solo LP, she won’t be singing at all!” Mathew added.

Although Mathew did note that there was one small similarity: "Okay you got me, there is one thing both "Destiny Fulfilled" and Kelly's new album will have in common, Michelle isn't on them," he added.

The album, titled “Kelly Rowland: Beyonce’s Touch” is scheduled to hit stores this spring, and will only feature Kelly Rowland on background vocals.

“I am so honored to be the lead singer on Kelly’s solo album,” said Beyonce Knowles in a brief statement. “I promise to do what I always do best on the songs that I am on, make them mine,” she added.

While no one knows what are Kelly’s actual opinion on this matter, many are concerned that this was just something done by Mathew Knowles in order to further his daughters hot solo career. But Mathew dismisses those accusations as well.

“It’s so silly to think what we are doing is unfair,” Mathew said. “In fact, I knew people would accuse me of this, so that is why two different versions of the albums will be released,” Mathew added. “The original version, titled ‘Kelly Rowland: Beyonce’s Touch’ will be released as planned, but there will also be a second limited edition of the album, titled ‘Kelly Rowland: Beyonce’s Touch (The Kelly Remixes)’ which is the same as the original album but will not include Beyonce’s vocals. All it will include is the musical instruments and Kelly’s background vocals.” Mathew added. “And because of that, we figured that no one would want to buy an album with no vocals on it, so that’s why that version of the album will only be available on sale for the first 30 minutes the album hits stores, and then they will automatically be taken away. We will be shipping about 50 copies of that album nationwide”.

Mathew was also concerned for those Beyonce fans who think it’s unfair that Kelly will get to have her own vocal-less remix version of her album, so Beyonce will end up releasing a 3rd version of that album later on. “In order to keep things fair, Beyonce will have to release a limited edition of Kelly Rowlands Remix album as well. It will be titled ‘Kelly Rowland: Beyonce’s Touch (The Kelly Remixes, Beyonce Style)’ and it will be a whole new album with new songs and new vocals by Beyonce,” added Mathew. “That should hit stores sometime this summer”.

Some are stating that Mathew is being unfair and that there is no point in making this a Kelly Rowland Solo LP and it should just be counted as Beyonce’s next Solo Album, but Mathew doesn’t think so.

“This can’t be counted as Beyonce’s Second Solo LP, because she will be releasing her second Solo LP this Fall!” Mathew added. “She can’t release an album every 3 months, now look who’s being unfair!” Mathew added.

>> Funny stuff eh? But what does everybody gotta be hatin' on Michelle?! MuchMusic has a viewers' poll asking "what's the best useless musical accessory?" and the options were a) Ashlee Simpson's "microphone," b) Kevin Federline or c) Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child. Soooo mean! I like Michelle and I appreciate her diva-less attitude and soulful spirit! So there!

=)
posted by Tim at 10:19 PM

 
I am so freakin' bored! I seriously got all of 4 seconds of fresh air today - that being the 4 seconds where I forced myself to step outside my front door to get some aforementioned fresh air. Other than that, the entire day was spent either in front of my computer or in front of the TV. Yikes.

I DID get to watch my OC tape from last night (More like O-zzzzz if you ask me!) and I caught up on a shocking Oprah rerun - the one where this guy was racing his car down the highway and then hit and killed someone... who turned out to be his own mother!!! I KNOW!!!

On a lighter note, I thought tonight's episode of "What Not to Wear" was really good! They made over America's worst-dressed couple, who with all due respect, really needed it! A biker dude and his biker wife... I mean, the word "biker" alone screams "fashion makeover" y'know?
posted by Tim at 11:08 PM

 
Alright... Now y'all know I love Mariah but this photo is gonna get her into US Weekly's Fashion Police section next week. What is she wearing?! Mark my words, she'll make the magazine for sure with this outfit...

Note: Doris, you actually get US Weekly in the mail so it's up to you to verify my guess! (In other words, can I borrow your magazine when you're done with it?) =)




Now this... is much classier! And waaaay better than the leopard print/bedsheet/hotel curtain mess she had on before!


This is a new and improved Mariah - without skimpy, little girl clothes and without wild, big hair. Plus, doesn't she look like ten pounds skinnier in this outfit? The pictures were taken a day apart so you can tell that good clothes really make a difference!

In related news, TLC is showing the "Best of What Not to Wear" every night at 7 this week! YES!!
posted by Tim at 10:32 PM

 
Time for some straight up GOSSIP!

I read that...

Michelle from Destiny's Child is dating Chris Tucker, who was in the Rush Hour movies!

Apparently...

When Paris Hilton's two-way was swiped, people found a message from Lindsay Lohan, who was writing to tell Paris about seeing Jessica Simpson doing cocaine!! (Personally, I don't believe that for a second.. but still... creepy)

And of course... gotta link the Nick Carter mug shot here after the Backstreet Boy was arrested for drunk driving last weekend. I sorta feel sorry for him though... It's like ever since he beat up.. oops I mean, broke up, with Paris, he's been going downhill. And somehow I feel like Paris Hilton had something to do with his arrest... it's like she controls everyone in Hollywood!
posted by Tim at 10:38 PM

 
If I could vote for American Idol, I'd be voting for Vonzelle, Carrie and Nadia, not only because they're the most talented but also because they (mercifully) didn't do the annoying hold up your fingers bit while Ryan was reading the phone numbers. I hate it when people try to flash their number a hundred different ways with their fingers during the voting announcement... it's so annoying!

Also I mean, let's face it, Nadia Turner's gonna win. So really, it's just a competition for second place in hopes that the runner up will avoid the Justin Guarini and Diana DeGarmo syndrome and actually score a good record deal.

Finally, how GREAT was Simon's dig at Ryan tonight? And he was right about Ryan's performances being bad too. I mean, Ryan trying to throw water on Simon was SO last year American Idol y'know? Didn't that weird gay guy throw water on Simon during last year's auditions? I'm just saying..
posted by Tim at 9:30 PM

 
Wow. The guys really BROUGHT IT tonight on American Idol. I was prone to repeated channel surfing during their performances the past few weeks but I really liked most of them tonight. Standouts in particular: Anthony (Don't call me Clay) Federov, who sang a Marc Anthony song I really liked; Nikko Smith, who delivered a great soulful rendition of a Ray Charles' classic (and Simon said Oscars when he meant Grammys.. did you notice that?); and Travis Tucker, who took a risk and brought the whole package to the stage - singing, dancing and even beat-boxing. And it's cool when you can rock a Bobby Brown old-skool tune wearing suspenders. It's just cool.

Of course, Anwar Robinson, the music teacher, was amazing. I thought he was too soft-spoken (and a little too much like Akil on Missy Elliot's Road to Stardom)) plus his dreadlocks were more annoying than flattering.. BUT, I agree with Simon that he's just a real genuine personality. I like that. Unlike Mario, a.k.a Fez + Justin x 2 (Justin Guarini and Justin Timberlake), who I swear is getting really cocky and smarmy, I think Anwar won't become a devo (male diva) if he wins. Constantine is a little cocky too. Is it just me or his is really not that talented? Plus, I read somewhere that he toured in a theatre production of Rent and that is SO not rocker of him!

Back to Simon for a second... My friend Sarah and I have been noticing how Simon keeps wanting to make comparisons but he's running out of things to compare the singers too. For example, he's compared the bad singers to hotel singers, cruise ship singers, karaoke singers, bar singers and impersonaters. He's clearly running out of things to use... Note to Simon: Stop it with the comparisons already! And while we're on the topic, stop using the "Can I be honest with you?" and "You know what you're problem is?" lines too!
posted by Tim at 9:28 PM

 
"You won't get it Clark," guest character of the week says to Clark Kent on Smallville. "You don't understand how it feels like to be different!"

Cue awkward look from Clark. Cue exasperated look from viewing audience. Do they HAVE to use that line every single week on this show?! It used to be clever and ironic, but now it's just annoying. New writers please!

And the last line from Lex tonight? Ultimate fromage. "I never missed having a brother Clark. Cause I have you."

Cue awkward smile from Clark. Cue immense rolling of eyes from viewing audience. New writers please!
posted by Tim at 11:18 PM

 
Is it just me or are the American Idol performances really underwhelming this year? Like there wasn't a single performance from last night and tonight that made me sit up and take notice. In fact, many of them made me change the channel! You know it's bad when even Paula Abdul is struggling for something good to say. And tonight, she even told Janay that she didn't like her performance. Ouch. From Simon it's expected; from Paula it's mean.

Okay fine, perhaps my apathy towards A.I. is due to being angry at myself for failing to take advantage of being in Miami (U.S.) last week and voting for contestants on the show. I was totally watching Idol too and I had the phone beside me! Damnit!

Anyway... I read that the producers are trying to tell Ryan Seacrest to be extra nice to the contestants if they get dissed by the judges because apparently last week's result show proved to be too emotional and stressful for the singers. You could tell Ryan was trying to implement this new "nice guy" strategy tonight because after each rejected performance, he kept saying stuff like "well you'll just come back and show them!" and "don't worry hun, it's America that votes." But I have to agree that with the judges getting meaner and (dare I say) crazier (what's with all the inside jokes and giggling?), Ryan is emerging to be the most normal and comforting face on the show.

Speaking of Ryan's face, I'm so glad he's over the over-tanning. And it looks like he's actually quit the blond highlights and gone back to his natural colour (the same which can't be said for Clay Ai-.. I mean, Anthony Fedorov who apparently developed a Hollywood complex and dyed his hair purple tonight! Ugh.) As Simon said tonight, "less is more" guys. Less is more.
posted by Tim at 10:49 PM