American Idol Runner-Up Justin Guarini to Wed
Posted by Kathleen Kane Categories: D-List, Weddings, Where Are They Now?
With American Idol cranking out the seasons and garnering the focus on judge Paula Abdul’s replacement(s), most people tend to forget about the contestants—like Justin Guarini.
Turns out that Guarini’s getting married this weekend! The 30-year-old is set to wed Reina Capodici, his high school classmate from Doylestown, Pennsylvania; he’ll become step-father to her 4-year-old daughter Lola.
Guarini was (if you need refreshing) the runner-up to Kelly Clarkson in the very first season—anyone remember that film they made together, From Justin to Kelly?
Apparently the guy is doing gigs for the TV Guide channel, covering the Emmy awards as well as American Idol—at least he’s received some work!
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Ryan Seacrest Thinks Ellen Will Change Sexual Tension on Show
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Television, Rumors
Man of a million jobs Ryan Seacrest says that the new American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneres will change the “sexual tension” on the show.
The host is very pleased that the openly gay star is joining the judging panel—which also includes Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi—because she will bring a new dynamic to the series.
“We love Ellen, she is a superstar. She will change the sexual tension. Simon and Paula had a specific sort of tension, but this will be quite different.”
Although Ryan is excited about Ellen’s arrival, judge Randy insists she has a lot to learn from himself, Simon and Kara: “She’ll be following my lead, I’ve told her to watch the dog.”
Ellen is taking Paula Abdul‘s spot on the TV talent show, and will join the panel after the audition rounds are completed.
“This is so exciting for me. Hopefully, I will be the people’s point of view because I’m just like everyone at home, I sit their and I watch it. I’m not looking at it in a critical way from the producer’s mind. I’m looking at it as a person who is going to buy the music and is going to relate to that person,” Ellen said.
Lady Gaga Not a Fan of Talent Shows
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music
Lady Gaga hates TV talent shows.
The “Poker Face” singer has no interest in being a judge on American Idol, insisting she would find it difficult to criticize someone else’s talent. “I did appear on the show but I am not going to be a judge. I generally feel uncomfortable judging other artists anyway. I don’t feel that a musician’s life is a contest,” she said.
Gaga has also slammed shows that thrust new artists straight into the limelight, claiming they should spend time nurturing their talent. “It’s more about growing and struggling and playing live. It would be very uncomfortable for me to judge someone else,” she explained.
A host of celebrity judges including Victoria Beckham, Shania Twain and Mary J. Blige, have guested on American Idol after Paula Abdul decided not to return for the new season.
Just last week, it was announced that host Ellen DeGeneres would permanently replace Paula on the judging panel, alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi.
Returning American Idol Kelly Clarkson
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Television
The original American Idol Kelly Clarkson is set to return to her roots.
The “My Life Would Suck Without You” singer, who won the first series of the US TV talent show in 2002, will appear as a guest judge at an audition next week.
A source said: “Kelly is beyond excited to get back to the show that started it all.”
It has also been claimed Kelly and the other current judges—Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi—will be joined by one of the Jonas Brothers to find America’s next pop superstar.
Following the departure of full-time judge Paula Abdul, who is believed to have quit the show over an alleged pay dispute, a series of famous faces have filled her place, including former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, hip-hop artist Mary J. Blige, and “I Kissed a Girl” singer Katy Perry.
The source added: “At this stage it doesn’t look like Paula will be replaced by one person. The celebrity judges are working really well for now.” Other stars linked to the guest judge role include Jennifer Lopez and Shania Twain.
Ryan Seacrest Finds Help From Below
Posted by Kathleen Kane Categories: Television, Photos, Oops Photos
American Idol host Ryan Seacrest was caught filming segments for the Boston auditions whilst standing atop a box. While most would probably freeze at the glimpse of a camera catching oneself in such an embarrassing moment, the 5’ 8” host continued to flash that familiar smile and graciously signed autographs for fans. I must be the only person who finds this photo strangely adorable.
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Kara DioGuardi Outs Lambert, Adam Disses Aiken
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Television, Videos
Given all the recent talk about American Idol‘s Adam Lambert, you would have thought the Season 8 runner-up was actually the winner. Maybe these two new tidbits will now put some of the chatter to rest.
Is Adam Lambert gay?
Even though it was believed the 27-year-old might soon reveal that answer to Rolling Stone magazine, someone else may have already done the work for him. On today’s episode of The View, judge Kara DioGuardi said Lambert’s sexuality has never been a mystery.
“I don’t think that Adam was ever in [the closet]. You know, I think he was always openly out.” Kara told the co-hosts. When Barbara Walters questioned that statement, Kara added: “From what I’ve seen on the various forms of things, I do. I never thought he wasn’t.”
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Terri Seymour attacker Janice Thibodeaux pleads not guilty
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Television, Legal Issues, Rivalries
Looks like the woman accused of attacking Terri Seymour has pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against her. Janice Thibodeaux was charged with misdemeanour battery and assault yesterday morning following her altercation with Seymour, the ex-girlfriend of Simon Cowell, and appeared in court to answer the claims.
A Los Angeles judge set her bail at $20,000. She is due to appear in court again on June 4. If convicted of misdemeanour battery, Thibodeaux faces a maximum six months in county jail and a fine of $2,000. The misdemeanour assault charge carries a maximum one year prison term and $10,000 fine. Thibodeaux is accused of assaulting Seymour outside Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, the site of where Cowell’s TV show American Idol was being filmed on Tuesday.
It has been claimed the music mogul has ordered his personal security team to protect Seymour until she feels safe again. Police claim Thibodeaux asked Seymour if she was still dating Cowell - who she split from last November after a six-year relationship - and then tried to choke her. However, Thibodeaux has revealed she was unhappy with Cowell’s behaviour towards his fellow ‘American Idol’ judge. She told a US website: “I wasn’t cool with Simon Cowell choking Paula Abdul on the show last week and with her crying-out ‘help’ as he did so. Nobody said anything about that so I wanted to confront him about it because that is not appropriate behavior, is it?”
Clay Aiken Not a Fan of Adam Lambert’s
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Television
UPDATE: You can read an apology from Clay Aiken here.
What is that saying—“Those who can’t do, teach”? Or is it—“Those who have no record album criticize those who will”?
Despite being busy with many other things in his life right now (like guesting on America’s Next Top Model or hanging out with his son), Clay Aiken found time to weigh in on the recent American Idol 8 results. And while some might have guessed that he would have supported the more flamboyant artist, the Season 2 finalist actually had very few kind things to say about Adam Lambert.
In a recent posting on his website, the Spamalot star admitted that his opinion of Lambert was based solely on one song. (He thought his “Ring of Fire” performance was “contrived, awful, and slightly frightening.”) He also basically claims the second place finisher was too polished, pretentious and not a “real” person.
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Simon Cowell’s ex Terri Seymour attacked
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: D-List, Television, Break-ups, Dating, Legal Issues, Rumors
Simon Cowell‘s ex-girlfriend, Terri Seymour, was been attacked by a 200 pound woman outside the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Terri was reportedly assaulted outside the Theater, where Simon’s TV show American Idol was filmed, on Tuesday. Police allege Janice Thibodeaux, 33, approached Terri and asked her if she was still dating Simon - who she split from last November after a six-year relationship - before attempting to choke her.
Los Angeles officers, who reportedly witnessed the altercation, then arrested Janice - who was reportedly “twice Terri’s size” - on felony battery charges. Her bail was set at $52,703 bail. Terri, 34, and Simon reportedly split over his refusal to have children - the same reason he parted ways with former pop star Sinitta, who had a 1986 hit with ‘So Macho’. Simon’s mother Julie said at the time: “Simon has a right to his own life, we all do, but Terri wanted a baby and things didn’t work out. The split was really based on the fact that she wanted a baby and to get married.”
Katharine McPhee’s Unlikely Savior
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: D-List, Music, Videos, Paparazzi Videos, Where Are They Now?
Surrounded by the paps as she ambled down the sidewalk on what was obviously a slow celebrity day, American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee gamely kept her cool as she was hounded by pushy press and bright, flashing bulbs. She seemed fine if a little frazzled in the middle of the media crush, but she was all on her own until a single heroine stepped forth.
Found out who saved McPhee - and how - by viewing the video after the jump.
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