Singer/songwriter Katy Perry performed her latest single “Waking Up In Vegas” on American Idol’s result show on Wednesday (May13). Another interesting fashion choice by Miss Perry but that Adam Lambert cape just doesn’t go with the skanky Elvis outfit.
Jordin Sparks Returns To American Idol With “Battlefield” (Video)
Commonly misspelled: Katie Perry
Three talented men started the night on American Idol, but one of them had to go home after 88 million votes were cast last night by the American people.
Most of America was unsure after last night about who would be going home tonight to set up next week’s finale. Adam Lambert was the favorite coming in, but Kris Allen and Danny Gokey outperformed him last night (Final 3 Live Blog).
To compound the matter last night, the judges, especially Simon Cowell, begged America to vote for Lambert. Many in the media, including this blogger, believe that the producers and show has displayed a bias towards Lambert over the past two months.
An Idol results show would be incomplete without guest performances and lots of filler material. Tonight was no different. The show started with a two minute plug for the new Ben Stiller movie, Night at the Musuem 2.
Then Alicia Keyes did a public service ad for aid in Africa. This was followed by a 12-year old boy named Noah (I believe) performing the R. Kelly song ‘The World’s Greatest.’ The same R. Kelly that was videotaped having sex with a 14-year old girl several years ago. It was rather amusing and sickening to watch a fellow youthful-teen sing the Kelly song.
We were then treated to the beautiful and talented Jordin Sparks (Season 6 winner) singing ‘Battlefield’ from her latest CD. She was splendid and more beautiful than usual tonight in her performance. She has matured very nicely.
In between the celeb performances we saw clips of each contestant’s hometown visits. The highlights being Kris Allen’s emotional hug with his father and a newsanchor woman having Adam Lambert apply her eyeliner. Danny Gokey’s reunion back home was emotional as expected.
We then witnessed perhaps the worst dancer to ever perform on the Idol stage in Katy Perry. She is entertaining, but she has crazy eyes and sadly makes Danny Gokey look like Sammy Davis, Jr. She also, in a continuation of last nights judge’s bias, started her performance wearing a cape that was monogrammed with ‘Adam Lambert’ on the back. Perry is entertaining, kinda cute, and well manufactured. She sang her latest single ‘Waking Up in Vegas.’ The producer on her album should win mega-awards for manufacturing her career, as should Jamie Foxx’s producer.
Finally, we got to the moment we had sat through 52 minutes of filler for, when host Ryan Seacrest got around to announcing the results. The first contestant he announced that would be performing next week was Kris Allen.
This left Danny and Adam as to who would be joining Kris next week. To little suspense, Ryan quickly (amazing huh?) announced that Adam Lambert would be in the finals opposite Kris.
So this meant it was finally the end of the round for the humble and likable Danny Gokey. Gokey, happy to be there, and having enjoyed the entire ride, accepted the news gracely. He then performed one last time.
Next week should be very interesting with Allen and Lambert competing for the victory. Lambert has a strong base and is very talented, but he is perhaps the most polarizing public figure since Hillary Clinton entered the public arena.
I predict most of Gokey’s supporters will turn over to and vote for Kris in the final and set up a potential David like upset against the Goliath of Lambert.
La La Vasquez, who is engaged to the Denver Nuggets star Carmello Anthony, was kicked out of the Nuggets vs. Mavs game after getting aggressive at two women sitting behind her. La La claims she was threatened and both her and her son were insulted at the game on Monday.
La La released the following statement about the incident: “Obviously playoff games bring out the best and the worst in fans but what happened on Monday night with the racial slurs / threats, verbal attacks on my son and physical attacks to myself by irate fans was completely unacceptable.”
“The fans were totally out of control. What the cameras captured was me defending myself and didn’t show the abuse that was taking place.”
If that is true, La La had every right to defend herself but she could have done it in a more civilized way and those ladies should have been kicked out too! La La Vasquez is a DJ and a judge on VH1′s Charm School.
La La Vazquez Photos
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Shanna Moakler resigned from her Miss California director position, after Donald Trump announced Carrie Prejean, who has posed topless several times (photos here) and failed to appear for her duties as Miss California in various occasions, would keep her crown in a press conference yesterday.
Shanna released the following statement: “Since the press conference yesterday, I had a chance to think about what has taken place, and I feel that at this time it is in my best interest to resign from the Miss California USA organization.
I cannot with a clear conscious move forward supporting and promoting the Miss Universe Organization when I no longer believe in it, or the contracts I signed committing myself as a youth. I want to be a role model for young women with high hopes of pageantry, but now feel it more important to be a role model for my children. I am sorry and hope I have not let any young supporters down but wish them the best of luck in fulfilling their dreams.”
At the press conference Shanna and Carrie posed together as demanded by protocol but it’s clear now that Shanna did not support Trump’s decision. And as Carrie, Shanna is just standing up for her beliefs!
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Miss California Carrie Prejean Racy Topless Lingerie Photo Shoot!
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Miss California USA Carrie Prejean Controversy (Photos + Video)
Miss California Carrie Prejean Speaks Up, Perez Is a Hypocrite (Video)
Carrie Prejean, Donald Trump & Shanna Moakler Photos
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Many years ago people were given their last name based on their occupation or what they were best known for. Former NBA player Corie Blount would have fit right in with the times. Blount (Blunt) has been sentenced to one year in prison for two felony counts of marijuana possession.
“Cheech and Chong would have had a hard time smoking that much,” Judge Hedric told Blount.
The judge said that funny one-liner in light of the trafficking charge against Blount being dropped.
“Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you’re a thousand miles from the corn field.”
Charismatic U2’s frontman Bono wrote a poem in honor of The King Elvis Presley titled “American David”, which was written back in 1994 but only recorded two years ago. Bono recited his tribute to The King with some very risky/controversial rhymes for the first time on Radio 4.
Bono: “Elvis the bumper stickers/ Elvis the white knickers/ Elvis the white nigger ate at Burger King and just kept getting bigger.”
“Elvis the ecstatic/ Elvis the plastic/ Elvis the elastic with a spastic dance that could explain the energy of America.”
This doesn’t sound exactly like a tribute but it could become a great skit for Saturday Night Live. Bono just called Elvis a “fat n*gg*r”!! As some sort of apology for making Elvis turn in his grave, Bono also called him “pharoah-like”, a “genius” and a “psalmist”. That sounds much better, Bono!!
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Maxim has finally released their top 100 hottest and sexiest women list for the year of 2009. Actress Olivia Wilde, who plays Thirteen in House, was nominated Maxim’s hottest followed by Megan Fox (what? Megan is only 2nd hottest??), model Bar Refeali and actresses Malin Akerman (stars in Watchmen) and Mila Kunis (best known for “That 70s Show”).
All these girls are beautiful but I don’t think that is enough to be on a HOT list. And Megan Fox should be number one of course. Who do you think should have made the Top 5 Maxim’s Hot List?
Top 5 Maxim’s Hot 100:
1 – Olivia Wilde (photos)
2 – Megan Fox
3 – Bar Refaeli
4 – Malin Akerman (photos)
5 – Mila Kunis
Maxim Hottie: Olivia Wilde Photos
Top 5 Maxim Hot List Photos
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Helen Phillips beat Tara Costa and Mike Morelli for the Biggest Loser title and an amazing prize of $250,000. The 48 year-old lost 54.47% of her initial weight of 257 pounds to the current weight of 117 pounds and she can finally feel beautiful and feminine once again.
“I haven’t worn a dress in at least 10 years,” she said on tonight’s show. “It was just wonderful. I actually feel beautiful today. I haven’t felt that in a really long time.”
It wouldn’t be easy to keep a healthy weight after the show but Helen has learned some valuable lessons: “When I started, learning how to exercise and work out, and incorporate good nutrition into my diet was hard. Once I learned and got on-board, and realized how important it was, the easier it became.”
Who Won Biggest Loser Season 7? Helen Phillips Photos
Simon Cowell chose a very difficult charismatic song by U2 for Adam Lambert, but he still managed to deliver a good performance of “One”… it just wasn’t as brilliant as “Mad World” (video). Adam chose “Cryin” by Aerosmith to impress the judges and I believe he is going all the way to the finals.
Kris Allen Sings “Heartless” & “Apologize” On American Idol (Videos)
Adam Lambert “Cryin” Video Below go on reading »
Kris Allen delivered outstanding performances of “Heartless” by Kanye West, a risky choice, and “Apologize”, chosen by the judges, and I believe it’s safe to say he has a place in the finals. The final battle should be between Kris and Adam Lambert.
Adam Lambert Performs “One” & “Cryin” On American Idol (Videos)
Kris Allen “Apologize” Video Below go on reading »
Tune in at 8pm ET for live blog coverage of American Idol. The show, after many weeks of performances, is down to just three remaining contestants: Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert, and Kris Allen.
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Tonight each contestant will select one song to sing and they will sing another song as selected by the judging panel of Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Kara DioGuardi.
Danny Gokey – ‘Dance Little Sister’ – Paula selected this classic from Terrence Trent D’Arby. To me it seems jazzed up a little bit too much with the saxophone and such. Danny is full of energy and all over the stage and crowd. Danny is never bad, it is just a matter if he will be good or great. I think he was good but not great. Maybe on the high side of good. It will be interesting to see what song he selected to sing as his second choice tonight. Grade: B+
Kris Allen – ‘Apologize’ – Randy and Kara chose this relatively new song by One Republic. Great song selection for Kris. Randy and Kara did him a favor with this selection. He is behind the piano and showing he is diverse. I think his biggest drawback is he looks like a little boy. Overall, one of Allen’s best performances to date and it couldn’t have come at a better time for Kris. If he were head-to-head with Danny to this point then it would come out in Allen’s favor. Grade: A-
Adam Lambert – ‘One’ – U2 classic and another give me for Adam. Oh great, please don’t turn this into a theatrical opera mess. Not digging this so far. He can save it though. Oh me here comes the screaming, squelching and rubber face from Elvira Presley. Pay attention the the multiple camera angles and shots they get when Adam performs. One of the first bad performances from Adam in the past month or so. Maybe the standard is too high at this point, but he flunked the U2 test. It was a poor performance and the judge’s responses are kind of mind-boggling on this one. I think Simon has a crazy guy crush on Elvira. Grade: C+
Round One Scorecard: 1. Allen (A-), 2. Gokey (B+), 3. Lambert (C+)
Danny Gokey – ‘You Are So Beautiful’ – Good, so far it appears as if Danny has stripped down the song, set, and is going with the violins. Where is the camera flying around Danny’s head? Gokey has a lot of soul and some lungs. This performance is a lot better that his first performance. It won’t be remembered a 100 years from now, but it is one of the best songs today. Grade: A
Kris Allen – ‘Heartless’ – Kris going with a Kanye West song. Minus five points to start with…jk. Very good start by Kris on the acoustic guitar. My complaint about him during the first song coming across short and young is his strength on this selection. A great song performance and interpretation by Allen. I have nothing negative at all to say about this one. Very responsive crowd to the song as well. It was even better by Kanye’s version by far! Best of the night so far. Grade: A+
Adam Lambert – ‘Cryin’ – Of all of the Aerosmith songs and he goes with ‘Cryin?’ There is nothing sweet about this misery. And the theatrics begin! He just screamed so hard his mascara ran. Not a good night for Lambert. He said he wasn’t going to veer far from Steven Tyler but he took a left turn off the San Francisco bridge. He is by far the best screamer in the competition. Elvira Presley has skills, no doubt, but he belongs on broadway, not on MTV. Did Simon just beg America to vote for Adam? How pathetic by the once proud Simon!! Grade: B-
Round 2 Scorecard: 1. Allen (A+), 2. Danny Gokey (A), 3. Adam Lambert (B-)
Overall Final 3 Scorecard: 1. Kris Allen (A), 2. Danny Gokey (B+), 3. Adam Lambert (B)
No way to predict what is going to happen tomorrow though. I could see any of the three winning the season, while I could also see any of the three being voted off tomorrow. For some reason I believe Kris Allen is the one that will be safe for sure tomorrow night, but I would not bet on that.
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