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Why Pratt Is Banned From Heidi’s Show?

by tmz on May.15, 2011, under Shows

Heidi MontagSpencer Pratt — BANNED from Heidi’s New Show

Spencer Pratt is persona non grata on set at Heidi Montag’s new show “Famous Food” … TMZ has learned — in fact, we’re told producers are so serious … they issued an all out ban on the reality star.

Sources connected with the restaurant-themed VH1 reality show tell TMZ, Spencer’s been banned from the set since day one — and Heidi herself AGREED to the injunction.

We’re told producers were adamant … Spencer wasn’t allowed on the set, near the set, or to be involved in any way whatsoever — and not wanting bad blood … Heidi agreed to keep her man at bay.

We’re told Spencer has behaved himself so far — but we’re not getting our hopes up.


News Source: TMZ

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Kendra Wilkinson Voted Off ‘Dancing with the Stars’

by cyan on May.04, 2011, under Shows

Kendra Wilkinson has become the latest celebrity to be voted off ‘Dancing with the Stars’.

The former Playboy model and her professional partner Louis van Amstel impressed the judges with their tango on Monday night (02.05.11) but failed to win over the viewers so were eliminated from the show last night (03.05.11).

A tearful Kendra said of her time on the show: “I’ve lasted seven weeks – seven weeks longer than I ever thought I would last.”

The 25-year-old beauty said she was looking forward to spending more time with her NFL star husband Hank Baskett and their 17-month-old son, Hank Jr.

She told viewers: “I’m not the best dancer but I am the best mum. I’m back to being a mum.”

While it was Kendra who got kicked off, fellow contestant Kirstie Alley – who scored 30 points from the judges, just one mark less than her now-departed rival – was convinced it was going to be her.

The former ‘Cheers’ star said: “I was really afraid. And I was so afraid that it put me in a different mindset. Next week, I am going to be the best dancer.”

As well as Kirstie, the remaining contestants are Chelsea Kane, Ralph Macchio and Romeo.

Source: BANG Showbiz

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Daniel Radcliffe — “Don’t sleep with anyone”…?

by Kavy on Oct.11, 2010, under Actor, Dating, Entertainment, Shows

Daniel RadcliffeDaniel Radcliffe is “not sure” he can stop himself sleeping with dancers when he performs on Broadway

The 21-year-old actor – who is to appear in New York-based musical ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’ from March 2011 – doesn’t want to get romantically involved with anyone in the foreseeable future, but admits he is unlikely to stick to his plan.

He told Dazed and Confused magazine: “I’ve been in relationships from the age of 14 and now I’m single.

“I said to a friend the other day, ‘Dude, I’m doing a show with dancers. I’ve got to be single.’

“He was like, ‘Don’t sleep with anyone in your show. That’s a mistake.’ It’s good advice. But I’m not sure I’ll stick to it.”

Daniel – who previously dated actress Laura O’Toole – recently revealed he struggles to find dates with women he hasn’t worked with.

He said: “I was in a relationship for about three years. At the moment, I’m just being single and running around chasing girls. I’m not getting too many responses, but, yes, I’m having a go.

“I’m also starting to go on dates for the first time. I’ve never really done it because all my girlfriends I’ve met through work. So we got to know each other really well at work then kind of ended up going out.”

Source: BANG Showbiz

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‘Deadliest Catch’ Trio to Return to Show

by tmz on Oct.08, 2010, under Entertainment, Shows, TV

‘Deadliest Catch’ Trio to Return to Show

Captains Sig Hansen, Johnathan Hillstrand and Andy Hillstrand have worked out their differences with Discovery and will return to “Deadliest Catch” … TMZ has learned.

The Hillstrands had previously quit the show after a lawsuit between the brothers and Discovery over an unfinished TV special — Hansen quit as a sign of solidarity.

Through a rep, the trio tells TMZ, “We’re happy we worked everything out with Discovery. A deal’s a deal. We’re heading up to Dutch Harbor to start filming the new season of ‘Deadliest Catch’ and hopefully it will be the best one yet.”


Source: TMZ

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Britney Spears’ Trip Down Memory Lane — ‘Glee’

by Kavy on Sep.29, 2010, under Artist, Entertainment, Shows, Singer, TV

Britney SpearsBritney Spears says her tribute episode of ‘Glee’ brought back many happy memories

The ‘Womanizer’ singer admits watching the special storyline, which aired in the US last night (28.09.10), took her on a trip down memory lane.

Referring to her debut single ‘…Baby One More Time’, performed by Lea Michele, Britney – who guests stars in the episode – wrote on her twitter page: “Watching Baby brings back so many memories! Feels like yesterday. (sic)”

The 28-year-old pop star also joked she was terrified of actress Jane Lynch, who plays intimidating cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester.

Speaking about Jane, she joked: “Jane Lynch scares me.”

Britney then added: “Jane Lynch is hilarious and scary all rolled into one.”

The singer also praised Heather Morris – who plays ditzy cheerleader Brittany Pierce – for being able to dance with a snake like she did in to her song ‘I’m a Slave 4 U’ at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.

She wrote: “Awww Heather Morris is sooo cute! Brittany S Pearce. Ha! She was so fun to work with and was really sweet in person.

“I know how hard it is to dance with that snake! Nice job. (sic)”

On conclusion of the episode, she gushed: “I loved it! Thank you guys SO much for making this happen! (sic)”

A number of guest stars are due to appear in the second series of ‘Glee’, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Javier Bardem and Carol Burnett.

Source: BANG Showbiz

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Michael Bolton’s Last Meal?!?

by tmz on Sep.29, 2010, under Artist, Entertainment, Shows, Singer, TV

Michael Bolton’s Last Meal?!?

Before “Dancing with the Stars” forces one rhythmically-challenged celeb to kick rocks tonight (probably Michael Bolton) … TMZ has learned the condemned will have one last tasty meal.

Sources connected to the show tell TMZ the cast will load up on a well choreographed dinner before tonight’s live elimination show … consisting of shrimp scampi, chicken steak, a pasta bar, a salad bar, basmati rice, steamed broccoli and glazed carrots.

And just so the loser (we’re taking bets on Bolton) can leave with a good taste in his mouth, the gang will be treated to a red velvet cake for dessert.

So enjoy … Michael.

Source: TMZ

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Britney Spears’…..”magical” ‘Glee’

by Alice on Sep.29, 2010, under Artist, Entertainment, Shows, Singer, TV

Britney SpearsBritney Spears’ was a “magical” ‘Glee’ guest star

The ‘Toxic’ hitmaker played herself in a special episode of the musical drama – which aired in the US last night (28.09.10) – and the regular cast members were thrilled to have her on board for the show because they were such big fans of her music.

Naya Rivera - who portrays Santana – revealed: “I love Britney Spears. I mean, who doesn’t? We all grew up with her. The first music purchase I ever made was ‘ Baby One More Time’ on cassette. It was like, Britney Spears is going to be in my mitts, what do I do? And I was like, ‘Hi Britney!’ And then she was like, ‘Hey!’ She was awesome and beautiful. She was magical.”

Heather Morris – who plays cheerleader Brittany – got particularly close to the singer in the episode, which was titled ‘Britney/Brittany’, and the 23-year-old actress admits she was in awe of her co-star.

She gushed: “I just sat there and stared at her. Like, ‘Wow, I’m just hanging out with Britney Spears as Brittany the character. We’re doing a scene. I’m singing her songs. It was weird.

“When I was younger she was, like, my idol. I am, like, literally an inch away from Britney Spears, who I used to watch on television and, like, learn dance moves to. … It’s Spearstacular.”

Source: BANG Showbiz

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Why Jennifer Lopez Banned Her X-husband 4 ‘American Idol’

by Alice on Sep.24, 2010, under Actress, Artist, Entertainment, Husband, Shows, Singer, TV

Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez banned her ex-husband from auditioning for ‘American Idol’

Ojani Noa – the star’s first spouse – had planned to wait in line and serenade his former wife with one of her own songs when auditions opened in California on Wednesday (22.09.10).

However, J.Lo – who was unveiled as a new member of the judging panel this week along with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler – told the show’s producers, Fox, she would be uncomfortable with Cuban-born Ojani appearing leading to him being told by bosses he could be arrested if he went ahead with his plans.

A friend of Ojani told RadarOnline.com: “Jennifer got Fox to make sure the screeners would not let Ojani anywhere near the auditions.

“Fox made it clear that he was not welcome and that he could be arrested if he showed up, so he backed-out at the last minute.

“It was a shame because all he wanted to do was to showcase his voice and show people that he can really sing too.”

Ojani, 36, married Jennifer in 1997 after meeting her while working as a waiter. Their marriage lasted less than a year and they initially parted on good terms, but the pair have fallen out in recent years, after Jennifer hired and subsequently fired Ojani as head chef of her now closed Latin restaurant Madre’s in 2002.

He has since been banned from publishing a tell-all book he wrote about the 41-year-old star by one court, and last year a judge ruled he was also not allowed to commercially release footage from the couple’s honeymoon.

The source added: “Whenever Ojani tries to do something Jennifer just tries to block it any way that she can – nobody really knows what she’s so paranoid about.”

Since divorcing Ojani, Jennifer dated rapper P. Diddy, married and divorced dancer Cris Judd, got engaged to actor Ben Affleck and finally settled down and married singer Marc Anthony, with whom she has two-year-old twins Max and Emme.

Source: BANG Showbiz

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Jennifer Lopez’s X-husband Ojani Noa…. on ‘American Idol’?

by Alice on Sep.21, 2010, under Artist, Entertainment, Shows, Singer, TV

Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez’s ex-husband is set to audition for her on ‘American Idol’

Ojani Noa, a former waiter from Cuba who became Jennifer’s first husband when they married in 1997, is planning to sing on the show in Los Angeles tomorrow (22.09.10), and will even serenade the rumoured judge her with one of her own songs.

The pop hopeful’s manager, Ed Meyer, said: “Ojani Noa will be in line at the Forum on September 22 to try out for ‘American Idol’ in front of his ex-wife.

“He escaped Cuba and married Jennifer Lopez, now he wants to be the American Idol. Of course he will sing a Jennifer Lopez song.”

Ojani’s stunt is set to take place on the same day as the new judging panel for the show is officially unveiled by host Ryan Seacrest, which is said to feature Jennifer – who has reportedly signed a $12 million contract to join the series – alongside original judge Randy Jackson and two other new panel members.

Ojani – whose marriage to Jennifer lasted less than a year – initially remained on good terms with the singer-and-actress after they split, but the former couple have fallen out in recent years, after Jennifer hired and subsequently fired Ojani as head chef of her now closed Latin restaurant, Madre’s, in 2002.

He has since been banned from publishing a tell-all book he wrote about the 41-year-old star by one court, and last year a judge ruled he was also not allowed to commercially release footage from the couple’s honeymoon.

Since divorcing Ojani, Jennifer dated rapper P. Diddy, married and divorced dancer Cris Judd, got engaged to actor Ben Affleck and finally settled down and married singer Marc Anthony, with whom she has two-year-old twins Max and Emme.

Source: BANG Showbiz

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Sum 41 Frontman — Limping After Attack

by tmz on Aug.13, 2010, under Artist, Band, Shows, Singer

Sum 41 Frontman — Limping After Attack

Just one week after being attacked in Japan … Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley limped his way back on the Hollywood scene last night … where it was clear he was still feeling some pain.

Whibley told us he didn’t know any of the three men who jumped him during a night out in Japan last week … but claims his attackers were all American.

Deryck reportedly suffered a slipped disk in his back from the fight … and the band decided to call off their gig on the Vans Warped Tour due to the injury.

Source: TMZ

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Best Celebrity — Pictures, Images, Photos, Collection, Photos, Wallpapers

by Abbey on Aug.13, 2010, under Actor, Actress, Albums, Artist, Band, Boyfriend, Dating, Director, Entertainment, Family, Fans, Fashion, Father, Films, Football, Friend, Gallery, Girlfriend, Model, Mother, Movies, Music, Shows, Singer, Socialite, Son, Sports, Sportsman, Wife, Wrestler, Writer, updates

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‘American Idol’ Judges — Dangerous Strangers

by tmz on Aug.10, 2010, under Entertainment, Shows, TV

‘American Idol’ Judges — Dangerous Strangers

Sources connected with “American Idol” tell TMZ … execs on the show recklessly rolled the dice by choosing Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as the new judges.

Our “A.I.” spies tell us producers have never put Lopez, Tyler and Randy Jackson in the same room to see if they have the right chemistry.  As one source put it, “It’s ridiculous not to road test these people before committing … it’s insane.”

We’re told before choosing Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, Exec Producer Nigel Lythgoe organized dinners with the three prospective judges, to see how they meshed.  We’re told Nigel even had Simon and Randy go to a few strip clubs together … to see how they got along.

But turns out … there’s still time.  High level sources tell us the deals with Lopez and Tyler still haven’t been signed, and auditions with the judges are just a month away.

Source: TMZ

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‘Bruno’ Smacks ‘Himbos’ in Velcro Lawsuit

by tmz on Aug.10, 2010, under Fashion, Shows

‘Bruno’ Smacks ‘Himbos’ in Velcro Lawsuit

A guy who claimed Sacha Baron Cohen ripped off his idea for the Velcro scene in “Bruno” couldn’t get the lawsuit to stick in court … TMZ has learned.

According to documents just filed in federal court in California, a judge ruled that the “Bruno” scene didn’t have enough in common with a scene from an unmade movie called “Himbos” … in which some dude was also supposed to don a Velcro suit and wreak havoc at a fashion show.

As a result, the case was just dismissed — making it the 487,007,784th legal victory for Cohen and his lawsuit-inducing mega-flicks.

Source: TMZ

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Barker’s Beauty — I Was ALSO Fired 4 Being Preggo!

by tmz on Aug.08, 2010, under Model, Shows, TV

Barker’s Beauty — I Was ALSO Fired for Being Preggo!

Another former “Price is Right model claims she was axed from the show because she got knocked up — and she specifically blames Bob Barker for forcing her out.

Shane Stirling claims that right after she announced that she was pregnant in December 2006, she was “forced into an early pregnancy leave, was not allowed to return to work for almost a year after her child’s birth, and was fired abruptly.”

In the suit, filed Friday in L.A. County Superior Court, Stirling claims Barker had a significant role in her termination — claiming, “The host of the game show had always been very kind and generous to Stirling until he learned that she was pregnant.”

Stirling claims Barker insisted that she wouldn’t work while she was pregnant because it was “dangerous” and a “liability” … an advised her to “go home and take care of your baby.”

Stirling claims she was finally allowed to return to the show in 2008 — after Barker had left — but was soon told that the show was “going in another direction” and was subsequently fired.

In her suit, Stirling claims that if she had “been allowed to return to work sooner after having her baby, she could have become acquainted with the new people working on the game show and thereby would have had a better chance to retain her job.”

She’s now suing for more than $25,000.

As we previously reported, another Barker’s Beauty — Brandi Cochran — is also suing the show, claiming staffers treated her so bad when she became pregnant … that she had a miscarriage.


Source: TMZ

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Conan O’Brien at TBS — Coco Signs Of Success

by tmz on Jun.14, 2010, under Shows, TV

Conan O’Brien at TBS — Coco Signs of Success

Conan O’Brien met with TBS execs this morning in Hotlanta — and if the crazy “Welcome Home” signs are any clue, network employees couldn’t be happier that Coco is playing on their team.

It all went down before lunchtime today at the network’s headquarters — where an insane crowd of TBS employees went ballistic to welcome their newest star.

Conan took the mic to address the mob, saying, “Thank you for welcoming me to your home.” He added, “We are going to make great television … and I’m not talking about my show.”

Source: TMZ

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Bruce Beresford-Redman Was Working On A Reality Show That Revolved Around Professional Wrestling

by tmz on Jun.02, 2010, under Shows

Bruce Beresford-Redman — Wrestled with Reality

Bruce Beresford-Redman was working on a brand new reality show right up until his wife was murdered — a show that revolved around professional wrestling.

TMZ spoke with Stacy Carter — aka Miss Kitty from the WWE — who claims BBR had contacted her roughly two years ago to discuss a reality show based on her life … specifically her transition from wrestling into her new career as a real estate broker.

Carter says she and some of her famous friends — including “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Jimmy Hart and Al Snow — shot a bunch of footage with BBR … and it seemed like they were going to get a deal.

Carter tells us she had spoken with BBR in recent months … but the calls stopped in April … right around the time BBR’s wife was murdered.

Now that BBR has been charged with the crime in Mexico — Carter tells us she’s pretty confident the show is kaput.

Then again … crazier things have happened in Hollywood.

Source: TMZ

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Another ‘Idol’ Player Jumps Ship for Jay

by tmz on May.27, 2010, under Artist, Shows, Singer, TV

Another ‘Idol’ Player Jumps Ship for Jay

Simon Cowell wasn’t the only one who bid sayonara to “American Idol” last night.

Dorian Holley — the Vocal Coach and Associate Musical Director — said farewell last night as well, and he’s heading for “The Tonight Show.”

Holley was also the Vocal Director for Michael Jackson and was a key player in the London tour that never happened.  He was with Jackson hours before he died.

Holley will become the lead singer in “The Tonight Show” band.  And he’s not the only “A.I.” musical guru who’s jumping ship  — Rickey Minor will take over Jay’s band.

Need a job?  There are openings at “Idol.”

Source: TMZ

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Bandleader Pissed Over ‘American Idol’ Snub

by tmz on May.27, 2010, under Artist, Shows, Singer, TV

Bandleader Pissed Over ‘American Idol’ Snub

TMZ has learned … one of the key players who made “American ldol” a success was so pissed last night after the show, he chewed out “A.I.” producers backstage.

Rickey Minor – who has been the bandleader for 6 seasons — is leaving A.I. to head up Jay Leno’s band on “The Tonight Show.”

Minor was fit to be tied after no one thanked him or wished him well — hell, they didn’t even acknowledge him during last night’s finale.

Our A.I. spies tell us … when the show was over Minor went off on producers, angrily telling them how insulted he was by their silent dis.

Minor refused to go backstage for the champagne afterparty.  But producers pleaded with him and then got Randy Jackson to try and smooth it over with an unprepared speech.

Minor then said a few words but we’re told, “You could cut the bitterness with a knife.”

We’re told Minor recanted and went to the afterparty — but he was still fuming mad.

Source: TMZ

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“Asia Uncut” – Global Exposure Of Uncut Asian Talent

by Abbey on Apr.10, 2010, under Actor, Actress, Artist, Band, Films, Shows, Singer, Sports, TV

Eddesk

New York, NY – March 26, 2010 – What do you get when you mix celebrity, China, an award winning host who is a former Disney executive and a mega television media power?

Asia Uncut” – the hippest late-night talk show in Asia. The twist? It’s the first-ever to offer not only A-List Asian talent but also A-List Western talent as a regional night-time talk show in English. But for the first time ever, U.S. viewers can now watch the show on-line! Season 2 kicks off now reaching over 30 countries across Asia and the Middle East. www.flyfilms.com.cn/au_public/season02_sizzle.mov “Asia Uncut” has already had such top international guests as Edward Norton, Jackie Chan, Anoushka Shankar and Jamie-Lynn Sigler as well as top Asian celebrities including Lee Wonghorm and Donnie Yen. For its second season, “Asia Uncut” has talent booked through Central Talent Booking, which also covers Jimmy Kimmel and The Bonnie Hunt Show. In addition, the show has just partnered with Robert Morton, former Executive Producer of The David Letterman Show, who serves as a consultant this season.

Each week “Asia Uncut” offers a unique format consisting of a global star, regional celebrity, young comedian and a hot musical performance.

“I’ve been in Asia 12 years, and I’ve always felt there was a need for a regional night time talk show,” explains show creator, host and former Disney US executive Jon Niermann. “We finally just decided to shoot a pilot, and it got picked up right away. We made it through the first season flying by the seat of our pants and learned a lot, and now we’re into the second with much more structure but still loose and fun. We’re all about what’s happening in Asia from a global perspective. Asia is incredibly relevant now and ‘Asia Uncut’ gives international artists a unique platform in a familiar format to reach a broad, affluent audience while at the same time the show gives Asian artists a chance to broaden their fan base to the English-speaking market. American and Western guests get great exposure to the world’s most dynamic, fast-growing and populous market now which is becoming more and more open to English-speaking and Western entertainment. So, it’s a one-of-a-kind platform to reach those people now.”

In his first season, the newbie talk show host Niermann was awarded a top Asian Television award in December 2009 for “Best Entertainment Presenter” and “Asia Uncut” was also nominated for Best Talk Show. The show is produced by Niermann’s company West Meets East Productions, which specializes in creating Asian-inspired content in English for the West, and is shot in studio in Shanghai as well as on location around the region.

The unique opportunity for the many celebrity watchers in the U.S. is that “Asia Uncut” provides a rare glimpse at celebrities in a more relaxed setting halfway around the world

Offering insight into what it’s like making movies, television, music or just having fun around the world’s most populous region. The show is broadcast weekly via syndication and reaches 100 million households. The latest “Asia Uncut” can be viewed on line in the U.S. at http://www.asiauncut.com beginning each Sunday night’s at 10pm Eastern Time, U.S.

Welcome to the next level of celebrity global influence “Asia Uncut” style.

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Lucy Liu Is To Make Her Broadway Debut

by cyan on Jan.28, 2010, under Actress, Shows

Lucy Liu

Lucy Liu

The ‘Charlie’s Angels’ star will take to the stage in ‘God of Carnage’ – a Tony award-winning comedy about the clash between two liberal, middle-class couples whose children get into a fight.

The 41-year-old actress will join fellow actors Dylan Baker, Janet McTeer and Jeff Daniels when the current cast are replaced at the end of next month.

The play’s current cast – Jimmy Smits, Annie Potts, Christine Lahti and Ken Stott – will perform together for the last time on February 28.

Lucy is the latest in a long line of TV and film stars to tread the boards in New York’s famous theatre district.

Scarlett Johansson recently received rave reviews for her debut Broadway performance in Arthur Miller’s tragedy, ‘A View from The Bridge’.

Recalling some of the “dim” performances from screen stars such as Julia Roberts, Katie Holmes and Catherine Zeta-Jones, The New York Times newspaper reported: “Ms Johansson melts into her character so thoroughly that her nimbus of celebrity disappears.”

Source: BANG Showbiz

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Lady Gaga Is Wanted As A Judge On The US Version Of ‘The X Factor’

by cyan on Jan.28, 2010, under Shows, Singer

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga

The ‘Bad Romance’ singer impressed producer-and-judge Simon Cowell when she performed in a giant bathtub on the UK version of the TV talent show last year and the music mogul is desperate for her to bring her eccentricities to the upcoming series. A source said: “Simon thinks Lady Gaga is great and really likes her energy. Conversations have been happening between Cowell’s US team and her people about what kind of role she could have on the show.” The 23-year-old American star is said to be checking her hectic schedule to see if it is something she could fit in, but with her relentless touring commitments it may not be possible. Earlier this month, Simon announced he would leave ‘American Idol’ to launch the US ‘X Factor’ after sealing a $160 million deal. Other stars being tipped for a position on the judging panel include former Spice Girl Mel B, Paula Abdul and Cheryl Cole.

Source: BANG Showbiz

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Robbie Williams Helping ‘X Factor’ Singer Olly Murs

by cyan on Dec.17, 2009, under Artist, Shows, Singer

Robbie Williams

The ‘Angels’ hitmaker – who performed with the eventual runner-up of the talent contest on UK TV last Saturday (12.12.09) – told Olly he doesn’t need show boss Simon Cowell to make him a star and has offered to help him get signed.

Speaking at the launch of ‘The Gatwick Factor’, a karaoke competition being held at Britain’s Gatwick airport this week, Olly told BANG Showbiz: “I’m just a normal guy who has come from nowhere, but ever since I finished the show, Robbie’s phoned me every other day and said, ‘How are you, how are you getting on?’

“He’s really concerned about how I go on now, about my future and he wants to help me out.

“Let’s be fair, this guy’s been around for nearly 20 years, he’s got a lot of experience, and yeah, he’s had his highs and his lows like everybody else; but he’s got so much advice to give me and I really do genuinely see him as a friend now.”

Former call centre worker Olly – whose dancing and singing talents have been compared to Robbie’s – has also been offered the chance to go to the US to launch his career Stateside with the ‘Bodies’ singer’s help.

The 25-year-old singer added: “He did offer for me to go to Los Angeles with him. He said, ‘Come over and meet my friends,’ and I think he really sees a good future for me and that’s great.”

Source: BANG Showbiz

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Kelly Rowland Addicted to Chocolate

by cyan on Dec.11, 2009, under Shows

Kelly Rowland

The ‘When Love Takes Over’ singer has demanded that there be no chocolate at her concert for Sir Elton John this weekend because she is obsessed with the sugary treat.

To make sure that she doesn’t succumb to her sweet-toothed craving she has also asked for a hypnotist to be backstage.

Kelly is set to perform a medley of her former band Destiny’s Child’s hits at the Elton John Aids Foundation winter party.

It is not the first time that Kelly has been worried about what she is eating.

Last month, the 28-year-old admitted she is inspired to stay slim when she sees girls in Miami looking good.

She said: “When I look outside there are these little shirts and shorts on these women around Miami Beach. It’s extremely fly and it makes me want to put my little shorts on.”

She also admitted that when she gets lazy she treats herself to burgers, ice cream and cookies.

Source: BANG Showbiz

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Rihanna Hits The Stage In London Last Night

by Kavy on Nov.17, 2009, under Albums, Artist, Music, Shows, Singer

Rihanna

The singer debuted tracks from her forthcoming album ‘Rated R’, including ‘Wait Your Turn’ and ‘Hard’, and was joined on stage by rapper Jay-Z for ‘Run This Town’ and ‘Umbrella’.

The 45-minute show at the 02 Academy Brixton was attended by music industry guests and competition winners, but also broadcast live across the internet on the Nokia website.

A guest at the concert told BANG Showbiz: “She may have been away for nine months, but she has certainly not lost anything when it comes to her voice. She sounded incredible, hit every note and completely owned the stage.

“She also had two backing dancers dressed in hijabs. She pulled off some very sexy moves – she even grabbed a mannequin’s crotch at one point!”

Dressed in a provocative leotard and sporting a shock of dyed blonde hair, Rihanna was backed by a live band, showcasing a new, more rock orientated sound for her new LP.

The 21-year-old pop star recently revealed she sought solace in the recording studio following the vicious assault by Chris – which left her battered and bruised and resulted in Chris being sentenced to six months of community service, 12 months of domestic violence counselling and five years probation.

She said: “When I was given time off in March it was a little crazy. Being at home was driving me mad.

“I couldn’t go anywhere. It was, like, ‘Look at the poor victim!’ So I called my label and said, ‘I’m ready.’ ”

Footage from the show can be seen at www.nokia.com/rihanna

Source: BANG Showbiz

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Simon Cowell Earned $75 Million Last Year

by admin on Nov.12, 2009, under Shows, TV

Simon Cowell

The music mogul – who judges ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and ‘The X Factor’ in the UK and ‘American Idol’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’ in the US – has topped a list of Prime Time TV’s Top Earning Men compiled by respected financial publication Forbes magazine.

Real estate mogul and ‘The Apprentice’ star Donald Trump came in second place after banking $50 million in the period June 1 2008 to June 1 2009, with ‘American Idol’ presenter Ryan Seacrest in third place with earnings of $38 million.

Ryan’s earnings were generated from his hosting duties, radio show and production on programmes including ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ but does not include the three-year $45 million deal Ryan signed this summer with 19 Entertainment as it will count towards his earnings next year.

Making up the rest of the top five were ‘Two And A Half Men’ actor Charlie Sheen, who made $21 million  and earns a reported $800,000 per episode of the sit-com, and ‘The Office’ actor Steve Carrell, who has also starred in a number of movies this year, including ‘Get Smart’ with Anne Hathaway.

Prime Time TV’s Top Earning Men according to Forbes magazine:

1. Simon Cowell – $75 million

2. Donald Trump – $50 million

3. Ryan Seacrest – $38 million

4. Charlie Sheen – $21 million

5. Steve Carell – $20 million

6. Howie Mandel – $15 million

7. Kiefer Sutherland – $13 million

8. Jeff Foxworthy – $11 million

9. Hugh Laurie – $10 million

10 .David Caruso – $9 million

10 .Patrick Dempsey – $9 million

Source: BANG Showbiz

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