Ryan Seacrest: “I Was Bit by a Shark!”
So much for a relaxing trip to the beach.
On his KIIS-FM radio show Monday, Ryan Seacrest said he decided to take a dip in the ocean over the weekend when, he said, “I was bit by a shark!”
He said he was “about eight feet out” when he felt something swim by him. “I thought it was a stick,” he said. “I wasn’t sure what had happened.” Then, he said, “I saw it swim! He took a bite, and he left.”
Seacrest, 33, said the shark’s tooth “wasn’t a great thing to find. It was like finding a splinter!”
Up Close With The American Idols – Chikezie
Chikezie Eze – who professionally goes by his first name only – entered this year’s American Idol competition the most experience as well as the least experience. Having tried out three times prior, he was a veteran of the show’s arduous audition process. Unlike fellow contestants such as David Cook, Carly Smithson, Michael Johns and Kristy Lee Cook – who had achieved various levels of professional experience – Chikezie had very little public exposure.
David Cook on Returning Home a Star
FOX 4 spoke to American Idol David Cook during his tour stop in St. Louis, Missouri. Cook talked about being able to make it back to Tulsa and the Kansas City area after winning American Idol. He did so without much fanfare. And, even went shopping for a much needed item: luggage. Cook will be in Kansas City on tour with the other Idols August 29 to 30. We’ll have more from our conversation with Cook on FOX 4 News at 9:00 Wednesday night.
Carmen Rasmussen: ‘Idol’ hopefuls have nothing to lose, everything to gain
The scariest thing in life is taking chances. Following your dreams when you know the odds are seriously against you takes courage à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ and encouragement from those who believe in you.
My dad is one of those people. Courageous, yes, but extremely encouraging. He is the reason I took a chance and tried out for “American Idol” five years ago.
It was mid-November. I stayed home from school because I sprained my ankle the night before and was in no mood to go hobbling down the halls of my high school with a big black boot on. I was sitting on the couch feeling sorry for myself when the phone rang.
TV Guide Sees More Stars
The channel is continuing to step up its programming with a series of new agreements, which include closing a development deal for a celebrity-oriented show called My Favorite Things and acquiring cable rights to the syndicated show American Idol Rewind, according to officials.
The Rewind shows that the network is getting will include actual performances, present-day interviews and never-before-seen footage of Season 3 of American Idol, in which Fantasia Barrino emerged as the winner and Jennifer Hudson was a finalist.
Wear Carrie Underwood on Your Wrist
You could spend a fortune on designer bling and never even come close to the cool factor of these bracelets. Because each one is handmade from the used guitar strings off Carrie Underwoodà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s guitar. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s part of the wearyourmusic.org artist program. And besides looking hip, wearers are doing good since a portion of the proceeds go to a charity of the artistà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s choice.
Simon Cowell’s Terri split
Simon Cowell has reportedly split from Terri Seymour.
The 48-year-old music mogul is believed to have walked out on Terri, 34, following a blazing row over Terri’s insecurities, and he has now ended their six-year relationship.
A friend of Simon’s told Britain’s Star magazine: “He told me he is tired of Terri’s insecurities. They lead separate lives, and that’s how he likes it, but lately she has turned up unannounced at events he is at.
She’s a ‘Small Town Girl’
Kellie Pickler, 22, may not have won season five of “American Idol,” but it doesn’t seem to have hurt her career. The “Idol” top 12 finalist is now an award-winning country singer-songwriter.
“Growing up, I had been a big dreamer. Never in a million years did I think that everything would happen as quickly as it did,” she said during a telephone interview.
Pickler tried out for “American Idol” at the age of 19 in North Carolina. “I was encouraged by different family members to try out and I was also following in the footsteps of Dolly Parton, by trying to become a country singer,” she said.
Trias will host film lovers at à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Teenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ screening
Jasmine Trias fans can spend an evening with the former “American Idol” star when she hosts a private screening of “American Teen,” a documentary film that generated buzz at the Sundance and Hawaii International film festivals.
The film follows five teenagers through their angst-ridden senior year in high school.
Trias will sign autographs and pose for pictures before the movie begins at 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday at Regal Theatres Dole Cannery 18.
Mary Murphy Says “So You Think You Can Dance” Too Close Too Call
“So You Think You Can Dance” is quickly heading towards its Aug. 7 finale and judge Mary Murphy says it’s anyone’s game. “In years past, we’ve seen some people run from the pack. Benji [Schwimmer] was a runaway train on the show, so it was no surprise when he won. I couldn’t tell you who’s going to win right now,” the ballroom expert tells us.
“I was shocked when Kherington [Payne] was voted off because that was my first impression of someone I thought was going to be in the finale. I have no clue how America is going to vote.” As the finale nears, Murphy says she and the other judges will only be getting pickier.
Canadian Idol Top 8 Recap
The remaining 8 Canadian Idol hopefuls get intimate on this weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s show, performing unplugged. One might ask when exactly did the huge theatre in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre become a source of great acoustics or what exactly Gavin Rossdale is doing on Canadian Idol. But I digress.
Canadian Idol Recap: The Top Eight Perform Unplugged
After a disappointing result on How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria, I have my sights set high for Canadian Idol. Gavin Rossdale is this week’s mentor for the Idols as they go unplugged in a week that “is always a crucial week for the contestants” according to Ben. (Then why is it always one of the first few shows of the Top 10?) And as we pan to the judges, I have to ask: what is with Zack’s wardrobe this year? First with the Bowie makeup, then the cowboy hat, and now this? For future theme weeks, I’m a little frightened to see what he will wear.
I didn’t ask because he seemed definitive in his three choices. “I Believe To My Soul” fits his style more and he said he only wanted to one song from the show.
I think you also may be right about not being able to bring the fiddler and banjo players. They probably wouldn’t have been able to recreate it that well, and then everyone would be saying it wasn’t as good as the original.
Also – thanks to everyone who has said they liked the Chikezie interview!
“Adams is best known for his work with U2, Beck, Smashing Pumpkins, Leonard Cohen, Patty Griffin, Spoon”
Jason is working with someone who worked with a few of my favorite bands – that is great and I can’t wait to hear his song in this movie
Loved the Chikezie interview, thanks Sherry L. Chikezie news is hard to find these days. I wish he would blog more on his myspace or start a new fansite.
Chikezie is one talented individual. A musician’s musician. I love that guy!
A backstage chat with American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, now starring as Teen Angel in ‘Grease‘
http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Video.aspx?ci=569227
Thanks for the report about the Daughtry concert, purps! I dunno about others, but I’M still interested. And I’m a jellus h8r that you got to meet them.
Hope Chris is okay from that fall. LOL.
The new Jason video is up!
Jason Castro Date Night 7/29/08
Jasonnn is really getting into the date stuff and seems to be truly enjoying it. There’s a table now, wine glasses, and a menu! (Except the dates are left standing against the railing, haha!) LOL
“Oops! I forgot to press stop! How adorable is this boy?
Purps,
I just watched Jason’s vid. I loved that line! :laugh_tb:
So, who arranged for the set-up? My guess is Jasonnn’s fans. :tongue1_tb:
I knew I could count on you (to be interested and be a jellus h*er, lol), Sarah! Daughtry did the new song co-written with Jason Wade and Helter Skelter, too. I thought Chris sounded pitchy at the start of the show and seemed a little tentative but I really enjoyed the second part. My favorites, I think, were What About Now and Breakdown.
He looked ok after the fall (I watched my video and I realize he fell while still water spraying). Perhaps a wee bit embarrassed, but well enough to proceed to jam with the drummer after jumping back to the stage. Heh.
There are videos here.
I forgot to post the bulletin…
Subject: light the candles!
Body: date night is posted! we had a fun set up today i hope yall enjoy!!! now its show time!!!!
bye byeeee
Jasonnn.
And the other bulletin…
Date: Jul 30, 2008
Subject: YO YO!
Body: soooo man ive been tired and draggin all day and a burst of energy hit me right before i went on stage. and now im up and at em! i think it was triggered by playing some of my new songs right before i went on. im so pumped about them! cant wait to show yall. lets have a good night, ok? alright!!! aaaand jesus made zombies.
that was the random fact i learned today! matt 27:52 how about that?! haha
laterzzz
jasonnn.
LMAO at jesus made zombies. I think that’s a new bumper sticker. I bet I could make a pretty penny on that line.
PurpleSmile, Thanks for the Daughtry videos. The sound quality is great! I didn’t even realize they were in the Philipines now.
KTINTN , the Taylor interview is awesome too. That’s one killer smile at the end. I wish I could go see him in the show.
You’re welcome, hoodathunk. Those are not my videos, though. I was seated at a nearby restaurant balcony (which still required a ticket) so I didn’t have the best shot. Here’s one of my crappy videos…it shows the Daughtry slip (live in Manila, lol).
Daughtry falls (at around 2:06)
Ouch!
Well if I ever get to see Chris D in concert, I’ll definitely not try to sit up front. That water spraying… bad for my hair! lol