Tim Urban is staying at the If I Can Dream House this weekend. Aaron Kelly drops by tonight to hang out. Both will be on hand for a twitter session at 8 pm PST. Check it out HERE.
The ex-factor: She was supposed to be ‘The One’ but Simon Cowell’s fiancee hasn’t been seen with him since May
For that matter, she wasn’t around for any of the Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals, finals or at the after-party. On these occasions, it was Sinitta who was his female companion.
Stranger still, sources in America say that Mezhgan didn’t even attend the after-party for the finale of American Idol this year – the show on which she works – and where he was making his last appearance as a judge.
No wonder rumours are circulating that Cowell and Mezhgan, who got engaged in February after a whirlwind seven-month romance, may be further from marriage than ever. Since theirs was to have been ‘the showbiz wedding of the year’, with celebrations on both sides of the Atlantic, it is all very surprising. So what is going on?
‘I am loathe to comment, I’m too fond of Simon, ‘ says an old friend of his, when asked whether the rumours that they have split up are true. That is very far from being a denial.
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‘American Idol’ ripped off my idea, says Texas retiree Edward Lyda
A Texas retiree is taking on a producer of “American Idol, ” saying he created the audience voting system the hit show uses.
Edward Lyda, 66, filed a patent in 1999 called a “Response Apparatus Method and System” that allows a television show to have people text-message their responses, according to the lawsuit in Manhattan Federal Court.
“Idol” first aired in June 2002.
“This is intellectual property and they infringed on his patent, ” said lawyer David Fink of FremantleMedia North America.
‘Idol’ finalists ready to hit the road
Casey James sits on a stool on stage, an acoustic guitar slung around his neck as the other nine singers in the Top 10 from this season’s “American Idol” gather like disciples in a semi-circle before him.
“And Jesus said!” James intones in mock seriousness, his Blonde Jesus looks and the biblical tableau prompting laughter from everyone in the Burbank soundstage on this morning.
James strums the strings and all 10 begin to sing a song you won’t find in your hymnbook anytime soon – Kelly Clarkson’s “My Life Would Suck Without You, ” done in a multi-harmony version à la “Glee” – and the annual Idol press day hits full stride.
EXCLUSIVE! We Called It — ‘American Idol’ Singer Didi Benami Admits ‘I’d Date Ryan Seacrest’!
Wonder what Ryan’s rumored new GF, Julianne Hough, has to say about this?
Uh-oh! Looks like Julianne Hough has some competition for Ryan Seacrest’s affections! We called it during this season of American Idol, and it appears that season 10 contestant Didi Benami WAS as into Ryan as we thought!
“Ryan is really cute, ” the 23-year-old singer told HollywoodLife.com exclusively during the American Idol summer tour kickoff in Burbank, Calif. June 17. “I mean, after my contract is over, I would totally date him.”
Constantine Maroulis returns to Bergen County for a show at Mexicali Live
“It is nice on my night off to do a little something different, ” Maroulis said during a phone interview on his drive toward the Inner Harbor, “although I could probably use a break.”
Once an “American Idol” heartthrob, Maroulis now busts out eight-show weeks at a theater on West 47th. He headlines the show, which covers everything from Journey to Poison.
“Little rough to be wailing that much Whitesnake, ” Maroulis said. “But I love it, man. I think I’m built for it.”
The Crowd: Major support for foster youth
The afternoon was also fronted by “American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino, who won the competition in 2004 during the third season of the mega popular talent show. Her success led to two hit CD releases and a recent stint on Broadway starring in “The Color Purple.” Fantasia is now working on a third CD and performing in season two of her own VH1 reality show.
The young performer used no notes as she told the crowd of her own rise from youthful struggles, including dropping out of high school, facing a severe learning disability and becoming a teen mother to a baby daughter. Barrino stressed the theme of the day, which was the significance of education, telling the audience that she returns to her high school to encourage young people to graduate and follow their dreams.
“You can overcome whatever your challenges are and succeed, ” she said.
‘Idol’ finalist Michael Sarver to perform at Clawson Assembly of God
Clawson Assembly of God has geared up for a special Fathers’ Day celebration, full of “manly man things that dads like, ” according to Clawson Pastor Kevin Poage.
“Church is all about special things, ” Poage said, “so we decided to make this a very special day for all dads.”
Headlining the event is Michael Sarver, an American Idol finalist during Season 8, who hails from Jasper and will sing during Sunday’s service.
“We met Sarver in Phoenix, and he’s such a good guy, ” Poage said. “He was the music leader at his church.”
After the service, families are invited to participate in dad-themed activities, including a mechanical bull, rock climbing wall, gun show and RV show.
Alex Lambert sings the National Anthem at Dodgers Stadium (from 6/8)
photo: @muchmusic
Adam Lambert rehearsing this afternoon for tomorrow’s Much Music Awards in Toronto, CA. The special will be broadcast by MuchMusic and FUSE at 9ET/6PT pm. Tonight, Adam performs at the Molson Amphitheater in Toronto, CA
Crystal Bowersox interview with FOX Toledo on Friday. She’s hoping to include her original song, “Holy Toledo” on her upcoming album. She’d love to do an all-star concert with fellow diabetics like Bret Michaels, Nick Jonas and Randy Jackson, to raise money for Diabetes research.
