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Friday, May 22, 2009

Why the change of heart, Clay?


Tmz has stated that Clay Aiken has recently been dissing the show that made him famous, American Idol. He stated that the show was only good for seasons 1-3, when the contestants were "real". He also stated that Adam Lambert's horrific version of "Ring of Fire" made his "Ears Bleed".

I can kind of understand what Clay said about the show. It seems like it has been getting kind of old. However, I'd extend it a year and say the show was best for seasons 1-4. I also wouldn't dis a show that is the sole reason for my fame if I were him.

Another thing, it seems really ironic to me that he would be dissing Adam Lambert so much since he recently went to the Idol set to try to talk to him about collaborating on a duets album. Hm. Could it be jealousy? Or is it just Aiken's way of fighting back since he was denied the right to talk or go anywheres near Lambert on the show?

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Kris Allen is the new American Idol!


Congratulations to Kris Allen for winning Season 8 of American Idol!!!

I'm truely shocked. This is the mother of all shock elimiinations. It's the biggest upset in American Idol history. Everyone was so sure Adam would win. I'm so happy that Kris won though. I hated Adam from the very beginning.

The finale was really boring other than seeing Kris win. Their was a ton of duets, and most of them sucked, especially the one where Allison Irheta bushered the Cyndi Lauper song.

I did however really love David Cook's performance of his new song, Permanent, which was written in tribute to his brother, whom just died of brain cancer. Everyone that buys his song off of itunes will be donating money for cancer research.
Some other notable, yet totally predictable, moments were the return of Nick Mitchell (or Normund Gentle), Tatiana Del Toro, and Bikini Girl. All three of them won awards for "The Golden Idol" and Bikini Girl clearly got breast implants. Also, Bikini Girl and Kara had yet another sing-off and in the end Kara ripped off her clothes to reveal a bikini. Oh wow. Never saw that one coming. *Yawn*.

Here are a few videos from the show:

Normund Gentle:



Bikini Girl vs. Kara:


Tatiana:


Kris Allen wins American Idol:

Nas is getting NASTY!


According to TMZ and Perez Hilton, Nas is refusing to pay for child support and for the cost of his ex-wife, Kelis' divorce lawyers!

I can understand not paying for her lawyers. They should each have to pay for their own lawyers; but no child support? It takes two make one, and he is the father. He is not denying that. They share a responsibility for the child whether they get divorced or not.

This disgusts me.

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Suri Cruise hates Adam Lambert!


During the American Idol finale last night, the cameras aimed towards the audience to show Suri Cruise and her mother, Katie Holmes (or is it Katie Cruise?). They showed the their reaction after Adam Lambert's performance, and they, like myself, were in pain by Lambert's screeches. Suri even covered her ears to protect herself from the painful noise! The Cruise family are clearly NOT fans of Adam Lambert!

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

American Idol Season 8 Finale Part 1-Review


Adam Lambert opened up the finale by performing "Mad World" for his fan favorite song. It wasn't as painful as the first time he performed it. He didn't screach as much, but he made the weird faces which ruined it. I hate the trench coat he wore. It looks like he's a puppy trying to be a big dog...or Adam Lambert trying to be Marilyn Manson...it just didn't work. The judges were luke-warm to it. Randy and Kara loved it. Paula said it was theatrical, but I think she meant it as a compliment? And Simon said it was too theatrical.

Kris Allen's fan favorite song was "Ain't No Sunshine". He performed it with the piano and I loved it. This is probably my favorite song that Kris performs. It's beautiful. All of the judges loved it and Simon declared that round one went to Kris.

For the producer's choice song Adam got stuck singing "A Change is Gonna Come". To me it wasn't really any different from "Mad World". Adam didn't screech as much but he still made those weird faces. He looked like he was going to bust out crying any minute. The judges all loved it and Paula said it was her favorite performance.

The producers chose "What's Going On" for Kris Allen's second performance. He sang with an acoustic guitar, bongos, and few other instruments. I thought it was pretty good. I don't think it was the greatest song in the world for him to sing, but he didn't have a choice. I think he did about the most he could've done with the song. Kara and Paula seemed to like it, but Randy and Simon did not. Simon went as far as to say "It was like three guys in a bed room". Round 2 clearly went to Adam.

Round three was the worst. The contestants sang the same song...the song that will be their first single if they win. The song was written by American Idol judge Kara. It is called "No Bondaries" and it proves that when it comes to awful song writing, Kara has "No Boundaries". The song is truely awful. Both Kris and Adam sounded terrible. I guess it would be less painful to here Kris' version, but either one would be radio suicide. I think Kris and Adam tied on this one?

So if they tied in round three, that means it's an overall tie.

The show closed with Carrie Underwood singing "Home". Her performance was by far the best performance of the night. It's too bad she can't re-win the compeition. lol.

So who does everyone think will win? Adam Lambert is the favored winner by far, but according to dialidol.com, Kris Allen is in the lead with 66% of the votes. Well, that sure makes things more interesting...

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Rubben Studdard will not be appearing at the American Idol Season 8 Finale


According to TMZ.com, American Idol Season 8 winner, Ruben Studdard will not be making an apperance at the finale because he can not afford the fight and American Idol refuses to pay the cost.

What a slap in the face. I mean, the guy is a former American Idol champ, shouldn't that automatically buy him an invite to the event, free of cost?

Don't feel too bad, Ruben, at least you weren't denied the right to talk to Adam Lambert like Clay Aiken was...

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Adam Lambert's boyfriend, Drake

Adam Lambert has tons and tons of pictures floating around the Internet of him kissing different boys. It's hard to tell which one is his actual boyfriend, but according to Perezhilton.com and rickey.org, this photo is of the man that Lambert was dining with the other night and called his "boy". His name is Drake.


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Sunday, May 17, 2009

American Idol 8 Romances


According to Rickey.org, American Idol's season 8 finalist were all brought together again for a dinner at an Outback Steakhouse. Love was definitely in the air for the contestants, as finalists Anoop Desai and Megan Joy got cozy with each other and confirmed that they are indeed a couple.

Another finalist that showed up to dinner with a mate is the ever-so-popular Adam Lambert. The identification of Lambert's boyfriend is unknown, but he has confirmed that it is his boyfriend, not just his friend, thus confirming the rumors that he is gay.

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Lindsay Lohan is even crazier than we all thought..


Many of you have probably heard by now that Lindsay Lohan has gained a role in a forth-coming independent movie called The Other Side. Lohan has been telling anyone that will listen how she is determined to get her career back on track by staying focused, working hard, and giving up on the partying as she films this movie. However, I'm not buying it.

Lohan has also stated that she has given up many other roles in order to appear in this movie. Seriously? Is she insane? Obviously. This is an INDEPENDENT movie. Who can even remember seeing an independent movie that was good? Or any independent movie for that matter?

Maybe indies are all that Lohan can recieve offers for now, but if I was her I'd be snatching up any offer I could. I mean, this is Lindsay Lohan, everyone knows her, and hardly anyone ever wants to work with her anymore.

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