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Katrina 'Bikini Girl' Darrell Gets A Few More Minutes In The Spotlight

Posted 5/20/09 10:41 pm EST by in American Idol


In retrospect, it seems obvious. Of course Katrina "Bikini Girl" Darrell would be back for the "American Idol" finale.

Of course she appeared in her trademark bikini ("evening gown girl" doesn't quite have the same ring to it). Of course they replayed her audition moment where she sass-mouthed Kara DioGuardi, who later defended her singing talent.

But who knew that Kara would burst out onstage and kinda sorta flash the audience with her own surprise bikini? That was kinda cool and surprising, right?

Surely millions of American hearts were broken back in February when Katrina was booted from "Idol." Well, it was good to see you again, Bikini Girl. We look forward to your eventual appearances in Maxim magazine, reality shows (perhaps "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here"?) and, most importantly, "American Idol" memories. Those live on forever.

Check out more photos of Katrina in her swimsuit, plus all the musical guest stars, in our "American Idol" finale photo gallery.

We're Live-Blogging The 'American Idol' Finale!

Posted 5/20/09 8:11 pm EST by in American Idol, Live Blog


Hi guys - sorry I'm late. I was busy talking to Paula Abdul on the red carpet. SERIOUSLY. More on that later…

But for now, it's time to live-blog the "American Idol" finale! Yay!

8:01 pm - Seacrest is introducing the judges with fun little montage that reminds us why they're the worst judges on television. Also, Randy Jackson borrowed a bow-tie from (Mrs.) J. Alexander on "America's Next Top Model."

8:06 pm - What's the worst part about being an "Idol" finalist? Having to sing songs about mountains and hurricanes or being forced to wear all white on the finale? At least Adam's wearing space boots.

8:06 pm - Mikalah Gordon is in Conway, Arkansas. This is the first time they've seen a real live drag queen. It's a night of firsts!!

8:07 pm - Carly Smithson is in San Diego. Oh no! Has Carly already become Mikalah Gordon-famous?

8:08 pm - The top 13 (remember that?!) are singing Pink's "So What." Although they edited out all the lyrics about ex-husbands and liquor. Also, if you mute your telelvision you can hear all of America saying "Oh yeah, remember Jorge and Jasmine?"

8:10 pm - Dear Michael Sarver, stop being a camera-whore. You're not the one we're tuning in for.

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Kanye West Says Timberlake Is The New Michael Jackson, Jay-Z Is The New Sinatra

Posted 5/20/09 5:33 pm EST by in Kanye West


One thing you have to say for Kanye West: His stream-of-consciousness thoughts tend to lead to interesting places. On Wednesday, he somehow managed to transition from talking about the low aesthetic quality of paparazzi photographs to saying that Justin Timberlake is the new Michael Jackson, Lil Wayne is the new Jimi Hendrix, Jay-Z is the new Frank Sinatra and more — all in less than 150 words! Check out Kanye's blog here, and the post (as usual in all-caps, which we've put into sentence case) right here, which accompanies a classy paparazzi shot of Rihanna:

"Fresh a-- picture!!! Yo why can't all paparazzi photos be this good? Well obviously because most celebs just aren't Rihanna LOL! ... But on the real, this pic is hardcore. Peep the perspective shot of the city in the back. Sometimes the paps overexpose the lens or have the flash too high taking all the emotion out of the moment. This moment is captured in time now. I look at our current superstars like legends in the making ... Like Justin is the new Mike, Beyoncé's the new Tina Turner, [Lady] Gaga's Madonna, Jay is Sinatra ... Wayne is Hendrix, [Radiohead's] Thom Yorke is [Pink Floyd's] Roger Waters, these are the champions and should be documented as such. That said, it would be dope if the paps operated with the same integrity and attention to their craft as the legends they photograph ... Good job on this one!"

Rest Easy, 50 Cent And Bette Midler Are Not Beefing

Posted 5/20/09 4:59 pm EST by in Uncategorized


By Rachel Josue

We see all kinds of strange pairings when celebrities from one world collide with stars from another, creating photo-op gold for the frenzied paparazzi. Here's a pairing I was surprised to see hit the wires this morning: Bette Midler and 50 Cent had their arms around each other at the eighth annual spring picnic for Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project at New York's New Leaf restaurant.
 
Now, it turns out this is actually the second collaboration for this unexpected pair — six months ago, they opened a community garden together in Queens at another NYRP event. Philanthropy: It breeds togetherness.
 
But this is more than a pairing I never thought I'd see so buddy-buddy, because that would have meant I would have imagined it in the first place. So, here you have it, folks — photographic evidence that the friendship is real and going strong:
 

 
I'm looking forward to the next logical step: Bette Midler singing the hook on a 50 track.

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The 'Glambertization' Process In Action, By Tim Kash

Posted 5/20/09 4:49 pm EST by in American Idol


In honor of the "American Idol" finale tonight, we decided to celebrate the occasion at the expense of one of our production assistants, Joel.

You see, Joel looks a little like "Idol" finalist Adam Lambert, and that gave us an idea. So we took Joel for a complete Adam Lambert makeover — we GLAMBERTIZED him, if you will.

First, he needed to get the look. After trying on a couple of different Adam Lambert-esque outfits (basically a lot of black pleather, laces, chains, vests and tight jeans), we finally decided on his Adam Lambert look. And boy, was it special!

So dressed in tight pleather trousers with laces up the side, a black T-shirt and jacket complete with chains around his neck and waist, it was time for the next stage!

Now it has to be said, Joel is a good sport. Not only did we dress him up like an effeminate biker cowboy and make him walk around the streets of New York, but the next step of the makeover was a painful one. Read More...

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Hey Adam Lambert And Kris Allen Fans ... We Need You

Posted 5/20/09 4:06 pm EST by in American Idol


Are you a self-described Glambert?

Do you frequently use the phrase "Kick Awesome?"

Well, then you're exactly the kind of person we're looking for.

On Wednesday night, in what many are calling the most compelling finale in the show's history, "American Idol" will crown a new champion: either flashy, flame-piped Adam Lambert or soulful everyman Kris Allen. It's a battle of contrasting styles and techniques -- vocal pyromania vs. straight-to-the-heart songsmanship -- and we're waiting with baited breath to see who comes out on top.

And we're pretty you're going to be, too ... So here's what we're looking to do. On Wednesday night, as the results are read by Ryan Seacrest live on air, we want you to turn your cameras on yourselves ... we're looking for your instant reactions. The thrill of victory. The agony of defeat. Tears, screams, blood ... the more fanatic (and, in the case of the Glamberts out there, dramatic) the better. We'll collect the best and feature them right here on our Newsroom Blog.

Interested? We knew you'd be. After the jump, find out how you can submit your footage. Read More...

I Graduated From College And Celebrated With Green Day

Posted 5/20/09 3:13 pm EST by in Bands We Like, green-day


By Melanie Wolfson

Monday afternoon, I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Rutgers University. And then I booked it to Webster Hall.

See, Green Day were playing a (semi) secret show there, and luckily, my family understood that seeing Green Day could not wait ... and a celebratory post-grad dinner could.

Having had the opportunity to meet the guys just last Friday when I tagged along to an interview, I was extremely excited to see Green Day put their words into action as they played a good chunk of 21st Century Breakdown, which I have had on constant rotation since it came out five days ago.

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We Know Why Anthony Hopkins Was At The 'American Idol' Finale

Posted 5/20/09 2:13 pm EST by in American Idol


By Eric Ditzian

Sir Anthony Hopkins: Oscar-winning actor. Knight of the British Empire. "American Idol" fanatic.

Joining ex-"Idol" contestants and Katie Holmes and her daughter, Suri, at Tuesday night's Adam Lambert/ Kris Allen sing-off was the 71-year-old Hopkins. His attendance may be a surprise to some, but Hopkins has long been a devotee of the reality show.

"We watch 'American Idol.' We are 'American Idol' addicts," Hopkins told MTV News at this year's Oscars. "Simon [is my favorite judge] because he's so brutally honest. There's no political correctness with him. He says it as it is." Read More...

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Justin Timberlake To Narrate Documentary Featuring Kobe Bryant And LeBron James

Posted 5/20/09 1:41 pm EST by in Justin Timberlake


Justin Timberlake isn't a stranger to the basketball court. Remember the days when he would do charity basketball games alongside Britney Spears?

Justin, who has spent many an evening at a Lakers game, has been tapped to narrate the NBA Entertainment doc "Dream Season: 23 & 24," presented by Nike and highlighting Kobe Bryant's and LeBron James' pursuit of this year's championship, and intensifying the hoops debate of "Who's better?" according to the press release.

Timberlake, who is referred to as the "King of Pop" in the release (if they say so — we're not sure how Michael Jackson feels about that), will narrate the doc about the "Kings of the Court."

In the past, Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Terrence Howard, Djimon Hounsou and Chris Rock have narrated basketball specials. Justin's special airs tomorrow night at 7 p.m.

Justin hosted the ESPY Awards for the channel last year. "I am starstruck. I mean, I grew up such a sports nut, and I'm still such a sports nut," he said. "If we would have had a conversation when I was 14 years old, I mean, you could not convince me that I was not going to play in the NBA."

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'American Idol' Finale Almost As Exciting As An Hour Of C-SPAN

Posted 5/20/09 12:49 pm EST by in American Idol


By Sohyung Kang

Like many of you, I spent much of the week eagerly anticipating last night's "American Idol" performance finale. A battle of opposites. A larger-than-life, flamboyant rocker pitted against a pocket-sized, understated boy-next-door. Two talented men, facing off in what appears to be a very close competition, maybe the closest since season two's Ruben Studdard vs. Clay Aiken matchup. It's got to be appointment television, right? Wrong. The show could not have been more boring.

Things more exciting than last night's show: C-SPAN. Watching a mouse trying to free itself from a trap. A romantic evening with John McCain. The most climactic part of the night was when the fembot Carrie Underwood stopped singing and the series premiere of "Glee" began.

In any case, here's how the finale breaks down:

Round 1: Adam's "Mad World" vs. Kris' "Ain't No Sunshine"

I was disheartened to find that the contestants had to perform songs they had already done during the season. If I wanted to sit through repeat performances of "Mad World" and "Ain't No Sunshine," I'd visit YouTube. There were only a few subtle changes to each respective performance. The most noticeable was Adam's wardrobe. I did a double take as he appeared onstage, initially believing him to be wearing a dress. That would have made the show infinitely more amusing. But no, it was just a giant cape. How disappointing. Read More...

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