THE DISHMASTER

Rosie O’Donnell consistently affirms why she’s on my “celebrities-I-hope-to-be-friends-with” list. She returned to The Today Show after the media storm that erupted following yesterday’s comments about Lindsay Lohan. O’Donnell will not back down. She insists that Lindsay Lohan isn’t ready to work, and that she needs some serious help. Judging by Lohan’s response in the clip below, O’Donnell is correct.

They should just hand the title to Phillip Phillips. He’s not just the best singer in the competition, he’s the best performer. To be fair, “Fat Bottomed Girls” is one of my favorite songs in history. In fact, every time I feel bad about my gigantic ass, I sing it to myself as a pep-talk. But this isn’t about me — it’s about Phillip. He’s authentic, and that’s most important. Watch below.

Elise Testone sang “I want it all” as if her life depended on it. She hasn’t been my favorite, but it’s never too late to change my mind. She’s a contender. Watch below.

“I’m sending my rehearsal tape to ‘X Factor.’ I could be the next Steve Jones. Not as handsome but just as good. Literally!” The always funny ‘American Idol’ producer, Nigel Lythgoe, on having to fill in for the very ill Ryan Seacrest during American Idol dress rehearsals, and the possibility that he has a future as a host.
 
 

There’s a special place in my heart for Ingrid Michaelson, who sings just about every song I’ve used to get over a boy. Her cover of Rihanna’s “We Found Love” solidified my love. She’s the perfect combination of nerdy and cool.

Does Florence Welch ever have an off night? After watching her sing “No Light, No Light” on The Voice, it’s clear that the answer is no. She’s epic. Watch the Florence + The Machine greatness below. As an aside, do you think the contestants cried for their non-careers after watching her perform?

If you’re looking for good music, just watch a Late Night show, because they’ve been consistently featuring quality bands. One such band is Beirut, who I am in love with. Watch their performance below and buy their album, The Rip Tide. It’s incredible from start to finish.

Though I hate to rain on a fraudulent love-parade, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes during The Beach Boys sizzle reel for their new single, “That’s Why God Made the Radio.” Sure it’s great that they reunited, and I’m thrilled that Brian Wilson is making new music, but they should have just said, “We still hate each other, but we’ve learned a lot from Axl Rose.”

Though I take issue with Giuliana and Bill Rancic’s incessant need to publicize every element of their personal lives, I can still take a moment to congratulate the happy couple on their pregnancy. Watch below to see the moment they heard the news.
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“I am the most successful radio personality of all time. I don’t say that to brag. I’m embarrassed to say that if I’m the best there is. But it’s the fact . . . . There’s nobody else who could do what I did. There’s no question who’s the most influential person in radio. It’s me! And there’s no one else! I’ve never seen so much jealously as I’ve seen in the radio industry. People cannot stand my success. Why shouldn’t I say it?” Howard Stern on one of his hilariously humble rants.