Tag: American Idol
Adam Levine Bashes Record Labels Behind ‘The Voice’
What’s interesting about Levine’s stance is that Simon Cowell’s true motivation behind ‘American Idol’ was always to produce a music star, not a television show. Cowell felt the labels weren’t doing their job of finding the next sensation, so he’d do it for them. His planned worked, and he used ‘American Idol’ as a platform to push his find. ‘The Voice,’ is created by powerhouse reality producer Mark Burnett, whose musical expertise doesn’t hold a candle to Cowell. The man can make a show, but he can’t make a music star. Furthermore, the judging panel has zero A&R experience, and while it might be nice to see Gwen Stefani’s outfits atop a big red chair, she’s never found the next big thing. As for Adam Levine himself, my critique holds the same weight.
Hats off to Adam Levine for an honest Howard Stern interview. Hopefully the powers that be will attempt an intervention and take action. Otherwise, you’re just a bunch of big stars on big red chairs with big paychecks. It’s surely a pretty picture, but when the gloss begins to fade, so will the audience.
Tabloid Gossip: Your Week of Links
‘Saved by the Bell’s’ Lark Voorhies ended her marriage. Contact Music
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are staying together. MTV
Scott Disick went to rehab. The Stir
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez are being sued. ICYDK
Raven-Symone and her girlfriend broke up. HUFFPO
Kaley Cuoco’s ex asked for spousal support. Wet Paint
Oscar Pistorius was released from prison. Digital Spy
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale settled their divorce. Just Jared
Selena Gomez has a crush on Chris Evans. E! Online
‘American Idol’s’ Phillip Phillips got married. People
Eddie Murphy impersonated Bill Cosby. Variety
Famed and controversial photographer Terry Richardson is having a baby. DListed
Mick Jagger’s ex Jerry Hall is dating Rupert Murdoch. Wonderwall
A publicist admits to planting the Rihanna/Jay-Z rumors. Jezebel
Tabloid Gossip: Your Weekly Dish
Mariah Carey and her billionaire boyfriend are going strong. Yahoo
Jon Stewart’s told his writer to fuck off. Vulture
WBNA stars Glory Johnson and Brittney Griner revealed the reason for their breakup. RTWD
RHOA’s Kandi Burruss is pregnant. Wet Paint
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are officially divorce. HUFFPO
American Idol alum Fantasia Barrino got married. JSYK
Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 46th birthday in a smoking hot dress. Just Jared
Brandon Jenner had a baby. Us Magazine
The Kardashians are blowing off those cocaine rumors. Jezebel
Shawn Johnson got engaged. PopSugar
Nina Dobrev and her boyfriend are hot and steamy. People
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello set a wedding date. Newsday
Taylor Swift v. Nicki Minaj: A VMA Twitter War
If you’re going to poke your fork in someone’s side and then run away, don’t be surprised when they come at you with a spatula. Because Taylor Swift won’t take a hit lying down, she directly responded to Nicki Minaj’s subtle twitter-dig in response to the MTV VMA nomations, after Minaj said, “If your video celebrates women with slim bodies, you will be nominated for vid of the year.” Taylor was swift to respond, saying, “I’ve done nothing but love & support you. It’s unlike you to pit women against each other. Maybe one of the men took your slot.” Minaj seemed flabbergasted by the cantankerous callout, insisting she did not directly mention Swift. Perhaps Nicki felt her hit was more at the process than the person, and in an effort to circumvent a Swiftie revolt, she quickly backtracked.
Here are the facts: Nicki was in fact nominated, but it was not for the category or video she wanted, and she therefore feels slighted. Is the industry racist? Sure it is. But MTV also sucks, so it’s quite possible their poor taste is responsible for any and all oversights. As for why Taylor Swift gets an insane amount of attention, it’s because her brand is impeccable, she’s kind to her fans, and her music is catchy. If you’re going to be salacious and polarizing (see Nicki Minaj’s bad behavior on American Idol), then you won’t please everyone, and the response will speak for itself.
Mariah Carey’s New ‘Infinity’ Video: Tit’s Out, High Notes Abound
As a devoted Mariah Carey fan through every phase of her career, my advice is a serious PR, management overhaul with insiders accustomed to the music industry’s new model. Carey recently denounced ‘American Idol,’ in a funny move bringing her closer to a more authentic image, but that’s just the start, and her new video takes many steps back. Joining Match.com inside your new release is an embarrassing, dated move. Couldn’t she at least join Hinge? If you’re going to insert a bad idea, at least make it current. Watch the ‘Infinity’ video below.
Tabloid Gossip Roundup: Get Linked In
Keira Knightly had a baby. Billboard
Aloha is accused of being racist. Moviefone
Kristin Cavallari is having a third child. US Magazine
Bruce Jenner will pose as a woman for Vanity Fair. USA Today
Robert Herjavec and Kym Johnson are dating. OK Magazine
Zac Efron and his girlfriend are going strong. Pop Sugar
Another couple from The Bachelor bites the dust. Wet Paint
Eric Balfour is married. Just Jared
‘Teen Mom OG”s Maci Bookout gave birth. TV Guide
American Idol producers HATED Nicki Minaj “with a passion.” Rumor Fix
Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed have some crazy fans. Hollywood Life
Colbie Callait is engaged. People
Iggy Azalea canceled her tour. Entertainment Weekly
Kelly Rutherford has a small victory in her child custody case. TMZ
#Tabloid Gossip: Your News Review
Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton broke up. Jezebel
‘American Pie’s’ Chris Klein is engaged. People
Kim Kardashian can’t get pregnant. TMZ
Fergie’s son is her clone. Us Magazine
Amy Adams had some Today Show drama. NYDN
Hayden Panettiere debuted her daughter’s first photo. Hello Magazine
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden might be engaged. The Frisky
Nicole Scherzinger’s new video might cause a venereal disease. Celebuzz
‘American Idol’s’ Phillip Phillips is tying the knot. Pop Sugar
Ludacris is getting hitched. Wet Paint
Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy are back together in Aspen. Just Jared
Chelsea Handler showed her huge tatas on twitter. Twitter
Is Chris Brown engaged to Karrueche Tran? Rumor Fix
Tabloid Gossip: Week-in-Review
Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got married. People
Nicholas Hoult and Jennifer Lawrence split up. HuffPo
Michael Strahan and Nicole Murphy ended their engagement. NYDN
Christina Aguilera bared her baby bump for V Magazine. V Magazine
Chris Brown and Karreuche Tran are over. Hollywood Life
Nina Dobrev and Orlando Bloom speak in tongues. Wet Paint