Don’t look now, but The Killers transported themselves to the 80’s for their new song, ‘Shot at the Night.’ The song is one of two original tracks on their upcoming greatest hits record, which will feature their most-loved music. Check it out November 11th, and listen to their new song below.
Category: Music
X FACTOR DEBUTS — In a Dying Format?
Though I think Simon Cowell made all the right decisions with his new panel, I have to admit a general fatigue with this format. There’s something unsettling about gathering a group of ladies who can no longer make money in this tanking industry and paying them large salaries to judge up-and-comers who, no matter how talented, won’t be able to sell records. Everyone knows the only way to make money is on tour, and the amount of performers that can sell-out stadiums is becoming incredibly scarce. That means that the only people who can likely make a dime are the over-the-top pop tarts, and those stories don’t translate as well as the video below, which shows a boyfriend/girlfriend duo that would likely be a huge success if the music industry were in a different place. Until Simon Cowell comes up with an idea to save the music industry, I’ll consider this format — and him — DATED. Watch Alex & Sierra perform Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ below.
Simon Cowell on Britney Spears: “She Couldn’t Talk”
While I appreciate honestly, I’m not certain this was necessary. When asked by Ellen DeGeneres about Britney Spears, Cowell confessed to nixing her contract, saying, “I didn’t realize that. I kind of booked someone who couldn’t talk, which is a bit of a problem when you want someone to judge.” He went on to explain that Spears was generally uncomfortable with the entire process, disliking the overall negativity associated with the talent competition. I supposed there’s a lesson to be learned here. Perhaps producers should focus less on stunt casting and more on judging. And since The Voice, X Factor, and American Idol have yet to produce a huge star in years, it’s also possible the format is dying.
The Dirty Dish — Tabloid News Review
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Welcome back to my daily digest of all things dish! Here’s hoping your long Labor Day Weekend was a Labor of Love, with shopping excursions, brunch with besties, or playtime at parties! And just in case you missed your fill of celebrity deets during your days off, here’s the dirty dish in a nutshell.
- Miley Cyrus isn’t modest. ICYDK
- Scarlett Johansson is engaged. People
- Gwen Stefani is pregnant with baby #3 (she’s 43). E! Online
- Kris Jenner didn’t make any friends at her talk show. Radar Online
- Lamar Odom entered rehab. TMZ
- Joanne Krupa can’t get laid. Rumor Fix
- Seth Meyers got married. US Magazine
- Kerry Washington keeps her private life private. Jezebel
- Simon Cowell knows the sex of his baby. Pop Crunch
- LeAnn Rimes v. Brandi Glanville: Round 2,134. The Celebrity Cafe
- Lance Bass is engaged. TIME
- Jason Statham & Rosie Huntington Whitely are on the rocks. Wet Paint
- Alec Baldwin debuted his baby. EXTRA
- Melanie Griffith’s daughter will star in Fifty Shades of Grey. MSN
- Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones are temporarily separated. Mirror
- Katie Couric is engaged. Vanity Fair
- Girls Gone Wild’s Joe Francis got jail time. Contact Music
Harry Connick Jr. Joins American Idol — Fox Gets it Right
For the first time in years, American Idol got it right. Harry Connick Jr. will officially round out Fox’s new panel, as the third judge. The news shocked me, mostly because Connick has consistently rejected any judging offers, which means American Idol and the high-class crooner had an excessive courtship. Connick has had a number of well-received guest stints, but this is his first appearance as a permanent panel member. He’ll be joining Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban for a powerhouse threesome. Watch one of Connick’s guest-stints below.
Tabloid Rundown — The Week of Links
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- Ethan Hawke married Uma Thurman too young. Huffington Post
- Seth MacFarlane is dating Alexis Knapp (Ryan Phillipe’s baby mamma). NYDN
- Amber Rose & Wiz Khalifa are getting married. Vibe
- Amanda Seyfreid is dating Justin Long. The Blemish
- Kim Kardashian was spotted with her baby. PopSugar
- Will Arnett is dating Katie Lee (Billy Joel’s ex-wife). DListed
- Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez are on the outs over Justin Bieber. Idolator
- Carmen Electra caught Simon Cowell in bed with Lauren Silverman. ICYDK
- Soleil Moon Frye is pregnant. E! News
- Katie Couric responded to Kim Kardashian’s twitter diss. Hollywood Life
- Jennifer Lopez is returning to American Idol. Celebuzz
- Donald Faison and CaCee Cobb had a baby. TV Guide
- The Khloe Kardashian divorce rumors continue. Socialite Life
Adrienne Bailon Insults Britney Spears — Who is Adrienne Bailon?!
Back off Britney, Bitch! Adrienne Bailon boarded another fame train to propel her own, moving from Robert Kardashian to Britney Spears, claiming she worked at X Factor and Britney “can’t hold a conversation.” The panel then heartlessly claimed her mental meltdown can be attributed to “karma,” since Kevin Federline was in a relationship when they began dating. In related news, I find it astounding that a panel of talentless unknowns would take pleasure in shining a spotlight on someone’s mental illness, and then claim she deserved it. The only incoming karma is for their inexcusable attack on someone during the worst time of their life. Here’s hoping these bloated divas have no skeletons. Because if they do, they’ll be hearing from me again.
Anthony Weiner’s New Problem: BARBARA MORGAN
What’s worse? Using Anthony Weiner’s ridiculous campaign to propel your own fame after working as a thankless intern, or being high on his totem pole (no pun intended) and hurling profanities to a journalist? I’m on the fence. In case you missed it, Anthony Weiner’s communications director, Barbara Morgan, wasn’t too pleased when his once intern, Olivia Nuzzi, revealed inside campaign information in a presumed bid for her fifteen minutes. When asked about it, Morgan unleashed a hateful tirade, using words like c***t, slutbag, and twat. When her rant drew criticism, Morgan claimed she thought the conversation was off the record, which the outlet later denied. She has since apologized. But judging from the video below, it seems Barbara Morgan has some work to do. I never thought I’d say this, but can someone bring the class back to campaigning?