It looks like things are going good for Joe Jonas. Not only has he set off with a solo music career but he’s also going to get a chance to be a real Hollywood movie star. If anyone knows anything about Hollywood, you can work on a film all you want but if you don’t have financing, you have a problem. That’s apparently been the struggle Joe was facing for a while but good news came recently. The pop singer said “I was in Mexico City last week and my manager called me and said, ‘The movie’s financed!’ I was, like, in tears. [It's about a] young man who is finding himself. The storyline is still bare bones, but I will say he has a specific dream that he wants to accomplish, and it’s the good and the bad he has to go through to get there. It’s going to be an older-feeling kind of movie. It’s a little bit of everything. One of my favorite movies is The Four Feathers, and that has everything. It has funny, romantic, passionate. I want to do something like that.”
When it comes to American Idol, perhaps the most interesting part of the audition process comes during the dreaded group round of Hollywood week. While it’s a nightmare for the aspiring singers, it’s a gem to watch for us fans of the reality TV talent show as the pressure cooker of group round forced the remaining 168 contestants to team up with each other, learn a song and choreograph a routine in one night. What follows is a sleepless night filled with tears, cat fights and all around drama. This year was no different. Some couldn’t find groups. There are some who became frustrated with their bossy leaders. One actually decided to swap groups in the middle of the night and another left her teammates hanging as she decided she wasn’t cut out for the competition. What was your favorite moment of the night?
Even though the show’s contestant number dropped dramatically during the two-day Hollywood auditions, there were those lucky enough to make it through. Among them are the ones you would expect like Chris Medina and Lauren Alaina, but there are also a few surprises. Tiffany Rios for example isn’t a contestant most might have seen getting any farther in the contest, but it looks like the American Idol contestant has quite the mouth on her, both for singing and other activities. She pretty much nailed the Hollywood vocal, unfortunately it was at the expense of Travis Orlando and a few others. Chris Medina was actually the only one to make it out of his group so that was probably a touchy moment for all of his new fans out there.
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During the Milwaukee auditions of the show, one of the people who went for the gold was a 26 year-old Chicago native, Chris Medina. He sang “Break Even” by The Script and he did a damn good job of it apparently. Without any synths or chorus or instruments backing him, he actually made it sound very good so he got a yes from all three of the judges. However, Chris Medina’s motivation for being on the show has a rather inspiring story behind it which he tells during the audition. It does seem like he is a man of character. That probably did impress the judges along with his singing. Hopefully going to Hollywood and through the whole American Idol process won’t change him too much. Definitely one to keep an eye out for.
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Miley Cyrus’s father Billy Ray is divorcing her mother after allegedly having a steamy affair with rocker Bret Michaels, according to US reports. US Weekly Magazine claims 43-year-old Tish became romantically involved with the Poison frontman after being married to the Achy Breaky Heart singer for 17 years. And 49-year-old Billy Ray reportedly filed for an official split on October 27 after finding out about her alleged cheating. Michaels, 47, had become “close to the entire family” back in February when he and Miley released the racy duet Nothing To Lose. But he and the teenager’s glamorous blonde mum then supposedly engaged in an extra-marital affair, a source told the magazine. Tish was seen at Michaels’ Los Angeles show back in February 28, and he had once reportedly asked her production company’s help to adapt his book Roses & Thorns into a movie. “Billy Ray was completely unaware of what was going on,” said the source. The crooner is now reported to be seeking joint custody of their three children, Miley, who turns 18 later this month, 16-year-old Braison, and Noah, 10. A rep for Michaels has denied the affair allegation, telling Us Weekly, “There has never been an affair or a fling.”
With a recent hospitalization due to an attack, a cancelled tour and a painful limp, you would think that partying would be the farthest thing from Deryck Whibleys mind. However, the Sum 41 lead singer was seen out and about in Hollywood last week. I guess his way of recovery is one filled with alcohol and being surrounded by attractive women. Hopefully the rest of his band is cool with the partying especially since they cancelled their spot on the Vans Warped Tour for Deryck to get better. Whatever is up, Im still wishing the best for Deryck with his recovery.
Her face may be busted but I?d be lying if I said that Fergie didn?t have a great body. The Black Eyed Peas singer topped the list of Hollywood?s most desired body by the offices of Beverly Hills plastic surgeons Richard W. Fleming, MD and Toby G. Mayer, MD beating out former winners Jennifer Aniston and Eva Longoria Parker. Following Fergie in the list for best body were Gisele Bundchen and Olivia Wilde. Dr. Fleming said ?It amazes me that people?s concepts of beauty hasn?t changed that much over the years; what people are requesting in terms of beauty has been pretty consistent with us. Our patients want to look natural and proportional.?
La Toya Jackson has apparently become so delusional that she thinks she is qualified to take over for Simon Cowell on American Idol. She has apparently put the offer out there and is hoping that the AI execs would jump all over it. Take a place in line honey because you and every other D-list actor, singer, record producer, mime and Jackson in Hollywood wants to take over for the snarky judge. William Hung has a bigger chance of getting picked for this job than you so don?t hold your breath. None of us even know if they will get another judge or just stick to the original three-judge panel.
American Idol has kicked off its new season with stars like Katy Perry, Mary J. Blige and Neil Patrick Harris lending their judging talents to panel regulars Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell in choosing singers who would make it to Hollywood. The first guest judge Victoria Beckham recently spoke to People magazine about the auditions, saying ?I believe in constructive criticism and I am a very positive person, so I always tried to find something good and helpful to focus on, be it someone?s singing, their looks or their overall style. Having been a performer, I know how difficult it is to be that person standing there being judged. I didn?t want to trample on people?s dreams.?
Simon Cowell says he would “absolutely not” stay on American Idol if the show slipped from its number one spot on US TV.
The 49-year-old makes his shocking admission as he tops The Hollywood Reporter’s Reality Power List.
Cowell, who heads his own company Syco Television, is just one of four high-profile Brits on the 50-person list that includes Simon Fuller, Gordon Ramsay and Nigel Lythgoe.
The TV judge says: “Being number one is verging on an obsession with me.
“I don’t accept the argument of fragmentation or declining numbers. The Super Bowl goes up every year.”
Despite this admission, Cowell still toys with the idea of leaving American Idol when his contract runs out.
“The idea that for the next five years I’d be doing exactly what I’ve been doing for the past five years … the thought is just too depressing,” he says.
“You have to evolve, you have to change.”
Cowell reportedly earns $36 million a year to do American Idol.
