Actor/Comedian Jim Carrey’s daughter Jane is setting her sights on becoming the next American Idol. The new mother, full-time waitress and part-time singer was revealed as a contestant on the show on Sunday night when she took part in the San Diego, California auditions. Carrey performed “Something to Talk About” in front of judges Steven […]
Is there hope for Oprah Winfrey’s floundering OWN? The two-hour premiere of Winfrey’s new series “Oprah’s Next Chapter” gave OWN its highest ratings for a Sunday premiere since the network’s January 2011 launch weekend, scoring 1.1 million total viewers. Sunday night’s debut of the series, which aired from 9 to 11 p.m., featured Winfrey interviewing […]
American Idol host Ryan Seacrest is in talks to replace Matt Lauer on The Today Show if Lauer opts not to renew his contract, the Wall Street Journal reports. Reportedly, Seacrest, 36, is a “possible successor” for Lauer, 53, and met with executives behind the show on Tuesday. Although the talks are “preliminary” and “could […]
Despite tabloid reports of a breakup, singer/actress Jennifer Hudson and fiance David Otunga say their wedding is still on. “We’re going to get married,” Jennifer explained at Sunday’s American Music Awards “I know they said we had broken up. We’ve never broken up,” Hudson, 30, said of David, 31, who she’s been engaged to since […]
Looks like those money problems of R&B singer Ruben Studdard’s may have had an effect on his marriage. Because he and wife of 3 years, Surata McCants, have called it quits. Studdard has filed for divorce from his wife. Ruben and Surata Zuri McCants married in 2008 An American Idol champion, Ruben Studdard reportedly cited […]
In Glamour’s December issue, the American Idol host reveals that she had to take extreme action when a manager had the audacity to imply that she had to lose weight. “I was just so infuriated that somebody said you couldn’t have a little extra meat on you — because I was by no means fat!” […]
Aerosmith frontman and American Idol judge Steven Tyler has been open about his battle with drug and alcohol, and while he has been clean and sober for some time now, the bizarre and unexpected nature of his shower tumble this week nevertheless raised a couple eyebrows among his loyal (and concerned) fans. Yesterday morning, Tyler […]
Fans of VH1 Soul (like myself) will be SHOCKED to learn that “American Idol” Host Ryan Seacrest is in talks to take over the network that is home to videos by some of R&B’s most popular artists like Erykah Badu, Eric Benet, Jill Scott, Maxwell and Chrisette Michele. Reportedly, VH1 Soul has already been pulled […]
Fear not, Jennifer Lopez fans, she is returning to “American Idol” to judge for at least another year, according to sources. Lopez will be returning after agreeing to a new contract that’s “a smidge over” $20 million, according to another source. Both insiders said the deal is complete but has not yet been signed. The […]
Former American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino is pregnant by her boyfriend Antwaun Cook, but sources have reportedly confirmed that he is still married. Fantasia made headlines when she had Antwaun’s last name tattooed on her shoulder and first stepped out with the married man, but now that she’s pregnant by him, it’s adding to the […]
Fans have been waiting to hear “the real Ruben” for quite a while. BET.com reports, Ruben Studdard is ready to shed his American Idol persona and re-introduce himself to the world. The Grammy nominated artist recently signed with a new label, Shanachie Entertainment, for the release of his next album this fall. Ruben says, the […]
After seven years of marriage, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have separated, their publicist tells Us Weekly magazine. “We have decided to end our marriage. This was a very difficult decision. We have come to amicable conclusion on all matters,” they said in a statement. “It is a painful time for all involved, and we […]
