As the new bombshell allegations that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted multiple women have come to light, Anthony Bourdain has unwavering support for his girlfriend, Italian actress Asia Argento, who is among the alleged victims.
“I am proud and honored to know you,” Bourdain tweeted to Argento on Tuesday morning. “You just did the hardest thing in the world.”
“Can we use the word ‘rapist’ now? #Weinstein,” he later posted.
In a New Yorker article released Tuesday morning, Argento, 42, claims that Weinstein sexually assaulted her in 1997, forcibly performing oral sex on her. She alleges that she was invited to what was...
“I am proud and honored to know you,” Bourdain tweeted to Argento on Tuesday morning. “You just did the hardest thing in the world.”
“Can we use the word ‘rapist’ now? #Weinstein,” he later posted.
In a New Yorker article released Tuesday morning, Argento, 42, claims that Weinstein sexually assaulted her in 1997, forcibly performing oral sex on her. She alleges that she was invited to what was...
- 10/10/2017
- by Shay Spence
- PEOPLE.com
1. It must be the apocalypse because Madonna looks exactly like Avril Lavigne. 2. That photo Madonna kisses is of her late mother Madonna Fortin Ciccone. This has to be the first ever music video featuring two Madonnas. 3. When Madonna sits at that vanity and looks into the mirror, it's like she's admitting she's at the Annie Lennox "Diva" stage of her career. Here's to more balladry about broken glass. 4. I'll say it: I like Madonna's grill. She's always made a habit of drawing attention to the gap in her teeth, and the grill indicates she's now interested in blinding you with her incisor situation. 5. It is inspirational that Madonna's recent stage mishaps have not hindered her love of capes. 6. That tango is pretty damn good. I'd applaud except I worry, fear, and dread that Madonna will do "Dancing with the Stars." 7. The apocalypse is, apparently, a lot like Madonna's recent Billboard fight with the "Empire" soundtrack.
- 4/8/2015
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
First off, let us clarify what a Second Look Review is.
Games are rarely released nowadays as promised, and in many cases it takes a few weeks to a few months before they are truly complete and finished products, thanks to Dlc, patches, etc. A Second Look review is one that takes these things into consideration, and allows a bit more time for retrospection before a review score is assigned.
WWE 2K15 is a strange beast. It is the first WWE title on current generation systems, but it was also released on the previous generation platforms, and because of that straddling of the fence it wasn’t going to be a fully next-gen product, just based on the nature of game design, deadlines, and resources. While we will have to wait for 2K16 for that next true step, there is a lot to like in this version of the franchise,...
Games are rarely released nowadays as promised, and in many cases it takes a few weeks to a few months before they are truly complete and finished products, thanks to Dlc, patches, etc. A Second Look review is one that takes these things into consideration, and allows a bit more time for retrospection before a review score is assigned.
WWE 2K15 is a strange beast. It is the first WWE title on current generation systems, but it was also released on the previous generation platforms, and because of that straddling of the fence it wasn’t going to be a fully next-gen product, just based on the nature of game design, deadlines, and resources. While we will have to wait for 2K16 for that next true step, there is a lot to like in this version of the franchise,...
- 2/4/2015
- by Matthew Mueller
- GeekTyrant
It’s no secret that Sam Smith loves pop’s greatest divas.
Over the past year, as fans gotten to know the British crooner, they’ve learned of the fandom he has for female singers. "I've been obsessed with female diva vocals my whole life," Smith told Billboard last November.
Watch: Sam Smith Sings Flawless Cover of Bey in the Shower
“I’ve always loved big female voices like Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Etta James and Beyoncé,” Smith also reiterated to T Magazine in another interview last year.
With that in mind, find out what Smith has to say about his favorite female vocalists.
Adele: “I ultimately think our music’s completely different, but if I’m going to be compared to anyone, it’s amazing.” (Billboard)
Amy Winehouse: "I love Amy Winehouse. I was 11 when her first album came out ... I grew up listening to Amy, Whitney, and [Chaka Khan]." (V Magazine)
Watch: Sam Smith Takes on Whitney...
Over the past year, as fans gotten to know the British crooner, they’ve learned of the fandom he has for female singers. "I've been obsessed with female diva vocals my whole life," Smith told Billboard last November.
Watch: Sam Smith Sings Flawless Cover of Bey in the Shower
“I’ve always loved big female voices like Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Etta James and Beyoncé,” Smith also reiterated to T Magazine in another interview last year.
With that in mind, find out what Smith has to say about his favorite female vocalists.
Adele: “I ultimately think our music’s completely different, but if I’m going to be compared to anyone, it’s amazing.” (Billboard)
Amy Winehouse: "I love Amy Winehouse. I was 11 when her first album came out ... I grew up listening to Amy, Whitney, and [Chaka Khan]." (V Magazine)
Watch: Sam Smith Takes on Whitney...
- 1/28/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
Is there an Adele-Lady Gaga collaboration in the works? Judging by Mother Monster's latest selfie, it’s certainly possible! This is a collaboration that we can get behind.
Gaga shared stunning snapshot on Instagram with a fresh-faced and beaming Adele. She captioned the pic, "Nothing like a Wednesday night bro-down with the beautiful Adele."
News: 17 Times Lady Gaga Worshipped Her Little Monsters
No word on what exactly those two "bros" were up to, but we can only hope that it involved making sweet music together. Gaga has been documenting her latest work in the studio on Instagram, while Adele is due for a new release any day now. If this hypothetical collab is, in fact, a reality – we have to wonder whose new album it will feature on. (A rep for Adele had "no comment" on the speculation.)
Rumor has it (pun intended) that Adele is currently in Los Angeles to work on music for the...
Gaga shared stunning snapshot on Instagram with a fresh-faced and beaming Adele. She captioned the pic, "Nothing like a Wednesday night bro-down with the beautiful Adele."
News: 17 Times Lady Gaga Worshipped Her Little Monsters
No word on what exactly those two "bros" were up to, but we can only hope that it involved making sweet music together. Gaga has been documenting her latest work in the studio on Instagram, while Adele is due for a new release any day now. If this hypothetical collab is, in fact, a reality – we have to wonder whose new album it will feature on. (A rep for Adele had "no comment" on the speculation.)
Rumor has it (pun intended) that Adele is currently in Los Angeles to work on music for the...
- 1/22/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
Jessica Simpson's holiday dress could also pass as a long blouse.
The Weight Watchers spokesperson shared some Instagram pics of her sexy style on Dec. 21, 2014, writing: "Mirrors and Fringe @kristingram #happyholidays."
Photos: Double Diva! Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey Pose for an Instagram Selfie!
One photo shows Simpson on her knees, flaunting her thigh gap and the fringe sleeves on her little black dress (Lbd).
Another pic posted by the mother-of-two has her showing off her thin frame, muscular legs and once again, the fringe.
Photos: Jessica Simpson's Best Instagram Pics
What do you think of the entertainer's holiday style?
This is undoubtedly a big Christmas for Simpson, 34, as this is the first year she'll be celebrating as Mrs. Eric Johnson with their kids, daughter Maxwell, 2, and son Ace, 18 months. Simpson and the former NFL pro tied the knot this past July.
The Weight Watchers spokesperson shared some Instagram pics of her sexy style on Dec. 21, 2014, writing: "Mirrors and Fringe @kristingram #happyholidays."
Photos: Double Diva! Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey Pose for an Instagram Selfie!
One photo shows Simpson on her knees, flaunting her thigh gap and the fringe sleeves on her little black dress (Lbd).
Another pic posted by the mother-of-two has her showing off her thin frame, muscular legs and once again, the fringe.
Photos: Jessica Simpson's Best Instagram Pics
What do you think of the entertainer's holiday style?
This is undoubtedly a big Christmas for Simpson, 34, as this is the first year she'll be celebrating as Mrs. Eric Johnson with their kids, daughter Maxwell, 2, and son Ace, 18 months. Simpson and the former NFL pro tied the knot this past July.
- 12/22/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Mark my words: 2013 is The Year The Injured Diva. First, Lady Gaga rolled in on a gold-plated wheelchair, and now Mariah Carey is performing in a bejeweled sling. What’s next? Taylor Swift writing her next album while on couture crutches? Madonna sucking the life force from 20-somethings while donning a designer eyepatch? Probably all of those things!!! But first,...Read more»...
- 7/16/2013
- by Matt Russoniello
- Celebuzz.com
It all comes down to this! Tonight, American Idol finalists Candice Glover and Kree Harrison will find out which of them will be the season 12 winner!
And we're live-blogging it for you here at TV Fanatic!
It's sure to be a star-studded, jam-packed night leading up to the big reveal, so let's get started now!
The season 12 contenders have returned for tonight's finale, which is also a preview of the American Idol summer tour. In what has become custom for the first number of the finale, they're dressed in all white. They're also not all singing "Glad You Came." Oh look! A Paul Jolley sighting! Lazaro Arbos is still a sweaty mess.
The Band Perry, whose song Kree Harrison covered last week, is in the arena singing their song "Done." Janelle Arthur, season 12's other country girl, joins them on the stage. She's so electric I have chills. Put this...
And we're live-blogging it for you here at TV Fanatic!
It's sure to be a star-studded, jam-packed night leading up to the big reveal, so let's get started now!
The season 12 contenders have returned for tonight's finale, which is also a preview of the American Idol summer tour. In what has become custom for the first number of the finale, they're dressed in all white. They're also not all singing "Glad You Came." Oh look! A Paul Jolley sighting! Lazaro Arbos is still a sweaty mess.
The Band Perry, whose song Kree Harrison covered last week, is in the arena singing their song "Done." Janelle Arthur, season 12's other country girl, joins them on the stage. She's so electric I have chills. Put this...
- 5/17/2013
- by miranda.wicker@gmail.com (Miranda Wicker)
- TVfanatic
Tags: Diva on DetourIMDboperaPatricia RacetteCabaret
Patricia Racette is an opera superstar who has graced the stages of the Metropolitan Opera, Opera National de Paris, and Lyric Opera of Chicago just to name a few. This June she will be making her debut at the New York Philharmonic. As part of The Met: Live in HD, her recent performance as Cio-Cio San in Madame Butterfly was shown in movie theatres across the globe. She recently recorded a new CD, Diva on Detour. Fans can see her perform selections from the album live in New York City this week, and at the famous Ravinia Festival in Chicago this June. In between performances at the Washington National Opera and 54 Below, Ms. Racette was kind enough to speak with AfterEllen and give us a peek into the fantastical world of opera.
Photo by Lisa Cuscuna
AfterEllen.com: You have played so many of the great soprano roles.
Patricia Racette is an opera superstar who has graced the stages of the Metropolitan Opera, Opera National de Paris, and Lyric Opera of Chicago just to name a few. This June she will be making her debut at the New York Philharmonic. As part of The Met: Live in HD, her recent performance as Cio-Cio San in Madame Butterfly was shown in movie theatres across the globe. She recently recorded a new CD, Diva on Detour. Fans can see her perform selections from the album live in New York City this week, and at the famous Ravinia Festival in Chicago this June. In between performances at the Washington National Opera and 54 Below, Ms. Racette was kind enough to speak with AfterEllen and give us a peek into the fantastical world of opera.
Photo by Lisa Cuscuna
AfterEllen.com: You have played so many of the great soprano roles.
- 3/26/2013
- by DanaPiccoli
- AfterEllen.com
Eager to see Glee‘s Blaine Anderson in something other than bow ties and preppy garb? Impatient for Tina Cohen-Chang to start putting her money where her sassy mouth is? Ready for Marley Rose drop the wide-eyed ingenue act and get real? Well, have we got a video for you!
Related | Glee Recap: Poking the Bare
In this clip from next Thursday’s episode (9/8c, Fox), the ladies and gays of New Directions channel their inner Beyoncés and cover her 2009 hit “Diva.”
Photos | Glee Sneak Peek: Look Who’s Back for Will and Emma’s Wedding Day
What exactly...
Related | Glee Recap: Poking the Bare
In this clip from next Thursday’s episode (9/8c, Fox), the ladies and gays of New Directions channel their inner Beyoncés and cover her 2009 hit “Diva.”
Photos | Glee Sneak Peek: Look Who’s Back for Will and Emma’s Wedding Day
What exactly...
- 2/1/2013
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
“Vodka. Anything fried. The Golden Girls.” Leave it to Blake Shelton (discussing his pre-performance rituals) to score the funniest zinger of The Voice‘s Season 3 Top 8 results show — no small accomplishment, considering select members of The Muppets gang dropped by to hang out with Cee Lo Green. (Let’s just be thankful Blake didn’t specifically mention pork rinds, or else the most charming member of the show’s panel might’ve been dispatched by a Miss Piggy karate chop!)
Related | The Voice‘s Adriana Louise Talks Katy Perry Tunes, Audience Clapbots, Xtina’s ‘Diva’ Status
Alas, though, not even...
Related | The Voice‘s Adriana Louise Talks Katy Perry Tunes, Audience Clapbots, Xtina’s ‘Diva’ Status
Alas, though, not even...
- 11/28/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
It's "Theatricality" week on The Glee Project. You know who would be perfect for this? Charlie. You know who went home last week? Charlie. Without him, there are only three men left standing in the final eight contenders.
Can they hang tough? Here's hoping.
As the competition heats up, Blake and Michael, who've become great friends, find that it's difficult to compete with each other. Now that Charlie's gone, Aylin is more determined than ever to win.
The mood in the house is very subdued in Charlie's absence. Robert manages, however, to get an excited response when he tells them they'll be singing "I Hope I Get It" from A Chorus Line.
Lily takes over during their rehearsal and completely annoys Aylin.
Grant Gustin, Sebastian himself, is this weeks' guest mentor. Having gotten his start in West Side Story, he's a great one to judge this week.
This is by...
Can they hang tough? Here's hoping.
As the competition heats up, Blake and Michael, who've become great friends, find that it's difficult to compete with each other. Now that Charlie's gone, Aylin is more determined than ever to win.
The mood in the house is very subdued in Charlie's absence. Robert manages, however, to get an excited response when he tells them they'll be singing "I Hope I Get It" from A Chorus Line.
Lily takes over during their rehearsal and completely annoys Aylin.
Grant Gustin, Sebastian himself, is this weeks' guest mentor. Having gotten his start in West Side Story, he's a great one to judge this week.
This is by...
- 7/18/2012
- by miranda.wicker@gmail.com (Miranda Wicker)
- TVfanatic
You know a show is good when the fact that its guest stars include Lindsay Lohan and Whoopi Goldberg is totally eclipsed by solid, entertaining TV. Such was the case Tuesday (May 15) when "Glee's" third- and second-to-last episodes of Season 3 aired. With a two-hour double-dose that took us from the halls of McKinley High to Chicago and a long-sought victory at Nationals for New Directions, a Lot happened.
And, in case you missed it, go back and watch. It's worth it.
After three years, Will Scheuster and his plucky band of misfit singers take the trophy at the National Show Choir Championship with a little help from Meatloaf, Celine Dion and Lady Gaga. Cue the slow-motion. Or we're guessing that's what showrunner Ryan Murphy said since the slow-motion is in fact cued to capture the glee on the faces of the best little show choir in the country.
Luckily,...
And, in case you missed it, go back and watch. It's worth it.
After three years, Will Scheuster and his plucky band of misfit singers take the trophy at the National Show Choir Championship with a little help from Meatloaf, Celine Dion and Lady Gaga. Cue the slow-motion. Or we're guessing that's what showrunner Ryan Murphy said since the slow-motion is in fact cued to capture the glee on the faces of the best little show choir in the country.
Luckily,...
- 5/16/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Gil Kaufman and James Montgomery debate which 'Then and Now' hits the 'Idol' top seven should tackle.
By Gil Kaufman and James Montgomery
Jessica Sanchez performs on "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
The "American Idol" top seven took on current hits last week, and look how well things turned out! Uh, wait, never mind.
Anyway, after Jessica Sanchez escaped elimination thanks to the judges' save (which officially marked the first time this season they've actually done something right), "Idol" producers decided to up the ante for Wednesday night's (April 18) show by letting the contestants sing both a #1 from the past decade — since it worked so well before — and a classic soul tune.
Yes, it's "Then and Now" week on "Idol," which, come to think of it, is a pretty apt way of viewing the show's steady decline. It also means we're going to see the usual front-runners strut their stuff: Sanchez will dominate a Beyoncé hit,...
By Gil Kaufman and James Montgomery
Jessica Sanchez performs on "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
The "American Idol" top seven took on current hits last week, and look how well things turned out! Uh, wait, never mind.
Anyway, after Jessica Sanchez escaped elimination thanks to the judges' save (which officially marked the first time this season they've actually done something right), "Idol" producers decided to up the ante for Wednesday night's (April 18) show by letting the contestants sing both a #1 from the past decade — since it worked so well before — and a classic soul tune.
Yes, it's "Then and Now" week on "Idol," which, come to think of it, is a pretty apt way of viewing the show's steady decline. It also means we're going to see the usual front-runners strut their stuff: Sanchez will dominate a Beyoncé hit,...
- 4/18/2012
- MTV Music News
One fan says her latest album 'proves once again that Madonna is still the Queen of Pop,' while others prefer her previous works.
By Kara Klenk
Madonna
Photo: Getty Images
Over the past couple of months, fans have devoured any and all clips, stills and teases available during the lead-up to the Queen of Pop's latest creation, and now, Madonna worshipers can finally get their hands on Mdna in its entirety. And seeing as it's already the #1 album on iTunes, it seems that Madonna has done it again.
Most seem generally pleased with Madge's latest effort, deeming it "pop perfection." For anyone who thinks that Madonna's in danger abdicating her throne, @MDNABornQUEEN assured the Twittersphere that, "Mdna proves once again that Madonna is still the Queen of Pop." In terms of her competition, @zahidkatycat maintained that the album is "better than Lady Gaga's Born This Way!" Mdna seems...
By Kara Klenk
Madonna
Photo: Getty Images
Over the past couple of months, fans have devoured any and all clips, stills and teases available during the lead-up to the Queen of Pop's latest creation, and now, Madonna worshipers can finally get their hands on Mdna in its entirety. And seeing as it's already the #1 album on iTunes, it seems that Madonna has done it again.
Most seem generally pleased with Madge's latest effort, deeming it "pop perfection." For anyone who thinks that Madonna's in danger abdicating her throne, @MDNABornQUEEN assured the Twittersphere that, "Mdna proves once again that Madonna is still the Queen of Pop." In terms of her competition, @zahidkatycat maintained that the album is "better than Lady Gaga's Born This Way!" Mdna seems...
- 3/26/2012
- MTV Music News
The minute the last chilling scene of Glee's "winter finale" ended, I was inundated with angry Tweets from people who had very strong ideas about what should be in this recap.
Some were furious that their favorite couple didn't get more storyline. Others were pissed off that bad things happened to characters they love. Yet others were angry about the exploitation of serious issues like suicide, bullying, homophobia, and violence being used to manipulate emotional reactions out of their audience and create an exciting cliffhanger.
All those things were certainly present in this episode. I was unspoiled for it, so when Dave tried to kill himself in the beginning of the episode, I was shocked and sick and so upset it made it hard for me to focus on, or even follow, the rest of the episode; it felt a little dream-like.
In the middle, I kept thinking terrible...
Some were furious that their favorite couple didn't get more storyline. Others were pissed off that bad things happened to characters they love. Yet others were angry about the exploitation of serious issues like suicide, bullying, homophobia, and violence being used to manipulate emotional reactions out of their audience and create an exciting cliffhanger.
All those things were certainly present in this episode. I was unspoiled for it, so when Dave tried to kill himself in the beginning of the episode, I was shocked and sick and so upset it made it hard for me to focus on, or even follow, the rest of the episode; it felt a little dream-like.
In the middle, I kept thinking terrible...
- 2/22/2012
- by christiekeith
- The Backlot
As expected, Tate Taylor's "The Help" won big at the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards. The film won Outstanding Picture of the Year with Viola Davis winning Outstanding Actress and Octavia Spencer taking home the Outstanding Supporting Actress award. Taylor lost to "Jumping the Broom's" Salim Akil for Best Director because apparently, it's a better picture than "The Help!"
Here's the complete list of winners (highlighted) and nominees of the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards (To visit other award-giving bodies, check out our Awards Avenue coverage right here)
Motion Picture
Outstanding Motion Picture
.Jumping the Broom. (TriStar Pictures)
.Pariah. (Focus Features)
.The First Grader. (National Geographic
Entertainment)
*** .The Help. (DreamWorks Pictures/
Participant Media/Touchstone Pictures)
.Tower Heist. (Universal Pictures)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Eddie Murphy . .Tower Heist.
(Universal Pictures)
Laurence Fishburne . .Contagion.
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
*** Laz Alonso . .Jumping the Broom.
(TriStar Pictures)
Oliver Litondo . .The First...
Here's the complete list of winners (highlighted) and nominees of the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards (To visit other award-giving bodies, check out our Awards Avenue coverage right here)
Motion Picture
Outstanding Motion Picture
.Jumping the Broom. (TriStar Pictures)
.Pariah. (Focus Features)
.The First Grader. (National Geographic
Entertainment)
*** .The Help. (DreamWorks Pictures/
Participant Media/Touchstone Pictures)
.Tower Heist. (Universal Pictures)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Eddie Murphy . .Tower Heist.
(Universal Pictures)
Laurence Fishburne . .Contagion.
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
*** Laz Alonso . .Jumping the Broom.
(TriStar Pictures)
Oliver Litondo . .The First...
- 2/19/2012
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
It truly is the Year of Adele, as the British singer took home every Grammy she was for which she was nominated, totaling six wins altogether, including Album, Record and Song of the Year. Foo Fighters were second for total wins, with five, followed by the absent Kanye West with four wins.
The complete list of winners:
Album Of The Year:
21 -- Adele
Wasting Light -- Foo Fighters
Born This Way -- Lady Gaga
Doo-Wops & Hooligans -- Bruno Mars
Loud -- Rihanna
Record Of The Year:
"Rolling In The Deep" -- Adele
"Holocene" -- Bon Iver
"Grenade" -- Bruno Mars
"The Cave" -- Mumford & Sons
"Firework" -- Katy Perry
Best New Artist: (artist/producer)
The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
Song Of The Year: (songwriter)
"All Of The Lights" -- Jeff Bhasker, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter and Kanye West, songwriters
(Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and...
The complete list of winners:
Album Of The Year:
21 -- Adele
Wasting Light -- Foo Fighters
Born This Way -- Lady Gaga
Doo-Wops & Hooligans -- Bruno Mars
Loud -- Rihanna
Record Of The Year:
"Rolling In The Deep" -- Adele
"Holocene" -- Bon Iver
"Grenade" -- Bruno Mars
"The Cave" -- Mumford & Sons
"Firework" -- Katy Perry
Best New Artist: (artist/producer)
The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
Song Of The Year: (songwriter)
"All Of The Lights" -- Jeff Bhasker, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter and Kanye West, songwriters
(Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and...
- 2/13/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Getty Images Adele arrives at the Grammys on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles.
The Grammy Awards are taking place tonight in Los Angeles and Speakeasy is live blogging the show.
This evening’s broadcast features performances by Adele, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay with Rihanna, the Civil Wars, Chris Brown and Katy Perry as well as a tribute to the late Whitney Houston from Jennifer Hudson.
You can join in the conversation by posting your thoughts in the comments.
Christopher John Farley is...
The Grammy Awards are taking place tonight in Los Angeles and Speakeasy is live blogging the show.
This evening’s broadcast features performances by Adele, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay with Rihanna, the Civil Wars, Chris Brown and Katy Perry as well as a tribute to the late Whitney Houston from Jennifer Hudson.
You can join in the conversation by posting your thoughts in the comments.
Christopher John Farley is...
- 2/13/2012
- by WSJ Staff
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
It’s New Year’s Eve 2012–what should you watch? Besides Dick Clark/Ryan Seacrest/Carson Daly?
Here’s a handy guide:
New Year’s All-Night Diva Party: Features performances from Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Jessie J. If you’re into diva-dom, this is the place to go. Alas, no Adele, who is recovering from vocal cord surgery. Logo.
Nye in NYC 2012: “Teen Wolf” star Tyler Posey and Demi Lovato host. If you...
Here’s a handy guide:
New Year’s All-Night Diva Party: Features performances from Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Jessie J. If you’re into diva-dom, this is the place to go. Alas, no Adele, who is recovering from vocal cord surgery. Logo.
Nye in NYC 2012: “Teen Wolf” star Tyler Posey and Demi Lovato host. If you...
- 12/31/2011
- by WSJ Staff
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
“Paula Abdul is no longer a mentor,” a practically giddy Steve Jones informed us at the top of this week’s X Factor Top 7 performance show. But Strong Chin With Devastating Cheekbones (clad in double-breasted gray pinstripes!?!?) didn’t realize that his nemesis at the judges’ table wasn’t destroyed by last week’s ouster of Lakoda Rayne, but rather freed up to launch a sold-out tour of Cirque du Abdul: ¡Gobbledygook!
Indeed, Michael Jackson Week found Paula trotting out some of her loopiest critiques of the season, telling wee rapper Astro that he didn’t just represent our future,...
Indeed, Michael Jackson Week found Paula trotting out some of her loopiest critiques of the season, telling wee rapper Astro that he didn’t just represent our future,...
- 12/1/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
The nominees have been announced for the 54th annual Grammy Awards. Kanye West leads the nominations with seven; Adele, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars each garner six nods; and Lil Wayne and Skrillex each are up for five awards. The Grammys air live on CBS Feb. 12, 2012.
Album Of The Year:
21 -- Adele
Wasting Light -- Foo Fighters
Born This Way -- Lady Gaga
Doo-Wops & Hooligans -- Bruno Mars
Loud -- Rihanna
Record Of The Year:
"Rolling In The Deep" -- Adele
"Holocene" -- Bon Iver
"Grenade" -- Bruno Mars
"The Cave" -- Mumford & Sons
"Firework" -- Katy Perry
Best New Artist: (artist/producer)
The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
Song Of The Year: (songwriter)
"All Of The Lights" -- Jeff Bhasker, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter and Kanye West, songwriters
(Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie)
"The Cave" -- Ted Dwane, Ben Lovett, Marcus Mumford and Country Winston,...
Album Of The Year:
21 -- Adele
Wasting Light -- Foo Fighters
Born This Way -- Lady Gaga
Doo-Wops & Hooligans -- Bruno Mars
Loud -- Rihanna
Record Of The Year:
"Rolling In The Deep" -- Adele
"Holocene" -- Bon Iver
"Grenade" -- Bruno Mars
"The Cave" -- Mumford & Sons
"Firework" -- Katy Perry
Best New Artist: (artist/producer)
The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
Song Of The Year: (songwriter)
"All Of The Lights" -- Jeff Bhasker, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter and Kanye West, songwriters
(Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie)
"The Cave" -- Ted Dwane, Ben Lovett, Marcus Mumford and Country Winston,...
- 12/1/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Worst Casting Decision: Law & Order: Svu will add Gilbert Gottfried in a recurring role. Because an annoying character is what the long-running franchise needs as it struggles against newbie Revenge. And speaking of Revenge.
Best Halloween Treat: Move over Thursday night, forget Monday, thanks to the heartfelt hilarity that is The Middle, Suburgatory, Modern Family and Happy Endings, Wednesdays on ABC — capped off with the increasingly addictive Emily VanCamp sudser that is Revenge — has officially become our favorite night of television bar none.
Oddest Announcement: Butter-loving chef Paula Dean told Jay Leno she’ll be launching a clothing line. Wonder if it’ll be sold at K-Mart or in the deep-fried section of the local Piggly Wiggly?
Most Diluted Franchise: Much as we love The Simpsons, the annual Treehouse of Horror is really stretching the definition of “horror” by spoofing Avatar.
Biggest Diva: Could someone please tell Maksim Chmerkov...
Best Halloween Treat: Move over Thursday night, forget Monday, thanks to the heartfelt hilarity that is The Middle, Suburgatory, Modern Family and Happy Endings, Wednesdays on ABC — capped off with the increasingly addictive Emily VanCamp sudser that is Revenge — has officially become our favorite night of television bar none.
Oddest Announcement: Butter-loving chef Paula Dean told Jay Leno she’ll be launching a clothing line. Wonder if it’ll be sold at K-Mart or in the deep-fried section of the local Piggly Wiggly?
Most Diluted Franchise: Much as we love The Simpsons, the annual Treehouse of Horror is really stretching the definition of “horror” by spoofing Avatar.
Biggest Diva: Could someone please tell Maksim Chmerkov...
- 10/28/2011
- by theTVaddict
- The TV Addict
Take us to your Diva! Scarlett Johansson photos from the set of her upcoming sci-fi flick Under The Skin indicate that there is intelligent life in the universe. In fact, the life is so intelligent, they’re wise enough to know that 1989 was the high point in human fashion history. They should rename the movie The Day Our Heart Stood Still. ScarJo’s character must be an alien, because that fur-jacket-and-pink-top combo is out of this world. We could do this all day!
In case you think we’re exaggerating at how fabulous Johansson, and this movie, looks, please examine the film’s plot on IMDb, which reads, “Aliens descend upon Earth with a specific mission in mind: To abduct hitchhikers and take them back to their home world, where human meat is considered a delicacy.” Scarlett plays Laura, an alien agent dispatched to round up some delicious people, most...
In case you think we’re exaggerating at how fabulous Johansson, and this movie, looks, please examine the film’s plot on IMDb, which reads, “Aliens descend upon Earth with a specific mission in mind: To abduct hitchhikers and take them back to their home world, where human meat is considered a delicacy.” Scarlett plays Laura, an alien agent dispatched to round up some delicious people, most...
- 10/24/2011
- by Halle Kiefer
- TheFabLife - Movies
Photo by Tyler Golden/Oxygen
Season two of Hairbattle Spectacular starts on Monday, August 15 with a new host at the helm. Actress and model Eva Marcille will usher the contestants through eight weeks of grueling challenges in a fight to see who can present the most elaborate, outlandish, outrageous and fantastical hairstyles.
Eva is no stranger to reality TV. She won cycle three of America's Next Top Model. But she is not just a ditzy catwalker. Eva the Diva, as she has been knows since childhood, was actually on track to become a lawyer when the runway series cast her that fateful season. Since then she has strutted in fashion shows worldwide, appeared on numerous magazine covers and launched an acting career. She's been on TV shows like Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, Smallville and Everybody Hates Chris and movies like Crossover and I Think I Love My Wife.
Season two of Hairbattle Spectacular starts on Monday, August 15 with a new host at the helm. Actress and model Eva Marcille will usher the contestants through eight weeks of grueling challenges in a fight to see who can present the most elaborate, outlandish, outrageous and fantastical hairstyles.
Eva is no stranger to reality TV. She won cycle three of America's Next Top Model. But she is not just a ditzy catwalker. Eva the Diva, as she has been knows since childhood, was actually on track to become a lawyer when the runway series cast her that fateful season. Since then she has strutted in fashion shows worldwide, appeared on numerous magazine covers and launched an acting career. She's been on TV shows like Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, Smallville and Everybody Hates Chris and movies like Crossover and I Think I Love My Wife.
- 8/12/2011
- by Pop Culture Passionistas
- popculturepassionistas
Perez Hilton tells MTV News a Summer Diva is 'defined by one thing: she is known by just one name.'
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears
Photo: Getty Images
Every summer, there's one lady who rules the beach, one pop diva who manages to rise above the rest thanks to a catchy tune and unstoppable promo campaign. Since the summer basically starts on the Fourth of July and goes right through Labor Day weekend, it's time to start looking at the most likely contenders for the Summer Diva crown.
With everyone from Lady Gaga and Beyoncé to Britney Spears and Katy Perry making a play to be the one-and-only queen of summer pop (and also angling to have the Song of the Summer), only one will have that certain something that stands out. So who is taking an early lead and why?
"Divas tend to rule the summer," Ian Drew,...
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears
Photo: Getty Images
Every summer, there's one lady who rules the beach, one pop diva who manages to rise above the rest thanks to a catchy tune and unstoppable promo campaign. Since the summer basically starts on the Fourth of July and goes right through Labor Day weekend, it's time to start looking at the most likely contenders for the Summer Diva crown.
With everyone from Lady Gaga and Beyoncé to Britney Spears and Katy Perry making a play to be the one-and-only queen of summer pop (and also angling to have the Song of the Summer), only one will have that certain something that stands out. So who is taking an early lead and why?
"Divas tend to rule the summer," Ian Drew,...
- 7/5/2011
- MTV Music News
Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus and Christina Aguilera are also in the running this Fourth of July.
By John Mitchell, with additional reporting by Danielle Genet
Beyoncé
Photo: Columbia
Today is the Fourth of July — happy birthday, America! — and that means it's time to celebrate the most patriotic ladies in music! Whether they're singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of millions or wearing their love of their country on their sleeve (sometimes very literally), these ladies are living the American dream.
And this isn't some arbitrary ranking, either! To determine who the most patriotic divas are, we got positively scientific (just go with it). We assessed these ladies' patriotism based on four areas. Each was awarded one point if she, A) appeared at a patriotic event or in a pro-America public service announcement, B) was photographed wearing American flag-related clothing, C) sang the national anthem at a public event or D) released an America-themed song.
By John Mitchell, with additional reporting by Danielle Genet
Beyoncé
Photo: Columbia
Today is the Fourth of July — happy birthday, America! — and that means it's time to celebrate the most patriotic ladies in music! Whether they're singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of millions or wearing their love of their country on their sleeve (sometimes very literally), these ladies are living the American dream.
And this isn't some arbitrary ranking, either! To determine who the most patriotic divas are, we got positively scientific (just go with it). We assessed these ladies' patriotism based on four areas. Each was awarded one point if she, A) appeared at a patriotic event or in a pro-America public service announcement, B) was photographed wearing American flag-related clothing, C) sang the national anthem at a public event or D) released an America-themed song.
- 7/4/2011
- MTV Music News
Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus and Christina Aguilera are also in the running this Fourth of July.
By John Mitchell, with additional reporting by Danielle Genet
Beyoncé
Photo: Columbia
Today is the Fourth of July — happy birthday, America! — and that means it's time to celebrate the most patriotic ladies in music! Whether they're singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of millions or wearing their love of their country on their sleeve (sometimes very literally), these ladies are living the American dream.
And this isn't some arbitrary ranking, either! To determine who the most patriotic divas are, we got positively scientific (just go with it). We assessed these ladies' patriotism based on four areas. Each was awarded one point if she, A) appeared at a patriotic event or in a pro-America public service announcement, B) was photographed wearing American flag-related clothing, C) sang the national anthem at a public event or D) released an America-themed song.
By John Mitchell, with additional reporting by Danielle Genet
Beyoncé
Photo: Columbia
Today is the Fourth of July — happy birthday, America! — and that means it's time to celebrate the most patriotic ladies in music! Whether they're singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of millions or wearing their love of their country on their sleeve (sometimes very literally), these ladies are living the American dream.
And this isn't some arbitrary ranking, either! To determine who the most patriotic divas are, we got positively scientific (just go with it). We assessed these ladies' patriotism based on four areas. Each was awarded one point if she, A) appeared at a patriotic event or in a pro-America public service announcement, B) was photographed wearing American flag-related clothing, C) sang the national anthem at a public event or D) released an America-themed song.
- 7/1/2011
- MTV Music News
ZynGaga! What would a Zynga/Gaga collaboration look like? We have a few ideas.
Lady Gaga and Zynga, the wildly successful online gaming company behind FarmVille, are in talks regarding a possible promotional deal, reports the Wall Street Journal. The report is light on details, but the deal would likely be pegged to Gaga's forthcoming album, "Born This Way," set to drop May 23. Gaga and Zynga have teamed up once before, but that was an altruistic effort, to raise money for Japan. This deal, to judge from the WSJ blurb, is all about promoting Gaga herself, to Zynga's 250 million active users. So what would a Zynga/Gaga collaboration look like? We have a few ideas.
A Gaga game
This would seem, by far, the least likely scenario, but we can dream, can't we? Wouldn't you rather play FameVille than FarmVille, a game in which you sow virtual rumors about yourself,...
Lady Gaga and Zynga, the wildly successful online gaming company behind FarmVille, are in talks regarding a possible promotional deal, reports the Wall Street Journal. The report is light on details, but the deal would likely be pegged to Gaga's forthcoming album, "Born This Way," set to drop May 23. Gaga and Zynga have teamed up once before, but that was an altruistic effort, to raise money for Japan. This deal, to judge from the WSJ blurb, is all about promoting Gaga herself, to Zynga's 250 million active users. So what would a Zynga/Gaga collaboration look like? We have a few ideas.
A Gaga game
This would seem, by far, the least likely scenario, but we can dream, can't we? Wouldn't you rather play FameVille than FarmVille, a game in which you sow virtual rumors about yourself,...
- 4/21/2011
- by David Zax
- Fast Company
Lady Gaga has called “Born This Way,” the title song off her latest album, a gay anthem. The latest song by Katy Perry, “It’s A Choice,” is already being called an anti-gay anthem – although the singer insists it doesn’t mean she’s anti-gay.
We're not entirely convinced, given the song’s lyrics include:
God sure does make mistakes
Or r u sayin' mosquitoes and cancer are good things?
If you think you're beautiful the way you are
You obviously need a new mirror
Don’t be yourself, be someone else
If you love yourself, who are you going to hold hands with in the park? Yourself?
Don’t you realize how stupid you’ll look?
You weren’t born this way – it’s a choice
“It has nothing to do with being gay or Lady Gaga!” Perry insisted to Rolling Stone. “I don’t see how anyone could possibly think it does.
We're not entirely convinced, given the song’s lyrics include:
God sure does make mistakes
Or r u sayin' mosquitoes and cancer are good things?
If you think you're beautiful the way you are
You obviously need a new mirror
Don’t be yourself, be someone else
If you love yourself, who are you going to hold hands with in the park? Yourself?
Don’t you realize how stupid you’ll look?
You weren’t born this way – it’s a choice
“It has nothing to do with being gay or Lady Gaga!” Perry insisted to Rolling Stone. “I don’t see how anyone could possibly think it does.
- 4/1/2011
- by Brent Hartinger
- The Backlot
Happy birthday, Lady Gaga! The Monster Queen turns 25 today (hey, has she ever lied to us before?) so we thought it’d be appropriate to count down 25 of her most outrageous outfits—the looks that continue to haunt our dreams long after she’s moved on to the next one. It was hard to winnow the list down—we counted over 100 crazy Lady Gaga Outfits in 2009 alone—but these are 25 that will definitely go down in freak fashion history. Did we forget one of your favorites? Let us know!
25. Freak Face
24. Naughty Nun
23. True Fan
22. Bit O’ The Bubbly
21. Asian Persuasion
20. Veiled Vixen
19. The Red Queen
18. Sex On Fire!
17. Renaissance Woman
16. Bad Egg
15. Spotted Hottie
14. Out Of This World
13. Ice Queen
12. Angel Of Couture
11. Ink Queen
10. Bearded Lady
9. Sister Mary Latex
8. Killer Heels
7. Ghost Of Pop Present
6. Gaga Goes Antoniette
5. Diamond Diva
4. Cousin Itt
3. Meat Madam
2. Casual Gaga
1. Kerrmaphrodite
12►...
25. Freak Face
24. Naughty Nun
23. True Fan
22. Bit O’ The Bubbly
21. Asian Persuasion
20. Veiled Vixen
19. The Red Queen
18. Sex On Fire!
17. Renaissance Woman
16. Bad Egg
15. Spotted Hottie
14. Out Of This World
13. Ice Queen
12. Angel Of Couture
11. Ink Queen
10. Bearded Lady
9. Sister Mary Latex
8. Killer Heels
7. Ghost Of Pop Present
6. Gaga Goes Antoniette
5. Diamond Diva
4. Cousin Itt
3. Meat Madam
2. Casual Gaga
1. Kerrmaphrodite
12►...
- 3/28/2011
- by thefablife
- TheFabLife - Movies
Eighty-four years from now, Thia Megia will celebrate her 99th birthday, the last “Charlie Chapman” movie in existence will crumble into dust, and the University of Reality Television at Seaside Heights, NJ, will replace Harvard as the nation’s most prestigious house of higher education. When students at said institution open their History of American Idol: Season 10 textbooks to the chapter on Top 13 Performance Night, they may be surprised to find only murky recollections of the actual musical numbers.
Oh sure, they’ll read about Lauren Alaina pouting, Thia Megia crying, Haley Reinhart yodeling, and Jacob Lusk howling like...
Oh sure, they’ll read about Lauren Alaina pouting, Thia Megia crying, Haley Reinhart yodeling, and Jacob Lusk howling like...
- 3/10/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
The songs have been selected. The cheap leftover prom dresses? Chosen. The new director has pre-loaded all of his favorite wilderness graphics. This is "American Idol X: When Teenage Girls Find Out They're Not God's Gift To Music."
The theme for Wednesday night's (March 9) Top 13 show: "Personal Idols." They included a man who was tried (and acquitted) for peeing on a 13-year-old, a famous adulterer and a dude who once uploaded eight free albums from kooky alter egos with song titles as varied as "Get Scared, Throw Up, Die," "Drunk as a Pile of F---" and "Passed Out In AA – F---." Perhaps producers should have added the word "musical" in the theme's title, because I seriously doubt Thia Megia's manufacturers programmed her to adopt a chimp and hang out with Webster.
Before I go on a rant about how five out of the 13 contestants chose songs that were covered on season nine's dreary stage,...
The theme for Wednesday night's (March 9) Top 13 show: "Personal Idols." They included a man who was tried (and acquitted) for peeing on a 13-year-old, a famous adulterer and a dude who once uploaded eight free albums from kooky alter egos with song titles as varied as "Get Scared, Throw Up, Die," "Drunk as a Pile of F---" and "Passed Out In AA – F---." Perhaps producers should have added the word "musical" in the theme's title, because I seriously doubt Thia Megia's manufacturers programmed her to adopt a chimp and hang out with Webster.
Before I go on a rant about how five out of the 13 contestants chose songs that were covered on season nine's dreary stage,...
- 3/10/2011
- by Jim Cantiello
- MTV Newsroom
Would You like to see the new queen of pop sing and dance on the hit reality show?
American Idol has really stepped up its game this season — and apparently it’s only going to get better! According to RumorFix.com, the hit reality show’s producers have booked one America’s biggest idols, Lady Gaga, to perform on the season 10 finale. How cool would that be?
“Although the finale isn’t for three months, Idol producers have already locked up the ‘Born This Way’ star for a special performance,” the story reports, adding. “We understand it’s the first time they’ve booked someone this far in advance in the show’s history.”
As much as we’d love to see Gaga rock out on Idol, a show insider claims the production hasn’t sealed the deal yet.
“That is way too far in advance for this show,” the source tells HollywoodLife.
American Idol has really stepped up its game this season — and apparently it’s only going to get better! According to RumorFix.com, the hit reality show’s producers have booked one America’s biggest idols, Lady Gaga, to perform on the season 10 finale. How cool would that be?
“Although the finale isn’t for three months, Idol producers have already locked up the ‘Born This Way’ star for a special performance,” the story reports, adding. “We understand it’s the first time they’ve booked someone this far in advance in the show’s history.”
As much as we’d love to see Gaga rock out on Idol, a show insider claims the production hasn’t sealed the deal yet.
“That is way too far in advance for this show,” the source tells HollywoodLife.
- 2/28/2011
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
Warner Bros is remaking The Bodyguard. Remember it? No? I’ll drop a couple of hints… Whitney Houston… Kevin Costner… melodrama… chaste love scene…
The 1992 film that grossed over $400 million worldwide, at the box office.
But really… I should note that the original script for that film was written by Lawrence Kasdan in the late 1970s, as a vehicle for Steve McQueen and Diana Ross, but McQueen backed out. And by the time it got produced, some 16 years later, McQueen was dead and Kevin Costner gave us his best Steve McQueen impression, haircut and all!
The story again goes… When arrogant and domineering musical superstar Whitney Houston begins receiving death threats, she hires a bodyguard. Enter Costner, an ex-Secret Service agent with his own demons, and his unpopular, stringent security measures. Inevitably, Costner and Houston fall in love, and some other predictable drama ensues.
In this updated version, much of the story remains the same,...
The 1992 film that grossed over $400 million worldwide, at the box office.
But really… I should note that the original script for that film was written by Lawrence Kasdan in the late 1970s, as a vehicle for Steve McQueen and Diana Ross, but McQueen backed out. And by the time it got produced, some 16 years later, McQueen was dead and Kevin Costner gave us his best Steve McQueen impression, haircut and all!
The story again goes… When arrogant and domineering musical superstar Whitney Houston begins receiving death threats, she hires a bodyguard. Enter Costner, an ex-Secret Service agent with his own demons, and his unpopular, stringent security measures. Inevitably, Costner and Houston fall in love, and some other predictable drama ensues.
In this updated version, much of the story remains the same,...
- 2/24/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
Hollywood Astrology Readings Lady Gaga sign change from Aries to Pisces may help her be more creative in 2011? [Feb.12] Grammy Award winner Lady Gaga, singing Diva, has taken the music world by storm. Twitter savvy, she has her fans, or little monsters, waiting to see what she will say next! Born This Way, her latest album was released on February 11th, 2011. From Miss Stefani to Lady Gaga virtually overnight, Lady Gaga’s popularity has grown at an astonishing rate! With her signature quirky fashions and very vocal advocacy for marriage equality, she has gained the love of many fans worldwide. Songs such as Just Dance, Born This Way, Monster, Bad Romance and The Fame have helped her attain her celebrity status. While we can't imagine this headstrong Aries could be more creative than she already is, the new horoscope sign change to Pices might put her more in tune with the subtle undercurrent of her emotions,...
- 2/13/2011
- by Belky Says
- Green Celebrity
Hmmm, last year we counted down 100 of Lady Gaga’s Hottest Outfits, but this year only 50? Can’t blame the woman for taking it down a notch after her breakout 2009, though only in the case of Gaga would we even be suggesting that averaging about one jaw-dropping outfit a week is below the norm. Still, with The Fame Monster up for multiple Grammys, two singles hitting the Top 5 and another massive world tour in her wake, you could hardly say Gaga’s been lazy. And the release of Born This Way should mean 2011 will be even busier! Revisits Gaga’s year in freaky fashion in the gallery below. 50. The Scariest Straw Hat In History 49. Madonna, Right Tackle 48. Astronomy Girl 47. Clover-Toe 46. Art Deco Ice Queen 45. You Can’t Bleach Out Trashy 44. Amadoofus Formal 43. Amadoofus Casual 42. Leopard Princess 41. Keytarrorist 40. Sexy Robot Valet 39. Lobster/Fashion Victim 38. Tinsel In Distress 37. 3-Diva 36. Ink Blot...
- 12/28/2010
- by Anthony Miccio
- VH1.com
Outstanding Women in MusicOustanding Women in MusicSinger Ne-Yo may have made the last two years the year of the gentleman, but 2010 was the year of the woman. Whether making waves as singers, producers, writers, DJ's, or record company executives, it was the ladies who held it down this time around.There wouldn't be much for us to talk about in music this year if it weren't for the work and talent of Black women who thought out of the box, broke records, balanced families, set trends and won awards.Take a look at the Black women in music whose accomplishments and major moves in the last 12 months have us all saying "You Go Girl!"Whitney HoustonThough Houston released her comeback album in 2009, she enjoyed the fruits of her labor in 2010 by going on tour and winning several awards here and abroad. Earlier this year, Jennifer Hudson and Kim Burrell honored Houston at the Bet Honors.
- 12/16/2010
- Essence
Divas |Divas Photos |Divas Video |Celebrity News VH1 Divas Salute the Troops taped Friday night in front of thousands of pumped-up marines and their families at a military base in San Diego. Hoorah! And while the show doesn’t air until tonight (Dec. 5), we got our hands on an exclusive sneak peek of one of the most highly anticipated duets: Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj doing “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” Note to all you Nicki fans, this sneak does Not have Nicki in it. You’ll have to tune in to the actual show to see how Nicki does Cyndi Lauper proud. Although Nicki’s not in this clip, we can say that she generated a massive amount of buzz when she took the stage in her Lady Gaga-esque blond wig. The marines definitely love them some Katy & Nicki in tight mini-skirts and high heels. Hoorah! We can...
- 12/5/2010
- by Matt Muro
- VH1.com
In one of the most drama-packed episodes of the season, we not only find out which team is going to on to regionals, but relationships blow up in our faces!
Whoa, did that just happen? Tonight’s Glee blew our minds. Not only was there heightened drama with sectionals, but every relationship (except Quinn and Sam’s) was pushed to the brink. Every. Single. One.
Relationship Dramz:
The moment we’ve all been dreading finally came and in a surprisingly uncontrived way. Rachel (Lea Michele) finds out during glee practice Finn (Cory Monteith) and Santana (Naya Rivera) hooked up last year when they were split and (of course) breaks down. Luckily, Puck (Mark Salling) is feeling friendly after spending six hours in a porta potty (see below) and is quick to rush to Rachel’s side and take her mind off her ding bat of a boyfriend. Not surprisingly, Finn...
Whoa, did that just happen? Tonight’s Glee blew our minds. Not only was there heightened drama with sectionals, but every relationship (except Quinn and Sam’s) was pushed to the brink. Every. Single. One.
Relationship Dramz:
The moment we’ve all been dreading finally came and in a surprisingly uncontrived way. Rachel (Lea Michele) finds out during glee practice Finn (Cory Monteith) and Santana (Naya Rivera) hooked up last year when they were split and (of course) breaks down. Luckily, Puck (Mark Salling) is feeling friendly after spending six hours in a porta potty (see below) and is quick to rush to Rachel’s side and take her mind off her ding bat of a boyfriend. Not surprisingly, Finn...
- 12/1/2010
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
Cher is, arguably, one of the greatest performers of all time. Let’s face it, she has done it all…music, with her former husband, Sonny Bono, then as a solo artist. Then came the hit variety TV show, followed by a successful turn in movies. Her road to super stardom has culminated in a vat of awards from the Grammys to the Academy Awards (winning Best Actress for her role in “Moonstruck”). Over the course of her career she earned her the term ‘Diva’…in the nicest of ways, that is.
In the last 40 years, plenty of female performers have tried to earn the title of diva and failed. However Lady Gaga has come mighty close. Gaga, like Cher, has dominated the music world – and done her share of shocking audiences with her colorful attire (a la what Cher). Fox All Acess.com caught up wit Cher and asked...
In the last 40 years, plenty of female performers have tried to earn the title of diva and failed. However Lady Gaga has come mighty close. Gaga, like Cher, has dominated the music world – and done her share of shocking audiences with her colorful attire (a la what Cher). Fox All Acess.com caught up wit Cher and asked...
- 11/18/2010
- by foxallaccess
- Fox All Access
The cast of "Glee" comes in at No. 3 in "Extra's" Entertainer of the Year poll!
Since its 2009 premiere, the Fox phenomenon has captured the hearts and giddy souls of American audiences older than the "High School Musical" crowd, but still who crave the musical theatricality provided weekly by "Glee."
The show's avid followers download every mashup and cover, as the cast sings everything from old show tunes to new music, spotlighting artists like Lady Gaga,...
Since its 2009 premiere, the Fox phenomenon has captured the hearts and giddy souls of American audiences older than the "High School Musical" crowd, but still who crave the musical theatricality provided weekly by "Glee."
The show's avid followers download every mashup and cover, as the cast sings everything from old show tunes to new music, spotlighting artists like Lady Gaga,...
- 11/17/2010
- Extra
Yigit Pura
Last night, I was lying in Yigit’s arms, marveling at that firm physique so carefully sculpted by years of churning his own butter. I put a momentary stop to his delicate yet insistent stroking to turn around and address him.
“Tell me, my beloved Turkish taffy,” I said. “Tell me the words in your heart.”
He turned to me, gazing at me with those soulful, puppy-dog eyes, and out it came …
“Bjork.”
D’oh! Talk about killing a fantasy. But it wasn’t only hearing Yigit carry on about his love for a certain Icelandic oddball that chipped away at the pedestal upon which I’d elevated him.
Even worse was seeing that he’s been co-opted into some sort of satanic cult that goes by the name of “Team Diva.” Zac is also in this clique, but it’s clear the ringleader is the notorious Heather H.
Last night, I was lying in Yigit’s arms, marveling at that firm physique so carefully sculpted by years of churning his own butter. I put a momentary stop to his delicate yet insistent stroking to turn around and address him.
“Tell me, my beloved Turkish taffy,” I said. “Tell me the words in your heart.”
He turned to me, gazing at me with those soulful, puppy-dog eyes, and out it came …
“Bjork.”
D’oh! Talk about killing a fantasy. But it wasn’t only hearing Yigit carry on about his love for a certain Icelandic oddball that chipped away at the pedestal upon which I’d elevated him.
Even worse was seeing that he’s been co-opted into some sort of satanic cult that goes by the name of “Team Diva.” Zac is also in this clique, but it’s clear the ringleader is the notorious Heather H.
- 10/14/2010
- by Steven Frank
- The Backlot
We were looking forward to Nicolo Festa’s X factor debut all this week! The witty singer has impressed us with his Twitter updates and his video diaries in recent days and we thought that he would definitely bring some personality to the show.
The Italian singer sang Lady Gaga’s Just Dance for the judges and Brian Friedman’s staging and routine were fab. However, the vocals did suffer as a result of all the action and the silly red glasses did nothing for Mr Festa. The song ended and left us feeling mightily underwhelmed.
Judges Comments:
Louis: You might not be everyone’s cup of tea but you are mine. You took Lady Gaga and made it your own.
Cheryl: I didn’t love it Nicolo. I think the one thing above all that you need is to redeem that connection and I didn’t like your eyes covered.
The Italian singer sang Lady Gaga’s Just Dance for the judges and Brian Friedman’s staging and routine were fab. However, the vocals did suffer as a result of all the action and the silly red glasses did nothing for Mr Festa. The song ended and left us feeling mightily underwhelmed.
Judges Comments:
Louis: You might not be everyone’s cup of tea but you are mine. You took Lady Gaga and made it your own.
Cheryl: I didn’t love it Nicolo. I think the one thing above all that you need is to redeem that connection and I didn’t like your eyes covered.
- 10/9/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Why the beef with Lady Gaga's meat dress? We understand PETA defending its turf, but as for the rest of the outrage? So, Gaga wore a butcher's shop. So, the carpet at the Video Music Awards was white. So, she's lucky the thing didn't drip. The point is, it didn't. Besides, do you know how many really, truly offensive things she should could've worn? We do. 1. A Little Black Dress: Do you know how insulting that simple classic would've been to the living memory of Madonna? If not the VMAs itself? Gaga is a Diva, capital D. She is supposed to dress like one. In other words, she is not supposed to dress like you. 2. A Potato Dress: A...
- 9/14/2010
- E! Online
A new collaboration between Rihanna and David Guetta reportedly is going to be made available in the beginning of this fall. The song is tentatively titled "Adrenalin Rush" and will be preceded with a preview by Rihanna-Diva.com.
The new track might be a dance track since French DJ Guetta is well known for his work on upbeat tunes. The "Umbrella" hitmaker herself has exclusively told Just Jared that the album she is recording indeed is "strong, fun, and sassy."
Rihanna is currently touring for her Last Girl on Earth across North America along with Travis McCoy and Ke$ha. She will next be seen performing in Camden, Clarkston, Bristow and Chicago among others before taking a break for a while and heading Down Under for a series of concerts.
The new track might be a dance track since French DJ Guetta is well known for his work on upbeat tunes. The "Umbrella" hitmaker herself has exclusively told Just Jared that the album she is recording indeed is "strong, fun, and sassy."
Rihanna is currently touring for her Last Girl on Earth across North America along with Travis McCoy and Ke$ha. She will next be seen performing in Camden, Clarkston, Bristow and Chicago among others before taking a break for a while and heading Down Under for a series of concerts.
- 8/14/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Buckle up, kids! We’ve got a whole week’s worth of reality to repeat including the return of Project Runway (sorry, I missed the first week), more Real World icky shenanigans (remember when the kids used to get drunk and mess around instead of this stuff?), plus the return of Brad Goreski, er, Rachel Zoe!
Project Runway
Mondo (left) and Nicholas (auf'd)
Having little fashion sense but hard crushes on saucy Amazon Heidi Klum and the sublimely delightful Tim Gunn, it is with great pleasure that I welcome back Runway! As you know from our very own snicks, there are seven delightful gays amongst the seventeen contestants. These, my friends, are good odds.
I’d like to begin by putting a twenty on Mondo to win. Okay, so Gretchen has swept the first two competitions, and our first gay casualty, Nicholas, was auf weidersehen’ed right off the catwalk.
Project Runway
Mondo (left) and Nicholas (auf'd)
Having little fashion sense but hard crushes on saucy Amazon Heidi Klum and the sublimely delightful Tim Gunn, it is with great pleasure that I welcome back Runway! As you know from our very own snicks, there are seven delightful gays amongst the seventeen contestants. These, my friends, are good odds.
I’d like to begin by putting a twenty on Mondo to win. Okay, so Gretchen has swept the first two competitions, and our first gay casualty, Nicholas, was auf weidersehen’ed right off the catwalk.
- 8/6/2010
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Sigh. Is there no end to the Biebster’s talents?
What’s next for Justin Bieber — world domination? In addition to be a killer singer, actor and dancer, the tween sensation is also some kind of boy genius!
The 16-year-old “Baby” singer confided to Australia’s Coup de Main magazine that he’s got a perfect 4.0 grade point average — and that he doesn’t even Like school! “If I was at home, I’d be homeschooled. I’m away-schooled.”
Life on the road isn’t All fun and games for the little guy, though. “I have a tutor [Jenny] that travels with me. And we do school every morning,” he said, adding, “And I just keep up on studies and stuff. I don’t really have a favorite subject to be honest, because I don’t really love school. But English – if I had to choose – English would be my favorite subject.
What’s next for Justin Bieber — world domination? In addition to be a killer singer, actor and dancer, the tween sensation is also some kind of boy genius!
The 16-year-old “Baby” singer confided to Australia’s Coup de Main magazine that he’s got a perfect 4.0 grade point average — and that he doesn’t even Like school! “If I was at home, I’d be homeschooled. I’m away-schooled.”
Life on the road isn’t All fun and games for the little guy, though. “I have a tutor [Jenny] that travels with me. And we do school every morning,” he said, adding, “And I just keep up on studies and stuff. I don’t really have a favorite subject to be honest, because I don’t really love school. But English – if I had to choose – English would be my favorite subject.
- 6/2/2010
- by Laura Schreffler
- HollywoodLife
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Kara wants someone funny and charming to take Simon’s spot next season — and she has her eye on one guy in particular!
Kara DioGuardi wasn’t sure who should fill Simon Cowell’s huge shoes on American Idol next season — but after seeing him kick butt as a mentor on Frank Sinatra week, she now thinks Harry Connick Jr. is the perfect fit!
“It has to be somebody who is very well-versed in music,” Kara, 39, told the Boston Herald May 10. “And he has to be charming and funny – I don’t know if he has to be critical. And it would help if he were an artist so the contestants could relate. Somebody like a Harry Connick Jr. would be great.”
That’s the second vote for Harry we’ve heard lately! Recently departed contestant Aaron Kelly thought the crooner would be a perfect replacement for the caustic British judge!
Kara wants someone funny and charming to take Simon’s spot next season — and she has her eye on one guy in particular!
Kara DioGuardi wasn’t sure who should fill Simon Cowell’s huge shoes on American Idol next season — but after seeing him kick butt as a mentor on Frank Sinatra week, she now thinks Harry Connick Jr. is the perfect fit!
“It has to be somebody who is very well-versed in music,” Kara, 39, told the Boston Herald May 10. “And he has to be charming and funny – I don’t know if he has to be critical. And it would help if he were an artist so the contestants could relate. Somebody like a Harry Connick Jr. would be great.”
That’s the second vote for Harry we’ve heard lately! Recently departed contestant Aaron Kelly thought the crooner would be a perfect replacement for the caustic British judge!
- 5/11/2010
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
Casey, Crystal, Lee and Mike will sing songs from the movies tonight — but if they sing anything from Titanic, I’m turning off my TV!
Every single year, without fail, some silly singer thinks they can take on Celine Dion or Mariah Carey. Well guess what kids? You can’t (unless you’re Adam Lambert, of course). So please, stop picking songs from female vocalists that have dog-whistle voice ranges. My heart will Not go on if choose Celine’s power ballad. In fact, I’ll stop voting for you!
Hopefully mentor Jamie Foxx is telling you all go the Kris Allen route. For those of you that remember, the season 8 winner totally killed it last year with his rendition of Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly” from Once. I need that again! I need some originality, some feeling!
All four remaining contestants are capable of showing that raw emotion. ‘Big’ Mike...
Every single year, without fail, some silly singer thinks they can take on Celine Dion or Mariah Carey. Well guess what kids? You can’t (unless you’re Adam Lambert, of course). So please, stop picking songs from female vocalists that have dog-whistle voice ranges. My heart will Not go on if choose Celine’s power ballad. In fact, I’ll stop voting for you!
Hopefully mentor Jamie Foxx is telling you all go the Kris Allen route. For those of you that remember, the season 8 winner totally killed it last year with his rendition of Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly” from Once. I need that again! I need some originality, some feeling!
All four remaining contestants are capable of showing that raw emotion. ‘Big’ Mike...
- 5/11/2010
- by Laura Schreffler
- HollywoodLife
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