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Mississippi native Skylar Laine falls short of reaching the final four
By John Kubicek
This week, the top 5 on "American Idol" proved that they are not just the best final five ever on the show but that they are among the greatest musicians in the history of time and space. At least, that's what the judges believe.
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All kidding aside, they're incredibly good, and this is one tough competition. I look back just two years ago when people like Michael Lynche, Aaron Kelly and Casey James were all in the top 5. None of them should even be mentioned in the same breath as any of the remaining contestants this season.
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But it's time to say farewell to one. Will it be Phillip Phillips, who was easily the worst singer of the week? Or is it finally Hollie Cavanagh's time after being in the bottom four of the last five weeks?
To be perfectly honest, I'm kind of interested to see what an "American Idol" results show looks like these days. I've just been reading Carla Patton's recaps all season to find out who went home, but since I'm guest-recapping, it means I actually have to watch it. Oh well, if I can spare just one person from having to subject themselves to the inanity of a Ford commercial and an awful group number, then I've done my good deed for the day.
"New Girl" Promo: Randy Jackson's Hot Dawgs in Steven Tyler's Janie's Got a Bun, with Jennifer Lopez's Chili from the Crock. Why isn't Max Greenfield in everything? I'm just happy the adorable Deputy Leo is finally becoming a star like I always knew he would be.
Results, Part 1
Ooh, results right away. Joshua Ledet, one of the best two "Idols" of all time and one of the greatest singers in the past 50 years, is called to the center of the stage. Jimmy Iovine thinks Joshua's "To Love Somebody" is the best performance of the entire season. Meh. I don't even think it's the best Joshua Ledet performance of the season (that goes to "When a Man Loves a Woman"). And I don't really care about the fact that Joshua can learn a song so quickly. Joshua Ledet is safe. Well, no duh.
Ford Music Video: Yawn. It's fairy-tale themed.
Coldplay Performance No. 1: They perform "Paradise," but I'm distracted by the fact that I think Chris Martin is wearing one of his wife's T-shirts. Sorry, but I'm not a fan of the insanely short sleeves on a T-shirt. In fact, I'm not a fan of famous musicians performing on a big show like "American Idol" in a T-shirt. Dress up, Chris Martin! Although the way he says "Thank you everybody. Thank you so much" at the end is kind of endearing.
Results, Part 2
Hollie and Phillip are called to the center. Either or both of them in the bottom wouldn't surprise me. I hate that Jimmy pronounces the "H" in homage. It's OH-maj, not hom-idge. Jimmy thinks both of Phillip's performances were bland and that he's coasting. He's not wrong -- at all.
Hollie Cavangh is in the bottom 2.
Phillip Phillips is safe.
Well, that's not fair at all, but whatever. We all know Phillip is going to win. And even terrible, bland performances won't stop the inevitable.
Carrie Underwood Performance: She sings "Blown Away," the title track of her new album. It's not my cup of tea, and I prefer the Jeff Bridges movie "Blown Away." If you haven't seen it, go find it now because it's amazing. As far as Carrie is concerned, I think she should play Jenna Maroney's little sister on "30 Rock."
Results, Part 3
It's down to Jessica and Skylar. Ever since my favorite, Colton Dixon, left, Skylar is my girl. So, I have my fingers crossed. Jimmy wasn't feeling Skylar's Dusty Springfield song, mostly because he hated the set and the production with the people on the bench. That's not her fault, is it? Jimmy hated "Proud Mary" because her dress was too short. He blames the stylists (Tommy Hilfiger?) for torpedoing Jessica. Jennifer Lopez turns this into a "Hollywood is OK with making teenage girls sexualized, but Middle America isn't so cool with it" situation.
Jessica Sanchez is safe.
Skylar Laine is in the bottom 2.
No! I barely survived my favorite getting eliminated. I don't think I can stomach watching my second favorite go too.
Coldplay Performance #2: They do "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall." Seriously, that's the title of a song? That's the cheesiest thing I've ever heard. Also, I know Chris Martin is only 35, but he's way too old to be acting like he is on stage, just spinning and hopping around like a toddler or a college kid at his first rave.
Results, Part 4
It's down to Hollie and Skylar. Hollie is in the bottom for the fifth time in six weeks. Skylar is in the bottom for the third time and was my early pick to make it to the finale (where I thought she'd finish second to Colton Dixon, so that shows what I know). The judges agree that this is the best top 5 ever, so it's impossible to actually say anyone deserves to go home more than anyone else.
Skylar Laine is eliminated!
Oh, hell no!!!
What is going on here? How are my two favorite singers both gone already? This is just the worst. This season is all kinds of wrong because there's no way on earth Skylar should be gone. Well, next week Carla Patton returns, and I'm glad because I'm not sure I want to recap "American Idol" without Colton Dixon and Skylar Laine. I know a lot of people say they're going to stop watching a show after this person or that person goes home. But really, if it weren't for the fact that this is my job, I'd be done. I'm sure on finale night Colton and Skylar will blow whoever is left out of the water.
What do you think of Thursday night's results? Did America get it right?
"American Idol" airs Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.
'Bachelor' and fiancée plan on inviting many co-stars to televised wedding
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"Bachelor" Sean Lowe has revealed he and fiancée Catherine Giudici plan on inviting their former co-stars to their wedding, including his ex-girlfriend Desiree Hartsock. The Texas hunk has had the rare opportunity to star in both "The Bachelorette" and "The Bachelor," going against 24 other men for one woman and ultimately narrowing down a field of 26 ladies to find his true love in Giudici. Through the shows, both Lowe and Giudici have made long-lasting friendships with their co-stars. And while some might find it odd that they are still in contact with the people who have had several make-out sessions with their exes, the happy couple still plans on inviting their close reality TV friends to their big day.
Lowe tells HollywoodLife.com, "I'll absolutely have some of the guys that were on 'The Bachelorette' with me at the wedding. I don't know if they'll necessarily be groomsmen, but (winner) Jef (Holm) and (runner-up) Arie (Luyendyk Jr.) are both great friends of mine. So, they'll definitely be there, and (finalists) John Wolfner and Doug Clerget, some of the other guys that were on my show. Catherine, as weird as it may seem, she'll have some girl friends that were on my season of 'The Bachelor' at the wedding as well. Desiree might go. I know they're friends. But I know she's really close with Lesley Murphy. So, I know she'll be at the wedding, and Robyn (Howard) and Daniella (McBride), too. Her experience was a lot like mine. She made great friends, probably wasn't expecting to, but walked away with a lot of lifelong friends." While Lowe and Giudici have confirmed they plan on having a televised wedding, they have yet to set a date.
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New survey also places Kim's baby daddy right behind Chris Brown
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Kim Kardashian and her stepfather Bruce Jenner have been named among the worst celebrity role models for kids, according to a new survey. In a poll conducted by CouponCodes4u.com, new mom Kardashian earned 63 percent of parents' votes as a bad role model for kids, landing in third place behind troubled star Lindsay Lohan and former "Hannah Montana" actress Miley Cyrus, who topped the list.
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Also making the top 10 on the female side were Kim's sister Kourtney Kardashian, "Teen Mom" and porn star Farrah Abraham and "Hills" cast member Heidi Montag. Kim's stepdad Jenner also made the top 10 list, while her rapper beau Kanye West landed in second place, right behind embattled R&B singer Chris Brown, who garnered 71 percent of the vote.
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'Jersey Shore' star already looking forward to starting family
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Jenni "JWoww" Farley has revealed her best friend, Nicole "Snooki" Polizz,i has inspired her to look into adopting a child in the future. The "Jersey Shore" star is still in the process of planning her wedding with fiancé Roger Mathews, but she's already looking forward to starting a family with her beau. Farley has her sights set on adopting a child, thanks to the inspiration of her co-star Polizzi and her own mother, who were both adopted.
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She tells Wetpaint Entertainment, "Nicole was born in Chile. My mom was born in Spain. I definitely want to go out and check it out, because I've heard the process can be grueling ... If I can, I definitely will. I'd love two biological, but I'd definitely want to adopt my third."
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Season 1 champ explains on Twitter she'll be busy touring this summer
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Kelly Clarkson has reiterated she will not be joining "American Idol" as a judge for the upcoming season. Despite ongoing rumors that the Season 1 champion would be joining the singing competition as part of an all-alumni judging panel, Clarkson has shot down the possibility due to the fact she's hitting the road for a U.S. tour this summer. When a Twitter follower recently asked if she would be joining "Idol" for the 13th season, she responded, "I can't because I'm touring this summer w/ Maroon 5. I hope they get some great people though. I'd hate to see my beginning end."
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In addition to rumors of Clarkson nabbing a spot at the judges table, Season 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson and Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert have also been part of the mix. Last month, veteran Randy Jackson along with Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj announced they would be departing the struggling series. The future of the last remaining judge, Keith Urban, is still unknown, but he has expressed interest in signing up for another season if asked back.
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You mean to tell us reality television isn't real?
By Michelle Strub
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Dashing all of our hopes and dreams that reality TV might in fact (or at least even a little bit), be real, the cast of the "Real Housewives of NYC" was caught allegedly staging and re-filming scenes over the weekend. Shocked. We're shocked.
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According to onlookers in Southampton where the show was filming, Heather Thomson and Carole Radziwell were acting like actors when they took instructions from producers, took breaks in dialogue to wait for camera setups and shot multiple takes.
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"Carole and Heather stood on Meeting House Lane and waited for the crew to call 'rolling,' before walking toward the camera and sitting on a park bench. They even shot the scene twice!" observed a concerned citizen.
It's not the first time a "Real Housewives" cast -- or any reality show for that matter -- has been accused of faking reality, but we still can't help feeling like we just found out all over again that Santa Claus doesn't exist.
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'Bachelor' and Catherine turned down offer for even more screen time
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Former "Bachelor" Sean Lowe has revealed he and fiancée Catherine Giudici were offered another shot at reality TV stardom, but they decided to turn it down. Just one week after Lowe proposed to Giudici on the season finale of the hit dating show in March, Lowe continued his run on ABC by joining the cast of "Dancing With the Stars." While he didn't nab the Mirrorball Trophy, his extended run on reality TV had critics believing he was just in it for the fame. Lowe slammed the reports at the time. And during a recent interview with talk show host Katie Couric, he backed up his statement by revealing network bosses offered the couple even more screen time with a new series - which they turned down.
Lowe divulged, "ABC approached us about doing a six-episode miniseries a while back, and at the time, it wasn't really something that we wanted to do only because we need time to be ourselves and to be normal and not to have cameras around. I don't know if that's something we would entertain in the future or not." Giudici added, "Camera chapter is done. This is a new one. It's nice to be quiet and get to know each other on a different level." Despite the fact the happy couple turned down the miniseries offer, Lowe and Giudici still have plans to have a televised wedding on the network but have yet to set a date for the big day.
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'X Factor' judge wishes she was as straightforward and courageous as her boss
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Demi Lovato has confessed she admires "X Factor" creator Simon Cowell's honesty and wishes she was as courageous as he is when it comes to telling wannabes the truth. The "Heart Attack" singer has returned for a second season as a judge on the singing competition, reclaiming her place next to fellow mentor and frequent rival Cowell. And, although the two playfully butt heads on the show, Lovato does commend him for having no filter when it comes to doling out usually harsh criticisms to poorly performing hopefuls.
She tells Heat magazine, "Whatever he has to say, it's the honest truth. Sometimes I don't agree with him, but most of the time he says what I'm wanting to say but, like, I just physically can't because it's so mean! He knows what he's talking about. He knows that he's doing, and he's gonna tell you straight up, whether you want to hear it or not." Lovato and Cowell are currently in the middle of auditions for Season 2, along with new judges Paulina Rubio and Kelly Rowland. They will hit three more cities across the U.S. this summer before the live shows premiere this fall.
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Host confesses he hated having to eliminate teary child contestants
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"Amazing Race" host Phil Keoghan regrets filming a family version of the series, admitting he found it extremely difficult to eliminate the kids competing on the show. After 12 years, 22 seasons and 13 Emmy Awards, "The Amazing Race" is still one of the most popular reality series on television. And having been with the series since its inception, Keoghan has been through many ups and downs. But the one thing he wished had never made it to air was Season 8's family edition where families of four competed in the race around the world, including the youngest contestant at the age of 8.
During a roundtable discussion with the Hollywood Reporter, he admits, "I wish we hadn't done the family version of 'Amazing Race,' but I'm proud that we tried it. It didn't work, and it came back to the whole thing of having to eliminate kids. It's hard enough to eliminate anybody because they want to be there so badly. And I had to look into a kid's eyes with the tears pouring down with a raised eyebrow and dramatic pause, cameras coming in: 'I'm sorry to tell you, you've been eliminated.'
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