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Report: Marc Anthony Latest 'X Factor' Mentor

J.Lo's ex rumored to be the talent competition's latest asset

By Kenny Herzog Sep 4, 2012 9:41AM
Just as Jennifer Lopez exits the revolving door of reality talent competitions, ex-husband Marc Anthony saunters in. TMZ is crediting "sources close to Marc" with the info that he'll be joining Season 2 of "The X Factor" as a mentor for Simon Cowell's group of singing and dancing hopefuls.

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This, of course, comes on the heels of "X Factor" reportedly also scoring none other than the Biebs, Justin Bieber, to help usher L.A. Reid's motley crew to potential stardom and unmanageable wealth. Anthony has a long history of music credits, dating back to his days in the '80s Latin Freestyle scene.
 
 
But he showed true vision back in 1996, while explaining his character's motivation in unheralded inner-city drama "The Substitute," and should make an outstanding "X Factor" counselor. 

"The X Factor" Season 2 premieres Wednesdsay, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.
 

Ryan Lochte Closer to Pulling a Kardashian

Olympic medalist in talks with E! to score his own reality show

By Sona Charaipotra Aug 31, 2012 10:09AM
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Despite speculation that he might become TV's next "Bachelor" or join the cast of "Dancing With the Stars," Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Ryan Lochte has something a little different in mind for extending his 15 minutes.

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Lochte is hoping to pull a Kardashian. He confessed Friday that he's in talks with E! to create his own reality drama documenting his day-to-day existence, not unlike E!'s ubiquitous Kardashian clan. "I've been lucky enough to get all these proposals. [But] we're gonna try to work with E! in getting my own reality TV show," the 11-medal winner told Celebuzz.com. "Where pretty much, they follow me on my normal day, just training, doing my own fashion line." His show, he said, "is me being myself. It's real. It's not fake." Sounds exciting. 
 
The reality show won't be Lochte's first official TV foray, though. The 28-year-old Gainesville, Florida, native is getting a small taste of Hollywood on the set of the CW's "90210," guest-starring on the show's October 29th episode. "It was my first acting gig and I was a little nervous going on set," the champ told Us Weekly. "I kind of messed up my lines the first couple of takes, but after talking with the cast and them helping me out, I started nailing it towards the end and it felt normal." No worries, Ryan. We're sure you'll get it down. After all, practice makes perfect. 
 

Jordin Sparks Backs Nicki Minaj for 'American Idol'

Former winner convinced rapper would make a great judge

By MSN TV Aug 31, 2012 9:58AM

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Jordin Sparks has thrown her support behind Nicki Minaj in the race for a seat on the "American Idol" panel.

 

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Producers behind the hit TV talent show are currently searching for a panelist to join newcomer Mariah Carey for the next season following the departures of Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. Minaj is rumored to be in contention for the coveted job, and the show's former winner Sparks is convinced the rapper would make a great judge.

 

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She tells New York Post gossip column Page Six, "I think Nicki would be great. It would be so fun to see what she does because she's so unpredictable. I met her the other day, and she is so sweet." Sparks is also a fan of another potential panelist --country singer Keith Urban. She adds, "I think it would be cool to bring somebody with a country flair who has that experience."

 

"American Idol" returns in January 2013 on FOX.

 

Pauly D Shares Emotional Final Day on 'Jersey Shore'

Cast member insists the last season is the best by far

By MSN TV Aug 31, 2012 9:53AM

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MTV bosses confirmed on Thursday that the upcoming season of "Jersey Shore "would be the last. After six seasons, cast changes, foreign travel, and of course, incessant partying, the eight MTV stars said goodbye to where it all began when production ended early this summer.

 

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In an interview with MTV News, Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio said that the very last day proved to be extremely difficult and everyone had a hard time letting go of their life on the shore. He explained, "Everybody teared up, production teared up, we teared up, we couldn't believe it, I can't picture not going back to Seaside for the summertime. I feel like it's home."

 

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Although the show originally threw these virtual strangers in a beach house together, DelVecchio insists that the last season is the best by far, showing that they're leaving not just as friends, but as family. He shared, "I'm excited. It was probably one of my favorite seasons to film. It was so cool because a lot of things are different now, with Snooki being pregnant, Mike (Sorrentino) just getting out of rehab, but how we deal with that and how we all come together as a family, that was the best part about it."

 

The sixth and final season of "Jersey Shore" begins Thursday, Oct. 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.

 

Destiny Lights Up on 'Toddlers & Tiaras'

Four-year-old causes stir with her 'Grease' impression, fake cig included

By Kenny Herzog Aug 30, 2012 12:43PM
You could say four-year-old "Toddlers & Tiaras" contestant Destiny smoked her competition. But then you'd be associating a pre-schooler with smoking, which would be bad. Apparently, Destiny's mom never had that particular lesson instilled when before encouraging her daughter's impersonation of Sandy from "Grease," fake cigarette and all.


Even the judges, who are generally caught off guard by just about nothing, seemed shocked, and did indeed deduct points from her score. Then again, they also rewarded her with the title of "Personality Supreme." We can only hope that in the next pageant, mommy Lisa will have slightly less dubious encouraging words for little Destiny than, "Don't forget to smoke." 
 
 
Check out the oh-so-scandalous footage here.

"Toddlers & Tiaras" airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.
 

Nigel Lythgoe Heads Back to 'American Idol'

'So You Think' judge and longtime 'AI' producer plans to set show back on track

By Kenny Herzog Aug 30, 2012 10:11AM
You couldn't blame Nigel Lythgoe if he didn't want to resume his duties as executive producer of "American Idol." After all, he's got his hands full already as on-screen judge/behind-the-sce​nes overseer for "So You Think You Can Dance." And if you haven't heard, "American Idol" is in a mild state of chaos these days.

Alas, E! reports via unnamed sources that Lythgoe and "Idol" have finally put a bow on months of negotiations for the enterprising Brit to return as executive producer for the 12th season of "AI."

 
The show itself has yet to confirm the news, but E!'s source alleges that Lythgoe is eager to put the suddenly fledgling talent competition back on schedule, particularly when it comes to finalizing judges to go alongside Mariah Carey.

 
If the gossip proves to be true, Lythgoe certainly has his work cut out for him. Though, if we can make a suggestion to Nigel: Keith Urban or Enrique Iglesias would probably make for a more qualified panel, but a pairing of Mariah and Nicki Minaj would be much more disastrously entertaining.

"American Idol" Season 12 premieres in January 2013 on FOX.
 

Report: Justin Bieber to Mentor on 'X Factor'

L.A. Reid rolls out the big (and skinny) guns

By Corey Levitan Aug 28, 2012 9:24AM
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How do you top signing Nick Jonas as a celebrity mentor? L.A. Reid has now shown rival judge Demi Lovato exactly how. According to TMZ. he nabbed Justin Bieber for the upcoming season of "The X Factor."

 

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The 18-year-old pop superstar was photographed by paparazzi on the deck of a Hollywood Hills home Monday, alongside Reid, dishing out advice to contestants who looked way older than him. They were apparently filming the "judges' houses" phase of the competition, in which the season's top 32 acts are whittled down to the 16 who will compete in the show's live episodes, which air in October.

 

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It's not clear how rival judges Simon Cowell and Britney Spears hope to out-celebrity this mentor. But it's a good bet that the voicemail for Lady Gaga's agent is now full. (As we reported Tuesday morning, Jonas has signed on to mentor Lovato's crew.)


Season 2 of "The X Factor" premeires Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.

 

Nick Jonas Joins Friend Demi Lovato on 'X Factor'

The Jonas Brother to be mentor during judge's house round

By MSN TV Aug 28, 2012 7:50AM

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"The X Factor" mentor Demi Lovato has recruited close friend Nick Jonas to join her for the judge's house round in the upcoming season. The Jonas Brother may still be in the running to become a judge for rival singing competition, "American Idol," but in the meantime, he's signed on to guest star on "The X Factor" to flex his judging muscles before "Idol" producers make a final decision.

 

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The Hollywood Reporter reports that Jonas will be joining Lovato at her home when she chooses four of the acts she mentored to go on and compete against the top 16 contestants. On Monday, Aug. 27, it was revealed that Lovato will be mentoring solo singers aged 12 to 16, which will definitely be a bonus for both her and Jonas, as they both started their careers at a young age.

 

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The two have known each other since 2007, when she starred alongside him and his brothers in the Disney Channel movie "Camp Rock." The movie catapulted the singers to fame, which led to a sequel. Incidentally, Lovato also dated his brother, Joe Jonas, in 2010. Season 2 of "The X Factor" begins Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

 

Season 2 of "The X Factor" begins Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.