Today at Gawker.TV, Michelle Obama talks about keeping her love life alive in the White House, Piers Morgan disagrees with the Winkelvoss twins, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell talk shit about each other in consecutive interviews on Access Hollywood Live.
In a stroke of absent-minded brilliance, Access Hollywood Live booked both Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell for separate interviews that ran consecutively on the show. Simon complains about the new Idol, Paula, and makes a Ryan Seacrest gay joke.
[Former American Idol judge Simon Cowell notices his fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy's cleavage as the two leave Mr Chow in London after attending the 2011 National Television Awards. Image via Pacific Coast News]
In the US, we all know at least a Gleek or two—but did you know that the Glee phenomenon reaches overseas as well? Inside, the kids (sans Chris Colfer) perform on The X Factor's live semi-finals results show.
Meet Chloe Victoria. She's a 19-year-old prostitute who has been arrested 140 times. She has a two-year-old daughter and is a star of British reality show The X Factor. Her stated goals: "Get famous" and "$$$$$$$$$."
Oy. There really isn't a good way to describe how painful these six minutes are—really. Here are soon-to-be-non-BFFs Abby and Lisa performing "That's My Goal" on this week's X Factor. Oh, also: screaming, swearing, sneering, snarking, and punching!
The latest news about the revamp of the American Idol judging panel is that over-demanding J.Lo is out as a replacement for Ellen DeGeneres. Now's the time to ask: Why do we even bother having judges in the first place?
Did Jesse James turn Sandra Bullock into a lesbian? Or was it Scarlett Johansson's singular hotness? Gary Coleman death photos for sale. Lindsay Lohan explores exciting new ways to hide her SCRAM bracelet. Monday gossip is the best revenge.
No more! There will be no more Idol ever again. Well, not as we know it, anyway. Simon Cowell packed up his boxes last night and, after great fanfare, exited the Thunderdome. Let's do a post-mortem, shall we?
Last night was Simon Cowell's final night on American Idol. Jimmy Kimmel took a moment to recognize Simon's contribution to American television in the form of a video mashup of his best insults during his time as a judge.
The ninth season (I know, right?) of American Idol just wrapped up, and overall, it was a pretty good show. The highlight, though, was the return of Paula Abdul, who semi-awkwardly paid tribute to departing judge Simon Cowell. Videos inside.
It's time for the season finale of American Idol! Tonight, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, either Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze will win, Simon Cowell will say farewell, Paula Abdul might show up, and more! Your open thread, inside.
Tonight marks night one of the two day American Idol, with your Top 2—Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze—set to duke it out live for your votes on FOX at 8:00 PM ET. More inside, plus your open thread.
In honor of Simon's retirement from American Idol, Brian shows off the video love letter he made for SImon. Wowed by his presentation, co-hosts Steve and Gretchen offer their blessings.
It's time for American Idol! Tonight, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, the Top 3 will perform live for our votes—singing one song of their choice, and one chosen by the judges. More inside, plus your open thread.
It's time for American Idol! Tonight, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, your Top 4 will perform live for your votes. Jamie Foxx (ugh) will mentor and the finalists will perform songs from movies. More inside, plus your open thread.
It's time for American Idol! Tonight, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, your Top 5 will perform live for your votes. Harry Connick, Jr. will mentor and the finalists will perform Frank Sinatra songs. More inside, plus your open thread.
Here are two facts that seem, on their face, unrelated: 1. Barack Obama is about to choose John Paul Stevens' replacement on the Supreme Court. 2. "American Idol" is still the top rated show in America.
Once again, it's time for American Idol! Tonight, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, your Top 6 will perform live for your votes. Shania Twain will mentor, and the finalists will perform her songs. More inside, plus your open thread.
