May 2011 Archives

After The Voice premiere captivated 11 million viewers last week, could the NBC series' second episode keep up the momentum as the blind auditions continued?

Despite another confusing twist - because Cee-Lo was the only one to fill his team of eight, a group of initially rejected singers got a second shot - we'd say yes.

If anything, The Voice crammed too much into last night, but if the other option is to drag this proces out and give us 3-4 blind audition episodes, we'll take it.

The rosters are now set as we head into the "battle" portion next week. Here's a look at the four teams and some of the auditions that won spots on them:

Team Christina Aguilera

Backup vocalist Cherie Oakley earned a spot covering Miranda Lambert's "Gunpowder and Lead" (Blake Shelton, Miranda's fiancee, did not turn around). Watch:

Cherie Oakley on The Voice - Gunpowder & Lead

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The Dancing With the Stars field has been so wide open this season, with no clear favorites emerging and the Mirror Ball title being in reach of all.

That said, last night's elimination came as something of a surprise.

The four low scorers after Monday night's performances are all audience favorites: Kendra Wilkinson, Kirstie Alley, Chelsea Kane and Romeo.

That meant it was truly anyone's guess last night as to who would go home. Even Hines Ward and Ralph Macchio, Monday's co-leaders, had to be sweating.

When it was all over Tuesday night, viewers got a mild shock:

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Despite reports that Lindsay Lohan will plead no contest to theft, the star may be poised to avoid going to jail entirely, according to new reports.

Here's the deal. By pleading no contest to misdemeanor theft, it's likely LiLo won't see an uptick in her 120-day sentence for violating probation.

If that takes pace, once she serves 120 days, she's off the hook. However ...

The L.A. County Sheriff's Department, which runs the jail where Lindsay must do the time, routinely allows inmates to serve their time at home.

Provided they wear an electronic monitoring device, of course.

Due to overcrowding, the L.A. County Probation Dept. often allows non-violent, misdemeanor offenders to complete sentences at home, too.

Judge Stephanie Sautner has made it clear that Lindsay will be treated just like any other defendant, and will not receive any special treatment.

Thing is, any other defendant would have a good shot at being let off with home confinement as well. Break out the bikinis and ankle monitors!

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Jennifer Love Hewitt is still in search of love.

The actress, who has made quite clear her dreams of getting married, is single once again. Earlier today, her rep confirmed a split with Alex Beh, saying: "They haven't been dating for a little while."

The pair first hooked up in the summer of 2010, following Hewitt's break up with Jamie Kennedy. Prior to that, she had been linked with Carson Daly and even engaged to Ross McCall.

Not to worry, though. A pal says JLH is doing "well."

A couple Hollywood hunks will be going handsome face to handsome face at this year's MTV Movie Awards.

Airing on June 5 and hosted by Jason Sudeikis, the event will feature Robert Pattinson going up against Taylor Lautner for Best Actor. Entertainment Weekly has posted the nominees in two major categories... and they are:

Best Male Performance
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1)
Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network)
Robert Pattinson (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse)
Taylor Lautner (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse)
Zac Efron (Charlie St. Cloud)

Rob vs. Taylor: Fighting to save Bella, win a Golden Popcorn trophy.

Best Female Performance
Emma Stone (Easy A)
Emma Watson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1)
Jennifer Aniston (Just Go With It)
Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse)
Natalie Portman (Black Swan)

With conspiracy theories swirling, President Obama has decided to release at least one photo of a dead Osama bin Laden, according to The Drudge Report.

No word on when the White House plans to release the first image. However, a senior U.S. official tells CNN that there were three sets of pictures taken:

• Photos of the raid where Osama bin Laden was killed.
• Photos of bin Laden's body taken after the raid.
• Photos of the late terrorist's burial at sea.

Why not show proof you can that Osama bin Laden is really dead? Because the photo that most clearly shows his face is also the most graphic taken of him.

Due to the massive head wound across his face, officials do not believe it is suitable to run in the media, however it's the image that's undeniably bin Laden.

No word when and if that particular image will be released, but the "Osama bin Laden death photo" circulating online today is NOT real. It's a hoax, people.

One you can see after the jump if you really want. It's grotesque, probably NSFW and NER (not even real), so you honestly don't have to bother, but ...

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Conan O'Brien can't say he wasn't warned about the #beardpocalypse.

Last month, Will Ferrell made a Funny or Die video demanding Conan shave off his ginger beard or Will would do it for him when he came on his show May 2.

The comedian made good on his threat Monday night. As O'Brien sat waiting, Ferrell took a sip of "the blue stuff" used to disinfect combs and went to town!

Ferrell gave O'Brien a stack of 1970s-era "Playboy" magazines, asked him "Are you ready to feel the steel?" and let him have it with his razor, Excalibeard:

Will Ferrell Shaves Conan O'Brien's Beard

Starting with O'Brien's left side, Ferrell began to shave his beard and moustache, but not very well. He admitted he had only shaved dogs prior to this.

"That's horrible!" Conan exclaimed after looking in a mirror at his patchy facial hair. Then he took a hit of the blue stuff, and all was right with the world.

Rihanna and Gwyneth Paltrow. You don't get much more opposite than that when it comes to fashion, but they're both worthy contenders in this Fashion Face-Off.

At least night's MET Institute Costume Gala, the fashion icons looked every bit the part, although with dramatically different styles, as you would probably expect.

Previously, we matched up Taylor Swift and Blake Lively. Now, decide the winner of a couture clash featuring the "S&M" singer and an award-winning actress:

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively both looked stunning at the MET Institute Costume Gala last night. But who will emerge victorious in this Fashion Face-Off?

The Gossip Girl actress, whose red hair recently raised eyebrows, typically wins raves for her style, and did so again Monday (with her blonde locks back).

She may have some competition from a gorgeous-looking Swift, though. Let your votes do the talking as you partake in our latest style showdown ...

Last night's 2011 MET Costume Institute Gala honored fashion designer Alexander McQueen, who died last year, with a retrospective exhibit on his work.

There were some serious head-turners on the red carpet this year, including Gisele Bundchen, who wore a stunning gown by none other than McQueen.

Also stunning? Gisele's fellow Victoria's Secret angel Miranda Kerr, and the fact that both of these women had babies in the not so distant past.

Who wins this Fashion Face-Off from the MET Costume Gala? You tell us!