May 2012 Archives

An interesting explanation of Britney Spears walking off The X Factor set Thursday has emerged in a new report on TMZ: She did because she can.

The show wanted Spears so badly, they literally gave away the candy store ... well not literally, although she could probably buy a candy store.

With a deal paying her $15 million for one season, Britney is raking it in, and that's not even all. Her contract basically gives her carte blanche.

Spears has the right to do things during production that are not "normal," insiders say, and that includes taking breaks whenever she feels like it.

As one source put it, "Simon is a shrewd businessman who knew Britney could make his show and he was willing to give her just about anything."

Guess so. And hey, look at us talking about The X Factor in May!

Yesterday, Britney walked off the set during the very first taping, leaving behind an empty judge's chair while four contestants did their thing.

Sources connected with the production say Britney was "overwhelmed" and left. She sort of denied this on Twitter, but would anyone be surprised?

People who were at the taping claim she was upset by the audience reacting negatively to some of her comments, then abruptly peaced out.

Howard Stern's right. This could be a train wreck. But highly-rated!

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Joe Gendreau's time to impress Emily Maynard expired this week.

Reflecting on the non-love connection that earned him a rare one-on-one date boot on The Bachelorette Monday, he said it just didn't work out.

Nothing scandalous or incendiary about it. Just didn't click.

"I tried to keep the rose out of mind. I didn't want to look at it as a challenge and be like, 'I really want that rose,'" Gendreau said. "I wanted to see how my time was with her and entertain the idea of being able to hit it off with her."

"I thought it was going well, but ultimately didn't work out. We really didn't hit it off with each other. We are in different places in our lives."

"I'm a single, free-spirited individual. Emily, she is looking for someone more settled and committed to family and work."

To that effect, Joe's "five-year-plan" seemed to be his undoing.

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In a word: Dizzzamn!

Kylie Minogue is 43 years old (and actually turns 44 Monday) but you'd never know it based on the way she dances and dresses in her music video for "Timebomb."

It's been released as part of the celebration for this Australian's 25th year in the music business and, in it, Kylie dons what very few people would actually refer to as a "dress."

What do you think of Minogue in this outfit?

Look for Minogue to perform "Timebomb" live on the British version of The Voice on May 27 and to include it on her upcoming greatest hits album, due out on June 19 in the U.S.

Watch the full-length, HOT video below.

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We've found her! The only female on the planet who did not vote Phillip Phillips for American Idol champion!

Granted, she's like four years old.

It's both hilarious and heart-breaking to watch her reaction to this week's finale results. But it should at least be comforting to Fox executives - following a season where ratings tumbled - to know that at least some fans out there still care. A lot.

Watch poor little Laney's reaction to the outcome now and start the hate mail campaign for the mother behind the camera, who seems to take pleasure in mocking her toddler's pain:

Jessica Sanchez Fan Reacts to Loss

We could be like Selena and Biebs, wild and free, a couple disobedient teens. Sneaking out to meet around like 2 o'clock in the eve/Paparazzi in the bar and we just hot in the beach.

So spits out Asher Roth in a verse from the new remixed version of "Boyfriend," as that rapper joins forces with 2 Chainz and Mac Miller to update Justin Bieber's smash hit.

Roth is referring, of course, to the Biebs and girlfriend Selena Gomez, about whom Justin penned this single.

Bieber linked to this remixed version of the track on Twitter yesterday, while also updating fans on the second song off upcoming album "Believe." It will be titled "Die In Your Arms."

Justin Bieber "Boyfriend" Remix

Hey, have you checked out the Justin Bieber tour dates yet? When is he headed to a venue near you?

President Barack Obama's pot-smoking past is detailed in Barack Obama: The Story, a new biography of the Commander-in-Chief by David Maraniss, who had previously revealed Obama's early girlfriends (including Genevieve Cook) in Vanity Fair.

The President himself has been remarkably and refreshingly candid about his past drug use, but new details of Obama smoking marijuana with his buddies at Hawaii's Punahou School are still setting the web ablaze (sorry).

Maraniss writes, "When a joint was making the rounds, [Obama] often elbowed his way in, out of turn, shouted 'Intercepted!' and took an extra hit."

Yeah. Let's all take a moment and let that image sink in.

"But Obama's buddies, who called themselves the "Choom Gang," didn't mind him messing up the rotation," he continues. "After all, this was Hawaii."

Indeed. That's not all. Maraniss writes that Obama was known for starting a trend called "TA," short for "total absorption." Use your imagination.

"When you were with 'Barry' and pals, if you exhaled precious pakalolo (Hawaiian slang for marijuana, meaning "numbing tobacco") instead of absorbing it fully into your lungs, you were assessed a penalty," writes the author.

"Your turn was skipped the next time the joint came around."

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Duets debuted on ABC last night and one thing is for certain: Chris Brown fans will NOT be tuning in.

Not when the quartet of judges includes John Legend, whose girlfriend was recently the target of ridiculous death threats from Team Breezy members.

The panel also includes Robin Thicke, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles, all of whom won't merely judge aspiring singers, but actually perform with them on stage as well.

First, however, this impressive foursome opened the premiere on its own, leading off last night's episode with a rendition of "Let Me Entertain You." Watch it here:

Duets Judges Sing "Let Me Entertain You"

Will you tune in for Duets?

Robin Thicke also performed on Good Morning America Friday a.m. in all his sexy glory. Follow the jump to feast your eyes that effort:

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A new Pusha T song, "Exodus 23:1," is the cause of a budding hip hop feud between the artist and Lil Wayne's Young Money crew, including Drake.

In the song, Pusha T does not name either Drake or his YM boss Weezy, but it's apparently obvious to peeps who listen to this stuff what he's referring to.

As a result, Wayne fired back at Pusha T and his supporters via Twitter: "Fuk pusha t and anybody that love em," he wrote on the social media site.

On "Exodus 23:1," Pusha raps:

"Contract all fucked up / I guess that means you all f--ked up / You signed to one n----, that's signed to another n----, that's signed to three n----s."

"Now that's bad luck / Damn that sh-t even the odds now / You better off selling this hard now / You call it living out your dreams / You can't fly without your wings."

What that means, we have no f--king idea, but it sounds hardcore, based on all the profanity, and Lil Wayne is clearly far from pleased about it.

Stay tuned. More angry Tweets are sure to come.

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In On the Road, Kristen Stewart goes topless for a scene.

In Cosmopolis, unfortunately, her boyfriend will NOT go bottomless.

The actor broke this news to Metro France this week during his time in Cannes for that city's film festival, explaining how director David Cronenberg approached him five minutes before shooting and - referring to a specific shot - said:

"I want to see the bottom of your balls on the top of the frame."

Alas, the fantasies of women everywhere will not be coming true.

"I went back to see him and told him that wouldn't happen," Pattinson said. "He took it really well. At the start, it's a very bizarre scene that you won't see again in another movie, I promise."

Based on the Don DeLillo book of the same name, Cosmopolis features R. Patt as a billionaire who nearly loses everything (most notably his mind) in the span of one day. It's a very different, mature role for the star.

Speaking of roles... should Pattinson appear in Catching Fire as Finick Odair? Vote now!

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Keira Knightley will soon be a married woman. The lucky man? James Righton.

The lovely British actress, probably best known for stealing the screen in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and melting hearts with Love Actually quotes, is engaged to the rock musician, her rep confirmed early Friday.

After a series of long-term relationships with actors Jamie Dornan and Rupert Friend, Knightley, 27, started seeing Righton, 28, in early 2011.

He popped the question earlier this month. Keira Knightley's fiancé is the vocalist / keyboardist for the London-based indie rock brand Klaxons.

The couple was reportedly introduced by model and TV host Alexa Chung. No further details about the wedding plans are available at this time.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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