Will Someone Please Do Something about Paula Abdul?

Source: www.evilbeetgossip.com

I’ve written several intros to this video and I keep erasing them. It’s easy to poke fun at Paula Abdul’s substance abuse problem. It’s so painfully obvious on AmIdol that I find myself exclaiming “Wow, I think she’s sober tonight” in the rare instance that she appears to be.

You’d think she’d have people around her to do something about this. I mean, even if they can’t keep her from guzzling liquor and vicodin, at least they could keep her off of live television for the night. But the folks at E! caught her on Emmy night, and asked her questions she proceeded to answer using her best impression of an overtired 5-year-old. I’m kind of sad for her, actually. I’ve decided the only reason she can get through tapings of AmIdol is that they film it in the afternoon — clearly, by nightfall, she’s totally incoherent.

The sound and picture quality get better about 15 seconds in.

Published on August 30th, 2006 in American Idol, Drunkies, Evil Clips, Paula Abdul

…And We’re Back

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Excuse the brief leave of absence, folks; in the wake of the Kate Hudson/Strange Bearded Man separation, I needed a mental health day. It happens. I’m much better now, thanks for asking.

So let’s catch up, shall we?

For no discernable reason whatsoever, Justin Timberlake went on record with Vanity Fair to announce his unbridled ire for the vocal stylings of American Idol’s Taylor Hicks. From MSN:

“People think he looks so normal, and he’s so sweet and he’s so earnest, but he can’t carry a tune in a bucket,” Timberlake told Fashion Rocks, a supplement of Vanity Fair. Timberlake also thinks that Hicks’ fame is fragile. “If [Hicks] has any skeletons whatsoever, if God forbid, he’s gay, and if all these people in Mississippi who voted for him are like [then he takes on a thick southern accent], ‘Oh my god, I voted for a queer!’ It’s just too much pressure.”

We get it, Justin. You smoke weed, you sport a tat, you’re banging Jordan Catalano’s ex, and you’ve risen to that pined-for pinnacle of your career at which your album titles can eschew the space bar entirely. No more Mr. Nice Guy for you, JT. You are hardcore, and what better way to put the nail in your boy-band image coffin than to go on record questioning both the vocal skills and heterosexuality of last season’s AmIdol winner? You are so. Fucking. Cool. Yo.

Regarding his raven-haired former flame, he says “I dated Britney half my life, but I don’t know that woman anymore.” Okay. Memo to Brit: the win-him-back plan didn’t work. Cut your losses now.

Published on August 16th, 2006 in American Idol, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake

Katharine McPhee is not a good date

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Attention gentlemen! If you ever find yourself dating this American Idol, order from the kid’s menu. You’ll save yourself some hard-earned money. As an added bonus, you won’t have to beat yourself up knowing that Katharine McPhee just hurled thirty dollars worth of lobster down the toilet.

According to People magazine, “she’s been struggling to cope with the binge-and-purge eating disorder since she was 17.” A confessed late bloomer, the article goes on to say that she puked seven times a day which is like “putting a sledgehammer to your vocal cords”.

Here’s a piece of advice Nicole Ritchie gave to me: Get used to it! This is show business baby. No one wants to watch fat people sing. In fact, bulimia will be the least of your worries. Start practicing your poses for that sex video you “don’t” want to get out. Paris Hilton isn’t complaining, neither should you. Smoochy woochy!

Published on June 23rd, 2006 in American Idol, Bulimia, Katharine McPhee

Taylor Hicks is the new American Idol

Source: www.celebitchy.com

Prince made a surprise performance in the finale of American Idol last night, despite passing up a guest judge opportunity by refusing to meet with contestants. He is also said to hate the show and to have never watched it. That didn’t stop him from cashing in on the show’s astronomical ratings though.

Music stars were paired with past Idol contestants for the other performances:

Last season’s victor, Carrie Underwood of Checotah, Oklahoma, opened the finale, joining Hicks and McPhee on “I Made it Through the Rain” and later soloing on “Don’t Forget to Remember Me”…

Other pairings of contestants and stars included Paris Bennett and Al Jarreau; McPhee and Meat Loaf; Chris Daughtry and Live; Elliott Yamin and Blige; Hicks and Toni Braxton, and the dozen finalists with Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick.

Prince was a surprise final performer, taking the stage for two songs, including “Satisfied” — and without an “Idol” contestant alongside.

29 year-old Alabama soul singer Taylor Hicks was crowned the Idol on the fifth season of the show. His win was not surprising, as he was expected to beat polished Katharine McPhee, 22.

Idol continues to pull in impressive ratings.This year’s season was the highest rated ever, with an average viewing audience of 30 million each week.

Here’s a video of the announcement and part of Taylor’s performance afterwards:

And here is Clay Aiken performing along with his impersonator:

Published on May 25th, 2006 in American Idol, Music

Simon Cowell makes a reference to Ryan Seacrest’s gayness on live TV!

Source: www.celebitchy.com

On American Idol Tuesday night Simon Cowell told Ryan Seacrest to “lose the beard” in a veiled reference to his sham publicity relationship to Teri Hatcher. He got away with it because Seacrest had new facial hair, but he clearly was referring to Hatcher:

Ryan Seacrest told Simon Cowell, “And if you read the dictionary, you’d know what ‘constructive’ means.” To which Cowell replied, “Ryan, with respect, I’m not the one trying to look like someone out of ‘Desperate Housewives.’ Lose the beard.” While Seacrest was sporting a beard, the jab was more at how Seacrest, a confirmed bachelor, had himself photographed kissing “Housewives” star Teri Hatcher. Hatcher, a press hound herself, has since said the two are not dating.

Cowell should not be picking on Seacrest. While Seacrest may be trying to hide his gayness, he’s not hurting anyone. Cowell is jeopardizing his current relationship and taking advantage of a young contestant. His constant flirting with 19 year-old Idol contestant Kellie Pickler has royally pissed off his long-term girlfriend, TV presenter Terri Seymour:

Cowell’s appreciation of this season’s pretty blonde, 19-year-old Kellie Pickler, has apparently carried on off-screen - much to Seymour’s annoyance.

The flirting has even sparked furious rows between the couple.

An insider told The Daily Mirror: ‘He is really affectionate to Kellie… They are often seen having intimate chats in the corner.’

On the show, Cowell had praised Pickler several times by calling her ‘cute’ and ‘a naughty little minx’.

Seymour, 31, apparently told a pal: ‘Simon knows I’m annoyed and insists it’s just ‘fun and games’ that makes for better television. But I see how his face gets flushed when Kellie’s around.’

Last nights results show saw Mandisa, Paris, and Elliot in the bottom three, with Mandisa leaving for good.

Here are pictures from American Idol this week, including a visit from The O.C.’s Rachel Bilson and comedian Chris Rock and his family.

10 more after the jump.