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Simon Cowell on Ice and “American Idol” the Movie

Leave it to media hog Simon Cowell to find a grandiose way to keep his legacy alive after his death. According to a new report, the “American Idol” judge is planning to do the world an “invaluable service” by having his body frozen after he dies so he can be brought back to life in the future. I have a feeling he’s not joking. The music mogul reportedly shared his brilliant idea with guests at a private dinner hosted by Britain’s Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Witnesses say Cowell is dead serious about having his body preserved in liquid nitrogen in … Continue reading →

Guy’s New Girl and Madonna’s New Baby

Tired of having his face rubbed in the fact that his ex-wife left him for a hunky pro baseball player, Guy Ritchie is striking back with a new love interest of his own. According to reports, Madonna’s ex is courting millionaire heiress Jemima Khan. The two reportedly attended a London dinner party together earlier this month where they spent some “quality time” together. London’s Telegraph reports that 33-year-old Khan, the socialite daughter of Lady Annabel Goldsmith and the late financier Sir James Goldsmith, has captured Ritchie’s heart. Khan divorced her Pakistani cricket player husband Imran Khan back in 2004. The … Continue reading →

Celebrities Getting the Royal Treatment—Simon Cowell and Britney Spears

SIMON COWELL Most ousted “American Idol” contestants would be thrilled to see music mogul Simon Cowell get the royal boot from his high horse, but it doesn’t appear as though that will be happening anytime soon. In fact, the cocky Brit is actually getting the royal treatment in his homeland. According to British newspapers, Cowell has just been awarded a privilege typically reserved for members of the royal family and eminent politicians – he can now park his car wherever he wants to. The paper is reporting that the “Britain’s Got Talent” judge made a fuss about parking restrictions in … Continue reading →

“American Idol” News: Kids Nearly Drown While Mom Watches Show and Simon the Metrosexual

Avid fan or not most people know that “American Idol” is a cult phenomenon. Unfortunately, the addiction one die-hard fan has to the singing contest nearly cost her daughter her life. According to news reports, a 25-year-old mother of five “accidentally” left two of her young children alone in the bathtub while she was watching “American Idol.” The Indianapolis mom says she got caught up watching the contestants strut their stuff and as a result one of her children nearly drowned. According to a police report, the “Idol” fan placed her 3-year-old and 1-year-old in the tub and went to … Continue reading →

Simon Cowell’s Take On Britney The Train Wreck

You had to know that “Mr. Nasty” (or is he the “King of Honesty”) Simon Cowell wouldn’t be able to hold his tongue too long after watching Britney Spears tank on the MTV Video Music Awards. Here are some of his kinder remarks: “Britney made possibly the worst comeback in history on Sunday night, performing her new track Gimme More. She pranced around like a zombie in bra and pants in a performance which could have effectively ended her career as a pop singer.” Cowell, who has had a hand in shaping the careers of pop singers around the world … Continue reading →

Simon the Bush Baby

I live in Wisconsin… a state that doesn’t typically make headlines the way bigger metropolises like New York and California do. So when our local zoo was mentioned on the season finale of the number one rated television show in the country it was a big deal. If you didn’t tune in on Wednesday night to see Jordin Sparks receive the “American Idol” title then you likely missed the gift presented to outspoken judge Simon Cowell. On the night of the crowning host Ryan Seacrest revealed that “American Idol” donated $1,500 to the Milwaukee County Zoo to call its only … Continue reading →

“American Idol” Judges—-Staying or Going

Simon Cowell is flapping his lips again. This time the sardonic “American Idol” judge is yapping about his last days on the show that made him a household name. According to reports, Cowell has vowed to quit as judge on “American Idol” if the hit show slips from the top spot in the TV ratings. The singing show regularly draws about 22 million viewers per episode in the United States, and has been No.1 in the Nielsen ratings for the last few years. However, the acerbic Brit is adamant that if the program ever dips in the ratings, he will … Continue reading →

New Fun Family-Friendly Attractions at Disney World

As if the average family didn’t have enough to do at the “House of Mouse,” Walt Disney World just unveiled a new attraction that’s sure to have your young songbirds hitting a high note. Saturday marked the grand opening of Disney World’s brand-new “The American Idol Experience” attraction, and just like the TV show it is a huge hit. In one day alone, more than 7,000 people filled Disney’s venue for the sing-off. The competition is modeled after the mega-popular “American Idol” television show and features seven preliminary shows per day, plus a finale. Disney execs classify the “Experience” as … Continue reading →

Former “American Idol” Contestant Found Dead Outside of Paula Abdul’s Home

In what’s being categorized as a “sad incident” by law enforcement officers, the body of a former “American Idol” contestant was found dead in a car near Paula Abdul’s Los Angeles home. According to news reports, 30-year-old Paula Goodspeed overdosed on drugs shortly after she parked her vehicle on a street outside of Abdul’s house Tuesday night. The Season 5 contestant was said to have been infatuated with the “American Idol” judge. Police say they found Goodspeed’s car (which featured the license plate “ABL LV”) parked a few yards from Abdul’s L.A. home. Officers confirm that the vehicle was registered … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Potpourri: “Sex and the City” Sequel and a Split That Works

Hit me baby one more time. It’s semi-official: The girls from “Sex and the City” will be reuniting on the big screen yet again. At least according to Kim Cattrall. The actress who played Samantha in the HBO series and this year’s mega-successful “Sex and the City: The Movie,” confirmed to British news reporters that a sequel is in the works. The 52-year-old actress revealed that she is “thrilled” to be giving the fans what they want. “The fans keep saying, ‘Yes, one more,’” Cattrall told reporters. “The movie was so much fun to do and be part of again.” … Continue reading →