Mariah Carey says she is heartbroken to hear that the Grammy award-winning singer Whitney Houston is really dead. She claims to have been in tears over the shocking news that her dear friend and long time music rival was found non-responsive in a Beverly Hills hotel room. Houston died the day before the Grammys were scheduled to take place in 2012. Inside sources say Carey, a new mom and wife to America’s Got Talent host Nick Cannon, claimed she was so upset she could hardly function. She might have been too upset to sing a tribute piece for her friend at the 2012 Grammys. Jennifer Hudson is filling in for the celeb friend. Keep reading…
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Jennifer Hudson right choice to sing Whitney Houston tribute at Grammys?
Jennifer Hudson and the Grammys crew have been scrambling to alter the show schedule to include such a special tribute to Whitney Houston. The singer died the day before the show and friend Mariah Carey (who would have been a natural pick) claims she is utterly distraught and is in tears over the news she’s lost her celebrity friend. The three days between people seeing Houston partying, finding the body, and the show happening have flown by quickly in Hollywood. The awards show producers have been trying to figure out the best way to honor the dead celebrity so Ryan Seacrest is pleased they decided to ask Jennifer Hudson. Keep reading…
Celebrity Friends: Deepak Chopra helping Demi Moore with celebrity rehab
Time Out Sydney writes, “To some he is a prophet; to others he’s a forward thinker; and then there are those that just think he is full of crap.” Deepak Chopra is guru to the stars – his followers include Demi Moore. Allegedly, he’s the man helping guide actress through her drug and alcohol rehab as her most trusted friend and confidant right now. Sources say the famous author and therapist has personally helped counsel Michael Jackson (the King of Pop) and even the Dalai Lama. But, as sources note, “the jury is still out on whether he is [really] a western vessel” who can solve life’s mysteries or just writing fantasy. Keep reading…
Fantasy picks for X Factor judges include Baby Boomer women
Everybody is suggesting their fantasy pick names of who The X Factor show creator Simon Cowell should hire as judges. Billboard is offering their suggestions for their picks to replace Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger. The Billboard suggestions list is full of pop diva names like Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, and Fergie. Websites reporting reality TV news are saying he hopes to hire Beyonce Knowles or Madonna. But Mariah Carey’s name is the one that comes up more often in conversations. Her name is on the Billboard list as well. But what about hiring someone older and wiser like women of rock from the Baby Boomer generation? Keep reading…
X Factor judge suggestions for Simon Cowell include unusual green celebs
Reality television competitions are fierce. Simon Cowell is hoping to land a big name celebrity like Beyonce Knowles, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey for replace Paula Abdul on X factor. He’ll have to find a wild card to replace the Dancing With The Stars Mirror Ball Trophy Winner Nicole Scherzinger (the lead singer from the Pussycat Dolls). If he copies American Idol and tries to hire a male rocker, we wonder if he’d try to get someone like Elton John, Mick Jagger from the Rolling Stones, pop music singer David Bowie. Grace Slick or Cher would be great Baby Boomer generation women to hire as judges on the reality TV show as well. Keep reading…
X Factor: Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones and Paula Abdul fired or quit?
There seems to be a lot of fake rumors surrounding the talent show X Factor. You know, the one produced by Simon Cowell, executive talent scout and former American Idol judge? But the rumor mills have gotten one thing right: judge Paula Abdul, judge Nicole Scherzinger, and host Steven Jones will not be returning for a second season of the show. They have all confirmed they quit the show (or have been fired) following a poorer than expected viewership. Fellow judge L.A. Reid will be staying on to continue to be bossed around by the hyper-critical show creator. Were they fired or did they all quit? Keep reading…