"Idol" Wannabes Inducted into Hall of Lame
Tonight the theme on "American Idol" is songs that influenced rock and roll -- so it's safe to say you won't be hearing anything by Fantasia or Taylor Hicks. TMZ's embedded moles have obtained the song list, so get ready to listen to everything from Bob Dylan to The Who ... get massacred!
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"A.I." Top Four Drown in a Sea of Snappers
Say goodbye to small town obscurity! For now, at least.
The final four "A.I." contestants -- David Cook, David Archuleta, Syesha Mercado and Jason Castro -- were greeted in Las Vegas yesterday by a pap/fan crush only Brangelina and Britney have witnessed.
Who knew "Idol" was so popular?
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Brooke White - Give it a Rest, Honey
Brooke White was blowing out of L.A. yesterday, shunning photogs because she said she was on "vocal rest."
Isn't that how she got voted off in the first place?
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David Cook Won't Royally Screw Kids
Royals fans can rest easy -- there won't be 25 crying kids in the crowd when David Cook comes to town.
Cook was approached by the Kansas City Royals to sing the national anthem at game on May 9. The problem is 25 elementary kids were already booked.
A spokesperson for the Royals told TMZ that Cook didn't feel comfortable bumping the kids -- so he'll sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch instead, and throw out the first pitch.
Cook was invited to the game because if he survives another week of "Idol," he'll be making a trip home Blue Springs, MO. for a visit.
David Cook's Gal Pal
"American Idol" wannabe David Cook (left) on last night's show -- and a freshly shaven Rosie O'Donnell (right) back in 2002.
One of them is a lesbian icon.
We're just sayin'!
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"Idol" Castoff -- Even More Delusional Than Paula
An insane "American Idol" reject wants to "take down" the FOX show for making promises they can't keep -- too bad he's the one that needs to be carted away! You're going to Hollywood -- on a gurney!
After Chris Bernheisel failed to make the cut during auditions, Simon Cowell promised him a stint working the finale's red carpet for his local affiliate -- but the station ain't having it. According to Chris, FOX 42 in Nebraska just wants to interview Chris sitting up in the bleachers -- no red carpet, no celeb interviews, no "who are you wearing?!" -- and that's got Bernheisel flaming mad.
TMZ has obtained deranged emails Chris sent to "Idol" making a laundry list of diva demands including: seven tix to the final show, adding "I want to stand the whole time in the pit right in front of the stage!! Right in front of the judges." He also wants seven V.I.P passes to the after parties.
Chris ends his demand letter with this ominous gem: "I went through hell my whole life of being bullied in junior high and high school. I don't have to take it anymore."
While Chris says "I'm not trying to be difficult by any means," he adds, "If I am not contacted within two weeks from when I sent you this email ... I will get my lawyer to contact you." "Idol" should be scared because Chris adds, "my father told me this can be a huge lawsuit."
When TMZ spoke to Chris on Tuesday, he broke down telling his sob story and reiterated he would seek vengeance on "Idol" and FOX 42. Hell hath no fury like a loser scorned.
UPDATE: A rep for FOX 42 tells us they offered Mr. Bernheisel airfare, hotel accommodations and credentials to report from the finale red carpet and saw his email demands to "Idol" as a refusal of their offer.
Former "Idol" Has Bone to Pick ... from Hot Wings
Keep the wet-naps ready -- it'll be hard to sympathy clap for Chris Sligh with hot sauce on your hands.
Sligh, the Muppet-haired "Idol" wannabeen from Season 6, will be giving mouthwatering performances Thursday through Sunday at ... wait for it ... three different Wild Wing Cafes in South Carolina!
Does that count as a tour?
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Paula Talks, Words Come Out
If Paula Abdul wanted to clear up why she was acting loopy on last night's "Idol," she should have let someone else do the talking.
Instead, Paula showed up on "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" this morning and explained how it all went down.
Good luck trying to decipher it.
Earth to Paula -- Come in, Paula!!!
Paula Abdul had a lot to say about the two songs Jason Castro sung on "Idol" Tuesday night -- too bad he hadn't sung them both yet!
In rare form, Paula blabbed on about Jason's two songs, after he had only performed once. Simon, Randy and Ryan all tried to help Paula along ... to no avail.
Ryan Ain't No Dunkelman!
So there's a story floating around that "Idol" honchos are thinking of 86'ing Ryan Seacrest because ratings are down.
In case you don't know, we have spies! We're told producers are privately laughing at the stories because the ratings are still through the roof and "Idol" pulls in a s**tload of money. And so does Ryan Seacrest, who ain't going nowhere.
Bloodbaths are reserved for contestants only. No parking please.
"Idol" Is a Diamond in the Rough
Proving that "American Idol" is on the cutting edge of the music industry, tonight the wannabes will be singing the hits of ... Neil Diamond?! And you thought Andrew Lloyd Webber was lame! TMZ moles have once again obtained the song list, but we got some bad news -- the Taylor Hicks' in-training are singing two songs each. It's gonna be a long one, folks.
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"Idol" Sticks It to Fan
"American Idol" has ruined something else besides the hopes and dreams of thousands -- a fan's dress!
A 17-year-old "Idol" lover is ticked off because a sticker they made her wear at an April 22 show-taping ruined her sequin dress. Maybe Ryan can loan her one!
When the fan realized Andrew Lloyd Webber was in the studio, she tried taking the sticker off so he could sign it, but the glue from the sticker wouldn't come off like a prom dress.
The girl doesn't want to sue "Idol" -- she just wants her soiled dress (which was a gift for her sweet 16) fixed. She's tried emailing "Idol" but only got an automated response. We tried calling for her (cause we're nice like that) but we haven't heard back. Where's a TMZ mole when you need 'em?!
Ryan Seacrest From Backstreet to Wall Street
What has more highlights, tanning cream and flashy outfits than a "Dancing with the Stars" contestant? Ryan Seacrest! Well, at least he used to. Ryan now looks like Mini Merv Griffin, all slicked out in shiny suits and white shirts. Oh yeah, he's also a mogul like Merv.
TMZ's Harvey Levin confronted Ryan on his radio show yesterday, asking why, why why? Ryan said, "Cause I think when I started on that show, I wasn't quite sure what you were supposed to look like on TV. And I thought, 'Well you got to do things to make yourself stand out on TV. "
Jason Castro: All But a "Memory"?
"American Idol" message boards are buzzing that tonight's "Idol" castoff will be Jason Castro -- and it's allegedly Ryan Seacrest who leaked it!
An email exchange posted on an "Idol" fan site points the finger at Ryan -- saying he blabbed that it's Castro that's getting the boot.
Only problem ... Ryan doesn't even know yet himself!
While Ryan has said in the past that he finds out who gets sent packing the morning of the show, we're told the only two people who know the big name at this point in the day are the two executive producers -- Nigel Lythgoe and Cecile Frot-Coutaz.
In fact, Nigel told us exclusively who will go home tonight -- the person with the least number of votes.
Jada Pinkett Smith's Noriega Weave
While his voice may not be inspiring anyone, fallen "Idol" wannabeen Danny Noriega's shag 'do sho' is!
Will Smith's wife, aka Jada Pinkett Smith, showed up to an event on Tuesday in a lovely mullet haircut -- that made her look like Danny's long lost brother.
Save her, Tom Cruise!
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Carly Smithson Hams it Up
"American Idol" wannabe Carly Smithson (left) on last night's show -- and Mama Cass (right) of the legendary '60s group, The Mamas & the Papas.
It's amazing what a little makeup and not allegedly choking on a ham sandwich* will do for a gal.
We're just sayin'!
* Um, yeah. We know Cass didn't really die from the ham sandwich, people!