Best and most exciting news out of Comic-Con 2010 so far: Jack Sparrow will be back May 20, 2011 on the next installment of Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
Katelyn Epperly was just ever-so-slightly edged out of American Idol‘s Top 12 last season by some much less talented singers. Oh, what could have possibly been had she not been shockingly ousted some four months ago on March 11.
We will never know how far she could have eventually gone had she secured one of the all-important Top 12 spots for herself. Perhaps her voice could have helped avoid some of the dull drab associated with Season 9 after her and other notable early ousters.
I recently caught up with the extremely poised and beautiful 20-year old singer, songwriter and pianist when she performed at The Grove; Katelyn’s first show in Los Angeles since her run on Idol ended.
Ironically, The Grove is adjacent to the studios from where Idol is broadcast. That proximity did not seem to phase Katelyn as she gave one moving vocal performance after another, to an audience which continued to grow in size as Katelyn sang on.
I will let Katelyn herself tell you what she has been up to since her Idol days in this video interview:
You can keep track of her shows by following her on Twitter: @iamK_Epperly. Meanwhile, enjoy these videos; they are the songs she performed at The Grove July 18, 2010.
And just like that, auditions for Season 10 of American Idol have begun!
| CITY | DATE | VENUE |
| New Orleans, LA | Monday, July 26 | New Orleans Arena |
| East Rutherford, NJ | Tuesday, Aug. 3 | IZOD Center |
| Austin, TX | Wednesday, Aug. 11 | Frank Erwin Center |
| San Francisco, CA | Thursday, Aug. 19 | AT&T Park |
Celebrities Sandra Bullock, Drew Brees, Peyton and Eli Manning, Lenny Kravitz, Dave Matthews, Blake Lively, John Goodman and others are urging us to sign a petition demanding Congress deliver long-term funding to restore the Gulf Coast following the devastating BP oil spill.
“What can you offer?” The PSA says: “Be the One” to take action to help fund the environmental recovery effort. The “Be the One” effort intends to galvanize the nation around the cause of coastal restoration in order to demand that government leaders address this critical issue.
By signing this petition, you add your name to the list of Americans demanding a plan, fully funded and implemented, for the restoration of the Gulf of Mexico, its coastlines and its wetlands. Watch the video and find out more:
Celebrities Sandra Bullock, Drew Brees, Peyton and Eli Manning, Lenny Kravitz, Dave Matthews, Blake Lively, John Goodman and others are urging us to sign a petition demanding Congress deliver long-term funding to restore the Gulf Coast following the devastating BP oil spill.
“What can you offer?” The PSA says: “Be the One” to take action to help fund the environmental recovery effort. The “Be the One” effort intends to galvanize the nation around the cause of coastal restoration in order to demand that government leaders address this critical issue.
By signing this petition, you add your name to the list of Americans demanding a plan, fully funded and implemented, for the restoration of the Gulf of Mexico, its coastlines and its wetlands. Watch the video and find out more:
Did you know that originally Tom Cruise was going to play Angelina Jolie’s part on the action-thriller, Salt?
That probably is the first time a woman has won an action role created with a man in mind. That’s how kick-ass Angelina is.
Kick-ass yet glamorous that is.
Angelina arrived at the Salt premiere last night, held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater, hand in hand with the just-as-beautiful-and-glamorous-and-recently-clean-shaven-thank-God Brad Pitt.
Jolie was dressed in black strapless beaded cocktail minidress from Emporio Armani and sported Ferragamo shoes.
Salt is set for nationwide release July 23, 2010. For my review of Salt, click here.
Salt director Phillip Noyce told E! what he thought of changing the already penned male lead to female. “Well, Tom [Cruise] was never signed, but he was really thinking about it. We needed a start date, so we needed an actor. Amy Pascal, head of Sony Pictures, said ‘Let’s send it to Angelina.’ It seemed for a moment to be an outrageous idea! Then I thought about it and realized it only had pluses.”
Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura told E!:
“It’s true that Amy Pascal had joked to [Angelina] about her being a Bond Girl one day and Angelina really said, ‘No I don’t want to be a Bond Girl. I want to be Bond.’ When it didn’t work out with Tom, this seemed like the movie to give her that shot. They’ve been talking about this notion for a while.”
Some photos courtesy of our field reporter and favorite comedian, Elham Jazzab.
Did you know that originally Tom Cruise was going to play Angelina Jolie’s part on the action-thriller, Salt?
That probably is the first time a woman has won an action role created with a man in mind. That’s how kick-ass Angelina is.
Kick-ass yet glamorous that is.
Angelina arrived at the Salt premiere last night, held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater, hand in hand with the just-as-beautiful-and-glamorous-and-recently-clean-shaven-thank-God Brad Pitt.
Jolie was dressed in black strapless beaded cocktail minidress from Emporio Armani and sported Ferragamo shoes.
Salt is set for nationwide release July 23, 2010. For my review of Salt, click here.
Salt director Phillip Noyce told E! what he thought of changing the already penned male lead to female. “Well, Tom [Cruise] was never signed, but he was really thinking about it. We needed a start date, so we needed an actor. Amy Pascal, head of Sony Pictures, said ‘Let’s send it to Angelina.’ It seemed for a moment to be an outrageous idea! Then I thought about it and realized it only had pluses.”
Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura told E!:
“It’s true that Amy Pascal had joked to [Angelina] about her being a Bond Girl one day and Angelina really said, ‘No I don’t want to be a Bond Girl. I want to be Bond.’ When it didn’t work out with Tom, this seemed like the movie to give her that shot. They’ve been talking about this notion for a while.”
Some photos courtesy of our field reporter and favorite comedian, Elham Jazzab.
Bret Michaels is quickly becoming my favorite musician, and I am not even speaking about his music. First, he won me over with his stint on The Celebrity Apprentice where he showcased his exemplary work ethic, unending kindness, and impressive yet totally-hot mental prowess.
Then, he won over all of America with his physical strength, overcoming a series of life-threatening ailments. Now, he is highlighting his sense of humor with his hilarious PSA for The Do Something Awards.
The PSA addresses ” Groupies” and Bret asks, “Groupies. We love them all, and they love us right back. But What happens when they get too old for the gig?” Bret continues, “It’s horrifying; heart-breaking.”
Bret, after watching this video, I think I just may have fallen in love with you. Maybe you should send me info on Groupie Love, because I will need to enroll in a few years.
VH1’s The Do Something Awards use the “power of online, to get teens to do good stuff offline.” And, they claim they are about to rock social change. The Do Something Awards honor the best young world-changers, 25 and under, that are making the world a better place. They truly represent the pivotal doers in their field, cause or issue. And this year, they are getting the credit they deserve!
Some favorite and many controversial past contestants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette put on an amazing wrap party and red carpet show last night held in celebration of the upcoming August 9th premier of ABC’s Bachelor Pad. From fan favorite DeAnna Pappas to the entire cast of men recently rejected by current Bachelorette, Ali Fedotowski, there were plenty of reality stars on hand for the evening festivities which started with interviews and ended with a private party at the exclusive A-list hangout, h.wood. Continue reading
Looks like another celebrity is heading to jail soon. In 2008, Wesley Snipes was found guilty of tax evasion for failing to file a tax return for several years, owing the government $12 million dollars.
Snipes appealed the sentencing as being “unreasonable” and has been out on bond since the appeal. But a federal appeals court denied Snipe’s appeal on Friday, meaning Snipes will now have to serve the previously-ordered 36-month prison term.
Sounds like a harsh sentence. But if there is one thing every American should know is that one can’t mess with Uncle Sam when it comes to taxes. They will know if you owe them, they will know where to find you, and they will make you pay sooner or later. All of this holds especially true if you are famous and don’t file a return. So, we all might as well pay sooner and avoid the slammer.