Video: Team iLuminate On America’s Got Talent

The season 6 premiere of America’s Got Talent took place May 31, 2011 with auditions in Atlanta. One of the clear front runners is Team iLuminate – a group of glow-in-the-dark dancers.

Piers Morgan said he has no doubt this will be a huge act in Vegas and called their audition the single most exciting audition ever. Fellow AGT judge Sharon Osbourne called the group a headlining act.

Watch their performance for yourself:

Video Clip Of The Day: Sh’ Boss Boys Of America’s Got Talent

VIDEO CLIP OF THE DAY.

The season 6 premiere of America’s Got Talent took place May 31, 2011. The first round auditions included your typical slew of musicians, dancers and jogglers.

But the act that stole the show were the Sh’ Boss Boys – the 5, 6 and 7 year old “wappers” who met in school and “wapped” to the “wadio.”

The amazingly talented kid rappers are Young J (CAPTAIN SH’BOSS), Tobias (SENIOR SH’BOSS), and Lil Josh (SH’BOSS).

When asked what they would do if they won the $1million dollar prize, they responded that they would buy a big house and put lots of toys in it so homeless children could go there and play all day.
CROWN THESE KIDS THE WINNER ALREADY!
Watch their performance on AGT below:

Here they are on their YouTube hit Skool Boy Swag:

Patrick Dempsey Leaving Grey’s Anatomy?

Things are possibly about to get even gloomier in Seattle. McDreamy Patrick Dempsey recently told Italian Vanity Fair (via TVLine.com) that he is leaving Grey’s Anatomy at the end of next season.

“[Season 8 is] gonna be my last,” Dempsey said. “I do not know what’s going to happen to the other characters, but for me it’s done.

[The idea of leaving] is bittersweet because it’s been a great part of my life. But I can’t see me doing it anymore.”

But perhaps and hopefully Dempsey is saying this as a negotiations tactic because his publicist was quick to explain to Us Weekly: “[Dempsey] was referring to the fact that his contract is up at the end of next season and we have no idea what the future holds.”
In addition to Dempsey’s contract ending at the end of next season, so will that of his co-star, Ellen Pompeo who plays title character, Meredith Grey. Pompeo has also said she’s probably not returning when her contract expires. So, we shall wait and see what these two will do in about a year.

Photo courtesy of ABC

Cheryl Cole Loses Her Job On The British X Factor As Well – Replaced By Kelly Rowland

Cheryl Cole is having a really really bad week. Not only was she replaced as a judge for the American version of The X Factor, she may have also lost her job at the U.K. version as well.

The Daily Mail reports that Cole has refused to take any calls or meetings with producers of the show after she was offered “an olive branch” from them to return to the British version as a judge.
Per The Daily Mail‘s sources: “Cheryl will not be returning to the British ‘X Factor. She hasn’t returned phone calls. And you can’t exactly negotiate with someone who won’t even speak to you.”

Former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland will fill the vacated seat on the British judges’ panel along with hip hop star Tulisa Contostavlos from the group N-Dubz, Gary Barlow of Take That and longtime judge Louis Walsh. Meanwhile, former Pussycat Doll singer Nicole Scherzinger, will take Cole’s spot on the American show.

Here is a pic of Cheryl with Paula Abdul during Cheryl’s short stint on the American version of The X Factor:

Kelly Rowland

Bachelorette 5/30 Recap: Who Got A Rose?

Eighteen men still remained at the beginning of tonight’s Bachelorette episode. The guys find out early on in the episode that there will be two individual and one group date with Ashley Hebert this week–the kicker though is that NOT all men will get a date before the next rose ceremony.

ONE-ON-ONE DATE WITH WILLIAM

For her first one-on-one date, Ashley choose William (the one with the bad relationship track record) because she thought he would make “light of any situation” which is what she needed for the first date.

She flew William away to Sin City in a private jet. But I bet William was not prepared for what Ashley had in mind: A series of wedding preparations to make sure William is commitment prone. They went wedding cake taste testing and ring shopping. William looked like a deer stuck in headlights. I felt bad for the guy…Ashley, don’t you think that was jumping the gun a bit for the first date? William regained his exposure long enough to tell the camera, “I am getting nervous because we keep inching closer to the process of finalizing a marriage.”

Ashley didn’t get the memo because she rushed William to a Vegas chapel. William kept telling himself, “this is a joke, a joke, a joke!” And when the minister showed up in a full robe, he made William almost catatonic. This was the weirdest date ever – William even said, “I do!” WHAT? What was I missing? 

Ashley then realized that there are 17 other men she hasn’t had a chance to get to know and if she also said “I do” then she’d be married, so, she put the breaks on things. William did say this was his best first date ever and Ashley agreed (though I do seem to recall her telling Brad Womack that her first date with him was her best date ever, so, I hope things turn out better for Ashley this time around). 

Later that night, Ashley and William rowed a boat to a VIP first-ever dinner in the middle of the world famous Bellagio Lake. As eager fans looked on, William opened up to Ashley about his father’s alcoholism and tragic death and he and Ashley bonded over their similar pasts (Ashley too has an alcoholic father). So, of course Ashley gave William a rose. And as the couple kissed, the Fountains of Bellagio water show began and the crowd cheered…
Ashley afterwards told the camera her date with William set the bar so high, she’s not sure any other date will compare. We shall see…

GROUP DATE
The next day, Ashley had a group date with Constantine, Ryan M., Chris D., Ben F., Nick, Bentley, West, Lucas, Stephen, Blake, Matt, and Ames who flew to Vegas in another private jet. Ashley said she wanted to “test their ability to move, if you know what I mean,” and with that, she invited them to the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino where they watched a private performance by the Jabbawockeez hip hop dance troupe. As the men were enjoying the show, Ashley sneaked off and joined the show on stage! The men were thrilled at first to see her but their excitement turned to a total freak out when they realized that they’ll be doing some dancing of their own. 
Two teams of six men each created, rehearsed and performed a routine for Ashley and the Jabbawockeez. One winning team would spend the night in Las Vegas, perform on stage and get to spend extra time with Ashley. The losers would go back to LA. 
Constantine decided that his group (Stephen, Ames, Ryan M., Matt, and Chris D who called themselves “Best Men”) should do a wedding dance with the groom being stood up at the alter. Ashley was impressed with their creativity. But it was the other team, “No Rhythm Nation” comprised of West, Nick, Lucas, Bently, Ben F. and Blake which won and got to stay in Vegas to perform in front of a live audience. 
Later that night, West shared the heartbreaking story of the death of his wife with Ashley and she seemed moved. Meanwhile, Bentley said he is very competitive and the competition makes things exciting for him, and although he thinks Ashley is pretty and has a nice ass, he says she is not his type. One-on-one, he played the “if I didn’t have a daughter, I’d be more secure in this process” card. He had Ashley begging him to “please please please” stick around if he had any feelings for her. And with that, Bentley knew he had her in his pocket. AND YEP, he was right, she gave him the one rose of the group date which made Bentley say to the camera that the game is over. Too bad Ashley can’t hear what we hear…sigh…

COIN TOSS FOR FINAL DATE
Back in Los Angeles, a date card comes that reads that the winner of a flipped coin between J.P. and Mickey will get the final date with Ashley in Vegas. If you ask me, that’s kinda messed up–these guys are dying for a date and Ashley couldn’t make the decision herself? Turns out, Mickey wins the coin toss–And Ashley is happy it’s Mickey because he is “gorgeous”. Poor J.P. He is incredibly frustrated and rightfully so.

ONE-ON-ONE DATE WITH MICKEY
The coin-flipping theme continued as Mickey and Ashley kept flipping a coin to decide the course of their date. The two first visited an aquarium and shared personal stories over some wine. Mickey revealed his mother had died 6 years ago and Ashley was moved that he has turned a bad situation into good in his life. 
When it came time to whether or not Mickey should get a rose, Ashely told Mickey she wasn’t sure how she was feeling and wanted to flip a coin to decide if he should stay or go. Mickey thought she was crazy but went along with it because quite frankly, he had no choice. Mickey won the coin toss and Ashley confessed she was going to give him the rose anyway. The couple then enjoyed a romantic dinner with lots of kissing during a special private concert by Colbie Caillat.

COCKTAIL PARTY
Ashley felt a lot of pressure at the cocktail party, especially because four men had not received a date at all that week. One of the dateless men was J.P. who lost at the chance for a date because of a coin flip.  As soon as he could, he whisked Ashley away and told her he was gonna flip a coin to see if he would get a kiss or not. He flipped, she caught, and he got the kiss….and better yet, she hinted to him that he will get a rose that night.
Nick taught Ashley a line dance and while the two were talking, William interrupted the duo even though he already had a rose. Nick was not happy and called him a “ding dong” behind his back which may be a nickname to stick. Meanwhile, Nick reiterated that this was his best first date and stole some more kisses.
Another dateless man was Jeff, the masked man, who vowed to finally reveal himself that night. OOOH! Now, we’re talkin! He took Ashley aside and told her that he suffered a brain hemorrhage at 29 (he’s now 35). He also told her about his divorce and said because of his experiences, he doesn’t take life for granted. Jeff was about to take his mask off when Matt interrupted them. Damn it, the mask remained on.

Ben C. was assertive because he also had no date with Ashley this week. He took her away and then compared her to a table at a good restaurant which needs weeks of advanced reservations. He scored big points by saying that he loves to dance and likes that she likes to dance.

William kept bragging about his date and how they had the first-ever date on the Bellagio Fountain. When Bentley heard that William kissed Ashley, his competitive nature kicked in and wanted a kiss as well. He wanted the kiss despite the fact that he told the camera he would rather swim in pee than plan a wedding with Ashley. Again, he said she is not his type. The jerk literally swept her off her feet and kissed her in front of the fireplace. Bentley said the kiss was “kinda boring.” He continued, “It started out good but sucked towards the end.” Poor Ashley is falling hook, line and sinker and saw the whole thing as a story-book romance move. She said she has a good radar for the insincere but her heart says he could be the one for her….

WHO GOT A ROSE
At the end of the night, 15 men remain to battle for Ashley’s heart. Roses went to:

  • William, 30, a cellular phone salesman from Fostoria, Ohio with a bad relationship track (date rose)
  • Bentley, 28, a businessman from Salt Lake City, Utah who is clearly playing Ashley(rose from group date)
  • Mickey, 31, a chef from Cleveland, Ohio who won a date after a coin toss (date rose)
  • West, 30, a lawyer from Chapin, S.C. whose wife had died
  • Constantine, 30, a restaurant owner from Atlanta, Ga.
  • Ryan P., 31, a solar energy executive from Corona Del Mar, Calif. (the one who got the first impression rose)
  • Ben C., 28, a lawyer from New Orleans, La.
  • Nick, 26, a personal trainer from Tampa, Fla.
  • Ames, 31, a portfolio manager from New York, N.Y.
  • Lucas, 30, an oilfield equipment distributor from Odessa, Texas
  • Jeff, 35, the masked entrepreneur from St. Louis, Mo. 
  • J.P., 34, a construction manager from New York, N.Y. who lost a date but won a kiss based on coin flips
  • Chris D., 25, a sports marketing coordinator from Chicago, Ill.
  • Ben F., 28, a winemaker from Sonoma, Calif.
  • Blake, 27, a dentist from Greenville, S.C.


WHO WENT HOME

Ashley sent home three men without a rose (All three went on the group date):

  • Stephen, 27, a hairstylist from Manhattan Beach, Calif.
  • Matt, 28, an office supply salesman from Bridgewater, Mass. who was a self proclaimed mama’s boy who had Ashley speak to his mom Gail. He left his mom a voice mail that he needed love and French toast and ride from the airport
  • Ryan M., 27, a construction estimator from Royal Oak, Mich.
NEXT WEEK’S DRAMA

Ashley said on her Facebook page Monday: “Next week is an INCREDIBLY emotional and intense episode. I suggest a full bottle of wine standing by!” The Previews for next week’s episode show that both Bentley and William will make Ashley cry. Emily Maynard was the reason for both! Sadly, Bently went in with the specific purpose of making Ashley cry. William, on the other hand, was joking during a roast to Ashley that he was hoping the chose Bachelorette this season was Emily Maynard…ouch!

Spotted: The Bachelorette Ashley Hebert (Exclusive Photos)

Ashley Hebert and me 🙂

SPOTTED: Ashley Hebert, the current star of ABC’s The Bachelorette, was at The Grove in Los Angeles recently for an interview with Mario Lopez of Extra. Ashley had just wrapped up taping the entire season and said the man she picked at the end has everything she has ever looked for in a man.

Ashley is super cute, animated, playful and funny in person. When I asked her, “Man, what is up with Bentley?” she just cracked up! I can’t wait to see how the season unveils!

Come back tonight at 1 AM PT for a complete recap of May 30th episode. See who got a rose and who was sent packing to go home. Also read all about her one-on-one date with William!

Snooki Arrested For Wrecking A Police Car While Filming In Italy

TMZ reports that Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi has been informally arrested in Italy, after colliding with a police patrol car.

She was driving in Florence with passenger and Jersey Shore co-star Deena Cortese when she slammed into the police car, wedging her and co-star Deena Cortese in the vehicle.

Per a TMZ source, “zero alcohol was involved,” and no one was seemingly injured. But Cortese did have to climb out the window because it was stuck between a wall and the police vehicle.

We will keep you posted…

Video: Brad Pitt Talks About Possible Marriage To Angelina Jolie

Don’t be surprised if wedding bells finally ring and ring soon for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.  The couple has six children together — and the kids are starting to ask their famous parents why they’re not married.

Brad and Angelina have always said they wouldn’t get married until everyone was legally able to but things have changed since the kids started to ask questions.

Brad told USA Today: “The kids ask about marriage. It’s meaning more and more to them. So it’s something we’ve got to look at.”

Brad also spoke of his fatherly duties: “Kids hold up a mirror to you. You can’t make excuses. You’ve got to make sure they’ve brushed their teeth and eaten a good breakfast. You want to be present if they wake up with a bad dream.”

“On the road, we’re a military mobile unit. The kids have got their stuff down to one backpack, and they’re each responsible for their own bag. Mom does the packing; she’s quite gifted at that. Puts in just what we need – nothing extra.”

Watch a video clip on this subject:

Sean Kingston Seriously Injured In Jet Ski Accident

Sean Kingston is stabilized and in ICU following a jet skiing accident in Miami.

The Beautiful Girls singer reportedly crashed his jet ski into the bridge connecting Palm Island to the MacArthur Causeway Sunday night. Officials are investigating the cause of the crash.

Kingston’s jet ski reportedly crashed into a bridge around 6 p.m. and he and his female passenger were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. The singer was originally placed in the trauma ward.

The coast guard who saved Kingston said he was spitting up blood after the accident but that he was responsive and spoke during the rescue.
Kingston’s rep said: “Sean Kingston was in an accident today. No further details are available at the moment. He and his family thank everyone for the well-wishes.”

We hope the best for Sean and wish him a speedy and full recovery.

Oh! Oh! After Years Of Legal Battle, Court Rules That Ex-Husband Can Release Intimate Jennifer Lopez Home Video

Jennifer Lopez has had a great  year – She just ended a successful run as a judge on American Idol. Her sixth studio album was released earlier in the month. And she was named the World’s Most Beautiful Woman by People magazine last month. If all that weren’t enough, she ended up stealing the show with her butt shaking during the Idol finale this week.

It all looked like a charmed life for the 41-year old until bad news hit her from a Los Angeles courtroom Friday: Ojani Noa, her first husband from a marriage lasting only a few months in 1997, just won the legal right to release an intimate home video of J.Lo.

We don’t know if the footage includes any nudity – all we know is that it was shot while the two were married in 1997 and it’s bad enough that J.Lo has been fighting her ex for years to keep the tape private.  Apparently, a confidentiality agreement signed by Noa did just that until he found a loophole: J.Lo’s ex has recently sold the video to his current girlfriend, Claudia Vazquez, who is making plans to sell the tape through a distributor. And, per RadarOnline.com, a judge in the case has ruled that the plan is somehow legal.

Ed Meyer, an executive producer of the project told RadarOnline.com: “Claudia Vazquez has been allowed to release the home videos of Ojani and Jennifer.” He says the tape “will deal with JLo’s rise to fame, and her marriage to Ojani….Claudia will be meeting with video distributors on Tuesday, and hopefully, a deal can be made very soon.”

Got to love loopholes in the law…Poor J.Lo!