April 2009 News Archive

Matt Giraud was eliminated from American Idol this week.

But the aspiring singer has no regrets, as he never he dreamed of winning the competition.

"I never came in wanting to be the American Idol. My dream was to play that piano on that stage. My dream was to sing jazz on that stage. My dream was to meet the mentors. That was like dreams come true for me," Giraud said in an interview this morning.

As for the crooner's upcoming plans?

"I would love to get on the road and maybe open up for a band after the [American Idol summer tour] - maybe like the Fray or Gavin DeGraw and just pay my dues in the music industry. And I'd like to get more into some soulful rock with a twist of blues on it. I'd love to see myself as a lead man with a piano and a band around me."

What will go down on next week's I Love Money 2 finale?

What challenge will the final five take on? And who will come out on top?

Follow this article's jump for a video sneak peak at the exciting episode.

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Gretchen Rossi is known for having a fast love life.

The Real Housewives of Orange County star didn't waste much time getting back into the dating game after her fiance passed away.

But Rossi is seen below preparing for charitable life in the fast lane: she's scrubbing the customized car she'll race in a 3,000-mile trek, which begins May 8, to raise money for her "Rossi Racing for the Cure" charity.

Gotta give her props for that.

Men and women won't be competing for a Shot at Love with Aubrey O'Day. But the singer will, indeed, star in her own MTV reality show.

Why did turn down the chance to flaunt her supposedly bisexual nature in front of the camera?

"I didn't feel it was the right fit for me, 'cause I'm an artist first. Although I have fun at events and stuff, it's not really at all who I am as an artist," O'Day told MTV.

Okay. So, what will O'Day's series be about?

"It's a docu-soap about me taking the stage again and of my own life... The show is going to be amazing. I'm going to be singing, dancing and acting."

And nudity. We have no doubt, lots and lots of nudity.

On the second episode of Daisy of Love, the show's star goes all Catholic School Girl on her suitors.

How does Daisy De La Hoya plan to school her boys? Who wants to be the teacher’s pet?

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Matt Giraud was voted off American Idol last night.

But the elimination of this Justin Timberlake wannabe was hardly the biggest news of the night.

Indeed, our jaws are still hurting, considering how hard they hit the floor when Adam Lambert was included in the bottom three vote-getters. As Paula Abdul rightfully said: "This is crazy!"

Fortunately, it wasn't nearly as crazy as she is, as America did at least give Giraud the boot over Lambert. But, come on, people. Don't scare us like that.

As for Giraud, he showed class and appreciation after he was eliminated.

"I'll definitely remember being the cat with nine lives up here," said the singer.  "It's definitely not the last time you'll see me."

From Tila Tequila to The Ikki Twins to... Aubrey O'Day?

According to celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton, the former Danity Kane singer is likely to serve as the latest bisexual bachelorette to headline MTV's reality show dating competition, A Shot At Love.

"She's in final negotiations," an insider said. "Aubrey will be singing the theme song and hopes this opportunity will help her launch a solo recording career."

It will help her launch something, alright! Like weekly trips to the gynecologist.

O'Day, who has posed naked in Playboy, decided to become a quasi lesbian in the summer of 2008. Her career needed a boost.

Sorry, Chuck Wicks. We know you were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars last night, but it's difficult to muster a lot of sympathy for you.

After all, you still get to go home with partner and gorgeous girlfriend Julianne Hough.

The tandem received the fewest number of viewer votes this week, despite the fact that Melissa Rycroft didn't even perform Monday night due to injury. Wicks seemed a tad bitter over that fact.

"This has been fantastic," Wicks said after his ousting. "I've had a great time. In the last three weeks we've gotten standing ovations from the crowd, and that's really what matters. It shows you how many fans Melissa has, for her to be five points down and still in this competition is incredible. So hats off to you, Melissa."

Click on the pics above to relive performances by Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough on Dancing with the Stars.

Everyone on American Idol brought his/her A game last night.

All five finalists performed solid Rat Pack renditions, while even guest mentor Jamie Foxx offered helpful advice, while displaying impressive passion, to each singer.

Still, the evening belonged to Adam Lambert. Again.

Closing the broadcast, Lambert was dressed in a white suit as he made his way down the staircase on set. From there, he belted out a passionate version of "Feeling Good." We really can't do it justice.

Just watch the performance for yourself:

Get ready for more drama as MTV has announced that The Hills will indeed return in the fall with more episodes of the current Season 5.

A press release from The Hills producers and the network reads:

“Viewers will find out life in Los Angeles only gets more complicated as friendships, relationships and loyalties are tested like never before.”

While Lauren Conrad, who narrates the show, has had enough of the drama and will not be back, the rest of the cast will return for more.

“Lauren has moved on, but Heidi, Audrina, Spencer, Brody, Stephanie, Lo and Justin Bobby will be back as the drama continues with fresh faces, new stories and shocking surprises,” the press release continues.

But don’t expect the new Mr. and Mrs. Pratt to live happily ever after. “Spencer and Heidi will be newlyweds so the stakes are higher than ever before for the two to make things work,” the network says.