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Ryan Seacrest looks for “sexual tension” from new “American Idol” judge Ellen DeGeneres
Posted by: Alex Dobuzinskis
Reuters (16:25 September 21st, 2009)
The stars of Fox’s “American Idol” expect great things from new judge Ellen DeGeneres , but they are all saying something different about her addition to the judging panel of Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, and her replacement of songstress Paula Abdul.
Host Ryan Seacrest told Fox News at the Primetime Emmy awards on Sunday that DeGeneres, a comedian with her own daytime chat show, is a “superstar.”
“She will change the sexual tension,” Seacrest said of DeGeneres, who is lesbian and last year married longtime girlfriend and actress Portia de Rossi in California, before voters in the state banned same-sex weddings during the November 2008 election.
“Simon and Paula had a specific kind of tension, but this will be quite different…” Seacrest told Fox.
DioGuardi, who only joined the show this past season, told People magazine at an Emmy after-party that “Idol” producers’ recruitment of DeGeneres was a “genius decision,” and that she wishes she had thought of it herself.
One of the most pointed comments about DeGeneres’ addition came from director Bruce Gowers, who won an Emmy for his role with “American Idol.”
“I think there will be a lot more fun on the show than there was before,” Gowers told reporters backstage.
“I think we’re going to get even higher ratings,” he said.
But Gowers backtracked when asked if he meant the show suffered with Abdul in the judge’s chair, saying that was not the case.
Despite drawing more viewers than any other show on television, “American Idol” did not win its first Emmy until 2007, which was six years into the show’s lifespan, and even that was for the relatively unexciting category of best technical direction.
Will next season’s arrival of DeGeneres, a highly respected figure in Hollywood, change things and get the show more respect from Emmy voters?
(Source thinks Rymon's sexual tension could use some spicing up...)
And here is basically the same article from CBN and FOX...
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'AMERICAN IDOL' BITS:
Seacrest's attacker pleads guilty to battery; Paula imitates her replacement Ellen on 'VH1 Divas.'
Eurweb.com (September 21, 2009)
*The man who allegedly choked "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest's bodyguard outside of the Children's Hospital in Orange County on Tuesday has pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors.
Appearing in Orange County Superior Court via video feed, Chidi Uzomah pled guilty to battery, assault and possession of a switchblade, according to reports. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail with 4 days credit for time.
He was placed on three years probation and must "destroy" all weapons he owns. Additionally, he is barred from coming near Seacrest or the Children's Hospital and Ryan Seacrest.
Any violation of the terms could land him with a six month jail sentence or a $1,000 fine.
Meanwhile, former "Idol" judge Paula Abdul opened her hosting duties on "VH1 Divas Live" last week by dancing from the back of the audience toward the stage - while sporting a short blond wig, black pant suit and sneakers - in her best impersonation of Ellen Degeneres, who will be replacing her as "Idol's" fourth judge next season.
After plopping into the chair of a set that mirrored that of the daytime talk-show host, she told the audience at New York's Brooklyn Academy of Music: "Why are you all staring at me? Can't a girl try out for a new job?"
"All kidding aside," good-naturedly added Abdul, 47, "[I have] nothing but love for Ellen, and I wish you the best of luck and congratulations on your new gig. And call me! You gotta call me if you have any Simon problems, 'cause you know, I know him best."
(Source thinks Ryan's self-defense chip needs upgrading...)
Sweaty Seacrest thanks you for your time...
Petecrest? Wentzcrest? Seawentz? I'll ship it.
Posted by: Alex Dobuzinskis
Reuters (16:25 September 21st, 2009)
The stars of Fox’s “American Idol” expect great things from new judge Ellen DeGeneres , but they are all saying something different about her addition to the judging panel of Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, and her replacement of songstress Paula Abdul.
Host Ryan Seacrest told Fox News at the Primetime Emmy awards on Sunday that DeGeneres, a comedian with her own daytime chat show, is a “superstar.”
“She will change the sexual tension,” Seacrest said of DeGeneres, who is lesbian and last year married longtime girlfriend and actress Portia de Rossi in California, before voters in the state banned same-sex weddings during the November 2008 election.
“Simon and Paula had a specific kind of tension, but this will be quite different…” Seacrest told Fox.
DioGuardi, who only joined the show this past season, told People magazine at an Emmy after-party that “Idol” producers’ recruitment of DeGeneres was a “genius decision,” and that she wishes she had thought of it herself.
One of the most pointed comments about DeGeneres’ addition came from director Bruce Gowers, who won an Emmy for his role with “American Idol.”
“I think there will be a lot more fun on the show than there was before,” Gowers told reporters backstage.
“I think we’re going to get even higher ratings,” he said.
But Gowers backtracked when asked if he meant the show suffered with Abdul in the judge’s chair, saying that was not the case.
Despite drawing more viewers than any other show on television, “American Idol” did not win its first Emmy until 2007, which was six years into the show’s lifespan, and even that was for the relatively unexciting category of best technical direction.
Will next season’s arrival of DeGeneres, a highly respected figure in Hollywood, change things and get the show more respect from Emmy voters?
(Source thinks Rymon's sexual tension could use some spicing up...)
And here is basically the same article from CBN and FOX...
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'AMERICAN IDOL' BITS:
Seacrest's attacker pleads guilty to battery; Paula imitates her replacement Ellen on 'VH1 Divas.'
Eurweb.com (September 21, 2009)
*The man who allegedly choked "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest's bodyguard outside of the Children's Hospital in Orange County on Tuesday has pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors.
Appearing in Orange County Superior Court via video feed, Chidi Uzomah pled guilty to battery, assault and possession of a switchblade, according to reports. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail with 4 days credit for time.
He was placed on three years probation and must "destroy" all weapons he owns. Additionally, he is barred from coming near Seacrest or the Children's Hospital and Ryan Seacrest.
Any violation of the terms could land him with a six month jail sentence or a $1,000 fine.
Meanwhile, former "Idol" judge Paula Abdul opened her hosting duties on "VH1 Divas Live" last week by dancing from the back of the audience toward the stage - while sporting a short blond wig, black pant suit and sneakers - in her best impersonation of Ellen Degeneres, who will be replacing her as "Idol's" fourth judge next season.
After plopping into the chair of a set that mirrored that of the daytime talk-show host, she told the audience at New York's Brooklyn Academy of Music: "Why are you all staring at me? Can't a girl try out for a new job?"
"All kidding aside," good-naturedly added Abdul, 47, "[I have] nothing but love for Ellen, and I wish you the best of luck and congratulations on your new gig. And call me! You gotta call me if you have any Simon problems, 'cause you know, I know him best."
(Source thinks Ryan's self-defense chip needs upgrading...)
Sweaty Seacrest thanks you for your time...
Petecrest? Wentzcrest? Seawentz? I'll ship it.