FameCrawler : Simon Cowell

Hollie Steel Breakdown: Is This Kid Being Pushed Too Hard? (VIDEO)

sweatpantsmom — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:50:00 GMT

Move over Susan Boyle - there's another controversy on Britain's Got Talent. Hollie Steel, the 10-year-old sensation on this season's show, burst into tears in the middle of her performance last night during the show's semi-final round. And the questions on everyone's lips are: Was the breakdown staged? Is her mother pushing her too hard? Should Simon Cowell break out and wear some other colors besides black?

Maybe, yes, and yes.

Watch the video and judge for yourself:

While the blogosphere is buzzing with talk that Steel's breakdown was staged to garner a 'sympathy vote' in the competition, I'm not completely convinced. If it wasn't fake and she did meltdown on stage, it's obvious she's being pushed too hard, by her mom and others around her. And why the mother even let her stay on stage if she was so obviously upset? That would have been a clear sign that it was time to whisk the kid backstage and let her chill out with a juice box and big bag of Doritos, just like a normal kid.

And if it was staged, that brings up even more disturbing issues. What kind of horrible parent would actually coach her kid into faking a breakdown in order to win a contest?

I'll keep you posted. I'm sure this isn't the last we'll see of Hollie Steel. Or Simon's monochromatic wardrobe.

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Stars Come Out For American Idol Finale: Brad Garrett and Kids Max and Hope

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:35:00 GMT

Brad Garrett and his kids Max and Hope were at the American Idol finale last night where Kris Allen was crowned this season's winner. Garrett's daughter is the one in the front, by the way - I'm not sure who the girl next to him is. Perhaps one of the 'winners' of his online dating show, Dating Brad Garrett?

Don't believe me that such a show exists? Here now, I give you Dating Brad Garrett:

So, what do you think? Would you date Brad Garrett?

Stars Come Out For American Idol Finale: Antonio Sabato Jr. and Daughter Mina

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Stars Come Out For American Idol Finale: Antonio Sabato Jr and daughter Mina

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:05:00 GMT

Antonio Sabato Jr. gave daughter Mina a lift on the red carpet at the American Idol finale last night. I hate to say this about a dad hanging out with his little girl, but Antonio is looking pretty hot. No wonder, since he got his start as a Calvin Klein underwear model. (Thank you, Wikipedia.)

It looks like it may have been a Melrose Place reunion there at the show, as Antonio appeared opposite Heather Locklear on the show back in the '90's. (Thank you, IMDB.) I wonder if he can convince Heather to reprise her role on MP. Then, she can convince Antonio to make an appearance in his Calvins. It would be a win-win situation.

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Stars Come Out For American Idol Finale: Heather Locklear and Daughter Ava

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:35:00 GMT

Heather Locklear and daughter Ava, 11, hit the red carpet of the American Idol finale last night. Ava is looking just like her mom these days. I wonder if they were rooting for Kris or Adam?

I'm a little ticked with Heather for turning down the role in the revamped Melrose Place that's coming to the CW in the fall. Sure Laura Leighton (Sydney) and Thomas Calabro (Dr. Michael Mancini) will be returning, but MP without Amanda Woodward? That would be like American Idol without Simon.

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Slash And Family On American Idol

Josh loposer — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

If you watched American Idol this week, you heard something that a precious few ears have ever heard and lived to tell about it: Slash's voice. You also got a peek at something else almost as shocking: Slash has a family!

Being a legendary hedonistic rock creature, chronically shrouded in a mysterious cloud of curly hair, it blows my mind that Slash is a normal human being.

Most of my life, I believed that Slash should probably not be allowed to procreate, but after seeing on American Idol, the guy actually seems super nice. And, of course, he's a giant among guitar players.

I bet it would be awesome to have Slash as a dad. I would totally make him impart all of his guitar wisdom on me. Slash and his wife Perla Farrar two sons: London Emilio, 6, and Cash Anthony, 4 and a half. Rock on, Slash!

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American Idol: Will Lil Rounds Make It to the Next Round?

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:35:00 GMT

I'm sure American Idol contestant Lil Rounds is tired of all the puns using her name, but it's pretty hard to resist. Does she not have the best name, totally ready-made for stardom? Just be glad I didn't go with my first title, 'Judges Leave Lil Rounds Hanging a-Round." Thanks, I'll be here all week!

If you watched last night's show you know that Rounds killed it - her rendition of Mary J. Blige's 'Be Without You' was awesome and even Simon called it "Brilliant." I'm a huge Mary J. fan and love that song, and I have to say Rounds absolutely did it justice.

And to top it off, Rounds has a story that America loves - at 23 she's a wife and mother of three young children. Her home was destroyed last year in a tornado, but she persevered to follow her AI dreams.

It will be interesting to see how Rounds juggles motherhood with her life in the spotlight. Having young kids is tough as it is, but the pressures of being a part of something as huge as AI will certainly make it more challenging. But Rounds seems pretty grounded, and hopefully she'll keep it all together. I wish I could think of another pun to finish this post, but lucky for everyone I'm all out.

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American Idol's Carmen Rasmusen Has Baby!

Karl Erikson — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:37:00 GMT

American Idol alum Carmen Rasmusen welcomed her first child recently. It's a boy and his name is Boston! Carmen is remaining mum - so to speak - about the details, but she was supposed to be due around Christmas.

Coming in 6th place in Idol's second season, country singer Carmen released her first album a couple of years ago, called "Nothin' Like the Summer." Now 23, she says that all her time belongs to Boston, but she'll continue to record music.

She's married to Brad Herbert. Congrats to the happy new parents.

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American Idol's Kara DioGuardi is Engaged...and About to Become a Mom!

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:05:00 GMT

American Idol's newest judge, Kara DioGuardi has had a busy couple of months. Along with having to prepare for Tuesday night's premiere of the eighth season of American Idol, DioGuardi just revealed that she got engaged to boyfriend Mike McCuddy on December 8 while they were vacationing in Mexico. According to her rep, "No wedding has been planned," which makes me think they're just waiting for the AI season to be over so they can talk the top twelve into singing at their ceremony.

McCuddy, who is descrbed as a "former school teacher-turned-general-contractor," is also a dad. Which means that along with becoming a bride and a new AI judge, DioGuardi will also become a mom! Looks like her multi-tasking may give Ryan Seacrest a run for his money.

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Dannii Minogue Isn't The Mommy Type

trix — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:32:00 GMT

Don't expect to see X Factor judge Dannii Minogue jumping on the baby bandwagon, she is having to much fun to settle down and have kids.

She's has admitted that she has, "Had no feelings of wanting to have a kid,’ ‘I wouldn’t want to have a baby on my own, and I’d be fine if it wasn’t my destiny. I’m not one to reveal too much about my love life, but I’m happy. I’m dating and having fun, fun, fun."

She is currently dating a rugby player and I'm not sure what that says about him or about their relationship.

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Youth- Wasted On The Young

trix — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:28:00 GMT

Who's 23 and can't wait to get married and have babies? Here's a hint, she has the most successful music career launch of any television talent show contestant ever.
Give up?

British songstress Leona Lewis is the girl of the hour. She has been dating her boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa since she was 17 and has no fear of their close bond breaking.

She said, "Of course I want to marry and have children. I would like to have babies and adopt. But it depends what happens. I think things should happen when they happen, but I do want to get married in the future. Right now I am happy and complete. I love being able to do what I am doing."

Remember what it was like to be that young?

Leona Lewis Want To Adopt

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Leona Lewis Wants to Adopt

Karl Erikson — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:04:00 GMT

Leona Lewis, 23-year-old British pop sensation and winner of "The X Factor," went to South Africa earlier this year with one thing in mind: kids. She wants to adopt.

"I wanted to take home all the kids," she says. "They were so cute. All of them had been orphaned because of HIV and it was heart-rending. There are so many who need help - both here and abroad - you just don't know where to start."

Leona says that her upbringing makes her an ideal candidate for motherhood. The singer, who performed at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics' closing ceremonies, talks about her parents. "My mum was a social worker and my dad was a youth offender officer, so I know that there are a lot of kids out there that need to be fostered and adopted. I definitely want to adopt."

For now, though, she's about to embark on a world tour and talks about how she'll miss her childhood sweetheart, Lou Al-Chama. "I miss him so much every time we're apart because he is also my very best friend," she says. "I write little letters to him, and he makes me a CD of different songs I can listen to. He's lovely."

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Fantasia On American Idol: Everyone Else Should Just Go Home

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Fantasia Barrino, the winner of the third season of American Idol, performed on last night's show (check out the video below.) Did anyone else think that she just kicked everyone else's asses? Her performance was so high energy and infectious it made the three remaining contestants seem as if they've been asleep this entire season.

Barrino caused controversy during her AI run because as a single mother she had given birth, at the age of 17, to daughter Zion, now 6. In 2005 her memoir Life Is Not a Fairy Tale, that revealed that she was functionally illiterate, rose to the top of the New York Times bestseller list.

The current season of American Idol is down to the two finalists, David Cook and David Archuleta. I won't say who I'm pulling for, except it's not the one who looks like an elf and belongs on a Disney float singing show tunes.

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Please Be Kidding, Simon Cowell

Karen — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:34:00 GMT

According to publicist Max Clifford, Simon Cowell may re-consider his earlier decision to refrain from having children, as he is getting pressure from girlfriend Terri Seymour. Cowell has even promised her a family.

“I had a chat with Simon [recently] and he said he was going to call his first son Max after me. It’s very flattering because Kerry Katona has named her boy after me too. I’ll probably have to wait until I’m 100 to see if Simon will keep his promise. It’s very kind of him though."

I can just hear him: "Now Max, that wail is pitchy. You need to go back and train to be a baby, and try again next year."

Brad & Angelina Are 95% Cheap?

Sassy Smith — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:10:00 GMT

Brad Pitt and his lady love, Angelina Jolie are allegedly cheap. As in they want big discounts.

Rumors are that Brangelina wanted to stay in a private house at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort because Pitt is filming Tree of Life in Texas. The resort house is priced at $2,000 per night, but the Jolie-Pitts balked at the cost. They told a staffer that they'd be willing to pay $3,000 for a 30 day period. Do the math - that's a 95% discount.

Hey, don't all parents want to cut costs? Sure Brad and Angie are both independantly wealthy, but listen, they've got four kids and one, if not two more on the way. Gotta save a buck here and there!

The celebrity couple, in the end, decided to rent a house instead. Plus - apparently, production (of Tree of Life) could only pay $3,000 on lodging because they have a small movie budget.

I'll be fair - the pair do a lot of charity work and also donate money to those in need. So I'll give them a break - a 95% break.

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Brad Pitt On American Idol?

Sassy Smith — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:06:00 GMT

Is Brad Pitt making an appearance on American Idol?

According to eonline.com the celebrity hunk and dad to four will be at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday to make an appearance on American Idol's charity funderaising event, Idol Gives Back. Part of Idol Gives Back shoots on Sunday and will air three days later during the April 9 live broadcast.

Pitt has reportedly taped a segment for the show in New Orleans to talk about his Make It Right foundation - which helps victims of Hurricane Katrina. Idol Gives Back donates to several charitable organizations around the country. Last year, it raised more than $76 million!

No word yet if pregnant Angelina Jolie will attend the show.

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'American Idol' Carly Smithson Pregnant?

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:37:00 GMT

I couldn't pay attention to the performances on last night's American Idol. Why? Because I was too busy trying to get a glimpse of contestant Carly Smithson's stomach to see if she looked pregnant. Rumor is that the 24-year-old Idol finalist is expecting a child.

Smithson is married so it wouldn't be a big scandal, except that there's never been a pregnant contestant in the top ten. I'm not sure if there's ever been a pregnant contestant, period.

Which brings me to my next question: Are they even allowed to have sex once they've passed the sacred doors of the American Idol enclave? I mean, with anyone besides Paula, that is.

Katharine McPhee Honeymoon Photos

Sassy Smith — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:04:00 GMT

Looking at that photo, it appears that Katharine McPhee and new hubby Nick Cokas want to get a head start on making 15 babies. Get a room!

MORE PHOTOS AFTER THE JUMP

The newlyweds, who tied the knot on Saturday, are honeymooning in Hawaii, doing some leisurely shopping at a Gucci store and I'm guessing spending some time in their hotel room - wink wink.

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Katharine McPhee & Hubby Get Started On Making Those 15 Babies

Katharine McPhee Still Looks Pregnant To Me

Katharine McPhee & Hubby Get Started On Making Those 15 Babies

Sassy Smith — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:05:00 GMT

Oh let the fun begin! Katharine McPhee and husband Nick Cokas... were seen at LAX, getting ready to take off for their honeymoon destination. I guess since she wants 15 kids, they've got to get an early start on that. Good luck!

McPhee and Cokas were married on February 2.

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Judging By This Photo, I'd Say Katharine McPhee Is Pregnant

Nick Cokas and Katharine McPhee Engaged...And Expecting?

This is an American Idol? Save Us From Paula Abdul

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:47:00 GMT

American Idol judge Paula Abdul, who was in the news recently with her adoption plans, is now promising to inflict her mediocre talent on the entire Super Bowl audience. And the NFL was upset about Jessica Simpson disrupting a game?

There are rumors that Abdul will be using the Super Bowl pre-game show to stage a comeback of sorts, performing with fellow Idol judge Randy Jackson. Seeing as many of us can't listen to an Abdul song without our ears bleedng, I can't imagine what she'll do to the nerves of the players. Everyone will be longing for the good old days, when Janet Jackson really knew how to entertain by flashing her nipple.

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Simon Cowell: "Call Me, Britney!"

Karen — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:33:00 GMT

Simon Cowell has some unsolicited ass-vice for Britney Spears:

"It's never too late," says Cowell, 48, who has shown support for Spears in the past. "I think she's the most searched artist on the Internet at the moment, so she has a head start."

People reports that Cowell has a simple solution to all of Britney's troubles, "I genuinely think that if I sat down with Britney and, No. 1, remind her of all the good things in her life – which are her kids, her money, her success, everything – I'd try to give her a sense of perspective. And then I'd take her out of where she's living at the moment and ask her to go and live with her family – and live normally – for six months."

But wait, there's MORE:

His rationale, he said, is "because if you live normally and do normal things, you'll suddenly find that the paparazzi aren't camped outside your front door every day. Most importantly, just give her a sense of perspective, because it looks to me at the moment that she's out of control and she needs to have someone in her life who she's going to listen to."

Adds Cowell, "She's welcome to call me anytime."

I'm sorry, WHAT? Cowell, no celebrity has been stalked and harrassed as much as Brit-Brit. She can't live a normal life, even if she moves away. The laws have to change -- period.

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American Idol Winner Fantasia Barrino is NOT Pregnant

Sassy Smith — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:04:00 GMT

Winner of American Idol (season 3) and The Color Purple star Fantasia Barrino is not pregnant despite rumors saying otherwise.

Barrino has had numerous absences from the Broadway hit The Color Purple and this lead to speculation that "an upcoming visit from the stork" was a possibility. Her rep for the Broadway show has denied Fantasia's pregnancy.

"Fantasia is not pregnant and the Internet rumors are entirely untrue."

Barrino is a single mom of a daughter, 6.

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Pregnant and In Jail-Jessica Sierra Makes American Idol Proud

Sassy Smith — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:01:00 GMT

Former American Idol contestant, Jessica Sierra is in jail on misdemeanor charges of disorderly intoxication and obstructing or opposing an officer and two felony counts of possession of cocaine and battery. Oh and the icing on that jailbird cake is that she's PREGNANT.

Sierra will be seen on VH1's Celebrity Rehab, however she's in the clinker until then. The baby daddy is some dude who is apparently a rapper.

And as a Christmas bonus, she reportedly has a sex tape coming out. Super classy. Maybe she can get some parenting tips from Britney.

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Spying on the Neighbors: 12-5-07

Whit Honea — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:16:00 GMT

Once again it's time to look through the open windows of the neighborhood gossip sites and see just what the hell they're up to:

What a boring day.

Harrison Ford in The Toy Store of Nothing Good. (A Socialite's Life)

Spice Girls get ready. (Celebrity Baby Scoop)

Simon Cowell about to get dumped. (Gabby Babble)

Simon Cowell Doesn't Want His Own Spawn

Karen — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:04:00 GMT

The American Idol judge known for his harsh words doesn't want kids.

"I love kids - at least when they are old enough to talk. But my own? No. I'm terrified of the responsibility. Where would they fit in? I have to be able to fly to Los Angeles at a minute's notice. And I'm a little bit of a control freak, yes."

That's probably best anyway. I can't imagine growing up with Simon Cowell for a father. 'You call that room clean? I don't think I can do this anymore. If you cleaned as well as you whined, you'd be able to eat off every surface in this room. This is disgraceful.'

He would be the Joan Crawford of Daddies. 'No wire hangers!'

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Kate Moss Seen In Public With Lila Grace And Three Day Hair

BadKitty — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:14:00 GMT

Kate looks like she's still recovering from her Top Shop party the other night. She was out until 5am, but her hair was flawless. A couple of days later, she was still rocking amazing hair as she picks up Lila Grace from the house of her friend, Davinia Taylor. The rest of her is a little scruffy, but the hair! It just proves that good hair just takes a little product and a couple of days to "set."

Lila was dropped off by her dad, Jefferson Hack, and then picked up by Kate. I can't decide if this is a case of the stars are just like us, or the stars are nothing like us. I mean, yes, coordinating schedules with an ex-husband, having your girlfriend pick up your kid...but then there is this photo from her party. Other guests included Sir Bob Geldof, Jade Jagger, Kelly Osborne, Lily Allen, and Princess Beatrice. Among others, like Simon Cowell. I mean, look at this!

Kate is the most glamorous single mom, ever. Getting rid of that junkie Pete Doherty has done her a world of good. A WORLD of good.

Yeah, they're nothing like us.

Source: The Sun UK