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Nigel Lythgoe Speaks Out on Jeff Archuleta Ban

Hollywood Grind — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:43:42 +0000

The American Idol producer, Nigel Lythgoe, who "banned" Jeff Archuleta from being backstage with his son David Archuleta is telling his side of the story. Nigel said:

"Banished is a terrible word, isn’t it? It sounds like we’re in some far-off kingdom. He has been asked not to participate in the choice of music with David or be in the room when David is working out his routines that he wants to sing. He’s fine to be in the studio, nothing wrong with that. We just want David to be able to be free like everybody else to get on and do what they want to do."

When asked about the lyric change Jeff made that allegedly cost Idol a lot of money in copyright fees Nigel said:

"There was a lyric change that happened that was a total misunderstanding. Just another, um, step along the way of us saying, "Okay, this is what we want to happen from now on."

Nigel also addressed concern that David was getting better guidance from his father Jeff than the rest of the contestants:

"No, no, no. It has nothing to do with fairness. We just want everyone to have an equal opportunity, and if that’s fairness, fine. But this is more of just the fact of let’s take some pressure away here, you know? It’s like anybody appearing in front of their mom and dad. Let’s just open up the pressure cooker, release the pressure, and you just get on and do what you gotta do."

Nigel also addressed rumors that Jeff was a pushy "stage dad," saying:

"What is a stage dad, or a stage mom? It’s someone who’s protective. That’s all."

David’s vocal coach, Dean Kaelin, also responded to the "stage dad" rumors defending Jeff by saying:

"David’s dad is just a caring, concerned parent that fortunately has some musical expertise, and some people fear that because of this David receives an unfair advantage."

Tonight Jeff was in the audience, and was very friendly with Randy and Paula. While some stage dads and moms in the past have pushed their kids until their success destroyed them, Jeff seems to just be trying to help David win, so he can have a chance in Hollywood. That’s something most parents would do for their kids if they had the same opportunity.

Shayne Dahl Lamas to Pose for Girls Gone Wild

Hollywood Grind — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:09:46 +0000

Shayne Dahl Lamas (22) won The Bachelor: London Calling, and was proposed to by Matt Grant. What does she do to celebrate? Shayne is posing for Girls Gone Wild magazine. This just shows how fake The Bachelor is, and even more important how fake the engagement is.

Girls Gone Wild publisher Joe Francis says Lamas’ appeal is easy to sum up:

“Shayne has a genuine ‘girl next door’ quality, but she also happens to be very hot.”

What decent man would want other men thinking he was marrying a whore next door. Francis isn’t publishing Playboy. Lamas’ appearance won’t feature her without clothes, but that doesn’t mean she’s a good girl.

Charice Pempengco Performs on Oprah - Video

Hollywood Grind — Wed, 14 May 2008 04:17:18 +0000

Charice Pempengco (15) finally got her big break and performed Oprah. HG first featured Charice in October of 2007, but Oprah finally learned about her only recently. In case you don’t know who she is, Charice is a very young Filipina singer from the Philippines who can sing the songs of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and many other of the greatest artists. Oprah even showed some of the videos we have on HG. I said it before, and I’ll say it again, Charice can sing better than Jennifer Hudson. Oprah agrees, just look at the expression on her face. In the video Oprah was standing, the audience was standing, Oprah was singing, and the audience was actually clapping DURING Charice’s performance. She’s AMAZING!!! What makes Charice so remarkable, is that she can peform at her very best every single time, even when she’s tired, which is the mark of an incredible talent, and real professional.

The most touching moment was when Charice was overwhelmed by her emotions because SHE was performing on Oprah’s show. This should have happened a long time ago. Why is Hollywood ignoring talented Asian actors and singers?

Someone needs to get busy and start writing some original songs for Charice to perform on her own tour. WHY HASN’T HOLLYWOOD SIGNED A CONTRACT WITH CHARICE YET?! Click here to see more of Charice. Click here to visit her MySpace and add her as a friend. We need to support these great talents that Hollywood ignores, and instead gives us Jessica Simpson.

Chocolate Rain Abs

Hollywood Grind — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:25:18 +0000

Rain is a popular Korean pop singer and actor. He was in Speed Racer, but it didn’t bomb because of him. He should have been the driver, and the cast should have been mostly Japanese like the original series. Writers should have also written in a bunch of martial arts scenes with Rain not wearing a shirt.

Amy Winehouse Gets a Visit from Cops

Hollywood Grind — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:03:42 +0000

Amy Winehouse were visited by police again last night, but they weren’t after he this time. Amy’s friend, Kristian Marr (24), broke into her garage at her Camden apartment, because he was locked out. Cops showed up about 2 am to find Marr sleeping in the garage. Cops asked Marr to leave but he insisted he was staying with Amy, so cops arrested him. Cops tried to question Amy, but she refused to answer. She is afraid to open her mouth to cops these days. She’s already in enough trouble.

Marr is the boyfriend of Sadie Frost, and the bassist for Towers of London. He was arrested on alleged drug charges, and is currently out on bail.

Amy needs to find new friends, or her friends need to stop hanging around Amy.

Miley Cyrus Got Milk Ad

Hollywood Grind — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:54:22 +0000

In a few more years Miley Cyrus won’t have milk on that upper lip. No belly button or bra flashing in the Got Milk pictures. Take a close look at the pictures in the background. She’s sending sexually suggestive subliminal messages.

Did you hear her new song call 7 Things? Click here to listen.

Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo Brokeup

Hollywood Grind — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:12:28 +0000

Just as Jessica Simpson started saying in interviews that she wants to get married and have kids, Jessica and Tony Romo broke up. Tony was already seen out partying with other girls, so it’s safe to say he’s going to be just fine. Papa Joe probably scared off another one of Jessica’s boyfriends.

Al Reynolds Speaks Out on Rumors

Hollywood Grind — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:31:21 +0000

Al Reynolds is trying to set the record straight regarding the media’s portrayal of Al’s character. He posted this entry on his MySpace blog today:

Dear Friends: If you think you are having a tough day, may I propose you walk in my shoes for a few hours. In my mind, it feels like “Dump on Al Month.” And I’m not having fun yet. I have been called a gigolo, a freeloader, unemployed, a sham and many other things that don’t bear repeating. People on television, radio and the internet have spoken disparagingly of my life, my sexuality, my career and my integrity. The media has barraged me (at my home), my friends, my family(including my 79 year old mother), my college classmates, my students and my professional colleagues. Yet, despite this intense level of provocation, I have said nothing. My Publicist has put out a one sentence statement: “We’re taking the high road.” And we have and will continue on that path. As much as I want to defend myself, it seems like a silly and futile exercise. It’s clear that the media doesn’t want to let the truth get in the way of a good story. I hate to ruin their fun. I take great comfort in the fact that my loved ones and those people who really know me continue to love and respect me. Thank you “all” for the endless emails, phone calls and words of encouragement. I know in my heart that I entered my marriage with love and the best of intentions and leave it with great sadness that it didn’t work.

What I want people to know is that I am not the caricature portrayed by the media. I am complex, contradictory and capable of great intelligence but also remarkable stupidity. In other words, I am a human being. To me, labels are for clothes, not people. So…..Please don’t try to define me; don’t try to categorize me; and most of all, don’t label me. Instead, JUST GET TO KNOW ME. And if you see me, just call me Al.

If Al wants us to understand him, maybe he should just tell us a lot more about himself, in detail, otherwise we’ll just keep wondering if he really is "Big Gay Al." When bad things are said about someone, and imaginations are then allowed to run wild, no good can come of it.

Britney Spears in a Car Accident

Hollywood Grind — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:21:50 +0000

Britney Spears was involved in a minor car accident this afternoon, when she rear-ended a red Ford Explorer in Beverly Hills. A witness said:

"I think she was just distracted. She just tapped the other car in front of her."

Britney was driving her white Mercedes-Benz SL65 when she left her Studio City home, then got into the accident minutes later. She also had her bodyguard sitting next to her.

Britney’s last accident was on April 12 on the 101 freeway. This is the second white Mercedes Britney has smashed up. She really needs to be limited to riding a bike, that way she can only hurt herself, so she’ll need to have a helmet and a lot of pads.

Indian Jones to be a Blockbuster

Hollywood Grind — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:07:11 +0000

I said the other day that critics who said Indian Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull would bomb would end up with egg on their face, because it will be a blockbuster. Early tracking estimates are now saying Indiana Jones should make between $162 to $172 million over its opening on the 5 day Labor Day weekend. Don’t miss this movie. It will be fantastic. Click here to see the latest video trailer.

Those same critics also say Sex and the City will be a hit, are wrong again. That movie is going to bomb. There going to be a handful of good movies, and I’ll let you know which movies to see if you’re looking for a blockbuster that’s a "don’t miss it" kind of movie. My last prediction, Iron Man, was a blockbuster. Some are saying The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian will be a blockbuster, but I don’t agree at all. I think it will do okay at the box office, but it won’t set any records. I’m going to see it this weekend anyway to give you my take on it.

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