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Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler Returning to ‘American Idol’
Randy Jackson is still in it to win it: EW.com has confirmed that the original ‘American Idol’ judge will return for an 11th season on Fox’s top-rated series.
Also returning for season 11 is Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler — not exactly the most surprising revelation, considering he initially signed on for more than one season, according to EW.com.
Javier Colon Wins ‘The Voice’
In a photo finish, Javier Colon was named the winner of the inaugural season of NBC’s popular reality-competition series ‘The Voice.’
According to host Carson Daly, Colon beat runner-up Dia Frampton by just two percent of the vote, making it a truly nail-biting finale
A tearful Colon thanked his fellow competitors, and was greeted by an overjoyed Adam Levine, who had coached Colon throughout the s
‘Bachelor’ Couple Emily Maynard, Brad Womack Call It Quits
And another one bites the dust: According to an exclusive PEOPLE cover story, ‘Bachelor’ couple Emily Maynard and Brad Womack have called off their engagement.
“We’re no longer engaged,” a “teary-eyed” Maynard told PEOPLE in the new issue, on stands today. The confession came following an interview special with ‘Bachelor’ host Chris Harrison, set to air July 11 on ABC.
Deputy Sheriff Pops the Question to Dispatcher Over Police Radio [VIDEO]
‘Good Morning America’ reported on a Florida deputy sheriff who found a unique way to propose marriage to his girlfriend — over police radio.
Deputy Joseph Bracey proposed to Ashley West, who works as a Brevard County sheriff dispatcher, over a county-wide police channel. “I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?” he asked.
Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Jacket Sells for $1.8 Million
According to PopCrush, the iconic leather jacket that Michael Jackson wore in his famous ‘Thriller’ video sold for $1.8 million over the weekend at Julien’s Music Icons auction.
The jacket went to bidder Milton Verret, a Texas-based commodities trader, who says he will show the jacket “around the country in a tour that will help raise money for children’s charities.”
Weekend Box Office: ‘Cars 2′ Cruises to Victory
As expected, Pixar’s ‘Cars 2′ easily took first place at the weekend box office, netting a healthy $68 million. That’s about $8 million higher than the original ‘Cars,’ which opened to $60.1 million in 2006.
Peter Falk, Star of ‘Columbo,’ Dead at 83
Actor Peter Falk, who for decades played the titular character on the detective telepic series ‘Columbo,’ died Thursday night at his home in Beverly Hills, CA. He was 83.
Falk had been suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s, which was first made public in December 2008, according to the AP. The actor “died peacefully,” his family said in a statement.
New Movie Releases: ‘Cars 2,’ ‘Bad Teacher’ [VIDEOS]
Another sequel cruises into theaters this weekend by way of Pixar’s ‘Cars 2,’ with Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) back for another fast-paced adventure – this time, at the first-ever World Grand Prix.
Reviews haven’t been too kind for the movie, but given Pixar’s recent successes, ‘Cars 2′ should have no problem taking the number-one spot at the box office.
Lady Gaga Sports Blue Armpit Hair at MuchMusic Video Awards [VIDEO]
What’s Lady Gaga’s next logical step after emerging from an egg, wearing a meat dress and using a blood fountain as a stage prop? Unshaven armpits sprouting blue hair and matching blue pubic hair, of course.
Gaga sported patches of fake blue hair in intimate areas while performing ‘Born This Way’ on the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards, which aired Sunday on Fuse.
2011 Daytime Emmys: ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Wins Best Drama Series
‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ was once again named Best Drama Series at the Daytime Emmy Awards, marking the third-consecutive win for the popular CBS soap.
The show also won awards in the categories of Best Supporting Actress (Heather Tom), Best Younger Actor (Scott Clifton) and Best Drama Series Direction, for which it tied with ‘The Young and the Restless.’
Miss California Alyssa Campanella Crowned Miss USA 2011 [VIDEO]
In what came down to a battle between two best friends, Alyssa Campanella of Los Angeles, California was crowned Miss USA 2011 Sunday night at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
The 21-year-old beauty beat out Miss Tennessee Ashley Durham to take the title, the 60th in the pageant’s long-running history.
See Baby Photos of ‘American Idol’ Stars Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina
Sure, they’re technically still kids, but one can’t help but say “aww!” at the newly released baby photos of ‘American Idol’ stars Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina.
The photos, released by ‘American Idol’s’ website, show the season 10 winner and runner-up looking so-adorable-it-hurts as they pose for the cameras. In Scotty’s case, we see him with his older sister, while Lauren poses in a cute fri