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Russell Brand appeared on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ today (May 17) in a pre-taped segment where he revealed that he still loves his soon-to-be-ex-wife Katy Perry, with whom he split in December of last year. He offered several positive sentiments about the ‘Part of Me’ singer and then hung out with Ellen’s favorite mini correspondents, Sophia Grace and Rosie.

Brand did not skirt the Perry issue, saying, “I love her as a human being, but sometimes when you’re in a relationship I suppose it doesn’t work out, does it? But that doesn’t mean I regret it or anything … I was very happy to be married to her, she’s such a beautiful human being, and I only have love and positivity for her.”

Aw, that’s so heartbreaking. It truly is an amicable split for these two, even though they’ve unfollowed one another on Twitter. “You can’t make everything how you want it to be in life,” Brand also said. How eloquent and true.

The mood lifted when he was flanked by his fellow Brits, those precocious, tiara-wearing, pink-clad princesses Sophia Grace and Rosie. We hope they are homeschooled, because they sure seem to be spending a lot of time outside of the classroom. Yeah, we know, they’re picking up an education at the school of life and are rubbing elbows with celebs, but still! We’re sure they’ve got responsible parents.

Brand called them “my little Essex friends,” commenting that “we’ve all escaped. Back in Essex, these children would be forced to clean chimneys.” He also said that he and Rosie would have to team up to keep SG in line, since she’s a little firecracker.

The comedian then asked SG to express everything she ever thought, to which she shouts “PINK!” Either she works for Victoria’s Secret’s diffusion line, has been brainwashed by Nicki Minaj or has had a wee bit of training about how to suck people into her vortex of cuteness.

Can we just say we love how Rosie is the quiet one? She’s like Teller of Penn & Teller.

Watch Russell Brand Talk Katy Perry on ‘Ellen’

Watch Russell Brand Interact With Sophia Grace + Rosie on ‘Ellen’

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Pink graces the June 2012 cover of Cosmo, looking slim and trim in a red bandage dress. Less than a year after giving birth to daughter Willow Sage, new mom Pink has dropped the baby weight and looks banging. She was candid about how her life has changed since welcoming Willow into the world.

“I’m used to going into the studio and smoking and drinking until three in the morning,” the singer confessed to the mag. “But I can’t drink as much because I’m breastfeeding. See this glass of wine? Before, I’d have, like, four of them. Now, one is good. Oh, and I quit smoking… I’ve exorcised a lot of my demons, but I’m still working on myself. I think I’ll be a work in progress for the rest of my life.”

Aren’t we all, Pink?

The singer also shared that Willow sleeps in bed with her mom and dad, so she and hubby Carey Hart have to “schedule” alone time! “We’ve never had a problem with affection. But with a baby? It’s kinda gross, but you have to schedule it,” she said.

The parents are thinking of rearranging Willow’s sleeping accomodations at some point. “We’re just starting to think about putting her somewhere else, at least for a little while,” the songstress said. “Either that, or we’ll have to resort to getting it on in the laundry room.”

Speaking of sexy, the singer was not shy about saying she did not feel beautiful with a bulging belly. She gained 55 pounds during the gestation period, joking “my baby may be part cheesecake.” She didn’t feel pretty, at all. “I thought I’d feel like a goddess. They sell you on that… like you’ll never feel more feminine. Really, I just felt like a mess,” Pink said.

Feeling like a mess at the time or not, she looks uh-mazing right now.

Watch the Pink ‘Raise Your Glass’ Video

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Owl City — the musical brainchild of lone member Adam Young — hasn’t released a new single since Oct. 2011. So, fans will be happy to hear that not only is he prepping a new album, but he’s already dropped the lead single, ‘Shooting Star.’ And guess what? We’ve got an exclusive look at the ‘Shooting Star’ lyric video for your viewing/listening pleasure.

Opening with a loop of dreamy, high and low digital blips, the intro of ‘Shooting Star’ has a sound reminiscent of the Postal Service’s hit ‘Such Great Heights.’ Adam Young’s soft, breathy vocals kick in (which also sound a bit Ben Gibbard-esque but with more pop appeal) during the verses, but grows in strength and power as the chorus of ‘Shooting Star’ rolls around.

Like the song itself, the ‘Shooting Star’ lyric video has an ethereal, spacey quality. The video includes a montage of twinkling stars, swirling beams of light, bright nebulas, and atmospheric clouds. In quick flashes, Young reveals the lyrics to the loving song:

“When the sun goes down, and the lights burn out /  Then it’s time for you to shine / Brighter than the shooting star / So shine no matter where you are / Fill the darkest night, with a brilliant light / Cause it’s time for you to shine / Brighter than a shooting star / So shine no matter where you are, tonight.”

Stay tuned for more updates on Owl City’s latest, still-in-the-works LP. In the meantime, head over to iTunes or Amazon to download the ‘Shooting Star’ single, and check out the lyric video below!

Watch the Owl City ‘Shooting Star’ Lyric Video

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Batter up! Jermaine Paul, who was crowned the winner of Season 2 of ‘The Voice‘ just over a week ago, will be making a pitstop at the thoroughly awesome MLB Fan Cave in New York City tomorrow, May 17.

The show begins at 2PM ET and is open to the public; fans are encouraged to kick it into high gear and head down to the venue early, since space is limited. This is one show you do NOT want to miss so be punctual and secure yourself a spot.

The show is part of the 2012 MLBFanCave.com Concert Series and it’s going to be a good season, especially with Paul a part of it in the early half!

Head over to the Cave, located at 4th and Broadway in lovely downtown Manhattan and enjoy the vocal power of Jermaine Paul, former back up singer, live and in the flesh, as opposed to singing for his life on a TV show. Who’s going, PopCrush readers?
 
 

Watch Jermaine Paul Perform ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ on ‘The Voice’

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From Justin Bieber to B.o.B, Taylor Swift has been branching out to work with other young superstars in various genres. Her latest collaboration is with British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. The two delivered matching tweets yesterday to tell the world about their songwriting session.

Sheeran teased his followers by first announcing that he was writing with “a very cool artist” without naming names. A few hours later, he and Swift spilled the beans:

In and out burger, defacing guitars and writing music with @taylorswift13 : )

— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) May 15, 2012

Eating cheeseburgers, scribbling on guitars, writing songs with @edsheeran.: ) — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 15, 2012

We love this collaboration, as both performers tend to write sensitive, introspective songs about their lives. Many Twitter users were excited about the news, though one Sheeran fan jokingly gave the young Brit a word of caution: “Don’t do it Ed. Don’t fall into her trap. She’ll write songs about you!”

Swift has been working on new songs that may end up on her follow-up to ‘Speak Now,’ which may come out later this year. Sheeran experienced massive success last year in England with his album ‘+,’ which will see a U.S. release in June. The proud new owner of a goat tattoo toured America earlier this year and plans to return in June to support the album.

Watch the Ed Sheeran ‘Small Bump’ Video

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Kelly Clarkson showed off her new, trimmer figure at the ABC and Entertainment Weekly Upfront party in New York City this week. Wearing a spring-appropriate, strapless floral frock that accentuated her toned arms and smaller waist, Clarkson, 30, looked amazing.

The ‘Stronger’ singer also chose a flattering cut to show off her shape with this pretty dress. She has not admitted to any sort of diet or exercise regimen, but it’s clear that she has shed some excess pounds and it’s most visible in her arms and hips. Looking god, Kel!

She’s also growing out her formerly blunt bangs, it seems. It’s a move which flatters her face shape, since it’s a less severe style.

According to AOL Music, the singer and original ‘American Idol‘ was in town to promote her new reality show ‘Duets,’ which teams aspiring singers with established stars. The new show premieres on May 24. Clarkson loves her reality competitions, as she also mentored on the second season of ‘The Voice.’ She has spread her wings beyond the show that made her famous, and she has often maintained that she just wants to sing, as opposed to being a pop star.

Watch the Promo for ‘Duets’ Starring Kelly Clarkson

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The new season of ‘America’s Got Talent‘ is merely two days old and it’s already making a splash, from the critical raves Howard Stern earned as a judge to some of the actual talent America is showcasing on the boob tube. One of last night’s (May 15) standouts was Tim Hockenberry, a middle-aged gent from upstate New York who delivered a gritty and emotionally impactful rendition of Joe Cocker’s ‘You Are So Beautiful.’ It was, in a word, beautiful.

Granted, the song is inherently gritty and raw, and it was right in Hockenberry’s wheelhouse. He sat behind a keyboard stand and tapped away while singing in his rugged, raspy voice. He’s proof that young, cute and precocious kids are not the only hopefuls to win our hearts and compete on ‘AGT.’

From one performance, it sounds like Tim Hockenberry is the real deal. While we were wondering if he would be a serious or silly performer based on his bright paisley print (and pink!) shirt, he surprised us and had us in his corner immediately. Go Tim!

Watch Tim Hockenberry Perform ‘You Are So Beautiful’ on ‘AGT’

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Chuck Brown, the Washington, D.C.-area funk icon known as the ‘Godfather of Go-Go,’ has died. He passed away today (May 16) at the age of 75. He died at Johns Hopkins University hospital in Baltimore.

Brown’s manager Tom Goldfogle confirmed the news of his client’s death to The Washington Post. The musician had been hospitalized and treated for pneumonia in recent weeks.

While Brown’s name might not be instantly familiar to pop music fans, especially the younger generation, his hooks most certainly are. Brown’s most popular anthem was 1979′s ‘Bustin’ Loose,’ which was sampled by pop rapper Nelly on his massive summer hit, 2002′s ‘Hot in Herre.’

Brown was a funk pioneer, largely credited with creating the go-go genre. It was an alternative to disco in the ’70s and was percussion driven.  He had another hit in 1984 in the form of ‘We Need Some Money (Bout Money.)’

It wasn’t until last year, when he was 74, did he earn his first Grammy award nomination for Best Rhythm-and-Blues Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals for ‘Love’ — a track he recorded with Jill Scott and bassist Marcus Miller. Brown also received a Lifetime Heritage Fellowship Award from The National Endowment for the Arts in 2005, according to The Washington Post.

Brown, who was a performer, singer, guitarist and songwriter, attained cult status but go-go’s reach didn’t expand much outside of the Beltway region. Still, he is remembered and celebrated for his contributions to popular music.

R.I.P.

Listen to Chuck Brown, ‘Bustin’ Loose’

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The Great Food Truck Race is a show on the Food Network.  The reality show hosted by FN Chef, Tyler Florence,  pits 7 different food trucks against each other as they travel throughout the country.  The objective of each truck each week is to have the highest amount of sales and the least is eliminated.  The upcoming season contestants will be making their way into Amarillo this week!

According to Brooke Hale, Marketing Director of Homer’s Backyard Ball, they are expecting at least 4 of the food trucks to set up at  Homer’s Backyard Ball this Saturday!  So not only can get get live music, BBQ and fun, you can help your favorite Great Food Truck Race Truck win this elimination round.

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Homer’s Backyard Ball is a day long Texas Country Music festival and BBQ Cook-off benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

This years line-up includes Cody Canada and the Departed, Tejas Brothers, The Dirty River Boys, Casey Berry and the Live Texas Mosquitos, Tommy Gallagher Band, Gary P. Nunn, Cruise Duke, No Dry County, and The Texas Heat

Cost is $25 in advance, $30 at the gate

The event is BYOB and BYOC (chair).  Coolers are allowed.

Pets and Glass containers are not allowed

Sprouse, Schrader, and Smith will be offering Free BBQ at their tent from 3p – 6p on Saturday.

The event takes place I-40 E and Whitaker Rd.

Gates open at 11am

If you are huge fan of the The Great Food Truck Race then make plans to be at Homer’s Backyard Ball this Saturday!!!

Who knows you just might meet Tyler Florence.

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Usually when a person is graduating from college, she’s thinking about what kind of job she’ll get after school. This woman gets a surprise offer during graduation and suddenly has a different job to think about — the new and unexpected job of planning her wedding.

Graduation is definitely time for thinking about the future. Clearly, no one knows this better than the boyfriend of Sarah Cooper, a very recent graduate of American University’s School of Public Affairs. Sam Miller decided that Cooper’s walk across the stage as she gets her diploma was the perfect time to pop the question.

It didn’t take long for everyone in the auditorium to understand exactly what was going on, despite the fact that they probably couldn’t hear it.

Cooper and Miller now have way more to celebrate than her accomplishments at university. They also have way more to prepare for than a post-college job hunt. Double congrats, Sarah!

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When you hear the phrase ‘all you can eat’, what comes to mind? Probably a place where you can go and eat as much as you want. Right? Not so in this case.

Bill Wisth is protesting a restaurant in Wisconsin called Chuck’s Place because he says that he was turned away from the restaurant after ordering the all-you-can-eat.

“It’s false advertising,” Wisth told TMJ4. “We asked for more fish, and they refused to give us more fish.”

He was then given 8 pieces of fish to-go, but that wasn’t quite enough to calm the the patron. Bill has been picketing the restaurant for the last two days. Click here to read more on this

Now, to bring this home. Have you ever been told by an all-you-can-eat place that they could not serve you anymore? This has nothing to do with a person’s size, just appetite.

I bring this up because a few years ago, Red Lobster was having all-you-can-eat snow crab legs. And I just happened to love crab legs. My friend and I went in and ate more crab that any human probably should, to the point that the manager came over and asked us to “Finish Up”.

We laughed our way out the door and headed to the house. Shortly after they stopped the all-you-can-eat crab legs promotion and I have not seen it since. I’m not saying it was because of us, but we didn’t help the cause.

But I never thought of it like this. Should they have been able to tell us to leave? You tell us. Take the poll below and let us know what you think.

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One of the demons Amy Winehouse struggled with before her death last year was jealousy over the success of Adele, according to Winehouse’s former producer, Mark Ronson, who had first-hand knowledge of the singer’s mental state in the months before her passing.

Ronson told the Village Voice he had been hoping to work with the ‘Rehab’ singer again before she died. He explained that he met with Winehouse to discuss the project but found she was not in a good place:

But, what little time we had, well, it was tense. She was in a bad state, God knows why. I think that the Adele thing had Amy freaked out. She liked her, but Adele’s success was making Amy feel upset, competitive, restless. Anyway, we lost touch briefly. And before she and I could really start the process of beginning a new album, it was too late.

Lots of performers have competitive streaks, but it would be a shame if Adele’s success in any way caused Winehouse mental anguish. Adele’s ’21′ album had started to explode thanks to the singles ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and ‘Someone Like You’ when Winehouse died last July of alcohol poisoning.

Ronson produced most of Winehouse’s ‘Back to Black,’ which won the singer five Grammy Awards and sold more than 10 million copies around the world. He co-wrote the title track and produced most of Winehouse’s well-known songs, including ‘Rehab,’ ‘You Know That I’m No Good,’ ‘Love is a Losing Game’ and ‘Valerie.’

Watch Mark Ronson’s ‘Valerie’ Video Feat. Amy Winehouse Vocals

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We’ve watched the guys at Epic Meal Time make massive desserts. We’ve watched them make massive St. Patrick’s Day treats. And we’ve watched them make massive, yet amusing, fools out of themselves. Today, we watch them make the most massive bacon burger ever created by man. And we love them for it.

Because we weren’t at our computers playing ‘Diablo 3’ we decided to watch what Epic Meal Time had in store for us in this episode. What they had was a colossal sandwich with 500 (yes, two zeros after that 5) strips of bacon and likely more than 109,000 calories. We are just a little bit disappointed in ourselves to admit that it actually looks really freakin’ good. Of course, watching Muscles Glasses devour it sort of takes away from its original appeal, but still, we would have liked just one bite.

The good news for the EMT guys? We’re guessing they will be hired to cater the upcoming Susanne Eman wedding.

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OneRepublic drummer Edward Ray Fisher had a bad day, it seems. The skinsman was arrested in Denver, Colo. this morning (May 15), with cops claiming he flipped out and went into a destructive rage, according to TMZ. A destructive rage? Yikes.

TMZ also obtained the kit minder’s mugshot, which you can view by clicking below. Check out his forehead, which boasts a circular, bloodied injury that made us say “Ouch” upon looking at it. That thing looks painful. It’s not been determined how he sustained the gash, but it’s likely due to his “destructive rage.”

Fisher was booked for destruction of private property, disturbing the peace and assault. Further details on what he destroyed and why, not to mention how, are TBD. We’ll fill you in as we find out what the heck happened. All we know is, “it’s too late to apologize.” Sorry, we had to…

Fisher, 38, resides in Denver. He is due in Denver County Court tomorrow (May 16) to answer the charges.

Remind us not to piss this guy off…

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UPDATE: ON May 16, Eddie Fischer pleads not guilty to charges Read about it here.

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Brave Robot is the creation of Japanese designer Kenji Ishida. Kenji, who is working with a company named JS Robotics, looks to be on the verge of something really cool. The robot is remote controlled and can change into a car and back again into a robot with just the touch of a button.

This “toy” is no joke. It changes all by itself and does not need any help from us earthlings. This is the eighth version of the robot and it looks as though JS Robotics is now working on version nine.

Check out the videos below and prepare to relive your childhood dream of owning a real Transformer.

Thankfully Michael Bay was not asked to shoot footage for these videos.

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Last week saw two couples eliminated from the ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ competition, leaving us with what may be the best semifinal group yet. And on Monday night, they all danced their perfectly-toned backsides off — so who’s got the best shot at moving on to next week’s finale extravaganza?

Let’s find out … LIIIIIIIVE!

Hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet, who was clad in a life-sized Slinky, said everyone would be doing two dances for our entertainment. Oh, and it was also Sob Story Night, so we all learned a little more about the contestants’ hardships early in life. Good times.

And away we go.

William Levy and Cheryl Burke
First dance score: 28 out of 30 (9/9/10)
Second dance score: 30 out of 30 (10/10/10)

William also told us about his impoverished Cuban upbringing, saying when he was a kid, his dream was just to have a fridge with food in it. As he mentioned earlier in the season, his father was a political prisoner who brought the family to the US for asylum when William was 14. His modeling agents recalled seeing him for the first time and how he was gorgeous but had so few clothes that they actually had to go shopping for him. His modeling gigs led to acting gigs, and now he’s one of the biggest stars in Latin America.

On to the dancing … there’s a reason Cheryl’s won this thing twice, and getting fantastic partners is only part of it. She’s a terrific choreographer, and her first dance with William, a tango set to the Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),’ was sexy and sharp and fit the music perfectly. Len said he hadn’t “been this excited since my mother put me in long trousers,” which we’re guessing is Brit-speak for “dude, awesome,” Bruno said it was “full of animal magnetism,” and Carrie Ann had only the tiniest of constructive criticisms.

His second dance, a samba, featured him in tight white pants shaking his ass a lot (see, we told you Cheryl knows what she’s doing). Bruno called the dance “the pleasure zone” and said he had “bum envy,” Carrie Ann called it “freaking amazing,” and Len dubbed William “the hunk with the junk in his trunk.”

Katherine Jenkins and Mark Ballas
First dance score: 29 out of 30 (10/9/10)
Second dance score: 27 out of 30 (9/9/9)

Katherine was accepted to the Royal Academy of Music at 17, and rocketed to fame after being signed to a recording deal shortly thereafter. (It’s still so weird to see that booming operatic voice coming out of such a tiny chick.) Last December she apparently suffered an Adele-style breakup with her fiance and it left her in shreds. She credits ‘DWTS’ for helping to put a smile back on her face and for giving her something else to focus on.

Kind of surprised she didn’t mention her father’s death as she did earlier in the season when we got some contestant backstory, but maybe she felt it would’ve been exploitative. So props to her for that.

On to the dancing … Katherine said she’s come a long way in the competition — from demurely asking the costume designers to add more fabric to her dresses all the way to her currently provocative dance moves. Her quick-step looked like it had a few small errors to us, but if it did, most of the judges didn’t notice. Bruno called it “outstanding” with “amazing technique,” Carrie Ann said it may have been the best dance ever on ‘DWTS,’ and although Len did catch the mistakes, he deemed the performance “fabulous.”

Kat’s second dance, a salsa, was hawt and showed she’s clearly gotten more comfortable showing some skin. All was going swimmingly until the very last couple beats of the song when her back suddenly went out — she was horrified and in pain all at the same time, and she couldn’t stop apologizing to Mark. So awful. Regardless, Carrie Ann called the rest of the dance “fabulous,” Len called her “Katherine the Great,” and Bruno said she “unleashed the harlot” within.

At the end of the show, she was stoic but looked like she was in agonizing pain, and Tom said doctors were en route. Hopefully it’s nothing too serious and she picks up some audience votes, because it would be an absolute shame for her to go out like that.

Donald Driver and Peta Murgatoyd
First dance score: 28 out of 30 (9/9/10)
Second dance score: 29 out of 30 (10/9/10)

Donald grew up in rough ‘hood in Houston, with a father in prison and a single mother raising five kids. The family wound up living under a bridge, and Donald’s mom eventually sent him and his brother to stay with their grandparents. Trouble — drugs, car thefts, etc — followed, even during his early athletic years. Meeting his wife in college was the turning point because she gave him an ultimatum: he could have her or the bad-boy lifestyle, but not both. He kept her and focused on football instead, eventually being drafted by the Green Bay Packers and going on to become a star wide-receiver with a Super Bowl championship under his belt.

On to the dancing … his first dance, a waltz, was simply gorgeous — fluid and lyrical and lovely. Carrie Ann complimented the emotion he displayed and called the performance “mesmerizing,” Len said Donald is a “big tough cream puff,” and Bruno loved his lines and arm extensions.

The samba he did next was sassy and fun (prediction: Peta has quite a future on this show). Len said it was “a bit careful” but he liked it, Bruno said it “worked beautifully,” and Carrie Ann said it was Donald’s “A+ game.”

Maria Menounos and Derek Hough
First dance score: 30 out of 30 (10/10/10)
Second dance score: 29 out of 30 (10/9/10)

Maria’s parents were Greek immigrants (as she’s often reminded us) who worked as janitors, and she was moved by how much they wanted to give her family a better life. She put herself through college, got a journalism degree, and covered earthquakes and wars for Channel One news — she even interviewed President Bush when she was all of 20. Damned impressive. She credits her parents for her work ethic, and wants to succeed to make them proud.

On to the dancing … while it’s usually the celebs who buckle under the pressure, Derek’s rehearsal footage seemed to show him in the midst of a panic-attack — something that’s especially odd for the show’s only three-time champ. Regardless, he soldiered on, and Maria’s Argentine tango had some amazing moves, ending with a pretty emotional moment between her and Derek. Len said he was “completely caught up in it,” Bruno gave it his usual bombastic praise, and Carrie Ann was in the throes of complimental (it’s a word because I say it is) ecstasy.

Her second dance seemed a bit muted for a jive, and Derek looked like he was doing most of the tricks, but overall it was a fresh interpretation. Bruno liked its “quirkiness,” Carrie Ann said it was a “stunner,” and Len called out a tiny stumble but enjoyed the “rhythm” of the performance.

There you have it. Tuesday night’s elimination will reveal who’s in the finale — see you then.

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It’s official! Demi Lovato is now an ‘X Factor‘ judge.

TMZ reports that Lovato, like fellow new judge Britney Spears, will hit up New York City to finalize her paperwork for the gig tomorrow (May 14). Though Lovato is scheduled to tour this summer, her ‘X Factor’ position shouldn’t interfere with her itinerary. Lovato will join Spears at the Fox Upfronts, where they will officially announce their casting on the series.

Lovato will likely be a great addition to the somewhat struggling Fox show, as she’ll draw in a younger demographic as well as be able to draw upon her own unique and sometimes dark experiences to coach contestants.

While Spears is said to be raking in $15 million for the show, Lovato’s payday isn’t yet known. She’s only been in talks for a pretty short time — the first reports of her involvement only popped up about two weeks ago, whereas Spears’ name had been swirling about for months. Auditions are scheduled to begin at the end of this month.

Lovato may not be the only Disney alum to sign on, either. Her pal and fellow Mouse House starlet Miley Cyrus is in talks to be the show’s new hostess with the mostess. Congrats, Demz!

Watch Demi Lovato, ‘Skyscraper’ Video

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Beyonce is most likely spending her first Mother’s Day with her mom, Tina Knowles, plus new daughter Blue Ivy and her sister Solange, who’s a mother herself. The R&B queen penned a heartfelt letter to her mom, which can be read on her official website.

In the note, Bey sings the praises of her mama and thanks her for unconditional love and support.

Everything I am is because of you! You are the first voice that ever sang to me. At every turn you push me to be better. You teach me to be true to myself and the ones I love. When I look into your eyes, I am sooo proud. Now that I’m a mother, I truly realize all the sacrifices you made for us. My love for you goes beyond what I can say. Happy Happy Mama’s Day.

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The letter is very touching and we’re sure that some of her gratitude is also shared by her sister, Solange, who is a doting mom of seven-year-old son Daniel Julez Smith, Jr.

Tina did reveal to Us Weekly that she and her daughters would be together celebrating Mother’s Day at home. “[We're] all going to be together,” she said. “We’re excited because it’s Beyonce’s first Mother’s Day. I’m hoping to cook! I want to cook. My traditional soul food and maybe gumbo. That’s my favorite dish!”

Food, family and conversation. That sounds good to us. Happy Mother’s Day!

Watch Beyonce ‘Run the World (Girls)’ Video

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Last night I was watching Grey’s Anatomy and the McDonald’s commercial with the talking lemon came on.  That commercial freaks me out! If you don’t know the commercial check it out.

I don’t know why but it makes my skin crawl.  It could be because Steve Schirippa, from the Sopranos and Secret Life of the American Teenage, is the voice.  It also could be because the lemon really doesn’t have any eyes.

I see this and associate McDonald’s lemonade with creepiness and I don’t want to order a lemonade.  Is it just me?