Yup, it’s everywhere. At tonight’s Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley just couldn’t resist. The music started to be played over the loudspeaker, the crowd was egging them on and then, oh yes, the hosts went full-on Gangnam Style. In impressive fashion, we might add. Watch the superstars get their PSY-based groove on now: Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley Go Gangnam Style
The X Factor went from 16 to 12 tonight, as four contestants – one from each group – were sent packing. In somewhat complicated fashion. First, each judge deemed two singers from his/her troupe to be safe; they went straight to the next round. Then, the remaining pair of hopefuls sang against each other for their X Factor lives. Take CeCe Fry, for example, who belted out this beautiful version of “Out Here On My Own.” CeCe Fry – “Out Here On My Own†So, who got the axe? The following quartet was eliminated: Willie Jones David Correy Diamond White Sister C Therefore, the teams now look like this: Team Demi Lovato: Jennel Garcia , Paige Thomas and CeCe Frey Team L. A. Reid: Vino Allan, Tate Stevens and Jason Brock Team Britney Spears: Carly Rose Sonenclar , Beatrice Miller and Arin Ray Team Simon Cowell: Emblem3, Lyric145 and 1432 What did you think of this format and of the results? Who was the most surprising to be sent home?
David Correy has been named an X Factor finalist . But that isn’t the best news the aspiring singer received this week. David Correy Audition Sources confirm to TMZ that Correy, a 26-year old who told viewers on his opening episode that he was given up for adoption when he was a newborn in Brazil, has tracked down his birth mother ! Her name is Luciene Lima and she recognized the baby photos shown in Correy’s segment after he was introduced on The X Factor a couple weeks ago. Lima reportedly contacted local media in Brazil, which got the ball rollong (contacting Correy, matching up birth certificates and timelines) and so far – with DNA results not yet in – all signs point to a valid connection. “David is so happy,” a friend says. “He can’t wait to meet her for the first time.”
David Correy has been named an X Factor finalist . But that isn’t the best news the aspiring singer received this week. David Correy Audition Sources confirm to TMZ that Correy, a 26-year old who told viewers on his opening episode that he was given up for adoption when he was a newborn in Brazil, has tracked down his birth mother ! Her name is Luciene Lima and she recognized the baby photos shown in Correy’s segment after he was introduced on The X Factor a couple weeks ago. Lima reportedly contacted local media in Brazil, which got the ball rollong (contacting Correy, matching up birth certificates and timelines) and so far – with DNA results not yet in – all signs point to a valid connection. “David is so happy,” a friend says. “He can’t wait to meet her for the first time.”
Rain wreaked havoc with the FOX schedule last night, as a delay in the Major League Baseball playoff game between the Giants and the Cardinals resulted in last-second schedule shuffling. As a result, only half of the originally-planned two-hour X Factor episode aired – but that was enough time for the series to unveil 10 of its 16 finalists. Did you favorite make the cut? Let’s take a look at who advanced from each group… Teens Diamond White Carly Rose Sonenclar Arin Ray Beatrice Miller Old Geezers David Correy Jason Brock Tate Stevens Vino Alan Young Adults Jennel Garcia Willie Jones NOTE : FOX will air the entirety of this episode of Tuesday, October 23.
It had to be asked last night: Is Reed Deming the next Justin Bieber ? But following another strong audition this week, it’s clear this teenager can stand on his own. Telling viewers he has waited his whole (short) life for this moment, Deming took full advantage of it with a terrific version of “Hey There Delilah.” Watch for yourself: Reed Deming – Hey There Delilah Among other acts that stood out in the Top 24: David Correy Diamond White Carly Rose Sonenclar