A 13-year old protege. A country singer sensation. A harmony-filled group of females. Three very different acts vied for The X Factor Season 2 crown tonight, with only one, of course, voted as the winner of the grandest prize in reality television. So… who is $5 million richer? TATE STEVENS! The cowboy who led throughout most of the season in fan voting took it all home in the end. Was this the right choice? Vote now: Yes, he was my favorite! No way, Carly Rose rules! Fifth Harmony forever! View Poll »
Louis Vuitton is suing Warner Bros. for its use of a fake Louis Vuitton bag in The Hangover Part II, demanding that the scene in question be removed. So random. In the film, Zach Galifianakis’ Alan tells Stu not to mess with his luggage, saying, “Careful, that is … that is a Louis Vuitton.” He pronounces it Lewis . Awesome. Louis Vuitton has issues with this , for multiple reasons: Hangover 2 Clip – That is a Louis Vuitton! For one, Warner Bros. never got permission to use its precious and valuable trademark. Moreover, the luggage in the movie is a knockoff, or so the brand claims. Also awesome, if you’re a viewer. Not not for L.V. The company is seeking damages on top of an injunction prohibiting Warner Bros. from distributing The Hangover 2 going forward as long as the luggage scene appears. If you recall, the studio was also sued for its use of Mike Tyson’s face tattoo on Ed Helms’ character in the sequel, even though Tyson appeared in the original. Can’t make this stuff up …
Melanie Amaro accomplished the very difficult on the first season of The X Factor : the front-runner since day one, this talented singer maintained that status for months and went on to win the title last night . And she still can’t believe it. “I felt as though I was hearing things, to be honest,” Amaro told reporters today of when Steve Jones announced her at the winner. “I had to check my ear real quick. It shocked me a lot. It really did.” Melanie, of course, is now $5 million richer, a wild sum for anyone, let alone a young woman who didn’t grow up with much. “Life will change a lot,” she says. “The most I have ever had before was $200, if I was lucky.” A piano teacher from Florida, Amaro says she’ll purchase a new home for her mother with the winnings, along with a lifetime supply of chicken for herself. Seriously. (“I can’t live without it. It’s my favorite food.”) Overall, she just wants to give a shout-out to her fans. “Thank you to all my supporters who’ve supported me and have been behind me since day one and believed in me when I didn’t even have the heart to believe in myself,” she says. “Even when I went home, you guys still pushed and sent all your love my way.” You’re welcome, Melanie! Did do you think Amaro deserved to win?
We called it back when Reggie Bush was traded to the Miami Dolphins , and now the possibility appears to be a reality. If you believe this supermarket tabloid, that is. The latest issue of Life & Style claims that Kim Kardashian and her serious ex have been talking a lot recently and are considering a reconciliation. “Reggie reached out to Kim via text shortly after she announced she was filing for divorce to make sure she was okay,” a friend says . “They’ve stayed in touch ever since, texting and talking. Kim was Reggie’s first love. He knows she’s hurting right now, but when the time is right, he’ll swoop in and take care of her.” Previous reports alleged that Bush was desperately trying to stop Kim’s wedding to Kris Humphries back in August. He didn’t succeed, but, hey, now she’s $15 million richer and single once again. Might this reunion have been the plan all along? Do you wanna see Kim back together with Reggie?
