So far, so not very good. Through the opening rounds of American Idol Season 12 , we haven’t exactly been impressed by any of the male contestants. But it’s not too late to turn things around Cortez Shaw , Lazaro Arbos and company. The voting turns over to the viewers next week, so we might as well get it started early. Which American Idol male do you think has the best chance of winning? Lazaro Arbos Charlie Askew Nick Boddington Curtis Finch, Jr. Paul Jolley Elijah Liu Vincent Powell Cortez Shaw Burnell Taylor Devin Velez View Poll »
Kim Jong Un and Dennis Rodman bonded over basketball yesterday, with the former NBA star telling the North Korean dictator “you have a friend for life.” Seriously, this happened. Rodman, 51, who is filming a documentary with U.S. media company VICE, is in Pyongyang along with members of the famed Harlem Globetrotters. “The Worm” spent quality time with the reclusive North Korean leader – a big fan of his as a kid – dining on sushi and drinking with him at his palace. It’s still unclear what exactly will result from this “basketball diplomacy” mission in terms of media (or diplomacy), but whatever it is should be something. The unlikely encounter makes Rodman the most high-profile American to meet Kim Jong Un since the young North Korean leader took power in 2011. Yes. Dennis Rodman in North Korea . His trip also takes place against a backdrop of tension between Washington and Pyongyang, which conducted an underground nuclear test just two weeks ago. Kim, a diehard basketball fan, told the former Chicago Bulls star he hoped the visit would break the ice between the United States and North Korea. Kim laughed and slapped his hands on the table before him during the game as he sat nearly knee to knee with Rodman, who chatted with him in English. “They bonded during the game,” VICE’s Shane Smith said by phone from New York after speaking to the crew. “They were both enjoying the crazy shots.” “The Harlem Globetrotters were putting on quite a show.” Oh to be a fly on the wall during those conversations. No word if Dennis, who may or may not know South Korea is a different place , plans to tell Kim to hand over the keys to the nukes at the end of the trip.
The semifinalists are on American Idol Season 12 are finally set. Last night, the final quintet of men were named, as the 10 remaining contestants with penises squared off in a Las Vegas-based Sudden Death round. Who would be joining the previously-revealed 15? And take to the live stage next week to sing for your vote? Nick Boddington – “Say Something Now” Burnell Taylor – “This Time” Lazaro Arbos – “Tonight I Wanna Cry” Scroll down for a list of the final five, along with the tracks they belted out last night, and sound off on their inclusion in the Top 20: Vincent Powell – “Cause I Love You” Lazaro Arbos – “Tonight I Wanna Cry” Cortez Shaw – “Titanium” Burnell Taylor – “This Time” Nick Boddington – “Say Something Now” Vincent Powell – “Cause I Love You” Cortez Shaw – “Titanium”
On a night filled with tears and a few decent performances, American Idol passed 28 men on to the next round last night. Did your favorite make the cut? Or are you already prepared to turn on Season 12 and its new panel of judges? Scroll down for a list of many of the remaining males and sound off now… Lazaro Arbos Curtis Finch Jr. Devin Velez Gurpreet Singh Sarin Cortez Shaw Jimmy Smith Nick Boddington Charlie Askew Burnell Taylor Marvin Calderon Adam Sanders Johnny Keyser Vincent Powell Mathenee Treco Charles Watson Bryant Tadeo David Oliver Willis Elijah Liu Jeff Hermano Josh Holiday Joshua Jada Davila Kevin Harris
