It’s been a winding road for Heather Locklear and Jack Wagner, but they’ve finally made it: the couple is engaged! The actress and actor, who appeared together on Melrose Place in the 1990s, have been off-and-on for years, with rumors of an engagement first spreading back in October . But a source tells People the 51-year old soap opera star finally popped the question to the woman who counts Tommy Lee and Richie Sambora as her ex-husbands. Locklear has a 13-year old daughter, Ava Elizabeth, with the latter. We wish these two nothing but the best! [Photo: WENN.com]
Melanie Moore was prepared to come in second. “In my head I really thought Sasha was going to win,” the So You Think You Can Dance champion told reporters after she was crowned last night . “Just being up there and being named one of the final two I was like, ‘Wait, is this really happening?’ I just started crying.” Melanie Moore Wins So You Think You Can Dance In fact, all Moore could muster on stage was a “thank you” in between tears. But she had more to tell reporters after the finale aired. Saying she hopes to use the $250,000 to “go back to school,” the 19-year old was also excited about one particular aspect of the competition being over: “I’m really looking forward to spending time with my boyfriend. I haven’t really got to see him very much. I got to see him and give him a really quick kiss and then ran out here.” What’s next for Moore? Aside from touring with the other top 10 finishers? Kenny Ortega, who will helm the upcoming Dirty Dancing remake , served as guest judge this season. Melanie laughed and directed the following at the director: “Give me a call.”
Forbes has released its annual list of the top earning American Idol stars, and Carrie Underwood leads the whole field by leaps and bounds. In fact, the country star earned so much more than any other Idol , the top four money-makers after Carrie barely eclipse her total combined. Below is the list of top Idol earners from May 2010-May 2011. Note the lack of the last three winners of the competition from the top 10 … 1. Carrie Underwood – $20 million 2. (tie) Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry – $6 million 4. Fantasia Barrino – $4 million 5. Jordin Sparks – $3 million 6. Kelly Clarkson – $2.5 million 7. Jennifer Hudson – $2 million 8. Kellie Pickler – $1.8 million 9. Clay Aiken – $1.5 million 10. (tie) Katharine McPhee, David Archuleta, David Cook – $1 million
‘American Idol’ alum says she’s well into recording her yet-untitled, R&B-flavored debut. By Gil Kaufman Pia Toscano Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images You can’t blame Pia Toscano for being angry. The “American Idol” season 10 finalist was shockingly bumped from the competition in ninth place, though many viewers and experts suspected it was not the last time they would see — or hear from — the raven-haired singer. After Toscano scored a major-label deal with Interscope Records — making her the first ninth-place eliminee in “Idol” history to pull off such a feat — the 22-year-old New Yorker made it clear on her first single, “This Time,” that she’s determined to do things her way. “The song could pertain to ‘American Idol’ and my journey on the show,” Toscano told MTV News about the double meaning some fans and critics have found in the empowerment anthem’s lyrics about shaking off a guy (or a voting bloc) who did her wrong. “It’s a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, and it’s not just a breakup song.” The tune, with a heavy R&B beat and a twinge of twang that might not be out of place in a Carrie Underwood foot-stomper, was written by Ester Dean, who has made similarly smart anthems for Rihanna (“S&M,” “Rude Boy”) and Nicki Minaj (“Superbass”). Though she said no specific breakup in her past inspired the tune, Toscano — who is reportedly dating “Dancing With the Stars” pro Mark Ballas — said she felt like it suited her well and might just reflect on some things that have happened to her in the past. “I can 100 percent relate to it whether it’s about a relationship or my journey on ‘Idol,’ ” Toscano said as she navigated her way through an airport on her way to an Idols Live! Tour date in Oklahoma City. What’s ironic about the song is that Underwood-esque country twang mixed with an R&B backbeat, which gives it a sound like the kind of contemporary pop/country tunes you might expect from “Idol” runner-up Lauren Alaina. In it, she sings that she’s “mad as hell, ain’t gonna take it no more” and that she’s “gonna free herself.” “This time, I’m gonna do it my way/ This time, I’m finding out the hard way,” Toscano sings on the chorus. The former makeup artist said that’s just a preview of the range of sounds you can expect to hear on her yet-untitled debut, due in the fall. “It’s not just one thing, not pop or R&B,” she said, promising that “This Time” is an anomaly and she won’t be encroaching on Alaina’s or winner Scotty McCreery’s country airspace. “It will be pop with an R&B influence, with an edge,” she said of the album. “It will be soulful and powerful.” Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.
Miss Valerie Lim, 25, is a leggy 1.79m tall. The behavioural therapist was crowned at the Shangri-La Hotel last night. She also won a subsidiary title, Miss Body Beautiful. The winner of the Miss Singapore Universe pageant clearly stood out from the rest of the competition. She will go on to represent Singapore in the Miss Universe 2011 International pageant at Sao Paulo, Brazil in September. Judges told The New Paper they were impressed with Valerie#39;s confidence and wit. She was also ar
It’s Hermione vs. Snape and Ron vs. Sirius in a showdown for the title of best ‘Potter’ character. By Terri Schwartz Photo: Warner Bros. With only four days left to vote in MTV News’ “Harry Potter” World Cup , the competition is heating up as the contestants narrow down. The Final Four “Harry Potter” characters were revealed Friday (July 8), and now Hermione Granger faces off against Professor Snape while Ron Weasley has a showdown with Sirius Black . It’s anyone’s call as to who will make it into the finals, let alone take home the trophy. “It gets down to who fans really want to see take this entire tournament home,” said Julia Hodges of DanRadcliffe.com and RupertGrint.net . Even with the stakes raised so high, the “Harry Potter” experts MTV has been chatting with have their own gut feelings about who is going to make it into the final round. And, according to Rosie Halse of the Leaky Cauldron , this is Hermione’s last hurrah. “This is where Hermione is going to fall down, unfortunately,” Halse predicted. “I love Hermione to pieces, but I think that Snape has a much more ardent following. He has so many twists and turns in the book, whereas Hermione is quite a constant character that perhaps Snape might win on a character basis.” But the experts still feel that one of the series’ Big Three will make it into the finals: Ron Weasley. “Sirius has been such an important role model to Harry, yet Ron has been such an important friend to Harry,” Andrew Sims of MuggleNet said. “I think in this competition, Ron is going to win because: A) popularity, and B) he’s always been by Harry’s side.” Voting for the Final Four continues on the MTV Movies Blog through Sunday, July 10, at midnight. Then the showdown between the last two “Potter” characters left standing begins promptly at 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday, July 11, with the winner being announced later that night during MTV’s live stream of the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” red-carpet premiere in New York City. We’re streaming live from the red carpet at the New York premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” on Monday, July 11, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Visit MTV.com to watch interviews with the stars and see the winner of the “Harry Potter” World Cup announced live. Tweet your questions for the cast @MTVNews using the hashtag #AskPotter. Check out everything we’ve got on “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos The ‘Harry Potter’ World Cup Related Photos “Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Part 2” The ‘Harry Potter’ World Cup Players
Profile * Name: 楊思琦 / Yeung Sze Kei (Yang Si Qi) * English name: Shirley Yeung * Profession: Actress, model, and singer * Birthdate: 1978-Aug-07 * Birthplace: Hong Kong * Height: 162cm * Weight: 43kg * Star sign: Leo * Chinese zodiac: Horse Shirley Yeung Sze-Ki, born 7 August 1978, is a Hong Kong actress under contract to the TVB television channel. She was the winner of the 2001 Miss Hong Kong contest. She had been the favourite among audiences since the very beginning of the competition. S
Sad news today out of the Australian Idol family: Jay Dee Springbett, a former judge on that nation’s version of American Idol , was found dead inside his Sydney apartment. Friends say Springbett – who also served as an A&R executive
Unlike its nemesis on Fox, there’s no judging controversy on The Voice . At least not yet. Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green will all return for the competition’s second season. “Our fantastic coaches were integral to the tremendous success of The Voice this year and we are thrilled that they are all returning,” Paul Telegdy, Executive Vice President of NBC, said in a statement. “We look forward to building season two and making The Voice an even greater experience for fans.” The NBC hit crowned Javier Colon as its first champion this week and will return in January.
Great Britain, Britney Spears is set to give you more. The singer announced new tour dates in England this week, as she takes her latest tour across the ocean in the fall. Britney Spears – Gimme More (Live) So, when might Britney call you on stage for a lap dance ? The new tour dates/locations are posted here: October 28: London – O2 Arena October 31: London – Wembley Arena November 3: Newcastle – Metro Radio Arena November 5: Sheffield, UK – Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
