The X Factor can name all the new judges it wants, but the success of this competition will come down to one thing on Season 3: Its level of talent. And through two weeks, contestants have definitely impressed on stage, partly for their voices, and also for their backstories. There’s Victoria Carriger , a mother of eight and lover of Kelly Clarkson; Ashly Williams , who dedicated a Whitney Houston track to her late mother; and Rion Page , 13-year old who has overcome a major disability. Click through an assortment of the top performances below and then vote on your favorite member of the Top 40: Rion Page X Factor Audition Carlos Guevara X Factor Performance Ashly Williams X Factor Audition Stone Martin on The X Factor Lorie Moore X Factor Audition Victoria Carriger X Factor Audition WHO DO YOU WANT TO WIN? Ashly Williams Stone Martin Carlos Guevara Rion Page Victoria Carriger Other [Cite in Comments] View Poll »
Zac Efron may have recently vacationed in Peru, but his thoughts were always back home with his fans. The actor, who spent time earlier this year in rehab, posted a photo of himself abroad to WhoSay this week and included with it a caption of gratitude that reads: Hey guys! Just returned from an incredible trip to Peru with my dad and wanted to thank you all for your support these past few weeks… means the world to me. Love you guys! In came out in mid-September that Efron sought professional help in the spring. Rumors then circulated that Efron became hooked on cocaine partly to deal with a floundering career and partly over pressure from his parents. According to the latest report, the ex-High School Musical star overdosed on oxycodone (AKA “hillbilly heroin”) during a wild night out on January 3. An onlooker who spent that evening with Efron even claims he had to be revived by guests at a party. “I was scared for him,” the source says. “If he doesn’t clean himself up, he’ll be Hollywood’s next big drug tragedy.” Fortunately, it appears as if the young star got the message. We send him our best.
Dylan Penn, the daughter of Sean Penn and ex-wife Robin Wright, is seeing Robert Pattinson. For real. A new report says they’ve been together for two months! The 22-year-old model-actress even recently visited the British star on the set of one of his films, and the pair were seen together as recently as Wednesday. At the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, Robert Pattinson and Dylan Peen were “canoodling” as they hung out with a group of friends, an observer says. “He was affectionate with her and they seemed comfortable,” says the insider. Rob has also been linked to personal trainer Sydney Liebes , the supposed “mystery brunette” he’s been seen with of late, so it’s unclear what her deal is. He and Dylan are definitely an item, however, even if we don’t know how seriously he’s moving on from longtime co-star and girlfriend Kristen Stewart. “She’s still heartbroken,” a pal said in August of the actress, who has yet to step out with a new man since they split. “She can’t seem to get over him .” The recent reports about his love life aren’t likely to help that process. Dylan Penn is the eldest child of Oscar-winner Sean, 53, and Wright, 47. The actors divorced in 2010 after 14 years, and also share son Hopper Penn , 20. As the world of R-Pattz turns … Dylan Penn Dating Robert Pattinson? Sydney Liebes: Robert Pattinson’s New Girlfriend!
For disgraced NFL great O.J. Simpson, that’s just how the cookie crumbles. When you get caught stealing them from the prison cafeteria, that is. The Juice was caught with not one, not two, but a dozen oatmeal cookies pilfered from the correctional facility he calls home, a new report says. O.J. Simpson Steals Cookies From Prison Simpson, who’s serving a 33-year sentence for armed robbery at Lovelock Correctional Center in Pershing County, Nev., ganked them after lunch. He may have gotten away with his unusually non-violent offense but for an inquisitive guard who noticed O.J. hiding something under his prison clothes. When the corrections officer questioned O.J., he allegedly confessed. For once. “O.J. just stood there with a goofy grin on his face as the guard kept digging inside his shirt and throwing the cookies on the floor,” a source reports. Simpson’s fellow inmates were reportedly on hand to witness guards bust him. “When the guard started physically pulling cookies out of O.J.’s shirt, the other inmates started laughing so hard they nearly fell over,” the insider said. One can only assume that’s true, as it’s really the only possible reaction. Simpson, 66, was arrested in 2007 for numerous felonies, including armed robbery and kidnapping, stemming from the armed theft of sports memorabilia. He claimed it was his own and he was taking it back. A jury was unmoved. Sentenced to 33 years, the Nevada Parole Board recently granted Juice parole on some of the charges , but ordered him held for the next four years. Still, means he could be out in under 10 of the 33. Not terrible for a murderer. This incident is not expected to impact his parole. O.J. was reportedly given a warning for the theft and instructed to keep his hand out of the cookie jar. If the prison breaks out the funfetti cookies next, that could be tough.
In the face of ongoing infidelity and drug rumors, Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom remain married. But a friend of the former’s tells People Magazine in a new interview: the couple might as well not be. “They’re separated for the moment,” says this insider. ” Khloé is spending many nights at her mom’s house and Lamar is at his place [in] downtown [L.A.]” Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom Separated Everyday seems to bring with it worse and worse news for the formerly in-love twosome. Most recently, a report claimed Khloe has cut Lamar off and the basketball star has been forced to pawn jewelry to feed his crack habit. Polina Polonsky, meanwhile, alleges that Odom totally built crack pipes in her home. “The whole situation is so sad,” the People source adds. “She wants to save her marriage, but Lamar doesn’t and he’s not in his right mind to do so. So what can Khloé do?” Not a great deal, unfortunately. Kardashian continues to film scenes for Keeping Up with the Kardashians and has been trying to put on a brave Instagram face, but another family friend says the relationship is doomed. “I believe Lamar is the one who wants out [of the marriage],” this mole says. “It’s not looking good.”
Lamar needs all the help he can get. Lamar Odom Refused Third Intervention His teammates and Khloe tried to help him. Maybe Iyanla needs to try next. According to Radar Online “He’s headed for destruction.” That’s what Lamar Odom‘s friends are saying about their once successful NBA star friend, who is now embroiled in a downward spiral where his alleged drug use has destroyed his career and his marriage to Khloe Kardashian. So concerned about his well-being were Odom’s childhood friends from Queens, New York, that a handful of them flew out to Los Angeles in an effort to stage an intervention with the former Clippers forward, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. “A few weeks ago his friends from the projects in Queens flew out to LA and banged on Lamar’s door trying to have an intervention with him,” a source close to the situation told Radar. “They wanted to take him home to New York and get him clean but Lamar wouldn’t open the door initially, telling them he ‘didn’t give a f**k what the world thinks” and said they ‘don’t know the pressure he’s under.’” But the friends finally got Odom to open his door, and what they found was shocking. “He’s smoking rocks now,” the insider revealed. “His friends knew that he liked to freebase yayo, but they were shocked to see him with crack. They found more than 60 grams of crack in his possession and he had no intentions of stopping.” This intervention attempt is one of three that confronted Odom in an attempt to get him clean. “Lamar feels invincible because he’s rich and famous, but he also seems scared that his destiny is to be a drug addict like his father,” the source told Radar. Lamar, get your life together. Wenn Continue reading →
Oh Nene! Nene Leakes Laughing At Sheree Whitfield Nene is one of those chicks who loves to kick a girl when she’s down. According to The National Enquirer NENE LEAKES and her former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” co-star Sheree Whitfield have been at each other’s throats for years, but it looks like NeNe is now getting the last laugh! After learning that her one-time pal Sheree’s home was in foreclosure, NeNe blurted out: “I told you so!” Nene, 45, and Sheree, 43, have known each other since before their days together on “RHOA” – and insiders say they were in competition long before they ever set foot in front of the cameras. When the hit Bravo reality show first started filming, it appeared Sheree – as the wife of ex-NFL player Bob Whitfield – was the wealthier and more glamorous of the two women. But over the past few years, NeNe’s career – and bank account – has skyrocketed. Not only has she landed spots on “The New Normal,” “Celebrity Apprentice” and “Glee,” she’s also now the highest paid “Housewife” of all time, pulling in $1 million plus bonuses for Season 6. She’s even got her own spinoff series, “I Dream of NeNe,” which premieres on Bravo on Sept. 17. Meanwhile, Sheree was dumped from “RHOA” after the show’s fourth season. Now, she appears to be drowning in debt and was sued for unpaid legal bills. The government reportedly has filed a tax lien against her for unpaid taxes, and she’s about to lose the home she had been building to foreclosure! And NeNe saw the writing on the wall from the beginning. “When NeNe first heard about Sheree’s plans to build a McMansion in Atlanta, she dubbed it ‘Neverland’ because she was sure Sheree was never going to finish it,” said the insider. “She was correct – Sheree’s house is still not finished. And NeNe is laughing – all the way to the bank.” Maybe these two can squash their beef over some cocktails at Chateau Sheree once it’s completed (wink wink).
Twerking ruins relationships ! Liam Hemsworth Reportedly Wants To Break Up With Miley Cyrus Via US Weekly reports: Miley Cyrus may have no problem with her much-talked about performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Aug. 25, but one very important person in her life does — fiance Liam Hemsworth. According to a source close to the actor, the pair is “just weeks away from calling it off permanently.” “He is over her and wants to make a clean break,” the source tells Us of the Australian hunk. “No more back and forth.” Another insider adds that Hemsworth found Cyrus’ performance, in which she rubbed up against Robin Thicke and made crude gestures with a giant foam finger, “mortifying.” Hemsworth, 23, and Cyrus, 20, have been on and off in recent months, and though the young couple reunited on the red carpet on Thursday, Aug. 8, the pair “acted as if they were strangers,” a source told Us at the time. At present, the pair still reside together at Cyrus’ home in L.A.’s Toluca Lake, but the pair are more like roommates than lovers, another source notes. “They’re not even sleeping in the same room,” the source said. This doesn’t make any sense. If he wants to dump her, do it already. Everybody is waiting for this train wreck to be over, but no, Liam still keeps hanging around. Do you think Liam should dump his culture vulture boo?
