American Idol continues to give us very little to snark about on Season 13. Last night’s two-hour stop in Salt Lake City produced 30 Golden Ticket recipients, 25 of which were given plenty of time on the air in lieu of those tired, overly produced and purposely lame auditions. The judges continued to exude charm and chemistry and the talent continued to come out in droves. What is going on here?!? Kassandra Castaneda on American Idol Dexter Roberts American Idol Audition So, which five contestants made the best impression? And could anyone match Bria Anai from last week in Georgia? These five stood out in Utah: Paisley Van Patten sang “When the Lights Go Down” and did so with subtlety and grace. She clearly oozes both confidence and talent. Dexter Roberts possesses everything it takes to win. Mostly because he’s a white guy with a guitar who sings country. But he does it awfully well. Kassandra Castaneda cracked us up by first giving Jennifer Lopez her uncle’s phone number (above) but then turned serious with a great take on Adele’s “Chasing Pavements.” Tiquila Wilson . The name is already a winner. Her pitch and her vocals then made us believe she could literally be the winner, following a rendition of “Someone Like You.” Austin Wolfe went with “Radioactive” and put his own spin on this often-played radio hit. Solid stuff.
Famous people all have a certain glow, or mystique about them, but when it comes to the mothers of the celebrity universe, these ladies take it to a new level. These are moms we would seriously like to … have crushes on. From seasoned veterans like Reese Witherspoon to new moms like Kate Middleton and Kim Kardashian, these women haven’t lost a step in terms of beauty. In fact, seeing them balance their careers with parenthood just elevates our attraction to these – pardon the expression, it’s meant as a compliment – MILFs. Behold, 21 hot celebrity moms we are crushing on hardcore: 21 Hottest Celebrity MILFs Open Slideshow 1. Sofia Vergara This bombshell calls herself mom to a 20-year-old son. View As List 1. Sofia Vergara This bombshell calls herself mom to a 20-year-old son. 2. Beyonce Is it possible that Blue Ivy’s mom gets sexier by the day? 3. Kate Beckinsale This stunning Brit doesn’t look a day over 25, but has a teenage daughter. 4. Jessica Alba Jessica always looks flawless, whether she’s on a red carpet or a playground. 5. Gwen Stefani The chic rocker mom is expecting baby number three and looking fabulous. 6. Halle Berry Mom of two Halle recently turned 47. Can you believe it? 7. Shakira New mom Shakira’s hips still don’t lie. (But don’t forget about those abs, people.) 8. Kristin Cavallari The Hills star is expecting baby number two and showing off sexy selfies while she’s at it! 9. Adriana Lima This Angel walked the Victoria’s Secret runway 8 weeks after giving birth… 10. Heidi Klum Once nicknamed “The Body,” Heidi’s still working that title to the fullest today! 11. Kim Kardashian North’s mama has got some of the hottest curves in the biz 12. Jenna Dewan-Tatum The gorgeous Mrs. Channing Tatum showed off her baby bump while pregnant with daughter Everly. 13. Miranda Kerr This awesome Aussie is one of today’s most in-demand faces. 14. Penelope Cruz This sultry Spanish star is a mommy of two. 15. Kourtney Kardashian Now that’s an attractive family! Kim’s big sis Kourtney often flaunts her figure in teeny weeny bikinis. 16. Britney Spears Britney Spears is still a smokin’ hot mother of two. We’ll just try to forget that this dude is the father. 17. Jessica Simpson Jessica Simpson had two kids in like a year! 18. Reese Witherspoon The 37-year-old Oscar winner has three kids: Ava Elizabeth and Deacon Reese (with Ryan Phillippe) and Tennessee James (with current hubby Jim Toth). 19. Brooke Burke A 42-year-old mother of four, Brooke Burke still looks like this. Jealous?! 20. Kate Middleton Kate Middleton has made motherhood look easy – and royally, naturally beautiful – from the day she gave birth to the future King. 21. Jennifer Lopez The ageless Jennifer Lopez is the proud parent of twins. Which of these celeb moms is the hottest? Vote below! The Hottest Celebrity Moms
With all the attention everybody pays to Jennifer Lopez ‘s famous booty, you forget she’s also pretty good in the front meat department too. Well, nobody’s forgetting it after these pictures of J-Lo attending the Fox Television Critics Association Winter Party. That said, after a few minutes staring at J-Lo’s cleavage, I completely forgot what I was going to type next. Not to mention all my pin numbers, where I put my keys, and how to walk. Guess I’m just going to have to sit here and stare until it all comes back to me. This could take a while. » view all 18 photos Photos: WENN.com
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When it comes to those who have been critical of her weight, Jennifer Lopez has the same message as Jennifer Lawrence : Shut the eff up! In an interview with Cosmos for Latinas , the actress says she’s always remained strong in the face of criticism… but it hasn’t been easy. “Early on, my family really made me love who I was and what I looked like,”J. Lo tells the magazibe. “My body was nothing out of the ordinary in my neighborhood. “When I first started on television [as a Fly Girl on In Living Color ], people, and even my own manager at the time, would tell me I had to make all of these changes. But you have to stand up and say, ‘There’s nothing wrong with me or my shape or who I am, you’re the one with the problem!'” Amen, Jen! The American Idol judge goes on to say it’s all about self-confidence, something she hopes young women around the world learn for themselves. “When you can really believe that,” she says, “all of a sudden other people start believing too.” Of course, it also helps to have a strong, supportive family. Lopez understands that and gives thanks for that. “I love the family that I grew up in, the strength and passion and the heart that we bring to things and then the way I was raised – the intense love we demonstrate,” she says. For more from this gorgeous star, picks up Cosmo for Latinas’ winter 2014 issue when it goes on sale October 29.
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