Joshua Ledet chose very well on last night’s performance edition of American Idol . The soulful singer chose one of Billy Joel’s more heartfelt ballads, sitting calmly and serenading viewers with a rendition of “She’s Got A Way.” Heejun Han’s goofy take on ” My Life ” it was definitely not. See for yourself: Joshua Ledet – “She’s Got A Way” Where would we rank Ledet’s rendition among this week’s Joel covers? Certainly in the top five. Colton Dixon stole the night with ” Piano Man ,” while Elise Testone also excelled with her take on ” Vienna .” Who was your favorite performer of the evening?
Jersey Shore train wreck Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi shocked everyone, including herself, when she announced she was pregnant and engaged to Jionni LaValle. So surprised that she may be putting her baby at risk? ”Snooki was not expecting to get pregnant at all, and before she found out she had been partying like crazy,” a friend reveals in a new Reality Weekly report. “She’s admitted that she was drinking a lot on New Year’s, but the truth is it’s way worse than she’s letting on,” says the above magazine, which apparently exists. “She was on a total binge, even for her … it was one party after another.” Jionni has always hated Snooki’s over-the-top antics, which is odd since he’s been with SNOOKI for well over a year. Still, she’s “afraid to tell him her fears.” Moreover, with Jersey Shore Season 6 still a go this summer despite her baby news, she’s worried about abstaining from alcohol for six whole months! “She’s vowed not to drink, but Snooki is definitely tempted,” the source reveals. “Her friends are a little worried about her because it’s such a big change.” “It’s not something she was really ready for. She’s having a hard time adjusting to being sober 24/7. She’s freaking out about that and the weight gain.” Jionni’s been trying to feed Snooki enough calories for a healthy baby, but she’s not eating. “Most of it hits the trash when he’s not looking,” the source says. This girl might make The Situation’s drug problem seem tame.
Actress reportedly several months along with her first child with husband Jim Toth. By Jocelyn Vena Reese Witherspoon in Los Angeles on Wednesday Photo: KVS/Bruja/PacificCoastNews.com Reese Witherspoon is reportedly pregnant with her third child. The Oscar winner and her agent husband, Jim Toth, are expecting their first child together, according to reports. Sources tell Us Weekly that “Reese is right around 12 weeks.” Another source added that the couple have been “trying to get pregnant.” Reese already has a son, 8-year-old Deacon, and daughter, 12-year-old Ava, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe. While Witherspoon’s rep has yet to comment, a new shot of the star sporting what appears to be a baby bump by her hotel pool in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, earlier this month is adding credence to the reports. Sources said the twosome don’t plan to announce the news, however, “the timing is right. She’s so happy!” While appearing on “Daybreak” in the U.K. in February, the actress made reference to her love of babies, saying, “I hug all my girlfriends’ babies. They’re all so stinking cute.” She added that she was having a hard time with her kids getting older. “There’s a little sadness as they’re growing up and walking away from you, but it kind of changes the whole dynamic,” she said. “We have really funny dinner conversations now, and they know more about certain topics than I ever, ever knew.” When she spoke to MTV News around the same time, she opened up about the possibility of her kids going into show biz. “I don’t encourage [watching my movies]. If a movie comes on, we’ll watch it and they kind of find it entertaining. They’re kind of fascinated by a movie I did when I was 14. They really want to see ‘Man in the Moon,’ ” she said. “It just doesn’t enter the picture. I don’t know. I encourage their artistic abilities. But they haven’t said it’s anything they want to do.” Toth and Witherspoon married in March 2011 at the actress’ California ranch. The wedding was attended by celebrity pals like Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn. Share your well-wishes for Reese in the comments below! Related Photos The Evolution Of: Reese Witherspoon
Considering his resume, we suppose this rumor was inevitable… A rep for Ray J has come out and shot down chatter that his client is in possession of a sex tape, and/or any amateur pornographic material, starring the singer and late girlfriend Whitney Houston. “The despicable tabloid report released today claiming the existence of a sex tape between Ray J and Whitney Houston is not true,” this source tells TMZ, denying accusations that Ray J is holding naked videos or photos of Whitney for ransom. Ray J, who was dating Houston at the time of the her death, has reportedly agreed to enter grief counseling in order to deal with his pain. His reputation for filming bedroom conquests was solidified after he captured himself and Kim Kardashian boning and helped sell it to the public.
Looks like Teen Mom 2 is getting 2 perky new cast members. We’re talking about Jenelle Evans ‘ fake breasts here, people! E! reports that the MTV reality star has decided to follow the Teen Mom trend (thank you Farrah Abraham) of enhancing her chest by a few cup sizes. So how big is the Terror from Oak Island going? And why? A source close to Jenelle says simply, “She got tired of having small breasts. Jenelle decided on a full ‘C’ cup because she does not want to go too big.” That’s a relief … don’t want your fake boobs to look too fake. “Jenelle has already had a consultation with a plastic surgeon. Her mom went along for support … they are getting along much better now,” the source adds. If BAHBWAH is game, who are we to complain? Jenelle’s son Jace had no comment, likely because no one asked, or he hasn’t seen his mom in a month. New boy toy Gary Head, however, is stoked: “Gary is all for it. He says it doesn’t matter to him and he supports her decision,” the source reports. In other Jenelle Evans news, Hannah Inman dropped harassment charges against her. Woo. James Duffy is still accusing her of a cyber-stalking campaign, though.
Jaleel White will always be known as his Family Matters alter ego, Steve Urkel, for as long as he lives. This is the price of fame … and memorably geeky characters. He did his best to distance himself from Urkel on the Dancing With the Stars Season 14 premiere last night, however, with a foxtrot that earned him a tie for first. Partnering with Kym Johnson and employing the kind of footwork and hand placements that many pros would envy, Jaleel established himself as an early favorite. Kym rules, BTW, and gets much of the credit for their opening performance, but White more than held his own, and may be a force to be reckoned with this spring: Jaleel White & Kym Johnson – Cha-Cha (DWTS Week 1)
Bobbi Kristina Brown is not engaged to Nick Gordon , the 22-year old taken in by Whitney Houston many years ago and raised as one of her own. At least not according to Brown’s rep. Talk of an engagement heated up last week after Bobbi was seen out and about with a massive diamond ring on her finger, but this source tells E! News there’s nothing more to that development than an apparent tribute to her late parent. She’s “simply wearing her mother’s ring,” the Bobbi Kristina insider says . Bobbi, meanwhile, hasn’t talked publicly since sitting down last week with Oprah Winfrey , but she has been communicating via Twitter, retweeting a number of supportive messages, such as: “@REALbkBrown don’t justify to these people. Looks like Whitney was mother and trusted you to protect her greatest treasure BKBro.”
Where there is smoke, there’s definitely fire. More details have been released about the alleged friction between Khloe Kardashian-Odom and hubby Lamar Odom and it seems she hasn’t been as supportive as we may have thought. KHLOE KARDASHIAN’s marriage to NBA star LAMAR ODOM is on the rocks because he’s blaming her for causing problems with his new basketball family. Lamar, 32, has been struggling on the court since he was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks late last year. And making matters worse, sources say he and Khloe are fighting over her refusal to socialize with his teammates and their wives. According to a close source, an angry Lamar snapped at Khloe: “You have your own agenda! Everyone believes you think you’re too good for them!” The source went on to explain: “The Mavericks won the NBA championship last year, and their biggest change this season was bringing in Lamar. He hasn’t played well and the whole team is floundering, so the last thing he needs is for Khloe to act like a diva.” The 27-year-old reality show star reportedly got off on the wrong foot with the players’ wives and girlfriends. Several social events were planned to bring her into the fold, but she was always too busy shuttling back and forth between Dallas and L.A. to participate, the source said. “She isn’t trying to become part of the group,” the source continued. “She’s basically been a no-show.” Khloe even declined an invitation to get involved with The Jason Kidd Foundation, a charitable group run by Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd and his wife, Porschla. The foundation is dedicated to improving education among the youth. “Khloe said the charity sounded great but that she doesn’t have the time to get involved, plus she works with her own fundraising groups,” said the source. “That didn’t help her to win any fans with the Mavericks ladies. And it’s just making life more difficult for Lamar.” The couple married in 2009 after a month-long romance. Since then, Lamar has become a fixture on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” and the two got their own spinoff series, “Khloe & Lamar.” But the move from Los Angeles to Dallas has thrown a monkey wrench into their lives and marriage. “They’re fighting a lot,” revealed a family friend. “And their marriage is melting down because of it.” And now Lamar’s been demoted as well. Damn Damn Damn! This sounds kinda like some petty isht, but if Khloe can make time to travel to all of Lamar’s away games and make it to his home games, she ought to be able to at least volunteer a little time for Porschla and the other NBA wives. Are you buying this? WENN Source More On Bossip! Which World Class Athlete Is Chopping This Slovakian Chick Down???? Millionaire Mentality: 7 Secrets Of Self-Made Millionaires Baller Cribs: Wanna See Kevin Durant’s Seattle Home On The Market For $2.799M??? [Photos] Girls Gone Wild: The 10 Skankiest Spring Break Spots
Nas presents his debut album Illmatic and gives first performance of ‘The Don’ in Austin. By Nadeska Alexis Nas performs at SXSW 2012 Photo: Getty Images A classic never dies and Nas proved that to a packed house during the final night of SXSW, with a performance of his debut album Illmatic at ACL Live at the Moody Theatre. The 20th anniversary of Illmatic ‘s release (April 19, 1994) is quickly approaching, and to commemorate the occasion, VEVO tapped the Queens, New York MC to perform his celebrated album in its entirety. The stage of Austin’s Moody Theater was transformed into an elaborate set designed to replicate the atmosphere of mid-90s Queens. An image of the Queensbridge Houses were set behind a New York City bus stop tagged up with “RIP Ill Will,” (a tribute to Nas’ childhood friend Willie “Ill Will” Graham) and Nasir Jones climbed a flight of stairs, emerging from a subway tunnel to begin his set. The veteran rapper was brief with his words, simply introducing himself, “My name is Nas and tonight I’m bringing you Illmatic ,” before beginning “N.Y. State of Mind.” Legendary producers DJ Premier and Pete Rock, who both had a hand in crafting Illmatic , manned the turntables and joined Nas in reminiscing about his early days. Rapper AZ joined Nas to assist on “Life’s a Bitch,” and the duo diverted from Illmatic momentarily to perform The Firm’s “Phone Tap.” DJ Premier kept the memories coming, teasing Nas about the first time he heard him rapping back in 1991 (“You were rapping some sick, demented s—“), which prompted Nas to perform his verse on Main Source’s “Live at the Barbecue.” In between classics like “The World is Yours,” “It Ain’t Hard to Tell” and “Halftime,” DJ Premier and Pete Rock encouraged crowd participation and kept energy levels high with a short tribute to fallen legends Big L and Guru. But before Nas finished his set, he brought things back to the present, with the first performance of his new single “The Don,” which will appear on his upcoming tenth studio album Life is Good. Related Videos South by Southwest 2012 Related Photos SXSW 2012 Related Artists Nas
And at a cemetery! “Created and performed by acclaimed actor Val Kilmer, and seen recently in development by sold-out audiences in venues in Los Angeles such as Disney Concert Hall, Tim Robbins’ The Actors’ Gang, and The United States Veterans Artists’ Alliance Hall, Mr. Kilmer’s production delves into the heart and soul of Samuel Clemens and conjures forth the great spirit of Mark Twain, America’s greatest storyteller. Storytelling was a lifeline for Twain, and in Kilmer’s Citizen Twain , this lifeline continues into and after Twain’s death, making it an appropriate choice to perform the show in The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.” [ Ticketfly ]
