Did Rachel Crow earn your vote on The X Factor last night? The young singer took to the stage twice, first doing an impression of Bruno Mars and then covering “Music and Me,” and earning strong, weird praise from the judges. “I’m waiting for the Rachel Crow doll to come out complete with your own bathroom,” Nicole Scherzinger said, for example. But are these performances enough to keep Rachel around for another week? Compare her most recent versions to Melanie Amaro’s ( HERE ) and Josh Krajcik’s ( HERE ) and decide for yourself… Rachel Crow – Nothing On You Rachel Crow – Music And Me
Drew Ryniewicz was eliminated from The X Factor on Thursday night, a result that left Simon Cowell clearly angry at his fellow panelists for voting off one of his charges. But Simon’s wrath is nothing compared to the words left for Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger by fans of Ryniewicz on Facebook. Drew Ryniewicz – Billie Jean Among the passionate, frightening, misguided messages posted by Drew supporters over the last few days: “F**K you paula you dumb c**t you voted off the most talented person on your f**king show. i hope you die you DUMB B***H.” “I hope you die, you selfish———-” “@NicoleScherzy @paulaabdul go die” These folks would be well-served to heed the words of Drew herself in this interview : she made it all the way to the final seven. That’s pretty darn impressive, and she has many bright years ahead of her. Chill, people.
Drew Ryniewicz is no longer a contestant on The X Factor. She was surprisingly eliminated last night , following Tuesday’s seated cover of “Billie Jean.” But there is a bright side for the 14-year old singer: her musical hero, Justin Bieber , gave Drew a shout-out soon after the results show came to an end. “@drewryniewicz keep your head up,” Justin wrote. “I lost my first competition too. this is just the beginning for u. never say never. best wishes.” Drew Ryniewicz – Listen to Your Heart On a conference call with reporters this morning, meanwhile, Ryniewicz said she’s come to more peace with her elimination than her mentor, Simon Cowell. “He feels guilty,” Drew said. “I don’t think he should feel guilty at all because I got to the top 7. Not everybody can win this show, and he has two girls left representing him.” Still, the young crooner admits to wishing she could have showed viewers “that side of me that is a teenager who dances around — the fun side. I’m definitely going to do that with my album.” Overall, Drew refers to The X Factor as “the greatest experience of my life,” adding: “And everyone’s going to be going home, whether they’re the winner or someone else, in the next few weeks. So for me to have made it this far is an honor. For me to be on the first X Factor [in the] U.S.A. and, you know, just to be able to say that I’ve worked with Simon Cowell, and I’m best friends with Melanie and Rachel Crow.” It’s certainly not a bad position to be in. We wish Drew all the best.
Based on a new tabloid report, perhaps Kim Kardashian should be the one claiming she was defrauded her her marriage to Kris Humphries. Why? Because the basketball player is gay, people! Star Magazine makes that clear in its latest issue by quoting an anonymous source who shares this story from the couple’s honeymoon: “One night she came back to their hotel room in a trench coat… She lit candles, put on some music and started doing a sexy striptease. But Kris barely looked up from the TV! He was like, ‘Later babe. I’m watching SportsCenter now.’” Well… was Scott Van Pelt anchoring that edition? Because, come on, that dude is hilarious! Khloe allegedly asked Kim if her husband was homosexual and Kim supposedly had to think about it after awhile because, this tabloid hilariously states, “there were signs.” A publicist for Humphries scoffs at this suggestion and has simply referred to the chatter as “completely false and ridiculous.” But what do you think? Is Kris Humphries gay?
Two contestants were forced to say This Is It on The X Factor tonight, as a pair of hopefuls Beat It off stage in eliminations that were the result of their Michael Jackson-themed covers from the previous evening. So, who got the boot? ASTRO and DREW! Early on in the hour, the top three of Melanie Amaro , Chris Rene and Rachel Crow were passed through to the next round. Astro, the 15-year old rapper from Brooklyn was then sent packing, reacting in a far more mature manner then when he was forced to sing for his survival two weeks ago. He hugged his fellow contestants and thanked his “Astronauts.” It then came down to Drew and Marcus Canty, with Paula Abdul casting the deciding vote for the former based on her chair-based performance from Tuesday night. Drew fought off tears, gave praise to Jesus and said she has “a lot to show” the world still. “I think she’s a little star and I think America knows she’s going to be a star,” Simon Cowell said of his protege. What is your take on these eliminations?
Finally able to move on after the sentencing of Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson’s family members took in the performances last night on Fox’s The X Factor . The seven contestants paid tribute to MJ Wednesday. With renditions that ranged from stripped down ( Drew Ryniewicz ) to completely unique improvisations ( Astro ), did the aspiring singers impress Michael’s progeny? Michael Jackson’s kids watch the X Factor action … and look mostly happy . Treated as both props but also royalty, Paris Jackson, Prince Michael Jackson I and II and their grandmother / guardian Katherine Jackson had front row seats. So who was Paris’ favorite of all the singers channeling MJ? “Honestly,” she Tweeted, “They were all really talented! Good answer. Who do you think was the best/worst?
Beyonce has most definitely been here. In this video from Beyonce’s new DVD – Live at Roseland: Elements of 4 – the iconic singer takes fans behind the scenes of her wild life. Clips include footage from home movies; hugs with Michael Jackson and Oprah; and, among other nostalgic shots, a quick look at Beyonce’s wedding gown from her 2008 marriage to Jay Z. It’s a unique look at the mother-to-be . Sit back and enjoy it now: Beyonce – I Was Here (Video)
Like Chris Rene , Astro interpreted the theme to last night’s X Factor episode as loosely as possible. This young, extraordinarily talented rapper didn’t really do rock ‘n roll in any sense of the term. Instead, he stuck to what he knows/does best and brought the crowd to its feet with a take on “I’ll Be Missing You (Every Breath You Take).” Simon made it very clear that he believes Astro “has a shot at winning this,” while Nicole Scherzinger agreed: “You are ready for a $5 million contract,” she said. Watch Astro in action now: Astro – I’ll Be Missing You
Stacy Francis was eliminated from The X Factor tonight. But that wasn’t the story. Due to a polarizing performance that was anything but rock ‘n roll, young Astro (aka Brian Bradley) also found himself in the bottom two – and after being informed of this news, he initially refused to perform for the judges! “I don’t want to perform for people who don’t want me here,” Astro said to boos from the crow. The petulant child needed to be told by mentor L.A. Reid that he needed to sing/rap for his X Factor life before he actually did so… and then he proceeded to sulk his way through a rendition of “Never Say Goodbye.” Still, because this now creates buzz and much-needed drama for a show still struggling in the ratings, the judges voted to send Francis home and keep Astro around. Simon Cowell did give him a nice scolding at least. It was disgraceful all around. Do you think the right contestant was eliminated?
Lady Gaga lost her head on Sunday night on X Factor UK. Talking the stage to perform “Marry the Night,” Mother Monster was decked out in a gown that made her appear headless as she emerged from a crypt (obviously). As torches burned around the stage, her dancers did most of the acrobatic movements, allowing Gaga to stick to the middle of the stage in her unusual costume. When the song closed out, the MTV Europe Award winner went back in the box and reemerged in a black bodysuit, immersing herself in the gothic dance number. Watch vintage Gaga in action below! Lady Gaga – Marry The Night (Live on X Factor UK)
