Entries Tagged as 'Music'
As American Idol cuts singers from 71 to 24 last night, Simon Cowell regrets one decision and Jessica Furney channels Tonya Harding
By Robin Rowe
American Idol Judges, Ellen DeGeneres says she hadn't planned to be a judge
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2/17/2010 – Tonight’s episode of American Idol will pick 17 more finalists. For seven American Idol contestants, last night’s episode was a joyful relief as they made the cut for the final 24 who will be voted for by the American public.
Ellen DeGeneres says she became an American Idol judge by accident. “I called a friend of mine who works at Fox to get tickets to come see the show,” says DeGeneres. “She said sure, would you like to be backstage, in the front row, or a judge? I said, oh, those are my options? It’s better seating to be a judge. I’d like to be a judge.”
The seven finalists chosen on the show last night had made sacrifices to be part of American Idol. They’d left jobs or were separated from their families to be in Hollywood. “Big Mike” Lynche missed the birth of his first child while singing in American Idol. As an overjoyed Lynche approached the judges to hug them, Ellen DeGereres said, “Don’t pick me up again, my back!” But it’s too late, as Big Mike picks her up again when he hugs her and all the Idol judges. Randy Jackson tells Lynche not to forget Ryan Seacrest.
One singer who didn’t make the cut was Jessica Furney, whose outburst before judges was a Tonya Harding-style beg for mercy that blamed others for her problems. After being (more…)
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Tags: Music · TV
A look inside the Oxygenetix gift suite by Distinctive Assets at the taping of the CBS special A Home for the Holidays, airing on December 23rd
By Gabrielle Pantera
Faith Hill in A Home for the Holidays
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 12/22/2009 – “I was adopted, so I have a special place in my heart for children waiting to be adopted,” says A Home for the Holidays host Faith Hill, a five-time Grammy Award-winner and an Academy of Country Music Award-winner. “This is my third year to be on Home for the Holidays.” The annual holiday special looks at the joys, rewards and success stories of adoption. It will broadcast on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, from 8-9pm ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.
Singers performing in the special include Grammy and ACM Award-winning singer Carrie Underwood, Grammy and ACM Award-winning country singer Reba McEntire, Grammy Award-winning Latin pop singer Shakira Hills, Grammy Award-winner Mary J. Blige, and musician and featured adoptee Michael Franti.
Jenna Elfman of Accidentally on Purpose and Nia Vardalos of My Big Fat Greek Wedding are among the celebrities sharing inspirational stories about adoption.
The special is presented in association with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the Children’s Action Network (CAN). CAN was founded in 1990 by leaders in the entertainment industry, including Henry Winkler and Steven Spielberg. There are more than 500,000 children currently in foster care in the United States.
The Celebrity Gifts of A Home for the Holidays…
Oxygenetix breathable foundation to (more…)
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Tags: Gifts · Music
Day 24, for my true love sent to me, a surprising gift idea for each day in the holiday season
By Gabrielle Pantera
Guitar Hero Smash Hits, music and fun for the whole family
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 12/20/2009 – Day 24 gift idea: Guitar Hero Smash Hits, where you can play the guitar, bass, or sing master tracks of Guitar Hero music. There is a new hero, Band Hero, the biggest hits of Guitar Hero all in one game. Features 48 songs for the entire band. Online and offline play. Create personalized rockers. Compose and share music. Rock out in fantastic locations with eight new venues. Games and music for the whole family. For Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and Playstation 2 or 3. At Amazon, Best Buy, Game Stop, Game Crazy, Walmart, ToysRus. $39.99
www.smashhits.guitarhero.com
In honor of the holidays, a fresh gift idea for that special one who you want to give the perfect gift. Every day we’ll present a featured gift idea and list all the gift ideas to date. These are affordable gifts that show more thought than the mundane tie or scarf. Pick one or the true romantic can give every one, one per day.
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Tags: Gifts · Music
