Thursday, March 31, 2011
Emma Roberts Is Apparently Very Healthy
Okay, so while Elepharts has heard quite a few rumors buzzing around on the internet about how rapidly rising 20 year old starlet Emma Roberts - soon to be seen again on the big screen in "Scream 4" - is actually a chain smoker - she appears to be in pretty good health. At least she does in these here pictures from the April 2011 edition of Women's Health Magazine. So is she a smoker at all let alone a chain smoker? Well, she admits that she does "smoke occasionally". You'll have to judge for yourself on how accurate a statement that is...
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| Emma Roberts Smoking A Cigarette |
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Emma Roberts Elle Magazine April 2011
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The Kardashian Women Do Redbook
Watch Katy Perry's "E.T." Music Video Now!
Okay kids, so Elepharts told you yesterday all about how Katy Perry's latest single "E.T." just reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 -- here was Katy's reaction to the news yesterday afternoon on Twitter:
I just got off stage to AMAZING NEWS. YOU'VE MADE #ET NUMBER 1!!!! THIS IS RECORD BREAKINGLY AMAZING! That's 4 in a row! I am in tearssss!!!-- and we shared some nice promotional pics from her then "up-coming" music video for the song. But now here today we have the "E.T." music video itself in all its glory for you - so enjoy the out of this world experience!
VIDEO: Katy Perry "E.T." Music Video
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Katy Perry Performs In London
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Victoria's Secret Swimwear 2011 Launch Event
And now Elepharts has this nice batch of pictures for you from the Victoria's Secret Swimwear 2011 Launch Event in Los Angeles yesterday March 30, 2011. They feature Vicky's Angels Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel and Adriana Lima, then they are joined at the party part of the event by fellow angel Miranda Kerr, who gave birth to baby Flynn back in early January, and... Kim Kardashian... because she is EVERYWHERE. Not that that's a bad thing. Anyways, enjoy the fashionable views!
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Spider-Man Edge Of Time Game Coming This Fall
Activision and Marvel today announced Spider-Man: Edge of Time, a high-octane, adrenaline-fueled adventure where Spider-Man faces one of his greatest challenges ever – saving Spider-Man! The game challenges the player to take on the roles of both classic Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099 to correct a timestream gone awry and prevent a catastrophic future brought on by the early and untimely death of Peter Parker. Cool! All the gamers here at Elepharts (ie. all of us) are sure excited about this one.
Spider-Man: Edge of Time is set in two connected and evolving timelines, from the contemporary times of the Amazing Spider-Man to the corrupted future world of Spider-Man 2099, against the backdrop of a rich, tightly crafted narrative by acclaimed Marvel veteran Peter David (co-creator of the comic book series Spider-Man 2099). The game features all-new "cause-and-effect" gameplay, where players will see how the immediate and sometimes unexpected effects of their actions as one Spider-Man changes the timeline of the other Spider-Man. Spider-Man: Edge of Time is slated for release this fall.
Attendees at WonderCon 2011 in San Francisco, CA, can get a sneak peek and learn more about the game on the Activision/Spider-Man panel on Saturday, April 2, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 103. For more information on Spider-Man: Edge of Time tune in to the HeroHQ community on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/heroHQ.
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The Amazing Spider-Man To be Released July 3, 2012
"Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" Available On Blu-Ray/DVD May 13, 2011
Attention all you crazed Bielibers or Bieberites or Bieber-natics or whatever the teeming masses of Justin Bieber fanatics like to call themselves. The date has been announced. What date? Well, the date that you can bring Justin Bieber home with you and have him perform for you any time you want! On your TV. Yes, "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never", the highest grossing concert-themed film ever in U.S. history - its $72.2 million take surpassed Michael Jackson's "This Is It" - is slated to hit retail shelves on May 13, 2011.
The film is the captivating and inspirational story of a small town boy who became a pop phenomenon through sheer talent and determination and follows Bieber's journey from his early years to his rise from break-out internet sensation to global superstar, culminating in a sold-out show at the famed Madison Square Garden. Incorporating personal home footage that chronicles Bieber's prodigious talent from early childhood, the film also features all-star musical performers.
The "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" Blu-ray/DVD Combo with Digital Copy and standard DVD will include a concert dance off that was not shown in theaters in which Bieber and his crew show off their amazing moves, a full-length concert performance of "Favorite Girl" from the Director's Fan Cut of the film, footage of Justin's team surprising lucky fans with free concert tickets and a final farewell to Bieber's signature hairstyle.
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Win A Kimora Lee Simmons "Classroom-Couture" Makeover For Your School
Elepharts has just learned that teachers and parents across the country now have a SECOND chance to win a $50,000 celebrity makeover this semester as part of Bounty's "We Love Our School" campaign! Due to overwhelming response to the March sweepstakes with HGTV design-duo Cortney and Bob Novogratz, Bounty campaign ambassador Kimora Lee Simmons, star of Style Network's "Life in the Fab Lane," business mogul and mother of three has expanded her partnership with the brand to include a second $50,000 Bounty classroom makeover that will be designed by Kimora herself before the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
"With spring almost here, now is the perfect time to bring some fabulosity to our children's learning environments and that begins with clean classrooms," said Kimora Lee Simmons. "I'm thrilled that Bounty has signed on to offer teachers and parents another chance at a $50,000 classroom makeover. After working with Bounty in February, I saw first-hand how important it is to foster creativity and hands-on learning at a young age, and the need that exists within classrooms across the country for cleaner, more creative spaces."
Beginning on March 31, parents, teachers and community members interested in winning a $50,000 "classroom-couture" makeover for their school can visit the Bounty Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/Bounty) to take the Make a Clean Difference Pledge, promising to keep schools clean in their own communities. One lucky school will win this ultimate transformation just for taking the pledge before April 14.
With budget cuts sweeping though schools nationwide, supplies necessary for spring cleanings are scarce, and the financial burden often falls on teachers' shoulders. On average, teachers are spending $462 per year from their own pockets on cleaning supplies and learning materials.
"We're extremely pleased to be able to offer a second $50,000 celebrity makeover sweepstakes as part of our 'We Love Our School' program this year," said Bounty Brand Manager Dave Lee. "We realize the overwhelming demand for improved facilities in our country's schools and could not be happier to alleviate some of the burden that can often stand in the way of unlocking children's curiosity and creativity in school. We hope our efforts continue to inspire others into action in their local communities."
The "We Love Our School" Sweepstakes is the culmination of month-long, in-school cleaning supply initiative Bounty launched in February to provide Clean Kits to more than 1,500 schools nationwide. The Kimora Lee Simmons school makeover is the second one being offered as part of the Bounty initiative, recently added to the program after more than 2,600 schools were nominated in March. The first $50,000 makeover from this year's program, conducted by HGTV's Cortney and Bob Novogratz, was revealed at Orlando's Winegard Elementary on March 24.
To date, the "We Love Our School" program has impacted more than 400,000 students in more than 1,000 schools across 48 states. Visit www.Facebook.com/Bounty to take the Make a Clean Difference Pledge and enter your school for the new $50,000 Kimora Lee Simmons makeover.
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WK4: Who Will Win American Idol S.10?
Well they all sure came to sing last night didn't they? Oh yeah, it was Elton John night and those superstar hopefuls on American Idol season 10 stormed the stage, standing and delivering some of the strongest performances of the season - from each of them for the most part. But some are simply better than others and getting better - so really clear divisions have developed: 1) front-runners, 2) middle of the pack and 3) bottom feeders. There was some movement on the Elepharts list of Likeliest To Least Likeliest To Win so let's review the new standings:
Front Runners:
1. James Durbin - James wanted to deliver an "arena rock" performance last night - and did he ever! Like Jimmy Iovine, we were scared when he wanted to do "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" because the song doesn't really go anywhere. But James brought down the house with an electrifying front man roaming the stage and the crowd performance complete with a piano on fire. Nice.
2. Pia Toscano - thank the music gods that Pia opted to listen to Elepharts instead of Randy Jackson. Yup, Pia delivered another ballad and - WOW! Her best so far. This girl has serious pipes. Serious. Pipes.
3. Scotty McCreery - Scotty is back where he belongs in the 3rd position after a tough week last week. He found the perfect Elton song "Country Comfort" and looked and sounded like a total professional. We don't even like country music (not even a little) but we love this kid.
Middle Of The Pack:
4. Jacob Lusk - yes, we know everyone loves him - but we are 100% with Jimmy Iovine on this kid - he OVERDOES IT with the emotional pyrotechnics and screeching. After a great week last week, James didn't over-sing as much this week as he has before but could he have wrung anymore overwrought emotion out of "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"? No. He wrung the heck out of it.
5. Lauren Aliana - okay it is really time for Alaina to lose the "deer in the headlights" look on her face during every performance. It is really off putting. But she sang wonderfully and looked pretty. So there's that too.
6. Paul McDonald - Paul is his own man. We love that about him - he's a true artist who already knows who he is and he delivered a great understated "Rocket Man" last night despite what those complaining judges said.
7. Haley Reinhart - and now the BIGGEST move on this chart - the gal who we've to this point entirely ignored - suddenly got our attention last night. What a growl this young woman has! Who knew? Well I guess some of you out there in internet land because you already liked her. Anyways, it all came together for her last night.
8. Naima Adedapo - this is a tough one. We loved her reggae swag version of "I'm Still Standing" but the audience and judges seemed less impressed. So... our guess is she's lower on the ladder than we would really put her.
The Bottom Feeders:
9. Casey Abrams - he may not be in the bottom 3 this week as he gets a surge of sympathy votes - but the bloom is definitely off his rose. He was much, much, MUCH better last night with a performance way more about singing than grimacing for once, but he's now a racehorse with a broken leg.
10. Thia Megia - another tough one - because Thia easily gave her best performance last night and she can sing! Oh yeah she can, and she lost alot of her "pagaent" sheen last night but she's still not in the same league as the others.
11. Stefano Langone - this guy never EVER has any idea what he's singing about. The judges claimed he was finally feeling it last night - but nah - he wasn't. He's a lounge singer. Period.
See also:
Who Will Win American Idol Season 10?
WK2: Who Will Win American Idol Season 10?
WK3: Who Will Win American Idol Season 10?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Kardashian Klan Kovers Redbook May 2011
And now Elepharts has these great views as all the gals of the Kardashian Klan star on the cover of the May 2011 edition of Redbook magazine. Yup, we've got *deep breath* mama Kris, sisters Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and younger sisters Kendall and Kylie - and just for fun they've also added Kourtney's baby Mason into the mix just to make sure there was at least a smidgen of masculinity in there! And each and every single one of them looks simply... amazing. Enjoy!
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NFL QB Tim Tebow Stays Cool For Jockey (VIDEO)
You know, life is pretty darn good for Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. Yeah, the former Heisman trophy winner may only be a back-up so far on the NFL, but Elepharts, you and everyone else already knows who he is. And he has a squeaky clean image, so he's doing very well on the product endorsement front. Like right here for instance, we have the new ad campaign he stars in for Jockey. It seems Tebow is the face of Jockey staycool, Jockey’s newest collection of innovative underwear, designed to help regulate skin temperature and keep you cool and comfortable.
The TV spot opens with Tim walking down a city sidewalk on a sweltering day. As he walks, cooling imagery appears on Tim’s shirt to illustrate how the technologically-advanced Jockey staycool collection keeps Tim cool on even the hottest days. The spot is scheduled to air on April 4, and will run through August on national cable, DRTV and DISH/DirecTV networks including, ESPN, E!, CNN, Spike, Discovery and more. The ad was created by Arcade Creative Group and directed and produced by Motion Theory.
“The commercial is part of a larger integrated campaign to support Jockey® staycool, and reinforce our commitment to offering cutting-edge products to our customers,” said Jockey Chief Marketing Officer Dustin Cohn. “Tim Tebow’s passion for innovation both on and off the field aligns completely with the Jockey staycool brand.”
VIDEO: Tim Tebow Jockey T-Shirt Television Ad
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Charlie Sheen: Improv Winner!
Elepharts isn't really sure this is the best idea we've ever heard. Well, on the good side - it does help get loads of attention for the premiere week of Drew Carey's new improv show "Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza"... but on the bad side, we're talking about Charlie Sheen here... unscripted. Remember the last time we saw that? If not see it here: Charlie Sheen's Insane Ranting Hits A New Low. Anyways the deal is that Charlie joins in on the fun on the new original, primetime daily strip series premiering Monday, April 11, 2011, at 8pm and 11pm ET/PT on GSN. Sheen will appear in the episode airing Tuesday, April 12.
In an impromptu appearance, Sheen joined Carey and the cast live onstage when the 40-episode series was taping live improv performances at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in January and February 2011. In an unpredictable sketch that separates the men from the trolls, Sheen took the stage on January 18 along with cast members including Carey, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, and Greg Proops.
Stand-up comic turned actor-producer Drew Carey has brought his golden comic touch to numerous hit television shows, including "The Drew Carey Show," "The Price Is Right" and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," on which he served as host and producer. He has also attracted enthusiastic live audiences across the country with his Drew Carey's Improv All-Stars. But can Drew's new show survive a full on tiger-blood attack from Charlie Sheen? I guess we'll all have to tune in to find out!
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Katy Perry Rules The Billboard Hot 100 Again With E.T.
Katy Perry is #1 AGAIN! The world's hottest pop goddess has just ended the 6 week reign atop the Billboard Hot 100 of Lady GaGa's monster hit "Born This Way". Yup, Elepharts has just learned that Katy's "E.T. (Ft. Kanye West)" climbed to #1 with 254,000 downloads and 74 million audience impressions this week. This means that Katy's "Teenage Dream" CD has now spawned 4 number one songs - "California Gurls", "Teenage Dream", "Firework" and "E.T." - making it the 9th album EVER to do it and making Katy the first solo female artist to achieve it with one album since Mariah Carey's debut record. No one deserves this success more than the incredibly hard working and talented Ms. Perry who has been non-stop performing and promoting the disc for over a year. Congrats Katy! And now we have these great promotional pictures from the music video for "E.T." - premiering tomorrow March 31st - to share with you. Enjoy the views!
UPDATE: Elepharts has the "E.T." Music Video - WATCH IT NOW!
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Justin Timberlake To Receive "The Big Help" Award At The KCAs
Elepharts has learned that Justin Timberlake will be recognized for his work as a philanthropist and environmentalist at Nickelodeon's 2011 Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, April 2, at 8:00 p.m. by receiving The Big Help Award. Timberlake will be honored during the star-studded telecast, hosted by Jack Black at USC's Galen Center in Los Angeles. The Big Help Award recognizes individuals who take actions to better the world and whose significant impact on their community has inspired kids to do the same.
"I was inspired at a young age by my parents and family to do everything possible to give back to the world around us," said Timberlake. "And it has become a mission of mine to help kids of all ages understand the importance of getting involved in their communities and local charities and doing their part to preserve the planet. I couldn't be more thankful to Nickelodeon for their recognition."
Timberlake's ongoing charitable work led him to a partnership with Shriners Hospitals for Children, a health care system consisting of 22 Hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. He has been a dedicated supporter of the organization since 2008 and hosts the annual Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, a PGA TOUR golf tournament featuring a week-long series of events that raises money for their gracious programs and services benefitting children in need.
Justin's commitment to the environment can be seen at his Mirimichi Golf Course in Millington, TN. Mirimichi is the first golf course in North, South or Central America to receive Golf Environment Organization (GEO) certified status. It is the also the first in the United States to be designated as a Certified Audubon International Classic Sanctuary, making it the only course in the world holding both designations. At Mirimichi, ecologically responsible methods are utilized throughout to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat as well as reduce water and energy consumption.
"Justin's ability to seamlessly incorporate helping into his life embodies the true spirit of the Big Help," said Marva Smalls, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs and Chief of Staff, Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group. "In true Big Help fashion, he combined his passion for helping kids with his love of golf and through his annual golf open benefit for Shriners Hospitals for Children, came up with a way for people to have fun while helping kids get medical care."
Nickelodeon's The Big Help is a social and environmental initiative that empowers kids to take positive actions on issues that are important to them. The goal of the campaign is to launch a kid-led movement, focusing on four key issues -- health and wellness, education, community service, and the environment. This is the third consecutive year The Big Help Award has been given to someone who embodies the spirit of the Nickelodeon Big Help initiative. Previous recipients include the First Lady Michelle Obama in 2010 and Leonardo DiCaprio in 2009.
Kids can pledge to make a difference in their community by going to www.nick.com/thebighelp. The Big Help site will show them how to take positive actions that will change their world.
No stranger to Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, Timberlake hosted the show in 2007 and has been the recipient of two blimp awards, for Favorite Male Singer award (2007) and Favorite Group (1999). He is also a two time Burp Award champion, having garnered the title in 2003 and 2006. Timberlake's association with Shriners Hospitals for Children was recognized when he participated in the 2009 TeenNick HALO Awards as one of the celebrities paired with an extraordinary teen who shared his passion for community service and giving back.
Justin Timberlake is one of the world's most recognized and accomplished entertainers. Originally rising to fame as a member of the phenomenally successful Pop Group, *NSYNC, Timberlake went on to launch a solo career as a singer, songwriter, producer and actor that has earned him six Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards and dozens of accolades from across the globe.
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Jennifer Aniston Smells Like Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice
So here we have views of the latest ads for one of the world's foxiest 40+ year olds... scratch that - one of the world's foxiest women PERIOD, Jennifer Aniston's self branded perfume. Which got the entire staff here at Elepharts wondering... just what do you think Jennifer Aniston smells like? We mean not the perfume itself which is described as including Jen's "scent memories such as the blooming Jasmine on summer evenings and salty air on a long sunny days on the beach". No we mean - what does Jen herself smell like? A short list of our guesses: Sunshine, rainbows, cotton candy, pure bliss, a basket of red roses, very expensive champagne, cinnamon, happiness, sparkling diamonds, California, heaven and wonderful... just plain wonderful.
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Adrianne Palicki In Action As Wonder Woman (VIDEO)
And now Elepharts has these super cool candid pictures of the new Wonder Woman, Adrianne Palicki, in action on the set of the show. She seems pretty determined to catch someone here... wonder if its a woman? Because you know, we cant help wondering what kind of woman wanders about wanting to wrangle wanton women who wear worn out wraps...erm... wearily... okay, we'll stop now. Enjoy the views!
VIDEO: Adrianne Palicki In Action As Wonder Woman
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys and Demi Moore To Direct "Project Five"
Elepharts has just learned that Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore and Film Independent Spirit Award-winner Patty Jenkins (Monster) have been signed to direct the Lifetime Original Movie "Project Five", an anthology of five short films exploring the impact of breast cancer on people's lives. Aniston, Marta Kauffman (Friends), Paula Wagner (The Last Samurai, Mission: Impossible), Kristin Hahn (The Departed, The Switch), Kevin Chinoy (Greg the Bunny, Warren the Ape) and Francesca Silvestri (Greg the Bunny, Warren the Ape) will executive produce the Sony Pictures Television production, "Project Five", reuniting Aniston and Kauffman for the first time since "Friends".
"Our hope with Project Five is to entertain, inform and inspire dialogue, research and prevention. Otherwise, our goals are small," said Aniston. "We want these films to move people and empower those affected by breast cancer to stand tall through this challenge, which impacts ALL of our lives, no matter who we are."
Through its deeply interconnected story arc developed by Kauffman, "Project Five" will use humor and drama to focus on the effect that breast cancer and its diagnosis have on relationships and the way women perceive themselves, while searching for strength, comfort, medical breakthroughs and, ultimately, a cure.
Under Kauffman's supervision, writers Stephen Godchaux (Spin City, Dead Like Me), Jill Gordon (Cupid, My So-Called Life), Howard Morris (Women are Crazy, Men are Stupid), Deirdre O'Connor (The Electric Company) and Wendy West (Dexter, The Closer) have written a film included in Project Five, which will be produced by Sony Pictures Television, Echo Films and Chestnut Ridge Productions. The film's fifth director will be announced in the coming weeks.
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths among women, affecting one in every eight females, with one in 35 of those women often dying from the disease. While breast cancer death rates are going down – likely a result of early detection – it's estimated that nearly 200,000 new cases are diagnosed annually, with 40,000 deaths attributed to the disease each year. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African American women, who are more likely to die from the disease than other ethnicities due to later detection and delayed treatment. Among Hispanic women, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. There are currently 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
Long at the forefront in the ongoing battle to fight breast cancer for more than 17 years, Lifetime's Stop Breast Cancer for Life initiative has been dedicated to offering women the most up-to-date, comprehensive information about the disease. Reaching women and families across the country in partnership with its cable affiliates, advertising sponsors and leading non-profit organizations, Lifetime has collected more than 25 million petition signatures to urge Congress to pass the bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act, which would end "drive-through mastectomies," the practice where women are sometimes forced to leave the hospital just hours after invasive breast surgery. Lifetime and its audience are now urging the health insurance industry to allow women to stay in the hospital up to 48 hours after a mastectomy as a standard of care.
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Winner Of American Idol To be Managed By Simon Fuller
Elepharts has some great news for the "American Idol" season 10 winner and runner up - it turns out that the series executive producer Simon Fuller will become their manager! This will be the first time that Simon Fuller has personally managed an act from the show since he launched Adam Lambert's career in 2009. Over the last eight years, Simon Fuller has guided the multi-platinum careers of a select handful of award-winning Idol singers, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, David Cook and Chris Daughtry.
Currently in its tenth season, "American Idol" remains a ratings smash and a critical hit. Working closely with 19 Entertainment and CKX, Simon Fuller has been instrumental in re-engineering the show by introducing a new judging panel, as well as bringing in Chairman of Interscope Records and renowned music producer Jimmy Iovine, and welcoming a new music partner in Universal Music Group. Reflecting all this, "American Idol" was recently ranked No.1 on Forbes magazine's annual list of TV's top money-makers.
"Simon possesses an incredible track record as an artist manager and this is a win-win for everyone," stated Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Group. "The fact that he will be guiding the careers of the winner and runner up is a tremendous boost for American Idol's talent and in many ways, it's also part of the prize."
"Simon Fuller is the rare breed who can affect popular culture both In America and in Europe. He has brought us a platform for music like nothing before it in American Idol. The opportunity for this year's winner and runner up to be managed by someone of his caliber along with UMG's commitment to these artists and show is incomparable," said Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records.
"Simon Fuller and I have worked together on Idol throughout the entire history of the show," said Iain Pirie, President of 19 Entertainment. "Simon's vision in creating the show was to provide a launchpad for breaking new music talent. Two hundred and fifty million downloads later his success in achieving that goal is completely evident. I couldn't be more excited to continue to work in this exciting new partnership between 19 and XIX."
"Simon Fuller is one of the best artist managers in the business and his track record for success is indisputable. Past Idol winners have become stars under his guidance, and I'm psyched that this year's American Idol winner will have the opportunity to work with him to cultivate their respective promising careers. It's going to be exciting to watch," said Ryan Seacrest.
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YOU Could Be One Of The "New Pussycat Dolls"
"All the single ladies! Put your hands up! Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh..." oops, sorry Elepharts has the wrong act there - those are lyrics from a song by R&B superstar Beyonce, a woman who really can sing. Okay, well, anyways, all you single ladies out there who sorta, kinda can sing (okay that's really not a prerequisite, like AT ALL) and who are good looking, are in killer shape and can dance a few steps - Robin Antin wants YOU! Robin is the creator of the Pussycat Dolls, the pop hit spinning girl group that launched "Dancing With The Stars" champ Nicole Scherzinger into semi-stardom, and she announced today that the search for the "New Pussycat Dolls" will be broadened to the entire world via Blazetrak.com. Robin's decision to utilize Blazetrak's technology came as a way to fully extend the possibilities, allowing young ladies around the globe the chance to become part of one of the most exciting casting calls in recent pop history. The announcement to do the virtual casting call comes in tandem with Ms. Antin's launch of the official live auditions that begin today at Center Staging Studio 11 in Burbank, CA.
"I do have a few live auditions that I will hold in L.A., but I realize that there are so many beautiful and talented women all over the world who just can't make it to L.A. So here is your exclusive online chance to audition for me and my team right here on Blazetrak with an option to receive a guaranteed VIDEO response directly from me in return," said Robin Antin.
There are two options to audition for the New Pussycat Dolls: For only 1 Blazetrak Credit aspiring singers and dancers can submit a video to Robin Antin and her team to be considered. The submission will be viewed and evaluated by either Robin or her representatives. No Response is guaranteed under this option, and submitter will only be contacted if selected to move forward.
More compelling is option two (for 12 Blazetrak Credits) which allows aspiring singers and dancers to submit a VIDEO directly to Robin Antin and be considered. Submissions will be viewed and evaluated by Robin herself, and everyone who submits under this option is guaranteed to receive a video response directly from Robin with her thoughts, comments and advice.
Blazetrak.com continues to forge new ground allowing the world to access people and opportunities that have been untouchable in the past. Now all an aspiring singer/dancer needs is a computer and a camera and she can audition for a chance of a lifetime.
The auditions will remain open until Robin has selected all of the members of the New Pussycat Dolls.
To audition or for more info, visit: http://www.blazetrak.com/pcd.
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Vanessa Hudgens Displays Her ABS OF DOOM!
Elepharts isn't sure about this - you know, it's kind of a "chicken or the egg" situation - but whether Vanessa Hudgens was hired for action oriented flick "Sucker Punch" (which was just opened at #2) because she's in this kind of shape or she got in this kind of shape because she was in the thing, the young actress has serious ABS OF DOOM!
Just look at those suckers as she shows them off big time in the April 2011 issue of Shape magazine. This is a gal who is doing some serious crunches. Serious. Crunches.
Anyways, she looks great and has inspired all of us here to put down our donuts and coffee this morning and hit the gym... well, okay, just one more eensy, weensy chocolate dip first...
10 Year Old Jackie Evancho Announces New Album
10 year old pop crossover classical soprano Jackie Evancho, who reached the quarterfinals of the 2010 edition of "America's Got Talent", is already an established star having become the top selling debut artist of last year with her Christmas EP "O Holy Night" which went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart. Now her highly anticipated full-length album "Dream With Me" has been announced with a release date of Tuesday, June 14 2011 - an album being produced by legendary multi-Grammy award winning producer David Foster and featuring duets with Barbara Streisand and Susan Boyle! Of course with young superstars like Justin Bieber and emerging talent like 12 year old Alyssa Rubino taking over the music world these days, Elepharts can see why they'd put so much faith in the youngster.
"Dream With Me is a breathtaking and beautiful debut album," said Steve Barnett, Chairman, Columbia Records. "Jackie and David have created an extraordinary collection that will be enjoyed by music fans for many years to come."
"I can say without a doubt that working with Jackie on Dream With Me was truly phenomenal. Her natural ability and the depth of her understanding of the musical process left me speechless. I think we have created a musical experience that will thrill audiences of every age. She was a pure joy to work with and I had a front row seat to one of the next great talents of our time," said David Foster.
"We are incredibly proud of Jackie and thrilled at how fantastic her album turned out," said Lisa and Michael Evancho, the singer's parents. "Making her first studio album for Columbia has been a wonderful and exciting experience for Jackie, helping her grow as an artist and learn about music from some of the masters in the field."
A Pittsburgh native, Evancho first began singing on the cusp of her 8th birthday after experiencing "The Phantom of the Opera" on DVD. She launched her own YouTube channel and started vocal lessons a few months later. She performed at local talent shows, going on to high profile events including singing the national anthem at Pittsburgh Pirate games.
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