American Idol judge, Simon Cowell tells Ellen he expects all four judges to be back next season. (even though there's no time for all of them to talk)He squashes rumors that he is leaving--he will at least be back for one more round of Idol. He doesn't speculate on who might win this season---he feels it's anyone's to take at the moment. He also apologizes to Britian's Got Talent star, Susan Boyle, for judging on appearance.....



And then he talks dating.....

American Idol's Adam Lambert is featured on this week's Entertainment Weekly cover, with good reason. The kid can sing and commands an audience like no other previous American Idol contestant. EW sent over the cover story on this up and coming star and we're happy to share it with you. Interesting, they focus alot on the gay issue.....hmm, didn't realize it was such a big controversery. Will Adam be the next American Idol? Story below:

"There is nothing more valuable to the health of an eight-year-old TV series than a surprise, and for American Idol, it rarely happens. But once in a very long while, someone arrives who doesn’t just dominate American Idol, but challenges and even changes it. And that has happened with the current season’s contestant Adam Lambert. With his mop of glam-rock cobalt-blue-on-dyed-black hair, his hearing, his sneering, and his unambiguously ambiguous sexuality, Adam would have probably been brushed off early on. And there was also a time, more recently, when Adam would have made it to Hollywood but been dismissed as “too Broadway” or “too musical theater.”

Then in walked this 27-year-old from San Diego, a chameleon of a singer who was unashamedly everything that the Fox reality show thought America didn’t want. And he flattened the competition. He has been able to morph from a quasi-punk whom the judges accused of being “like something out of Rocky Horror” to a Rat Pack sharpie to a grown-up crooner. Other contestants who have tried this on Idol routinely get accused of lacking identity.

There’s always been a fracture between how you succeed on Idol and how you succeed beyond Idol once you enter a world in which being the cookie-cutter product of a network series is a liability. But Adam has taken a battering ram to that aesthetic. And he’s doing so while playing out the big issue – the gay question – with a complicated mixture of caution and shrewdness. Though Adam is widely assumed to be gay, the most he would say to EW about the public scrutiny is “I know who I am. I’m an honest guy, and I’m just going to keep singing.”

Now the question is whether an openly gay contestant can win American Idol? The question is being considered everywhere from fan blogs to The New York Times – but we’re still one openly gay contestant short of a test case. Adam’s sexuality offers a fascinating challenge to the show’s status quo. Is Idol ready for a gay winner? Possibly. After all, its British forebear Pop Idol crowned a contestant, Will Young, who came out shortly after he won. And Idol itself came close when Clay Aiken, then closeted but somebody who even house plants surmised was gay, finished second. But is Idol ready for this gay(ish) winner? Perhaps not. Clay, after all, never sang “I’m gonna give you every inch of my love” while wearing skintight pants and green glitter guyliner.

Unlike his counterparts, who commodify their lives on their sleeves, Adam isn’t talking about it. Maybe it’s still too costly to say who you are. It’s certainly costly not to. Does he feel he can’t? Does the show feel he shouldn’t? Is his choice personal or strategic? Will it pay off? And does any of this represent progress? Check out this EW cover story on page 24 of the new issue."

Don't miss the behind the scenes gossip of American Idol results shows each week at EW.com

Chicken of the Sea has a winner in it's viewers viral video challenge. Benjamin Hernandez's viral video entry featuring his
Chicken of the Sea-crazed character, Tommy Tuna, has won him a trip to New
York City to attend the live season finale of "The Celebrity Apprentice."
In addition to coming face to face with The Donald, Benjamin will be working
the red carpet, serving as our correspondent and checking in with all of the
celebrities. His winning video entry is below:




Think Clint Black's Chicken of the Sea jingle was better than Annie's or vice versa? COS wants to hear your opinion.....go vote at http://apprenticechallenge2009.com/ The latest poll results have Team Kotu (Clint's team) in the lead over Team Athena in the which did you like best vote---Celebrity Apprentice Athena vs. KOTU Chicken of the Sea poll update: Athena: 28% KOTU: 72%

The Celebrity Apprentice Finale airs Sunday on NBC.

The Fashion Show finally premieres tonight...YAY! Check out this juicy phone convo between Isaac Mizrahi and Bethenny from the Real Housewives of NYC. Isaac shares a lot of inside info about The Fashion Show to Bethenny's welcoming ears. Isaac says he's no Simon Cowell, but he's tough......



The Fashion Show airs tonight at 10pm on Bravo.

Quick results post from tonight's American Idol results. Performances tonight were by No Doubt, Daughtry and Idol's own, Paula Abdul. Kris was announced safe first, Adam second and Danny third. (no particular order) Allison Iraheta was eliminated.

Next week, the top three Idol contestants travel to their hometowns. They will perform two songs each--one picked by them and one by the judges.

Bravo's highly anticipated fashion design competition "The Fashion Show" premieres Thursday, May 7th. Here's a couple of previews:

The Introductions


The First Runway Show

Our friends at W magazine have posted a new blog on everyone's favorite housewives - The Real Housewives of New York City. Two of their editors attended Jill Zarin's
benefit bash at Hudson Terrace for the People Reaching Out Foundation last
night and had lots of juicy details to spill. Jill, Ramona and Alex were looking good, while unfortunately there was no sign of Bethenny, LuAnn or Kelly--at least not while they were there. Ramona talks about her jewelry collection and skincare line, while Alex dishes about their recent renovations. Check it out the details at W Magazine.

Always love the heads up, hot off the press gossip EW sends us--this time the buzz is about Dancing With the Stars pro, Julianne Hough. Perhaps leaving DWTS after eight seasons was exactly the right career choice for multi-hyphenate talent Julianne Hough. Sources tell EW.com that the professionally trained dancer and country singer is a very hot commodity in Hollywood these days. She's in the running to star opposite Christina Aguilera in the contemporary musical Burlesque for writer-director Steven Antin. Sony's Screen Gems division would not confirm this report, but the casting seems like a logical move considering that the film's plot centers on an ambitious small town girl with a big voice who finds love, family, and success in a Los Angeles neo-burlesque club, according to Variety. Sources say Hough would play one of the other burlesque dancers.

But that's not the only potential film project in Hough's future. Sources also confirm that Hough auditioned to costar opposite Chace Crawford in Footloose for Paramount. According to the studio, no casting decision has been made, but those around town believe that she's a front runner. No doubt she'll be even more active with the Country Music arena as well. Julianne won top new artist at the ACM's recently and it's probably the first of many more to come. Sounds like Miss Hough is going to be just fine without that dance floor every Monday night, but we'll miss her.

With the competition coming down to the wire on Make Me a SuperModel, the few that still remain are truly feeling the weight of it all: Branden breaks down, feeling overwhelmed by homesick-ness. Jonathan learns that finances are tight from his wife back home, and if he doesn’t win the grand prize, his family will not make rent. And when the models prep for their next assignment, one of them has an embarrassing accident with an electric razor! Sneek peak Who will be able to withstand the pressure to be the last man –or woman– standing?

Jonathan's Money Troubles


Catch this episode of Make Me a Supermodel tonight @ 10/9c only on Bravo.

Just received the latest interview with Trista from Life & Style -The Bachelorette star talks about the birth of their new baby, her unusual name (Blakesley Grace) and the success of her relationship with Ryan.

L&S: When Max was born, you had to be put under general anesthesia to have an emergency C-section. How were things different this time around?
Trista: This birth was so much easier. Blakesley was born three weeks early, and I did have another C-section, but I didn’t need general anesthesia. I just walked into the hospital and put my gown on, and then my doctor came in and said, “Okay, it’s time.” I didn’t know you could just walk into the delivery room, because the last time, I was wheeled in on a hospital bed!

L&S: What was the best part of the delivery?
Trista: Being able to hear her cry when she came out and then seeing her right away. With Max, I was under, and I didn’t wake up until several hours later. But this time I was able to hear her first cry and see Ryan there too.

L&S: How did you come up with the name Blakesley?
Trista: It’s a family name. Ryan really loved the name Grace. At first we were calling her Gracie, but then we decided to stick with Blakesley.

L&S: How much sleep are you guys getting?
Trista: Not so much! I mean, she’s a pretty good sleeper and sometimes sleeps for four or five hours at a time. But mostly, she’s up every two hours from the time she feeds. I try to take little naps when she sleeps. I also try to sneak in some sleep when Max is with Grandma or taking his own nap. Any new parent will tell you it’s hard, but it’s expected. And it’s a small price to pay to have her. It’s definitely worth it.

L&S: You and Ryan are the only couple from the Bachelor and Bachelorette shows to make it to the altar and start a family. What’s your secret?
Trista: You know, it’s so hard to say. I will acknowledge that it’s difficult. You meet under these crazy circumstances, and then you get separated for three months, which was super hard. And I think some people just think they’re ready and then when they see the person again, they realize those feelings just aren’t there. I didn’t set out to be the only Bachelorette to get married. I just feel lucky and blessed that my life turned out this way.

Quick results post from tonight's Dancing With the Stars .....the bottom two couples were Lil Kim/Derek and Ty/Chelsie. The voters kept Ty and Chelsie in the dancing competition, while Lil Kim and Derek were eliminated. Somewhat of a shocker to some....then to others, not so much. Ty and Chelsie do have a huge fanbase!

The final four pairs remaining on Dancing With the Stars are Ty/Chelsie, Gilles/Cheryl, Melissa/Tony and Shawn/Mark.

Harsh truths are revealed on this week's episode of Oxygen's "Pretty Wicked," premiering Tuesday, May 5 at 10pm ET/PT, when the remaining five ladies are told to take a lie detector test that exposes embarrassing lies and some unforgiving truths.

Now that half of the loft has been eliminated, emotions are intensifying and the intentions of the remaining ladies are being questioned. Host CariDee English challenges the loft mates to each make a list of questions that the other ladies will answer during a lie detector test. How does Ana truly feel about her "BFF," Sarah C.? Is Amber in the loft only for the money? Did Katie move her bed back into Ana's room just to impress the judges? As the truths are revealed, the women soon find out that no one in the loft can be trusted.

Meanwhile, Sarah C. begins her own transformation as she finally admits she has been taking weight loss pills. Ana, who stood by Sarah C.'s side when she first denied the problem, feels betrayed and questions just how honest Sarah C. has been with other details about her life. During the judges' deliberation on who is next to be eliminated, Sarah C. comes clean about another major lie she has told since the first day in the loft – the true age of her sugar daddy boyfriend. Will Sarah C.'s lies fast track her to elimination or will her confessions save her for another week? Tune-in to find out how the lies begin to separate those who are in it to win and those who truly want to better themselves.

Last week on The Celebrity Apprentice, Joan Rivers returned to finish out the game, saying her team shouldn't suffer because of something personal. Annie Duke's reponse to River's return? “Joan is completely full of sh*t in everything she does. There’s a reason she got fired from the TV Guide channel, by the way, ‘cause she’s a complete b*tch.” But Annie doesn't get personal, right? Proving Joan River's comments correct in that Annie will stab you in the back in her private interviews but suck up to you in the boardroom, as she did in this episode, 'again.' Joan's having nothing to do with it though --she sees through her 'poker face.'

Anyway, the task was to come up with a new jingle and 30 second advertising spot for Chicken of the Sea. Amazingly, the Chicken of the Sea execs chose Team Athena's song over Grammy Award winning, Clint Black's jingle, saying they didn't think they had that many country fans out there. Hmm, they might not now, I guess......... Clint was fired.

Next up, Piers Morgan interviews the final four contestants. He told Trump having Brande in the final four would basically not look good for the show (somewhat true considering the gal has trouble spelling crap---"S-R-A-P" as she puts it and makes up her own words--'forgoo') and he was frustated that Jesse hadn't used his wife's (Sandra Bullock) contacts to bring in more money.

In the end, as expected, Trump chose Joan Rivers and Annie Duke to battle it out in the final task. Returning to help Joan are Hershel Walker, Clint Black and Melissa. Helping out Annie will be Dennis Rodman, Brande and Tom what's his name. In the hours before a performance of Cirque du Soleil's hit show "Wintuk," each team will produce a pre-theatre VIP party, sponsored by Kodak, featuring a silent auction made up of items the celebrities themselves bring to the table. The feuding finalists vow to mercilessly defeat one another and they begin their task. Annie's got a stacked deck there with Brande being the second highest fundraiser, but maybe (hopefully) Rivers will pull out a win in the end. Doesn't matter though, Trump made his choice long ago.......will it be Rivers or Duke?

After Melissa and Joan Rivers appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show, Annie Duke called the show to ask to tell her side of the story. Annie says she hasn't played the Apprentice personally......Joan says Annie plays one way when she's around people or when the cameras were rolling, and another when she's not being watched. Joan and Annie will face off in the finals of The Celebrity Apprentice this Sunday.

Melissa and Tony danced their way from the bottom of the leaderboard (last week) to the top (this week) scoring a total of 57 for their ballroom and latin dances. And isn't Tony the cutest thing getting those high scores? He deserves to have a really good season. Shawn and Mark really stepped it up this week as well. The leaderboard looks like this after each pair were scored on two dances:

Melissa and Tony
Vienesse Waltz: 27
Samba: 30
Total 57

Shawn and Mark
Quickstep: 27
Paso: 29
Total: 56

Gilles and Cheryl
Foxtrot: 29
Rumba: 27

Lil Kim and Derek:
Waltz: 25
Salsa: 27
Total: 52

Ty and Chelsie:
Argentine Tango: 25
Rumba: 21
Total: 46

Check out Shawn and Mark's paso doble in the clip below:

Lots of reality tv stars jumping in to help Ellen Degeneres with her auction benefitting The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) --here's some of the latest listings from American Idol's Simon Cowell, Celebrity Apprentice contestants Joan and Melissa River and Annie Duke, and Project Runway's Heidi Klum:

Simon Cowell Toddler T-Shirt; Laugh, Dance, Judge--Simon Cowell Autographed 'Laugh. Dance. Judge.' Toddler Sized T-Shirt
Simon Cowell stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show and talked about the final contestants on American Idol. Simon autographed a special 'Laugh. Dance. Judge.' t-shirt.


Annie Duke's Poker Trip --Trip for One to the World Series of Poker Academy
Annie Duke stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show to talk about her role on Celebrity Apprentice. Annie is giving one person a chance of a lifetime to attend the World Series of Poker Academy - it could be you!


Melissa and Joan Rivers Handbag --Joan Rivers Classics Collection Jewelry and Autographed Handbag by both Joan and Melissa Rivers
Joan and Melissa Rivers stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show and brought with them jewelry and a handbag from the Joan Rivers Classics Collection. Joan and Melissa even signed the inside lining of the handbag.

Heidi Klum Dress During Heidi's interview she gave Ellen the dress off her back.

Project Runway's Heidi Klum stops by The Ellen Degeneres Show ---she talks about her pregnancy and takes the dress off her back to donate to Ellen's auction for the Humane Society. Heidi's Dress Auction Details

Coming up on The Real Housewives of NYC Season Finale: The season of high drama comes to a close with nothing short of an explosive and thoroughly entertaining finale! When Bethenny gives LuAnn’s housekeeper Rosie a cooking lesson, Rosie ends up teaching a love-lorn Bethenny a few tips about dating in return LOL:

Jill enlists Kelly to pick out a donation for her charity event at a high-end jewlery store where the eccentric owner gushes over Kelly (gah): Sneak peek

And when the charity event finally approaches, Jill and Ramona are livid to see that Bethenny is promoting her own brand at the event behind their backs -- Smart gal, that Bethenny:



Don’t miss the chance to join in on the Ultimate Virtual Viewing Party! Follow Bethenny, Tamra Barney (from the OC) and other housewives on Twitter and Facebook and chat live with fans on your mobile phone -- all while Bravotv.com is streaming the finale live on both coasts!

Ultimate Virtual Viewing Party Info

One of the toughest critics on cable TV, “American Idol” Judge SIMON COWELL stops by on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” He dishes to Ellen about who he thinks will win this season and whether he will be returning to judge next year! Watch the exclusive interview this Tuesday, May 5th! Check your local listings or visit Ellen's website for more information.

American Idol winner, David Cook's older brother, Adam Cook, died Saturday morning after an 11 year battle with brain cancer. David made the announcement after participating in the Race for Hope 5K in Washington, D.C. "I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor, and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else right now......" Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Cook family.

Tune in to Ellen on Monday to catch a few more of your favorite reality tv stars: Professional poker player ANNIE DUKE stops by on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” to discuss working for Donald Trump on “Celebrity Apprentice.” She gives Ellen all the juicy details! Wonder what she'll have to say about Joan and Melissa's recent appearance? If you missed it, you can check it out here.

And "American Idol” cast-off MATT GIRAUD stops by the same day to chat with Ellen. He tells Ellen about his amazing experience and dealing with the toughest judges in the world.

Watch the interviews with Matt and Annie this Monday, May 4th.

Check your local listings or visit http://www.ellentv.com/ for more information.

The final four contestants, cheered on by five past season winners on the show, will face their toughest challenge yet -- running a full marathon (26.2 miles) -- on the penultimate episode of "The Biggest Loser: Couples" airing Tuesday, May 5 on NBC (8-10 p.m. ET).

First, the final four contestants – Tara Costa (New York, NY), Mike and Ron Morelli (South Lyon, MI) and Helen Phillips (Sterling Heights, MI) head home for 30 days. After heartwarming reunions with family and friends, they try to get back into their routines but find it challenging to make diet and exercise a priority back at home. Adding to the challenge is the news from host Alison Sweeney that when they return to the ranch at the end of 30 days, their final challenge will be their toughest one yet – running a full marathon. Trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels make surprise visits to the finalists to help steer them back on track.

Back in California, the final four are off to try to complete the 26.2 mile course. Cheering them on along the way are some past season "Biggest Losers" -- grand prize winners Michelle Aguilar (season 6) and Ali Vincent (season 5), plus "at home" winners Jim Germanakos (season 4), Heba Salama (season 6) and Bernie Salazar (season 5). And as an added incentive, each player who finishes the marathon will get $10,000 to donate to the charity of his or her choice.

Later, it's the very last "last chance workouts" with the trainers before a final weigh in determines who the two definite finalists will be – and which two contestants fall below the dreaded yellow line. Then America will vote to select the third finalist to compete for the grand prize of $250,000. Viewers can vote by phone or online at www.nbc.com. The contestant America has chosen will be revealed in the live season finale on May 12 (8-11 p.m. ET).

After last week's fierce struggle between Melissa Rivers, Annie Duke and Brande Roderick, Trump fired Melissa, and Joan stormed out threatening never to return. In the next episode airing Sunday, May 3 (9-11 p.m. ET), the teams must pull together to write and perform a new jingle for Chicken of the Sea, leaving the two finalists.

The teams write and perform a new jingle for Chicken of the Sea, including the famous lyric "Ask any mermaid you happen to see - what's the best tuna? Chicken of the Sea." The teams are also asked to create a 30-second radio spot that incorporates a portion of the new jingle. While one team sets differences aside in order to fully utilize their talents, the other team succumbs to panic, feeling incapable of rising to the challenge. With a trip to the final four on the line, one team sings their way to victory, and Trump fires another celebrity. Next he calls on the reigning Celebrity Apprentice, Piers Morgan, to interview the remaining contestants and tell him which two should face off in the finale. After Piers puts each celebrity through the wringer, he reports back – but ultimately it is Trump's decision. With the final celebrities pleading their cases in the boardroom, Trump fires more celebrities and names the finalists.

Clint Black, Annie Duke, Jesse James, Brande Roderick and Joan Rivers are the remaining five celebrities vying to be "The Celebrity Apprentice."

Sierra lets her hair down at Ponderosa---bonds with Tyson and Brenden on the slip and slide:



Brenden, Tyson and Sierra take their first trip together since being voted off Survivor and being at Ponderosa. They decide to wear feathers in their hair to the next tribal council 'to make fun of Coach.' (says Sierra)

Sierra was voted off of Survivor Tocantins last night, but not before she exposed Coach for being the lying little creep that he is (and I swear, I think he relishes that 'role'). He stated last night, "Sierra is gonna do whatever she must to get as far as she can without any honor," yet he went straight to JT and completely fabricated an entire situation to make him look good and Sierra look bad.

At tribal, he said there were two things he is not; a coward and a liar. Really, Coach? He's not much of a biblical expert either. He couldn't even get his bible stories correct in his last 'prepared speech' at tribal council.

And what happened to Debbie? I was rooting for her until last night ---she had some major meltdown there when she was caught in the same lie herself. (both Debbie and Coach said they did not try to reunite the Timbira tribe but they did...Sierra refused to join them so they said it was her idea) I guess that's the other way of handling being caught. The poor pitiful me route. Two polar opposites ---Coach and Debbie. I'm still absolutely amazed that the Timbira tribe has crumbled when they were up 6-4 at the merge, then 6-3 when the one dude left for his injury. Unreal. JT, Stephen and Taj deserve the final three spots for playing this game like no other. Oh and Erin for realizing she needed to jump ship. Divide and conquer.

The tribal council voting was a bit confusing this time; here's the clip of 'who voted for who' and their comments. Counting the days till I get to post the tribal council of Coach's dramatic exit.