Diversity is Britain's Got Talent 2009 Winner - Diversity Upstages Susan Boyle in BGT Finale

You might be wondering who won Britain's Got Talent 2009 Finals Night? Well, the BGT results are in! The 11 member dance group upstaged Internet sensation Susan Boyle to become the 2009 Britain's Got Talent Winner. Diversity bagged the most number of votes in Britain's Got Talent (BGT) audience polls May 30 (5/30/09). On the other hand, Susan Boyle the 47 year old singer from Blackburn placed 1st runner up, while saxophonist Julian Smith placed 2nd runner up.

It is quite a surprise how Diversity outlasted hugely-popular Susan Boyle in her bid be the one who'll perform in the Royal Variety Show, but it seems Diversity won in their unique and craftily-made dance number that won people's votes. Susan Boyle showed that she’s a good sport because she acknowledged that “the best people won the competition”. Don’t worry Susan, like Adam Lambert in American Idol, you’ll certainly go places even if you’re just the first runner up! Below is Diversity's winning performance that made them win BGT 2009:

Britain's Got Talent 2009 Finalists Uncovered - List of Ten BGT Finalists Completed

After Aidan Davis and Hollie Steel are declared the winners in Britain's Got Talent Semifinal 5 tonight, the official list of ten finalists who will perform in the Britain's Got Talent Finale (BGT) tomorrow has been completed. See the full lineup of 10 BGT finalists who will perform on the BGT Finale May 30 (5/30/09) after the jump.

The Official Britain's Got Talent 10 Finalists are:

• Susan Boyle
• Diversity
• Flawless
• Shaun Smith
• Stavros Flatley
• Shaheen Jafargholi
• Julian Smith
• 2 Grand
• Aidan Davis
• Hollie Smith

Who will be declared the BGT Winner tomorrow? Place your bets people!

Greg Pritchard "Nessun Dorma" Video BGT Semifinal 5 May 29

As a 29 year old waiter who’s also a male soprano, Greg Pritchard garnered raves during his audition. In Britain's Got Talent (BGT) Semifinal 5 May 29 show, Greg Pritchard chose to perform his version of “Nessun Dorma” from the Giacomo Puccini opera, Turandot. Greg's performance was a bit shaky at the start. In fact, Simon Cowell buzzed him out.

However, Piers Morgan thought Greg's performance was "very original, very unique and very Britain's Got Talent". Sadly, Greg did not get through the BGT Finale tomorrow because the judges preferred to give Hollie Steel the slot. May Greg Pritchard fans thought that he was robbed of his opportunity to shine in the BGT Finale. Oh well... just watch Greg Pritchard's Nessun Dorma performance video in BGT Semifinal 5 May 29 (5/29/09):

Britain's Got Talent Semifinal 5 Results - Aidan Davis Makes It, Hollie Steel Was Chosen Over Greg Pritchard

It was a controversial Britain's Got Talent (BGT) Semifinals 5 tonight as Aidan Davis makes it through by leading the public votes. Now, the BGT judges were caught up choosing between Greg Pritchard and Hollie Steel. Despite Hollie's utter meltdown on her performance, all the judges were unanimous in letting the 10 year old girl in the BGT finals tomorrow.

In this regard, Aidan Davis and Hollie Steel will join the 8 other BGT finalists tomorrow in the BGT Finale May 30 95/30/09). Videos of the BGT Seminal 5 Results where Aidan and Hollie were chosen can be found below:

 

Aidan Davis "Rock Your Body" Video Britain's Got Talent Semifinal 5 May 29

Twelve year old Aidan Davis rocked the Britain's Got Talent Semifinal 5 with his "Rock Your Body" performance that could give Justin Timberlake a run for his money. Simon praised him that "whatever its is, you've got it" that he has "pure confidence, total charisma, great face, great routine... I would be amazed if we're not gonna be seeing you tomorrow, young man!"

Below is Aidan Davis with his "Rock Your Body" performance in BGT May 29 (5/29/09):

Britain's Got Talent Semifinal 5 Topbills Greg Pritchard, Aidan Davis & Hollie Steel

Britain's Got Talent (BGT) is in the last leg of its semifinal round tonight. Eight more contestants will romping off in Britain's Got Talent Semifinals 5 May 29 (5/29/09) to earn a the final two spots in BGT Finale on Saturday. Top favorites include Greg Pritchard (29 year old male soprano from South Wales), Hollie Steel (10 year old singing ballerina from Accrington) and Aidan Davis (11 year old dancer from Birmingham). Yet, results will depend on how they fare on their May 29 performance later.

As far as i know, it's still anybody's game of who will cop the 2 final spots in the 5th BGT Semifinals. The complete list of BGT performers on May 29 (5/29/09) are:

• Greg Pritchard
• Aidan Davis
• Hollie Steel
• DCD Seniors - dance troupe composed of 14 to 21 year olds from Cardiff
• Goo Evans - family singing group aged 6 to 38 from Coventry
• Luke Clements - 36 year old juggler from from Cornwall
• Martin Matcham - 36 year old guitarist from Dover
• The Dreambears - a comedy dance trio from London

Good luck to all contestants and may the best performers win the spot in the BGT Finale!

BGT Results May 28 - Julian Smith and 2 Grand Join BGT Finalists

Britain's Got Talent Semifinal 4 results are in and it was Julian Smith who was largely favored by public voting. However, the BGT judges favored 2 Grand over Callum Francis. 2 Grand is a grandfather-granddaughter singing tandem (76 and 12 years old) from Doncaster. They sang a heart-warming rendition of "Somewhere Out There" that made BGT judge Amanda Holden cry. I don't think 2 Grand were better performers than Callum Francis, but I think the judges cose them over Callum because he's already got a wide theater experience - while 2 Grand is a certified raw talent

So there's already 8 finalists who will perform on the BGT Finale, they are:

• Susan Boyle
• Diversity
• Flawless
• Shaun Smith
• Stavros Flatley
• Shaheen Jafargholi
• Julian Smith
• 2 Grand

Below is the video of 2 Grand "Somewhere Out There" BGT May 28 Performance:

 

Callum Francis Jungle Book Medley Britain's Got Talent May 28 Performance

Another 12 year old singer is earning raves in Britain's Got Talent Semifinal 4, he is Callum Francis from Hertfordshire. Callum has already acted in West End plays and now he's bound to give Shaheen Jafargholi a tough time in the BGT finale if he makes it tonight May 28 (5/28/09). Callum performed a Jungle Book medley with unnerving gusto and the judges loved his "infectious smile". Simon thinks Callum will be on the finals.

Callum Francis was lively as he performed onstage as Mowgli complete with Balloo the Bear! Below is Callum Francis Jungle Book Medley BGT May 28 Performance Video:

Julian Smith "All By Myself" Britain's Got Talent May 28 Performance Video

Julian Smith, a 39 year old saxophonist originating from Birmingham, has wowed the audience with his rendition of "All By Myself". Piers Morgan thought that Julian Smith is one of the coolest contestants they had on the show and Julian can win the competition with his saxophone. Amanda Holden shared that Julian is the "best act" in the BGT semifinals 4 so far. Lastly, Simon Cowell liked Julian as a person because he's humble and he's chosen unique and brilliant songs for them. Watch Julian Smith "All By Myself" saxophone performance video May 28 (5/28/09) after the jump.

Many people think that Julian Smith will make it through the BGT Finals on Saturday. Let's wait for the BGT Semifinal 4 results May 28 (5/28/09) later to see who else will join Susan Boyle and 5 others in the BGT Finale May 30.

ESTI GINZBURG - Supermodel Dating Chace Crawford?

After snatching a much-coveted role in the Footloose remake, is Chace Crawford also on the prowl for a new girlfriend? Reports have been swirling that Chace "getting close" to supermodel Esti Ginzburg. Originally from Israel, Esti Ginzburg has just turned 19 and she's been on the 2009 Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. Rumor has it that a source at a party last Sunday confirmed that Esti was "texting" Chace and later she left to meet him up. Both Esti and Chace are set to star a film adaptation of Nick McDonell's book "Twelve".

Oh well, that's all rumors for now! If Chace indeed have the hots for Esti, then he will join the ranks of Leonardo DiCaprio who have Israeli supermodel girlfriends. Is Esti Ginzburg pretty enough for Chace Crawford? Well, I think she's sexy enough - just look at the Esti Ginzburg photos below:

Susan Boyle Caught Ranting - Susan Hates Shaheen Jafargholi

Fame might just be giving her much pressure as Susan Boyle was caught publicly screaming four letter words when two strangers "set out to wind her up" in the Wembley Plaza Hotel in North London yesterday (May 27 5 PM). In the Sun UK exclusive, the Internet sensation was "roaring": "How f&@#!ing dare you! You can't f&@#!ing talk to me like that." And when the cops stationed near the hotel accosted her about having problems, SuBo snapped out "Of course there's a f&@#!ing problem!". Whoa, that's really not the Susan Boyle the world knew who's a church worker and a mild-mannered woman! Sources say that Susan Boyle is in a bad mood lately because one of her toughest competitor in Britain's Got Talent, Shaheen Jafargholi got rave praises from BGT judges the night before, especially from her favorite judge Piers Morgan. More than 100 people at the hotel saw Susan scream invectives when Shaheen's fans were cheering for him at the hotel bar.

A pal of Susan Boyle had intervened and told Susan to calm down and she "can't act like this." One neighbor of the Internet sensation issued Susan's tendency to throw a fit: "The reason is because if Susan doesn't get what she wants, she goes wild." Another one commented that: "A few of us think it's only a matter of time before she loses it on the show." I guess Susan should get her act together in order to gain their votes for the show. If she can’t control her tantrums, Susan will definitely be subdued by a 12 year old kid in the BGT Finale. For more information about the Susan Boyle ranting, please visit The Sun UK website.

Jet America Airlines Offer 9 Dollar Flights

Cheapskates are now scrambling to get that nine dollar flights (yes, you read it right - $9.00!) from Jet America Airlines (jetamerica.com). This super-low fare will be available in July 13 (07/13/09) but will be only limited to nine seats per flight. I guess booking your future flights early to Jet America would be the key to avail of this rock-bottom airfare!

The Jet America Airlines $9 flights are available in their 6 locations Lansing, Michigan; Melbourne-Vero Beach, Florida; South Bend, Indiana; New York/Newark, New Jersey; and Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. To avail of this, visit the Jet America website here.

Continental Sues Nine Pilots for Allegedly Faking Divorces

There's an unverified news report going around the Internet saying that Continental Airlines is suing nine pilots for allegedly faking divorces. According to Car Rentals (carrentals.co.uk), these nine Continental pilots faked their divorces so that "their ex-spouses can collect retirement benefits - while pilots continue to fly". According to the source, Continental have obtained proof of the scam when their children and friends have revealed that these pilots "re-married" their spouses in order to receive payouts from the airline carrier.

The news report also unveiled that eight of the nine pilots involved in this "divorce scam" have either quit or fired from their jobs, while the other one had promised to pay the airline back. Continental had already filed a suit against them in Houston's federal district last week. The beleaguered airline is seeking help from the courts to bring back all the money they have turned over to the ex-spouses. Continental sues the nine pilots after they took advantage of a loophole in the federal law that "allows payment of benefits in divorce actions, before the worker actually retires." Among the nine pilots, seven of them were male and two were female.

Britain's Got Talent Semifinal 4 - Julian Smith and Callum Francis Set to Perform May 28

Julian Smith, a 39 year old saxophone player from Birmingham, leads the 8 performers who will hit the stage tonight May 28 (Thursday 5/28/09 8:30 PM) in Britain's Got Talent (BGT) Semifinals 4. Other exciting performers to watch out in the 4th BGT Semifinals night are Two Grand (a grandfather-granddaughter singing duo from Doncaster) and Callum Francis (a 12 year old singer from Hertfordshire). The full list of the BGT Semifinal 3 Performers tonight can be viewed after the jump.

Britain's Got Talent Semifinal 3 Performers May 28:

• Brit Chix - a three member girl band from Lincolnshire
• Julian Smith, 39, saxophone player, from Birmingham
• Fred Bowers - a 73 year old breakdancer from Loughborough
• Two Grand - grandfather/granddaughter singing duo from Doncaster
• Jackie Prescott and Tippy Toes - a dog-owner/dog act from Oxford
• Sugarfree - a dance troupe from Chelmsford
• Fabia Cerra - a plus-sized sexy dancer from Oxford
• Callum Francis - a 12 year old singer from Hertfordshire

Who of them will join the 6 other BGT finalists who made it through? Find out here as I will post the BGT May 28 results later.

Shaheen Jafargholi and Stavros Flatley Makes It to the Britain's Got Talent Finals

Greek-Irish father and son dancing duo Stavros Flatley and 12 year old singer Shaheen Jafargholi will join the other four Britain's Got Talent Finalists, including Internet sensation Susan Boyle. This was after the Britain's Got Talent Semifinals 3 concluded and declared Stavros Flatley to be the top vote-getter in BGT audience polls. Shaheen, who impressed the judges by singing "And I'm Telling You", was chosen over MD Showgroup after judges' vote.

Below are the May 26 winning performances of Stavros Flatly and Shaheen Jafargholi in Britain's Got Talent Semifinals 3 May 26 (5/26/09):

Shaheen Jafargholi "And I'm Telling You" BGT May 26

Stavros Flatley BGT May 26 Performance Video

Britain's Got Talent Semifinal 3 - Shaheen Jafargholi Leads BGT Performers Tonight

Another eight performers are going impress us in Britain's Got Talent (BGT) Semi-Finals 3 May 26 (5/26/09). Shaheen Jafargholi, a 12 year old singer from Swansea expected to give Susan Boyle a run for her money in the BGT Finale, is set to appear onstage tonight. See the full list of performers on Britain's Got Talent 3 Semifinalists after the jump.

The BGT semifinalists who will perform in the 3rd day of BGT semifinals will be:

• Shaheen Jafargholi - 12 year old singer from Swansea
• Stavros Flatly - Greek-Irish father and son comedy duo, 41 and 12 years old, from North London
• Ben and Becky Milan-Vega - 18 and 16 year old ballroom dancers from Essex
• MD Showgroup - a dance troupe from Liverpool, 13 to 16 years old
• Harmony - a singing duo from Feltham and Essex
• Floral Highnotes - a flower arranging opera tandem from Cheshire
• The Barrow Boys - a wheelbarrow dance group from Devon
• Kayode Orasenya - a 31 year old human saxophonist from Glasgow

Early favorites include Shaheen, Ben and Becky and Stavros Flatly. Let's wait who gets the most votes in audience polls and who gets chosen by the BGT judges. I wish Shaheen gets in.

Shaun Smith and Flawless Enter Britain's Got Talent Finals

Joining Susan Boyle and Diversity, 17 year old crooner from Lichfield Shaun Smith, was chosen over a 28 year old impersonator (a ventriloquist, actually) Gareth Oliver who's from Halifax. Previously, another dance group Flawless made the cut to qualify for the Britain's Got Talent (BGT) Finals slated on May 30 (this Saturday) after garnering the most votes among the eight performers in BGT Semifinals Show May 25.

It can be remembered that Shaun Smith sang "Ain't No Sunshine" for his audition, which gained BGT judge Simon Cowell's praise. This was reminiscent of Kris Allen's performance who eventually won American Idol 2009. Will Shaun Smith have the same fate on BGT? Well, Shaun performed a goosebump-inducing rendition of U2's "With or Without You" last night. Below is Shaun Smith's "With or Without You" Britain's Got Talent May 25 performance video:

 

Here's the announcement of Results in the 2nd Day of Semifinals in Britain's Got Talent:

As a wrap-up, there are already 4 qualifiers for the Britain's Got Talent Finals:

• Susan Boyle
• Diversity
• Flawless
• Shaun Smith

The 6 semifinalists who were eliminated in BGT last night May 25 (5/25/09) were:

• Peter Coghlan (aka Mama Trish) - A drag performer from Stafford
• Jamie Pugh - a 37 year old Singer from Gwent
• Gareth Oliver
• Hot Honeyz - female dance group from Maidstone
• Merlin Cadogan- an escapologist from Barnstaple
• DJ Talent - a 30 year old rapper from London

Another 24 performers will be battling it out in the next 3 days to have a slot in the Royal Variety Show this Saturday. Good luck to all of them!

Flawless Britain's Got Talent May 25 Video

It's Day 2 of Britain's Got Talent Semifinals and another 8 set of performers are gracing the stage tonight May 25 (5/35/09). One of the much-hyped performers are a street dance group called Flawless, composed of 9 male dancers aged 20 to 30 years old from London. Will they join Susan Boyle and Diversity in the BGT Finals on May 30? Watch Flawless as they exhibit their Terpsichorean skills in the 2nd Day of the BGT semifinals video after the jump.

Guess what? Flawless made it through, with Shaun Smith on the 2nd Day of Britain's Got Talent Semifinal Round! The dance troupe gave their most awesome performance yet. Below is Flawless BGT May 25 video:

Diversity Joins Susan Boyle in 2009 Britain's Got Talent Finals - Diversity BGT May 24 Performance Video

An 11 member dance group called Diversity, composed of male dancers 12 to 25 year olds from Essex and East London, was chosen by the judges over a 10 year old singer Natalie Okri in Britain's Got Talent Semi-finals Show May 24 (5/24/09). Piers Morgan chose Diversity, while Amanda Holden chose Natalie, so it was Simon Cowell who called the shots and picked Diversity to perform in the BGT Finals show next Saturday May 30.

Too bad for Natalie Okri, who’s from South London, as she was obviously upset about the judges' decision. Out of the 40 semifinalists, Britain's Got Talent 2009 have already eliminated 6 performers:

• Darth Jackson - 27 year old Michael Jackson and Darth Vader impersonator impersonator
• Faces of Disco - comedy dance duo
• Julia Naidenko - 24 year old Latvian belly dancer
• Natalie Okri - 10 year old singer
• Nick Hell - a street performer duo
• Sue Son - a 24 year old South Korean violinist

After Susan Boyle and Diversity, eight more finalists will be chosen daily in Britain's Got Talent Semifinal Shows this week. The ten finalists will battle it out in the BGT Finals show, which is also incidentally Britain's annual Royal Variety Show to be attended by the Queen and her family, this Saturday May 30 (5/30/09) and a chance to win the prize of £100,000 ($159,000). Below are the performance video of Diversity in Britain's Got Talent May 24 show:

Julia Naidenko and Sue Son Fail to Make the Cut in Britain's Got Talent May 24

Latvian sexy dancer Julia Naidenko and South Korean violinist Sue Son failed to make it in the finals of Britain's Got Talent (BGT) during the semi-finals round last May 24 (5/43/09). Julia, who sashayed in the stage with "Lady Marmalade", got ditched by judge Amanda Holden predicting that the Queen will "be very upset" upon seeing her sexy dancing because Prince Phillip and the boys will be distracted by her as she is "far too sexy". Sue, on the other hand, got raves with her performance as Holden thought that: "You are a vixen with a violin, you have really grown."

Both Sue Son and Julia Naidenko was edged out of the final round next Saturday (May 30) as Susan Boyle and a dance group Diversity were the ones who got the most votes in the BGT voting polls after the show. See Julia Naidenko's "Lady Marmalade" and Sue Son's violin performance in Britain's Got Talent May 24 semi-finals show below.

 

Julia Naidenko "Lady Marmalade" BGT May 24 (5/24/09) video:

Sue Son Violin Performance BGT May 24 video:

Susan Boyle 2nd Performance "Memory" - Britain's Got Talent Semi-Finals Show May 24

After making it to the 40 semifinalists in Britain's Got Talent (BGT), Susan Boyle was one of the first eight people who performed on BGT on May 24 (5/24/09). Although the 48 year old church singer from Blackburn sounded a bit nervous, Susan Boyle dished out an emotionally-charged 2nd performance of "Memory", a song from another Broadway musical Cats. See Susan Boyle's May 24 performance on Britain's Got Talent after the jump.

Although there are mixed reviews about Susan's rendition of "Memory", BGT voting polls suggest that the Internet sensation got the most number of votes among the 8 contestants who performed last night. Upon knowing the BGT voter turnout, Susan Boyle enthused that she felt "fantastic, absolutely fantastic". According to her, she was not pressured at all and have really enjoyed herself tonight. Because of her BGT performance last night, Susan will again advance in the contest finals next Saturday May 30. The BGT contestants are vying to have a slot in Britain's annual Royal Variety Show — attended by members of the royal family — and win a £100,000 ($159,000) prize. Watch Susan Boyle's "Memory" performance below:

Marco Andretti and Mario Moraes Bows Out of Indy 500

The 2009 Indianapolis 500 (2009 Indy 500) appeared to be tough for the 22 year old Marco Andretti, son of the 1991 IndyCar World Series champ Michael Andretti, as he retired early in the race in the much-ballyhooed auto event of the year. The younger Andretti made contact with the Marco Moraes in the Turn One on the First Lap in the Indy 500 that swerved Marco's car into a wall that resulted to both of them to bow out of competition.

Marco Andretti blamed the 20 year old Brazilian about their fate by saying that "The kid just doesn't get it and he never will. You would think that somebody would know that somebody is sitting right outside of you". Moraes, on the other hand, was teary-eyed upon seeing the smash aftermath on his KV Racing Dallara. Moraes thought that it was Andretti who hit him: "I was holding my line, I was in front and he hit me. I don't know how and where yet." Right now, the 2009 Indy 500 race is being controlled by 2007 Indy Series Champ Dario Franchitti. Watch the actual Marco Andretti and Mario Moraes Indy 500 2009 video below:

Watch the Jonas Brothers "Paranoid" Music Video

The Jonas Brothers have something new for their tween fans to swoon for - it's their first single's music video from their fourth album Lines, Vines and Trying Times. The song is called "Paranoid". Watch their awesome music video after the jump.

Jonas Brothers - Paranoid - Music Video in HD

Is it just me or is Nick Jonas growing up to be the cutest among the Jonas Brothers? Hmmm...

Britain's Got Talent Semi-Finalists Revealed - Susan Boyle and 39 others Qualify for the Next Round

Britain's Got Talent announced the 40 people who are qualified to perform in the next round of competition. Notable names like Susan Boyle, Jamie Pugh, Greg Pritchard and Shaheen Jafargholi are in the list as revealed by the 3 judges Piers Morgan, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell. See the video and the complete list of Britain's Got Talent Semifinalists after the jump.

Here's the video:

The Full List of the 2009 Britain's Got Talent Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order):

• Aidan Davis - an 11 year old dancer from Birmingham
• Ben and Becky Milan-Vega - 18 and 16 year old ballroom dancers from Essex
• Brit Chix - a three member girl band composed of 26, 23 and 25 year olds from Lincolnshire
• Callum Francis - a 12 year old singer from Hertfordshire
• Darth Jackson - a 27 year old Darth Vader/Michael Jackson impersonator from Birmingham
• DCD Seniors - a dance troupe composed of members 14-21 year olds from Cardiff
• Diversity - a dance troupe composed of members 12-25 year olds East London and Essex
• DJ Talent - a 30 year old rapper from London
• Dreambears - a comedy dance trio composed of members 28-31 year olds from London
• Fabia Cerra - a plus-sized 35 year old burlesque dancer from Oxford
• Faces of Disco - a comedy dance duo with members 24 and 30 from London
• Flawless - a street dance troupe with members 20-30 from London
• Floral Highnotes - a flower arranging/opera singing duo, both are 44, from Cheshire
• Fred Bowers - a 73 year old breakdancer from Loughborough
• Gareth Oliver - a 28 year old comedy impersonator from Halifax
• Good Evans - a family singing group with members 6-38 from Coventry
• Greg Pritchard - a 24 year old male soprano from South Wales
• Harmony - singing duo, 15 and 16, from Feltham and Essex
• Hollie Steel - a 10 year old singer/dancer from Accrington
• Hot Honeyz - a dance troupe, 18-25, from Maidstone
• Jackie Prescott and Tippy Toes - a 45 year old ‘doggie dancer’ from Oxford
• Jamie Pugh - a 37 year old singer from Blackwood, Gwent
• Julia Naidenko - a 24 year old belly dancer from London (via Latvia)
• Julian Smith - a 39 year old saxophonist from Birmingham
• Kayode Oresanya - a 31 year old ‘human saxophone’ from Glasgow
• Luke Clements - a 36 year old juggler/street performer from Cornwall
• Mama Trish - a 48 year old drag act from Stafford
• Martin Macham - a 36 year old guitar player from Dover
• MD Show Group - a dance troupe, 13-16, from Liverpool
• Merlin - a 34 year old escapologist from Barnstaple
• Natalie Okri - a 10 year old singer from South London
• Nick Hell - street performers, 26 and 34, from Sunderland
• Shaheen Jafargholi - a 12 year old singer from Swansea
• Shaun Smith - a 17 year old singer from Lichfield
• Stavros Flatley - a father/son comedy dance duo, 41 and 12, from North London
• Sue Son - a 24 year old violinist from London
• Sugarfree - a dance troupe, 16-25, from Chelmsford, Essex
• Susan Boyle - a 48 year old singer from Blackburn, West Lothian
• The Barrow Boys - ‘wheelbarrow dancers’, 19-27, from Devon
• 2 Grand - a grandfather/granddaughter singing duo, 12 and 76, from Doncaster

Erika Dutra is Robert Pattinson's Cannes Date

Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson seems to be enjoying himself at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival with a hot blonde named Erika Dutra from Los Angeles. While Kristen Stewart, Rob's screen partner and rumored "girlfriend", is filming some scenes miles away, Life & Style the Robert Pattinson and Erika Dutra "were spotted canoodling at the post-party for amfAR Cinema Against AIDS in Cannes".

Eyewitness account suggest that Erika Dutra was introduced to Rob by mutual friend and the Twilight star began to "take pictures of her all night". And every female R-Patz fan should gasp to know that they were even "kissing". Eyewitness says that "There was serious chemistry between them, and they looked like they were having an amazing time" and " "Erika and Robert even left the party together!". Erika should gird her loins now as jealous fans will surely dig something bad about her pretty soon.

Kris Allen is the American Idol Season 8 Winner!

After being labeled as the "dark horse" among the American Idol finalists, 24 year old Kris Allen from Conway, Arkansas was declared the American Idol winner during the Finale May 20 (5/20/2009).

What would Adam Lambert fans feel? Google trends did not spell him victory. Everyone was just pimping him and it didn't work. Danny Gokey fans voted for Kris, so that may be a factor too. 

Kris Allen Wins American Idol Video

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American Idol Finale May 20 Results - Who Will Go Home and Who Will Be the Next American Idol?

Only one can win the Finale! Who will go home? Who will be declared the next American Idol Season 8 Grand Winner? Kris Allen or Adam Lambert - who ever wins will deserve the 100 million votes (624 million votes this season) that have been cast last night!

Live blogging here! The show have started. Ryan shows some clips of the judges over the Season 8. Then, Adam and Kris are called out. Michaela Gordon is Conway Arkansas as they root for Kris, while Carly Smithson is in San Diego to give Adam some pimping.

 

American Idol Top 13 opens the show with Pink’s So What.

 

American Idol Season 7 Winner David Cook performs his newest single entitled “Permanent”. Watch video

There’s a 2009 Golden American Idol Award gimmick for those memorable and strangest audition pieces. And… Nick Mitchell aka Normund Gentle wins it hands down for the male category. He performs his gravity-defying version of “And I’m Telling You”.

 

American Idol 8 duets revealed Lil Rounds and Queen Latifah. That was baad! Watch video.

 

Jason Mraz is in the American Idol stage with some Top 13 finalists – I see Anoop Desai and Alexis Grace. Watch video here. Watch video.

 

Kris Allen’s American Idol journey is shown on video. Then, Keith Urban does a duet with Kris with “Kiss a Girl”. Watch video.

 

Megan Joy and Jasmine Murray gets into the stage with “Glamorous” and introduces the Black Eyed Peas. The Black Eyed Peas rocked the house with “Boom Boom Pow”. Watch video.

 

2009 Golden American Idol Award for the best attitude category nominees were shown. Bikini girl Katrina Darrell  gets it and sings Mariah Carey song “Vision of Love”. Kara DioGuardi sings with her. They have a bikini showdown as well! That was funny!

Kara Dioguardi and Bikini Girl Katrina Darrell showdown

 

Another duet from Allison Iraheta and Cyndi Lauper – they sang “Time After Time” while she played the harp-like instrument Appalchian Dulcimer. Then, Ryan does interviews Kris Allen’s and Adam Lambert’s folks and introduces Danny Gokey. Lionel Richie joins him and they sing “All Night Long”. Watch video.

 

Adam Lambert’s journey to American Idol Season 8 is shown onscreen. Adam sings “Beth” by KISS wearing a leather jacket with weird sleeves then he introduces KISS with those white and black painted faces! Their performance was a blast literally because of the fireworks! Watch video.

 

Santana takes the stage with his guitar and Matt Giraud sings “Black Magic Woman” with him. Adam, Danny, Lil and the rest of the Top 13 joins in with “Smooth”. Watch video.

 

The last Ford music video for this season is shown with Adam and Kris singing. We see other members of the Top 13 in the background and David Cook is there to take Adam and Kris “for a ride” in their new Ford Fusions

 

Megan Joy and Michael Sarver does the singing of “Pretty  Flowers” with comedian Steve Martin playing the banjo. Watch video.

 

Male American Idol Top 13 finalists sing “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy” and Rod Stewart enters the stage and sings some of his songs. Watch video. It’s getting boring and I wanna get on with the results! Jeez…

 

Another Golden Idol Award is given out. Tatiana del Toro wins it.

 

Adam and Kris sings with Queen - “We Are The Champions”. They are joined in by the Top 13 finalists. Watch video.

 

The results are in! Who will be the next American Idol? Watch video.

 

OMG… I KNEW IT! KRIS ALLEN emerges as the 2009 American Idol Winner!

 

American Idol Finale May 20 Guest Performers

There's a bevy of guest performers tonight gracing the American Idol Season 8 Finale. Starting with Steve Martin, Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper, Black Eyed Peas, Queen Latifah, Carlos Santana, Pink, Jason Mraz, Keith Urban and American Idol Season 7 Winner David Cook. Watch out for the much awaited duets like Allison Iraheta and Cyndi Lauper, Lionel Richie and Danny Gokey, Kris Allen and Keith Urban - while Carlos Santana will be doing a number with the American Idol Season 8 Top 13 finalists.

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Fresh from his concert in the Philippines with David Archuleta, David Cook will be performing "Permanent", as his tribute to his late elder brother. American Idol sweethearts Anoop Desai and Megan Joy will be doing Jason Mraz's "Im Yours". Aside from those stellar guests, I'm sure a lot of big name stars are going to be at the audience to witness the declaration of who will be the 2009 American Idol.

David Cook "Permanent" American Idol Finale May 20 2009

Jason Mraz with Anoop and Alexis Grace

Keith Urban with Kris Allen

Cyndi Lauper (playing an Appalchian Dulcimer) with Allison Iraheta

Lionel Richie with Danny Gokey

KISS with Adam Lambert

Steve Martin with Michael Sarver and Megan Joy

Queen with Kris and Adam

American Idol Finale Predictions - Who Will Win American Idol Season 8?

In the past week, we had a clear American Idol 8 winner. Yet, after the May 19 finale performance, the mood had change - Kris Allen might just have the shot at being the 8th American Idol! Adam Lambert did not do bad yesterday, but the sheer improvements are more magnified in Kris Allen. American Idol 2009 predictions say that Kris and Adam have a slim margin in terms of votes!

Dial Idol Predictions tell us that Kris edged out Adam by 1.1% of all the votes.

Although Dial Idol is not the most accurate prediction instrument, I think their results are credible enough because we've seen how Adam and Kris performed last night. I want Adam Lambert to win, but right now I'm not too sure about that. Kris might just be the American Idol Winner for 2009!

Adam Lambert, Kris Allen "No Boundaries" - American Idol Finale Round 3

The American Idol Season 8 Winner's Song is co-written by Kara DioGuardi, Cathy Dennis and Mitch Allen. The song wasn't as good as the past winner's songs. For me, it lacks the impact of the other songs like "A Moment Like This" or "I Believe".

Adam Lambert "No Boundaries" Judges' comments:
Randy: I love it.. a little pitchy in some spots!
Kara: I speak in behalf my co-writers.. I'm moved and I'm proud
Paula: I'm very proud.. what you brought was remarkable. I will be a fan forever
Simon: I'm not gonna judge the song.. I'm gonna judge you. You're the best most original contestant!

Kris Allen "No Boundaries" Judges' Comments:
Randy: You're an amazing competitor. That song fit your voice.
Kara: I congratulate you.. I hope people vote for this season.
Paula: You did an amazing job to end up where you are.
Simon: You came in.. first audition - no confidence. You have thoroughly deserved where you are!

OMG! I think the Winner's Song fit Kris Allen's voice more than Adam's. Will Adam be robbed of his American Idol seat tomorrow?

American Idol Finale May 19 (5/19/09) Videos to follow!
Numbers to call for Adam 1-866-436-5701, 1-866-436-5703, 1-866-436-5705

Numbers to call for Kris 1-866-436-5702, 1-866-436-5704, 1-866-436-5706

Adam Lambert "A Change is Gonna Come", Kris Allen "What's Going On" - American Idol Finale Round 2

After that American Idol Finale Round 1, will Adam be able to bounce back? Now, the songs they will sing are chosen by the American idol producer Simon Fuller. Adam sang "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke and Kris Allen sang "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye.

Adam Lambert "A Change is Gonna Come" Judges Comments:

Randy: You can sing your face off that was unbelievable
Kara: A great combination of high notes and emotion…using both sided of yourself
Paula: The best that I've heard.. I know you will be iconic!
Simon: All I can say is that you're 100 percent back in the game

Kris Allen "What's Going On" Judges Comments:
Randy: You sang great... but it's a little bit light
Kara: Socially-conscious song for you
Paula: You made Marvin Gaye proud
Simon: It's like 3 friends in a bedroom strumming to a Marvin Gaye.. You did not grab hold of the song..

Simon declared that Adam Lambert won Round 2 “a million percent”!

American Idol Finale Round 1 - Adam Lambert "Mad World", Kris Allen "Ain't No Sunshine"

American Idol Finale May 19 kicked off with the Final 2's personal favorites. Adam Lambert went on first with "Mad World" by Tears for Fears, while Kris went on to perform a Bill Withers original "Ain't No Sunshine".

Adam Lambert "Mad World" Judges Comments:

Randy: We're down to the wire.. I liked the performance

Kara: I'm happy he chose that song again you rocked it again tonight

Paula: unbelievably proud you're standing on that stage tonight. Baskin it...

Simon: The coat made the performance overly theatrical

Kris Allen "Ain't No Sunshine" Judges Comments:

Randy: I can tell what kind of artist you really are

Kara: I agree with Randy. You have a way to have intimate bond with the audience

Paula: You have a unique way of Allenizing your songs

Simon: When your name was announced last week, I wasn't sure America voted right. But I take it all back.

Simon declared that Kris won Round 1!

Numbers to call for Adam 1-866-436-5701, 1-866-436-5703, 1-866-436-5705

Numbers to call for Kris 1-866-436-5702, 1-866-436-5704, 1-866-436-5706

Chace Crawford Confirmed to Lead Footloose Remake

After Zac Efron's backing out drama and numerous speculations, the Footloose remake is now spelling out the name of Chace Crawford to reprise the lead role of Ren (previously played by Kevin Bacon). This news was confirmed directly by the producer Paramount Pictures to Perezhilton.com.

Now that we know who the leading man is, the leading lady will surely be another thing we would want to know. Four young female stars are said to be on the list that is led by Miley Cyrus, Hayden Panettiere, Amanda Byrnes and Julianne Hough. Tween fans might be leaning towards the Miley Cyrus option, but I think Hayden Panettiere should be given consideration too. This Footloose remake is to be megged by Kenny Ortega, the same man who directed High School Musical movies.

American Idol May 19 Song Spoilers - What Will Adam and Kris Sing in the American Idol Finale?

We are already at the brink of American Idol Finale May 19 (5/19/09) and the song spoilers are now out! Tonight, the theme will be as Ryan Seacrest revealed on

Friday’s Larry King Live:

• Round One - The Contestant’s Favorites – Ryan explained that this song  will be chosen from the roster of their Season 8 performances. (Adam - "Mad World", Kris -"Ain't No Sunshine")
• Round Two - Simon Fuller’s Pick – The producers will choose the song. (Adam - "A Change is Gonna Come", Kris - "What's Going On")
• Round Three - The Winner’s Single - There is only one coronation song this year which will be composed by Kara DioGuardi (No Boundaries)

The winner's single is entitled as "No Boundaries", which was revealed in the in this Fox News report:

As I predicted, Adam Lambert will perform "Mad World" again. On the other hand, Kris Allen will be performing “Heartless” or “Falling Slowly”, where Falling Slowly is the most likely being picked. (UPDATE: Kris Allen will be singing "Ain't No Sunshine"). UPDATE: Simon Fuller picks a Sam Cooke original "A Change is Gonna Come" for Adam Lambert and a MArvin Gaye original "What's Going On" for Kris Allen. Carrie Underwood is also set to visit the American Idol stage tonight to perform “Home Sweet Home”. Well, that's it for the spoilers and just bookmark this blog for more exciting American Idol Finale updates. I will be live blogging the show tonight so just stick around guys! Below is watch the Adam Lambert and Kris Allen interview: