How Paula Abdul fell prey to one of Sacha Baron Cohen’s pranksWASHINGTON - Paula Abdul has admitted to be tricked by Sacha Baron Cohen, as she fell for one of his pranks in his upcoming film ‘Bruno’. Susan Boyle may make guest appearance on American IdolLONDON - Britain’s Got Talent’s singing sensation Susan Boyle has become so popular in the US, that it is now being rumoured she will be making a guest appearance on American Idol. Britney is not pregnant, says managerWASHINGTON - Britney Spears’ manager has lashed out at American Idol host Ryan Seacrest for spreading rumour that the singer is pregnant. Rice returns to harsh spotlight over approving CIA torture techniquesWASHINGTON - Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been out of the spotlight, earning up to 150,000 dollars for speaking engagements and lunching with celebrities like American Idol judge Randy Jackson. Anoop Desai bows out of ‘American Idol’LOS ANGELES - Indian American singer Anoop Desai finally bowed out of ‘American Idol’ after making waves on the Fox TV singing competition for several weeks. Simon Cowell may quit American IdolWASHINGTON - American Idol judge Simon Cowell is considering quitting the popular TV show. The 49-year-old, who judges three shows - ‘American Idol,’ ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and ‘X Factor’ - told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper that he’s not sure he can keep up the pace and ‘one may have to go.’ Simon Cowell plans to step down as American Idol judgeLONDON - Media mogul Simon Cowell is reportedly planning to step down as the judge of American Idol, in a bid to relieve himself from his exhausting work schedule. Bob Marley’s mentor Chris Blackwell receives music honourLONDON - Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, who introduced the world to Bob Marley and U2, has received a special honour at the Music Week magazine awards in London. Miley Cyrus, Jonas Bros, High School Musical 3 grab Kids’ Choice AwardsLONDON - Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, High School Musical 3, claimed victory at the 22nd Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles. Jennifer Hudson, American Idol stars immortalised on trading cardsWASHINGTON - R and B singer Jennifer Hudson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul are among a list of American Idol stars who will be immortalised on trading cards. Comic Relief’s ‘Islands in the Stream’ tops UK singles chartLONDON - The Comic Relief charity single, ‘Islands in the Stream’, by Gavin and Stacey stars Rob Brydon and Ruth Jones has topped the UK singles chart. Kelly Clarkson’s rounded body sparks pregnancy rumoursNEW YORK - Singer Kelly Clarkson, who returned to the ‘American Idol’ stage to belt out her latest single ‘My Life Would Suck Without You’, sparked pregnancy rumours after she was spotted looking more curvilinear than her usual self. Three Indian Americans among US science talent contest winnersWASHINGTON - Three Indian-Americans students have made it to the top 10 in what has been described as the brainy version of American Idol, introducing America’s next top scientist. Relative indicted in killing of Jennifer Hudson’s familyNEW YORK - Two months after three of Jennifer Hudson’s family members were murdered, her brother-in-law was indicted in the case, the Chicago Tribune has reported. |