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Erin Andrews, ESPN Host and this season’s DWTS contestant, joined Twitter on Sunday night and posted her first tweet to 2000 followers so far about her practice with dance partner Maksim Chmerkovsky.

Erin tweeted:

“For my first tweet, I thought I would show a shot of my first real bruise from practice with Maks! Having fun!!” Scroll down to see a picture of the bruise.

We look forward to watching Erin Andrews perform this season on Dancing With the Stars and are rooting her on. She is a beautiful and talented woman.

The new DWTS cast was revealed on ABC last night on the After The Final Rose Ceremony of The Bachelor. Erin Andrews, ESPN Host, Evan Lysacek, Olympic Gold medal figure skater, Buzz Aldrin, astronaut, Kate Gosslein, Reality star and Chad Ochocinco, NFL Star, are just some of the celebrities that will appear on the show.

Buzz Aldrin, Erin Andrews and Evan Lysacek are on the next season of "Dancing With the Stars."

Jake Pavelka, The Bachelor, was announced last as the suprise contestant to appear on DWTS. There will be eleven contestants this year, far less than last year. ... Read Full Story

Is Simon Cowell on his way to becoming a billionaire? Cowell has signed a $500 million, two-year deal with Sony, this week as he launches SycoTV. He will produce and sell the formats to “X-Factor” and several “Got Talent” shows. The Sony deal will push the “American Idol” music mogul’s worth close to the $1 billion mark.

Cowell told press, “I have had a fantastic relationship with Sony for many years and I’m delighted we are launching this venture together.”

PASADENA,CA— It’s Official! Simon Cowell just announced during the semiannual Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena that this will be his last season on “American Idol”.

Simon Cowell quitting American Idol after season 9

Cowell is leaving the show to be a judge and executive producer on FOX’s upcoming American version of “Britain’s X Factor” the British talent show that launced Leona Lewis’ career.

This year’s X Factor winner was 19 year old Joe McElderry.

Rumor has it that Simon Cowell may have Paula Abdul as one of the judges.

Rumors are spreading that Jay Leno will no longer host the 10 p.m. primetime slot after Jan 31st, but instead will go back to his old 11:35 p.m. slot after the Winter Olympics air. NBC affiliates are complaining that the 11 p.m. news lead ratings are down and they want Leno back in his old time slot.

Rumor has it that NBC wants Jay Leno back in his old time slot after Winter Olympics

NBC has given current tonight show host, Conan O’Brien, the option to either do his show from midnight to 1 a.m. or leave the network, TMZ reports.

TMZ said that network execs have told Conan they will let him decide if he wants the midnight to 1:00 AM time slot. If he does, Leno’s show will only be a half hour. If Conan walks, Leno will get a full hour, informed sources told TMZ.

TMZ reports that if Conan gets another offer, even though NBC could block the move, they will let him go and give Leno the full hour.

Conan’s people told NBC they are considering the offer.

Jay joked on his show last night saying:

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KATIE COURIC, IT’S HER BIRTHDAY TODAY. SHE LEFT NBC FOR ANOTHER NETWORK. I HAVE TO GIVE HER CALL TO SEE HOW THAT IS WORKING OUT. AS YOU MAY HAVE HEARD, THERE IS A RUMOR FLOATING AROUND THAT WE WERE CANCELED. I HEARD IT COMING IN THIS MORNING ON THE RADIO. SO FAR NO ONE HAS SAID ANYTHING TO ME. BUT KEV, IF WE DID GET CANCELED IT WILL GIVE US TIME TO DO SOME TRAVELING. I UNDERSTAND THAT FOX IS BEAUTIFUL THIS TIME OF YEAR.”

“Hey Kev, what does NBC stand for? Never believe your contract,” Leno joked.

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Multiple media sources report that actress Brittany Murphy, age 32, died early Sunday morning after going into full cardiac arrest. She was unable to be revived. The LA City Fire Department reported to TMZ that a 911 emergency call was received at around 8:00 AM from a home in Los Angeles that is listed as belonging to her husband, Simon Monjack.

Actress Brittany Murphy dies from full cardiac arrest at the age of 32

Murphy was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

Murphy starred in such films as “Clueless,” “8 Mile,” and “Don’t Say a Word.”

Sources told TMZ that Brittany Murphy’s mom discovered her unconscious in the shower. When paramedics arrived, they quickly determined Murphy was in full cardiac arrest and immediately administered CPR. They continued CPR in route to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center several miles away, but Murphy was unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.

TMZ reports that the LA County Coroner’s is picking up Murphy’s body from Cedars later today and will launch an investigation.

Joe McElderry battled head to head with Olly Murs during the finals of X Factor 2009. The voting was live and after 10 million votes, Joe McElderry was crowned the new winner of X Factor 2009.  Joe was never in the bottom 2 and always sang with perfect pitch. He had it all – talent, looks, likability and charm.  Congratulations Joe!

Joe McElderry, winner of X factor 2009, sings the winners song 'The Climb' by Miley Cyrus

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Joe McElderry sings The Climb by Miley Cyrus – Watch Video

Each contestant performed three times. Stacey Solomon sang a duet with Michael Buble’ - Feeling Good, Joe McElderry sang a duet with George Michael – Don’t Let The Sun Go Down and Olly Murs sang a duet  with Robbie Williams – Angels. The contestants each repeated the songs from their first audition and their favorite songs of the series in an attempt to get through to tomorrow’s show.

Stacey Solomon & Michael Buble’ Duet ‘Feeling Good’ – The X Factor 2009

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Joe McElderry & George Michael Duet: ‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Down’ – The X Factor 2009

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Olly Murs & Robbie Williams Duet: ‘Angels’ – The X Factor 2009

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All three contestants were fantastic, but In the end it was Stacey Solomon who was eliminated from X Factor 2009. It is now down to Joe McElderry and Olly Murs as to who will win X Factor 2009. We wish Joe and Olly the best of luck.

Stacey Solomon Eliminated from X Factor 2009

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The winner will be announced tomorrow. I love them both, but my money is on Joe McElderry for the win!

Update Dec.6th: Danyl Johnson is eliminated!

Danyl Johnson  takes on Whitney Houston’s  I Have Nothing on X Factor – Semi Finals week.

Judges comments:

Louis: “Danyl, the song is ‘I Have Nothing’, and I think you, Danyl Johnson, you have got everything. You totally deserve to be in the final because you have the talent and a vocal ability. You’re a born entertainer. You’ve had a lot of negative criticism on this show but I want people to judge you on your voice. And I would buy that version of that song if it was available.”

Dannii: “It was a really, really good performance. I didn’t love it as much as the first one.”

Cheryl: “Danyl, that’s actually the first time I’ve seen you physically shaking so I can see how much this means to you, and after that performance I wish you the best of luck to be in the final.”

Simon: “Danyl, I don’t think you’ve had fair criticism so far for what you’ve done in this competition, which is to sing your heart out, take on songs… we deliberately gave you a girl’s song so it would be more rebalanced, it’s one of the biggest Whitney songs of all time, and on the most important night of your life. I genuinely believe after everything you’ve done you absolutely, 100% deserve your place in the final.”

Danyl Johnson sings Man In The Mirror on X Factor Semi Finals week.

Judges comments:

Louis: “Well, Danyl, as Dannii said last week this is a singing contest and you’ve definitely got the voice. I believed in you all along, you’ve had a tough time in the press, but on the vocal it was amazing. I love everything about your voice. However, Simon, what’s with the screens, the polar bears, climate change? It distracted from Danyl’s voice. Danyl, you’ve got the voice, I love it, but I think Simon will do anything to get votes.”

Dannii: “Danyl, I love that song and it was a really good performance. You’re back to the energy you had originally when we first saw you. But I agree with Louis, I was confused when the polar bear came on screen.”

Cheryl: “It was like ‘Earth Song’. But about the performance, it was really good to see you up there and giving it some. You’ve been through a lot but still come out and give 110%. That’s what you need to do to get into the final, so good luck.”

Simon: “Danyl, that was absolutely incredible, that performance. Absolutely on the money, genuine, brilliant. Sorry, but it was. What is amazing, is that you’ve got the guy’s career in the balance here after doing a fantastic performance, and all you two can talk about is stupid polar bears. He didn’t choose the polar bears, they’re not distracting from him. It’s supposed to be a tribute to the song.”