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The newest “American Idol” winner Lee DeWyze spoke with the press backstage after his big win. Lee tells the press about his experience, the thrill of it all and the fact that he had to ignore the judges’ after the final performances because he did his best.

Lee DeWyze spoke with press after winning "American Idol" 2010

“This is an amazing experience, especially since this has been such a long process,” says Lee. “It’s been a lot harder than I thought it would be.” ... Read Full Story

I am going to make a prediction that Bret Michaels, the lead singer of the rock group Poison, will win Celebrity Apprentice, even though the odds seem to be in favor of a Holly Robinson win. There is no denying she is fighting passionately for her charity, Autism.

Bret Michaels v. Holly Robinson in the Celebrity Apprentice Finals

However, Michaels, 47, who has Type I Diabetes, is also fighting passionately for his charity, Diabetes, as well. So we can agree that both finalists have the passion and fight, a quality Donald Trump expects in a winner. ... Read Full Story

SANTA YNEZ, CA – We are sad to report that actor John Forsythe has died at the age of 92 on Good Friday,  April 2, 2010. According to his publicist, Forsythe died from complications from pneumonia after a year-long struggle with cancer.

John Forsythe passed away on April 2, 2010 of complications from pneumonia after battling cancer

He is survived by his wife, three children, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, the statement said.  ... Read Full Story

Legendary astronaut, Buzz Aldrin, danced the Foxtrot with his partner, Ashley Costa, on Dancing With the Stars Season 10 week two. The song they danced to was the perfect choice “Fly Me To The Moon.”

Buzz Aldrin is "Flying To The Moon" as he dances the Foxtrot with his partner Ashley Costa.

Buzz Aldrin is an American hero and is beloved by his fellow Americans, who voted Buzz through to the next round even though he had the lowest scores. ... Read Full Story

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.