AMERICAN IDOL BRINGS BACK THE KING OF POP!

Well not really...

The American Idol contestants honored icon Elton John by performing his vast array of songs. All the competitors did great, taking each song and making it their own.

But what really caused controversy was a comment said after the performance by James Durbin. After putting on a great and surreal performance with a flaming piano singing his rendition of "Saturday's Alright for Fighting."

After the positive reaction from the audience and the judges, James commented, "I have a lot of hairspray in my hair to keep it up...So, the one thing that I was worried about was having a Pepsi moment." [[Note: In reference to the flaming piano and his hair not catching fire]] To save the embarrassing moment, Ryan Seacrest wittingly mentions that American Idol is sponsored by Coca-Cola, not Pepsi. Then the show went straight to a commercial break with none other than...A COCA-COLA ADVERTISEMENT!!! I knew I caught the "joke"...

Check it out here:








But the family of the great Michael Jackson took offense to this comment. If you don't know what I'm talking about it's okay, I will explain. In 1984, Michael Jackson was filming a really big commercial for Pepsi when pyrotechnics accidentally made his hair catch on fire which left him with second-degree burns on his scalp! This unfortunate incident "started" one of Michael Jackson's many plastic surgeries.

Mr. Joe Jackson's rep commented, "Mr. Jackson doesn't think the American Idol contestant meant any harm by his comment, but the [Pepsi] incident is nothing to take lightly...The main concern right now is to find out who was responsible for Michael's death."

Let's see tonight if James Durbin will be eliminated for his mishap. I don't think he personally made this statement on purpose, it was a little hiccup. Don't forget that he does have both Tourette syndrome and Asperger syndrome, though it's hardly noticeable. James Durbin has a great voice and performance aesthetic that goes back to the classic rock days and I believe he can really make it far in this competition. Hopefully this little mistake on his part won't hurt him in the voting aspect...

Catch the results tonight on FOX at 8PM where 2 contestants will be eliminated this week!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

HAS ABC7 ALREADY FORGIVEN CHRIS BROWN'S GMA OUTBURST FROM LAST WEEK?!

It seems like only yesterday that Chris Brown created controversy after his much anticipated interview with Good Morning America last week. Not only did he smash the window with a chair from his dressing room, but he left the building without a shirt and without finishing the online segment of the interview.

But it seems ABC7 has put the past quickly behind them and has permitted Chris Brown to still perform in the first results show for Dancing With the Stars. But some people associated with the show were not too thrilled with this decision...

Cheryl Burke, a professional dancer on the show, came out recently to being a victim of abuse. She believes ABC7 is sending a message that reckless behavior is okay and quickly forgotten. Cheryl said, "As a victim of domestic violence, I don't agree with him coming on the show, but it's out of my control."

Host of Dancing with the Stars Tom Bergeron wasn't too thrilled either. Being a person responsible for the interviews along with Brooke Burke, he said to Ryan Seacrest on the radio, “I did tell the producers it may be to their advantage to not have me interview him because my natural tendency would be to say something...Don’t put me in a position where you are asking me to not say something, because I really won’t do that.”

Though the media is very forgiving, I think it's too soon for Chris Brown to be given the "OK" as if nothing has happened. ABC7, a family network is encouraging abusive, ill-tempered behavior by permitting Chris Brown to perform on a family show. Though his performance was AMAZING, certain people (like me) aren't that easy in forgetting unnecessary temper tantrums. Watching the performance, I was actually thinking how much further Chris Brown would've been in his career if it wasn't for the Rihanna incident. This kid truly has so much talent, but if he doesn't get his act together, his departure into further positive recognition will be a tough road...SAD BUT TRUE.

Check out his performances here:

YEAH 3X : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbBee_REkdw

FOREVER : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOu42YrVmoI

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

BARRY BONDS' MISTRESS SPEAKS OUT ABOUT HIS STEROID USE

Barry Bonds is known as one of the greatest players in MLB History. Known for breaking the world record of home runs of 73 in a single year (2001), and the Major League Baseball home-run record of 762 in any baseball player's career by the time of his retirement in 2007.

Like with any great athlete, questions about extra supplements to help improve performance come into the picture. For many baseball players like Sammy Sosa, Jose Conseco, Mark McGuire, and Barry Bonds, assumptions about steroid use came into play. Not only are these baseball athletes well built, but to have records for home runs in one season and a noticeably larger muscular build truly raises some controversy.

Barry Bonds, despite critics, has denied using any illegal substance that was of his knowledge. Yesterday March 28, former mistress of Barry Bonds Kimberly Bell, testified in court saying that he did in fact use steroids, but not everyday, more in moderation. He also admitted to her that other players in the league used it as well for enhanced performance for their career.

Dating Barry Bonds for nine years, she confessed that his threatening elbow injury back in 1999 was due to his steroid use. Though he only mentioned using it once, Kimberly said she noticed changes such as temper problems (irritable and controlling), loss of hair (causing him to shave it off), acne on shoulders and back, sexual dysfunction, obvious muscle gain.

But questions from defense lawyer Cristina Arguedas tried to portray the mistress as a money hungry ex-lover who out of spite tried to profit from her broken relationship with Bonds by posing nude in Playboy and pitching a book called "In the Shadow of a Giant" about him. Despite many media interviews regarding her relationship with Bonds and his steroid use, Kimberly claims that she never received any money profiting from her interviews.

Whatever the situation turns out to be in Barry Bonds trial investigating his steroid use after lying under oath under the federal grand jury. He swears to only using products supplied by trainer that were supposedly flaxseed oil and arthritis balm.

So why did prosecutors try and get the mistress involved in this situation? Since being retired for almost four years, why is this case still relevant? I don't recall such an extended controversy regarding steroid use amongst a baseball player such as Barry Bonds. Despite players being ousted by Jose Conseco, you don't see trials going on today still trying to find out the facts. If people are really trying to dig up dirt about your past regarding some illegal enhance performance drug, then they really must have nothing else better to do. Leave the man be with his mistress(es), his adulterated marriage, and his records AND MOVE FORWARD!!!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

SHOULD NATALIE PORTMAN TAKE CREDIT FOR HER OSCAR PERFORMANCE?!

In Black Swan, Natalie Portman played a ballerina faced with a career role as the Swan Princess. Throughout the movie, she possesses all the qualities of the White Swan but struggles to find her Black Swan within until he finds herself being encompassed by the role that soon takes her life.

Natalie Portman is very believable for her role not only for her acting skills but for her ballerina dancing skills as well. But should she take all the credit? Natalie's dancing double Sarah Lane is speaking out because she feels she hasn't received enough credit in this highly acclaimed film.

Natalie's dancing partner/baby daddy/fiance Benjamin Millepied comes to her defense by saying that Natalie did 85% of the dancing. But dancing double and American Ballet Soloist Sarah Lane claims Natalie was only in 5% of the body shots. She says, "It is demeaning to the profession and not just to me. I've been doing this for 22 years...Can you become a concert pianist in a year and a half, even if you're a movie star?" As for Natalie's ballet dancing skills, Sarah says, "I mean, from a professional dancer's standpoint, she doesn't look like a professional ballet dancer at all, and she can't dance in pointe shoes. And she can't move her body; she's very stiff."

What caused Sarah Lane to speak up on this matter was her lack of recognition in Black Swan. For the credits, she wasn't even mentioned as Natalie's Dancing Double, only as an Extra! And what makes matters worse is that she wasn't even mentioned in Natalie's acceptance speech or during awards season. Though Portman never tried taking credit for all her dance scenes, she did admit to using a dance double for the complicated turn sequences.

Whatever the situation is, was Natalie Portman wrong for not mentioning Sarah Lane in any of her many acceptance speeches for this film? Should Sarah have been given more credit for her role in Black Swan, other than Extra? Hmm, it's a complicating situation...

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

LINDSAY WILL DROP HER INFAMOUS LAST NAME: LOHAN

Lindsay Lohan will join the ranks of superstars in that she's dropping her last name. Yes, Lindsay Lohan will now be referred to as Lindsay ONLY...along with musicians Cher, Madonna, Prince, Rihanna, Beyonce. The thing that sets her apart, is that she is not known for her musical abilities (but anyone remember her song Rumors?!).

So much negative press has evolved around Miss Lindsay lately, that this is the least of her problems. She just seems to love being in the spotlight of media attention. After denying her plea deal and deciding to go to trial after her alleged necklace theft from a Venice boutique store, she should be focusing on getting her act together.

Although there's no official reason for Lindsay dropping her last name, it may have to do with her wanting to end the association with her father Michael Lohan who was charged with assault against his girlfriend and will be appearing on the next season of Celebrity Rehab. Not only will she be dropping her last time, but her younger sister Ali will take mother Dina's maiden name Sullivan as well.

For Lindsay being 24, she sure has been going through a lot lately. She shouldn't have to look for a name change to move forward in her career. In order for Lindsay to get her career back on track, she needs to lay low for awhile and look into roles that can prove she is worthy in Hollywood.

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

KIRSTIE ALLEY TAKES STAND AGAINST ANOTHER "FAT JOKE"

Kirstie Alley is always in the tabloids for her rollercoaster weight gain and weight loss for many years now. To be in such a media spotlight where everyone is scrutinizing your every move can be very daunting, especially when you're 60.

Kirstie looks amazing for her age. Though her weight fluctuates (whose doesn't?!), her face appears youthful still. When she premiered with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy on Dancing with the Stars, she was surprisingly great! For her age, and bigger body frame, Kirstie is definitely light on her feet and has rhythm. It was great to see her do such a great job!

Look at Kirstie shaking it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qEYY3hEWuU

But comedians were quick to judge in order to get some material for their monologue before every show. One comedian that did a low blow was George Lopez, check out a part of his monologue from 2 days ago...

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lopez-Alley-Pig-1031022.aspx

After realizing what a bad idea it was to refer Kirstie Alley to a farm animal (pig), he apologized for his misjudgment. But standing up for herself, she denied his apology since it seems like she thinks nothing great of him either.

She tweeted: "@georgelopez, I don't need or want ur apology…I want your kidney dude..on behalf of ur X and all the women uv insulted…give it back."

"I don't consider 'I misjudged the joke' an apology, Sorta like a husband saying 'I misjudged putting my dick in a whore'…sorry hon..hehe."

BURN!!! I'm proud of Kirstie Alley standing up for herself amongst the group of comedians who tell the same recurring joke over and over again. She danced great and looked great, and I know this competition will give her more confidence.

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

ELIZABETH TAYLOR - HOLLYWOOD ICON

Elizabeth Taylor passed away earlier today at Cedars Sinai due to Congestive Heart Failure. She has been hospitalized for this problem over a month. Diagnosis since 2004 where heart can't pump enough blood to the other organs and the heart has to work a lot harder. Elizabeth Taylor is considered as one of the greatest actresses of the Hollywood Golden Age and ranks #7 on the Female Legends List from the American Film Institute.

Born with a mutation that caused her to have double rows of eyelashes, she had a striking dark beauty. She began her acting career following her mother's footsteps when she first signed with Universal Pictures. After her contract was shortly cancelled, she was signed to MGM. Her role as Velvet Brown in National Velvet propelled her to fame at the tender age of 12.

Her golden years for acting came in the years of 1954-1959. She became the highest paid actress for her role as Cleopatra with a paycheck of $1 million in 1960. With her roles in many Hollywood films, Elizabeth Taylor won 2 Academy Awards for her performances in Butterfield 8 in 1960 and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf in 1966.

Receiving treatment for alcoholism in the 1980s, Elizabeth Taylor faced many health problems throughout her life. In addition to being diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure in 2004, she broke her back 5 times, had both her hips replaced, survived a benign brain tumor and skin cancer operation, and also survived pneumonia twice. Toward her later years, she cancelled many appearances due to osteoporosis amongst her many health problems and scoliosis that she was born with.

Elizabeth Taylor designed jewels for The Elizabeth Collection sold at Christie's since she had a passion of jewelry. She also began her own perfume line launching 3 different fragrances "Passion", "Black Pearls", and "White Diamonds", her most popular.

Her main charity was to AIDS work. Not only did she help start the American Foundation for AIDS Research, but created her own charity called the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.

Though always in the tabloids regarding her personal life which included 8 marriages to 7 husbands which almost all led to divorce, Elizabeth Taylor is truly a Hollywood icon.

Elizabeth Taylor died peacefully with family around her: 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. A private funeral will be held later this week. Any contributions can be made to the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation. Her publicist is working on a public memorial service for many of her fans.

Here's an ode to Elizabeth Taylor 1932-2011brought to you by KTLA5: http://www.ktla.com/video/viral/ktla-html-video-elizabeth-taylor,0,6853066.htmlstory

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

SPRING INTO THE SEASON WITH NEON!!!

Who knew neon would make a come back in the near future?! I am absolutely obsessed with everything and anything neon because it just brightens up the day! The great thing about neon is that you can wear this trend day or night, formal or informal, and even matched with other neon colors. The variety of way you can style this new trend is definitely limitless!



Check out some of my faves!!!

Bebe Neon Mesh Panel Dress $129 - http://bebe.com
This dress is the ultimate retro chic look. The crisp white color is fresh for spring, and the color mesh design in neon green or pink add a perfect splash of color.

Neon Strappy Black Dress - http://www.asos.com
This dress is very cute because the black outplays the brightness of the neon so you can wear this outfit anywhere since it's fit for every occasion. The color neon straps at the back give this dress definite flavor.

Neon Yellow Pencil Skirt - http://www.etsy.com
This pencil skirt looks great paired with other bright colors. The yellow hue can brighten up any look and the two button detail makes any outfit more polished yet playful.

Vintage Neon Disco Stripe Swimsuit $24 - http://stores.ebay.com/RETRO2MODVINTAGE
I love the colorful neon stripes that are V-shaped. It not only can give a curvy illusion but the color is flattering for any skin type and body shape.

Lip Service Retro 80's Zip Jacket in Neon Pink $19 - http://shoptaintedkiss.com/index.php/shop-by-designer/lip-service/lip-service-retro-80-s-zip-jacket-in-neon-pink.html
This fitted motorcyle jacket gives of the retro feel that can be presented in modern ways. Pair with fitted bottoms for a sleek look that gives off a punk rock vibe.

Jimmy Choo's Light-Up Platform $2,495 - http://www.shoeshost.com/jimmy-choo-shoes/jimmy-choos-light-up-platform-sandals
I know these cost an arm and a leg, but oh my goodness, aren't they just stunning?! The shoes have a multi-colored heel and a light-up platform! Every girl needs to have one pair of Jimmy Choo's, and one day these will be mine!!!

Dereon Perfect Escape Heel $70 - http://www.heels.com/womens-shoes/perfect-escape-turquoise.html
This show is the perfect combination of neon colors all in one item! The different colored neon braided straps can be paired with any outfit to give a pop of color. Wish I can find it somewhere!


Since NEON is a big trend for Spring, you can find many different types of neon styled clothing in department stores. This look is definitely a play-me-up type look that not only grabs attention but exudes a playful aura. NEON IS IN!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille