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It's Double the Fun As Russell Brand Lands Two Wildly Different TV Deals with Fox

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:50:17 +0000

Russell Brand has two new reasons to celebrate his growing success in America, courtesy of two TV deals he’s got in the works. FX will give the stand-up comedian and movie star his own half-hour unscripted late night talk show. Fox is also reportedly picking up an animated sitcom co-created by Brand. FX describes Brand’s [...]

Scotty McCreery Wins 'American Idol'

Danny Merrell — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:53:27 +0000

After a record-setting 122.4 million votes, it was country crooner Scotty McCreery who was named the winner of 'American Idol' season 10.

The 17-year-old from Garner, NC, beat out 16-year-old Lauren Alaina to become the youngest 'American Idol' winner ever. He's also the fourth-consecutive male to win the reality-competition series, following David Cook, Kris Allen and Lee DeWyze. (The last female to win 'American Idol' was Jordin Sparks, in 2007.)

Jacob Lusk Eliminated From 'American Idol'

Danny Merrell — Fri, 06 May 2011 13:05:57 +0000

'American Idol' is down to the final four!

Last night's elimination show started off quickly, with the remaining five contestants performing 'So Happy Together.' After the mandatory Ford commercial, judge Jennifer Lopez took to the stage to sing her hit single 'On the Floor,' before contestants were quickly divided into two groups, where Jacob Lusk and Lauren Alaina found themselves in the bottom two.