Idol Headlines for 12/22/08

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Jordin Sparks: Jordin Sparks Performing In PerthLong time no see… Jordin Sparks was spotted performing at Sandalford Winery in Perth, Australia over the weekend. Jordin's new album is rumored to be hitting stores mid to late 2009. Jordin Sparks in PerthSingersroomHallelujah: It clicks with everyoneBy the standards of Trafalgar Square demos it was a decidedly muted affair. Friday night's internet-organised “flash mob” in central London attracted only about a dozen people.To be fair, one had travelled all the way from Bristol to be there; it was a cold night just before Christmas; and, anyway, just how often has the square seen a protest in favour of a mere pop song?In the eyes of the group this was, of course, no mere pop song “ it was a classic and this was the “definitive version, sung by a god”Times OnlineMore Idol Headlines for the Jump…The House Bunny “ Blu-ray ReviewHer conviction to the role from the line delivery to the physical slapstick is right on and luckily she’s at the center of almost every scene. Supporting roles don’t have much to offer with Emma Stone, Kat Dennings, Katharine McPhee and Rumer Willis all getting one note to play. Rumer Willis has a body brace…ha!..McPhee is pregnant…heh…Kat Dennings shops at Hot Topics…Bwahaa! And Colin Hanks doesn’t fare much better with the same usual nice guy schtick (aww, he’s recruiting for a nursing home…).Monsters and Critics‘Idolatry’ returns January 16!To paraphrase the young and talented Jordin Sparks, “This is our now.” By “this,” of course, I refer to American Idol season, which kicks off January 13 on Fox, and will continue till you have turned into a speed-dialing, sleep-deprived, squealing fangirl/boy or till you can’t take another second of hearing about the exploits of Simon, Paula, Randy, and a bunch of currently anonymous singing hopefuls. As for the “our,” that’d be yours truly, as well as my delightfully twisted, opinionated, earnest, and witty co-hosts. I could list ‘em all in alphabetical order, but wouldn’t it be more fun to check out their shining-est moments in this all-new trailer for season 3 of Idolatry? Wait! Don’t answer that! Just press play, then share your excitement level (or lack thereof) regarding season 8 of Idol in the comments section below.IdolatrySinitta: I’ll make sure Simon Cowell rests at ChristmasSinitta has taken it upon herself to look after Simon Cowell this Christmas.The singer, who used to date The X Factor judge, is spending the festive season with him in Barbados.And she's hoping it will do him good, following his split from long-term girlfriend Terri Seymour, 34.-There will be lots of different people who'll be coming over at different times,' she reveals. -It will be fun “ a party Christmas.‘Although it's up to me to ensure Simon has time to recuperate, as it's his only chance.'nowmagazine.co.uk

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