Usher inspires a night of improvement on ‘Idol’
3/31/2010 12:54:00 PM
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Singer Usher proved to be a great mentor for the "Idol" hopefuls. With his help, most of the contestants improved.“American Idol” has solved the problem of what to do when Simon Cowell leaves at the end of the year, and it has nothing to do with who takes his place on the platform.
Just make Usher the permanent mentor, and the singing will be good enough that nobody will notice the caustic judge is not there.
This week’s guest was the anti-Gwen Stefani in his ability to inspire everyone to be at their best for soul and R&B night. Maybe when he looked into each of the 10 remaining finalists’ eyes, the gaze pierced their souls and caused them to finally understand. Maybe his words just clicked, and everyone took his advice to heart. Or maybe his very presence was enough to trigger top performances.
Whatever it was, it worked. With the exception of a few disappointments — I’m looking at you, Siobhan Magnus — everyone came through on Tuesday.
Ever since the Jesse James' cheating scandal erupted two weeks ago, Sandra Bullock has been dead silent, prompting fans to wonder if she'll stay or if she'll go.
Apple’s iPad might be shipping out to preorder customers, but there’s at least one company who’d like to put a stop to it. Taiwanese company Elan Microelectronics have filed a suit against Apple with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) today, on the premise that the Cupertino company’s multitouch implementation impinges on one of their own patents. If upheld, the ITC could block Apple from bringing iPads – along with iPhones, iPod touch PMPs and the Magic Mouse – into the US.
Earlier today, Adobe and Google announced a partnership that integrates Flash right into future builds of Chrome. At a time when Flash is under fire from both Apple and HTML5 advocates, this is a huge win for the technology. But one thing that wasn’t clear from Google’s post on the matter (and Adobe’s comment to us) is what this means for the upcoming Chrome OS. So I asked.
The Verizon Motorola DROID is an extremely popular device that really kicked off the latest Google Android excitement. DROID owners have been waiting for the 2.1 Android update that matches the features we have on the Google Nexus One and according to Engadget the update is rolling out right now to DROID owners. The rollout started at noon Eastern Time today and will continue over the next three days or so. This is an over-the-air (OTA) update so make sure you have your DROID charged up and ready to go.
Microsoft issued an emergency security update on Tuesday to plug 10 holes in Internet Explorer, including a critical vulnerability that has been exploited in attacks in the wild.
ADAM Lambert says he’s tired of being compared to Lady GaGa.
With his marriage to Sandra Bullock in crisis and his family's future on the line, Jesse James is seeking professional help, his rep tells PEOPLE exclusively. 
China appeared to up the ante Tuesday in its dispute over Google's refusal to censor Chinese-language search results, blocking mainland Chinese Internet users from using Google search for any query.
Despite the fact that the iPad is going to finally be in consumer’s hands this Saturday, and despite the fact that Apple has posted up a long list of iPad “how-to” videos, there are still questions. Of course, a lot of those questions can’t be answered by either of those two things. The truth is, people’s questions about the iPad are vast, far-reaching experiences that very nearly touch upon the Devil’s Advocate scenario. But, that didn’t stop Laptop Mag from compiling a list of those questions, and then getting them answered by some of the industry’s greatest minds.
Show "Xiao Zhu[Little Pig]" Lo will soon be closing himself off in preparation for his upcoming concert. But before that, with some spare time, he was open for some brand name celebrity photo shooting. When news got out, all various brand names where fighting to get in on it. When Show heard this, lots of thoughts swelled up inside, he said, "Before, no one wanted to lend me clothing. In attending formal events, when the companies heard it was for Xiao Zhu, they all said that they weren't befitting. Who would have ever thought that I'd get a chance to turn a new leaf today?"
Our little wallflower returns! A new Gaga album is imminent, according to a message posted by the star herself to the chat box at fansite gagadaily.com and later confirmed by her official Twitter.
Lindsay Lohan has chosen an interesting way of addressing the cloud of suspicion she's been under since being snapped with white powder pumping out of her high-heels: Attack. George. Lopez.
Don't believe the hype. Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt tell PEOPLE they're happy together and that rumors of Montag leaving the couple's Pacific Palisades home are untrue. 
KIM Kardashian was dumped by Reggie Bush because of her sex tape.
In September last year, Microsoft launched a “while supplies last” free 90-day trial of Windows 7 that was targeted specifically at enterprise customers. I guess those supplies are holding out. On March 30, the company extended that free 90-day enterprise promotion through the end of 2010.
ROBERT Pattinson’s relationship with Kristen Stewart is being put to the test — because the pair have spent such a long time away from each other — according to a new report in an Aussie tabloid.
After years of fighting off rumors about his sexuality, Latin singer Ricky Martin has finally just posted the following message on his 
Demi Lovato is having the best week ever!
A fourth woman claiming to have had an affair with Sandra Bullock's husband Jesse James is keeping quiet.
Yesterday at 4pm, accompanied by her assistant, Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) went off to the dance rehearsal room in Happy Valley to meet up with her partner from Twins Gillian Chung (Ah Gil). Often appearing in wide smiles, this time Ah Sa put her smiles away, looking stiff the whole journey. Since her press conference with Ronald Cheng, the rumors have been getting out of hand, she is suffering a great impact and feeling troubled. It was said that she's not only not sleepless, but also not eating well. Initially she's already thin, but now she's getting thinner. Yesterday at the rehearsal room, she wasn't excited about anything that happened. After rehearsing with Ah Gil, she forced out a smile and accepted an interview. She was getting really emotional as she spoke when her eyes became teary. 
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Reacts to Pwn2Own hacks that bypassed DEP, ASLR; says the measures are still effective
There’s a very interesting rumor circulating around out there right now. Apparently, Google is about to announce some sort of new partnership involving its Chrome browser and Adobe’s Flash platform, CNET reported earlier today as a rumor.
Her friends think Lindsay Lohan is going to die. Apparently some law enforcement officials have been similarly alarmed at her condition and share that sentiment.
We want you to choose the nominees for this year's Movie Awards, airing live Sunday, June 6, at 9 p.m. ET on MTV.
With the iPad launching on Saturday in the U.S., Apple’s stock price continues to rise. Today, shares closed at $232.39, another all time high. Notably, this push Apple’s market cap past $210 billion for the first time, as it’s now as $210.73 billion. But even more notably is that Apple is now under $50 billion away from its chief rival, Microsoft.