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Will Paula Abdul Return for Idol Finale? ; Simon Bored By Idol

5/22/2010 12:48:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , , 0 Comments

It’s no secret that the producers of American Idol like to keep the names of performers on finale night under wraps.

But two things are certain — Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze will be crowned the season 9 champ on Wednesday, and fans will see the last of Simon Cowell before he jumps over to X Factor in 2011.

But a source tells PEOPLE that a special send-off planned for the cranky judge will feature some Idol alums, including a special appearance by Paula Abdul.

And among the superstars taking the stage? Watch for a great performance by Christina Aguilera.

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The new Harry Potter Theme Park: We were there!

5/22/2010 12:47:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments


The first thing you should know about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is that the Butterbeer tastes magical. It’s frothy, butterscotchy, and incredibly yummy, and it’s one of many details that make the theme park — part of Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando (admission: $79 per day for adults, $69 for kids) — a transportive delight for Potter fanatics. The park’s grand opening is June 18, but EW was invited for a special early look on May 17. After passing the Hogwarts Express, guests should prepare to drop more than a few Galleons on Potterphernalia in the commercial area of Hogsmeade — from $15 for the Sneakoscopes at Zonko’s joke shop, to $300 for the Firebolt broomstick at Dervish and Banges magic shop. Thanks to close supervision by the Potter films’ design team, everything looks and feels precisely right, down to the absurdly high shelves and cramped, English-style layouts. In other words, expect some tight crowds.

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AT&T's new early-termination fee for the iPhone: $325

5/22/2010 12:47:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments

A word of warning to AT&T subscribers who would switch carriers when the company's iPhone exclusivity deal with Apple finally ends: The cost of doing so will soon rise--substantially. Come June 1, AT&T is raising its early-termination fee on smartphones to $325 from $175.


The increase comes amid speculation that AT&T's iPhone-exclusivity deal with Apple is nearing its end. But a company representative tells me it has "nothing to do with the iPhone or any other device."

$325. That's a pretty steep increase from $175. Though to be fair, it's not quite as bad as the one already implemented by rival Verizon. In November, that carrier doubled its smartphone ETF from $175 to $350, a move AT&T was quick to cite as partial justification for its own decision.

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Google TV: Who is the competition and what are they saying about it?

5/22/2010 12:46:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , , 0 Comments


The Google TV has landed and is already sending ripples through the marketplace, but what about all the companies already blending internet and TV? Whether they are already planning to work with the new initiative (Rovi), even more firmly staking a claim on their existing technology and vision for the connected TV (Microsoft, Yahoo), sounding like it's an option for the future (Samsung, VIZIO, Boxee) or already working on their own Android on TV projects (People of Lava, MIPS) each one should tell a little bit about where this market is headed in the coming months and years. Read on for their statements -- and a quick breakdown of what each is bringing to the table in case you weren't already running a network cable to your HDTV years ago.

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Jay and Show end their feud after 44 months

5/22/2010 12:46:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , , 0 Comments

Hugging, shaking hands, high-fiving, exchanging phone numbers, and arranging to play basketball together, the “once best friends” kings of pop music Jay Chou and Show Luo finally end their feud. A few days ago, Jay appeared on the live recording of Show’s variety, “100% Entertainment.” An hour before and during the live show, they chatted for a little over an hour. The feud between these two music sensations was finally put to an end after three years and eight months.

Once good friends, Jay even wrote the hit song, “Self-Hypnosis,” for Show. But for a “woman,” their friendship turned sour. One explanation was that it was because Jay broke up with Jolin Tsai, due to Patty Hou, and Show chose to stand on Jolin’s side. Thus, their friendship slowly drifted apart. Another explanation was that it was because Jay thought it was Show who spread love rumors of him and Hebe. Although neither side clarified or confirmed any of these rumors, when Jay accepted Appledaily’s interview the year before, he mentioned that “a friend he has not kept in touch with for a long time” had done something very upsetting to him, which lead many to believe that this “friend” he mentioned was Show Luo.

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S.H.E. Apply US Visa Without Make-up, Selina Passes With Her Famous Song

5/22/2010 12:46:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

S.H.E will hold a concert in Taipei Arena next week. Two days ago they spent some time to apply US visas because they will hold a concert in Connecticut, USA in middle of June.

This is S.H.E's second time going to the US. Last time it was in Las Vegas in 2004. Someone said he saw S.H.E and a bunch of other people went to apply for US visa. The three didn't have any make-up on and were nice to others. Next month the group would hold two shows in Connecticut, Gary Chaw is their special performer. They can earn about millions NTD this time.

When talking with AIT officials, Ella and Hebe passed easily but Selina was asked several more questions. The officer didn't know her and asked what does she do. When he heard she is a singer, he also asked her what is her famous song, Selina answered "Superstar." Because it's "superstar," he didn't ask anymore questions.

ExoPC Gets Caught on Video, Still Features Windows 7 [Video]

5/22/2010 12:45:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

We say that it still features Windows 7, because we’re shocked that this tablet can boot up as quickly as it does, considering it’s stuffed with a full Operating System. But, in all honesty, that’s just one reason why we’re so excited to see the ExoPC up and running, with a video that will make you want your own in no time. And while we know there’s plenty of other tablets out there, we hope that this one’s stayed on your radar, because it’s definitely worth the excitement.


The folks over at Blogue de Geek were lucky enough to get their hands on the new tablet, and their time with the device has resulted in some pleasurable responses. Basically, they’re impressed, and they were quick to point out that even if they are impressed, and even if the ExoPC is fun to hold and use, what they were using and holding was still just a prototype. So, consider us pretty interested about what the final build will bring to the market.

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Motorola Droid Will Receive Android 2.2 in the Near Future

5/22/2010 12:45:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments

You have to love the careful wording of any company out there. But, to be honest, this one from Motorola seems to ring a little differently. Almost like a different tone. Maybe that’s just because we have way too much faith, or hope. Either way, we reached out to Motorola, looking for a comment pertaining to future updates to their devices and how that all relates to Android 2.2, or Froyo if you prefer. And believe it or not, it’s good news.

“We’re excited to see Google’s news of the next version of the Android operating system and look forward to integrating it on our Android-based devices as it’s made available to the open source community.”

While I can’t comment on specifics, we do expect DROID by Motorola users will receive Android 2.2 as a software upgrade in the near future.”

There’s something to take away from this right from the start. They’re looking forward to integrating it in their Android-based devices. Yes, this could be just the standard PR talk, and basically “beating around the bush,” but here we are again hoping beyond hope that it means the MOTOBLUR devices out there aren’t being left out to pasture.

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What Really Happened to Megan Fox—and Why?

5/22/2010 12:44:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

Was Megan Fox pushed? Or did she jump?

That's so Wednesday afternoon. See, there are at least a few new takes on how Transformers 3 came to be minus a leading hottie.

And the most eyebrow-raising says she and adversary Michael Bay were in it—get this—together.

"It was a two-way street," a source close to the situation tells E! News. "There has been tension for months. It's not really like he fired her, and it's not like she quit."

Except, that is, according to the official story—all two of them. Fox says she chose not to return. Paramount Pictures, as originally reported by Deadline Hollywood, says it elected not to bring her back.

E! News' source seems to say the truth is somewhere in the middle, with Fox ready to quit, and director Bay ready to find a new actress when one final blowup sealed the deal: "They both just finally got fed up with each other."

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Lindsay Lohan: My Cocaine Photo Was "a Set Up"

5/22/2010 12:44:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Lindsay Lohan is crying foul over a new snapshot of her lounging an arm's length away from what appears to be cocaine.

First posted at TMZ, the photo, featuring the 23-year-old actress, several friends and lines of white powder, was taken at an after-hours party in Cannes, France. She partied in the French seaside town until 7:30 a.m. Friday, despite major legal troubles back at home.

When shown the photo by Radaronline.com, Lohan claimed to be shocked. "That's a set up," she retorted, without going into specifics. "That's so untrue."

A cocaine possession charge is the last thing Lohan needs right now. The star missed a progress report hearing in Los Angeles on Thursday; claiming her passport had been stolen, Lohan said she had been unable to leave France. (She told UsMagazine.com that her father, Michael, may have been behind the document's disappearance.)

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