April 22, 2009

"American Idol" Loses 2 More

After yesterday's disco-themed performances, "American Idol" said goodbye to two contestants tonight.

Memphis mom Lil Rounds and North Carolina crooner Anoop Desai made their exits from the "Idol" stage, leaving only 5 singers in the competition.

Two contestants were sent packing tonight since the judges used their "save" last week to keep Matt Giraud in the competition. Last night Giraud sang the Bee Gees' hit "Stayin' Alive," and, well, America kept him alive for at least one more week.

Some tweeters weren't too shocked with tonight's results.

  1. irRachel Marsh
    Banderina1 Happy with who got kicked off American Idol: Lil Rounds=unoriginal Anoop=too unpredictable, good sometimes, terrible other times.
  2. Cindy-Angel Levesque
    2neversettle WHAT? lil Rounds and Anoop are voted off? "gasp" Im soooooo shocked! Phsssssssstt!
  3. Donna J
    donnaaj I'm not surprised that lil rounds went home from american idol her singing was just bad last night..but please no more disco.
  4. Michael DiBernardo
    mikedibernardo It was only a matter of time before Anoop and Lil Rounds were voted off American Idol. They're good, but there are some great singers left

But others will miss Lil and Anoop.

  1. Kera Frontz
    KeraFrontz Is sad that Lil rounds is off the show... I kinda wanted anoop gone and Matt, kinda, but not really sure about it. I am sad about things!!!
  2. Ranelle Clark
    Ranelle2 Will miss Lil Rounds.
  3. Lynder
    HoustonLynder Lil Rounds never actually performed to her best ability. Anoop is a wonderful singer...I will be one of the first to purchase a CD.

And some fans were just glad their favorites were safe.

  1. Kristina Starkey
    ryropatdlove Rejoicing the fact the Anoop is no more!
    And my boy Adam is going to win (that's manners)
  2. Erica Rigley
    mirandagem Im sooo glad that Danny didn't get voted off tonight. I knew he wouldnt. He's lookin alot better with that new makeover.
  3. Laura Weisiger
    lala_w sad anoop is gone, but glad allison remains on idol!

Also tonight "American Idol" watchers were treated to a performance by disco stars, including KC of KC and the Sunshine Band. Season 7 "Idol" runner-up David Archuleta also performed his new hit "Touch My Hand."

Reporting by Danielle Destrade and Will Dupree.

'Millionaire' returning to TV

ABC announced that the prime-time version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" will return August 9 for 11 new episodes. This will be the show's tenth season and will once again be hosted by Regis Philbin, according to EW.com.

ABC's renewed interest in the show is likely due to the success of "Slumdog Millionaire."

(AP Photo/Disney-ABC Domestic Television)

Twitterers are excited for the return--and that's their final answer!

  1. Daniel Fienberg
    HitFixDaniel If "Millionaire" succeeds in its primetime run in August, maybe ABC will turn the 10 p.m. hour over to Regis.
  2. Jonathan
    JonathanUnger stoked for the 10th anniversary of Who wants to be a Millionaire in August on ABC
  3. Javier
    iamconsumer "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" is back in August with Regis hosting again. Thank god.
  4. MarketEM
    MarketEM ABC Bringing Back Regis-to Host Millionaire ... Seems like good move after the inderect exposure brought on by slum dog movie.
  5. David Choi
    david_choi who wants to be a millionaire is coming back this summer, the ABC philbin edition -- time to brush up on my trivia and try out again
  6. Mike  Juarez
    MikeFogerty wish me luck, I have the chance to be Millionaire!!!

Oprah woos Twitterverse with behind-the-scenes footage

Today Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah), one of Twitter's newest members, tweeted out links to exclusive video with behind-the-scenes footage she recorded using a "flipcam."

  1. Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah behind the scenes with my flipcam . . . http://tiny.cc/T4WYl
  2. Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah more behind the scenes with my flipcam! http://tinyurl.com/cuk8ef


Many Twitterers seemed to enjoy the clips.

  1. ☆ Raeven Western
    RaevenWestern GO O! RT @Oprah: behind the scenes with my flipcam . . . http://tiny.cc/T4WYl
  2. Diane Gawne
    diane316 @Oprah Thanks for all your flipcam segments...they are great!
  3. Valerie Molina
    val_molina Enjoying new flipcam/tweets @Oprah... I love that the twitterverse is growing each day!
  4. Rita Cunningham
    ritacunningham Wow @Oprah is posting behind the scenes videos from her flipcam now.
  5. Charles Platt
    charlesplatt Am I the only person here following Oprah and her behind-the-scenes-with-my flipcam? The utter debasement of grasslevel web tools continues!
  6. rob k
    ROBKLECKNER @oprah love the flipcam, oprah! would love it even more if you followed me!

'DWTS' Elimination Results

SPOILER ALERT! Another dancer was eliminated from "Dancing With the Stars last night." It was football star Lawrence Taylor's time to go, and he seemed more than happy to do so.

While Taylor's pro partner hinted that he couldn't wait to get back to the golf course, Taylor admitted "I'm going to remember this for the rest of my life," according to PEOPLE.

Like Taylor himself, fans didn't seem too broken-hearted about the decision:

  1. LastTwoLeft.com
    LastTwoLeft Saw Lawrence Taylor get booted from Dancing with the Stars. Long overdue. First football player to not make it to the finals.
  2. deb nurmi
    nandeb @sharisoda Lawrence Taylor..bit the dust..says he has missed playing golf so it is ok..has a 930 tee time tomorrow! have a sunny day! ;)
  3. alicejam
    alicejam OMG: Lawrence Taylor was sent home last night from #DWTS. We love you LT. Back to the links in So. FL. Golfing is your thing dude
  4. Lorena Rabago
    LorenaRabago Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor, has been benched on Dancing with the Stars! AWWW well at least Gilles Marini is still in the game!!!
  5. Wendy Robbins
    CsmicWendy @KeithABrown...Lawrence Taylor was voted off. I hate when it starts getting down to the better dancers, because I never want anyone to go!

"Project Runway" moves to Lifetime

"Project Runway" was given the green light to make it work over on Lifetime. The popular show's sixth season was delayed for months after The Weinstein Co. opted to move the show from NBC's Bravo network to Lifetime. The Weinstein Co. agreed to "pay NBC Universal an undisclosed sum to move the series from NBC's Bravo to Lifetime," according to Reuters.

"Runway," hosted by Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, finished season five in October of 2008. The show takes 16 fashion designers and puts them through a series of challenges to win the ultimate prize: money to launch their own clothing line. The new season will being airing on Aug. 20.

Twitterers are excited about the return of "Runway":
  1. Julia K
    hookedonhouses I'm glad to hear Project Runway is finally coming back, but I wish we didn't have to wait until the end of August!
  2. DJ_JD
    DJ_JD @lundregan Will definitely be interesting to see if there are any changes w/ Project Runway now that it's on Lifetime.
  3. stylishmaven
    stylishmaven Project Runway's August premiere finally! http://tinyurl.com/cejpef
  4. HiddenGem
    HiddenGem Project Runway Finally Gets Premiere Date (bought friggin time!) - http://tinyurl.com/ckesl4
  5. Amy Sawade
    amysawade Thanks for the great news! RT @betsymusolf"Project Runway" is finally coming back! http://bit.ly/h5dh1

Although excited about the premiere of season six, others are not pleased about the move to Lifetime:
  1. Michelle Gong
    OhhMG i wish project runway was still on bravo, cool for going to grandmaville lifetime channel!!
  2. Cassaundré
    Cassie_D WHY OH WHY DOES PROJECT RUNWAY HAVE TO GO TO LIFETIME
  3. Samantha
    imawesam I really HATE that Project Runway will be on Lifetime now.
  4. ghandi95
    ghandi95 I am excited that Project Runway will be back for another season! I am saddened that it won't be until august and on Lifetime.

Lifetime will also have a "companion series, 'Models of the Runway,' which will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at 'Project Runway' from the models' viewpoint."