Kelly Rowland: It would be 'awesome' to judge U.S. 'X Factor'
February 9th, 2012
06:32 PM ET

Kelly Rowland: It would be 'awesome' to judge U.S. 'X Factor'

Simon Cowell has said that Beyonce isn't being offered $100 million to join a vacant seat on "The X Factor," but could he consider Beyonce's former groupmate, Kelly Rowland?

After all, the singer has plenty of experience, as she's served as a judge on the "X Factor" in the U.K.

Rowland, who turns 31 Saturday, says "it would be awesome to be a judge over here for 'X Factor.' I really enjoyed my time over in the U.K. being a judge."

She continued, "That was a great opportunity and a great experience, and I would love to do it again."

So what say you, Cowell? And what about you - do think the former Destiny's Child singer would be a good fit with Cowell and L.A. Reid, now that Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger are off the show?

While you were working...
February 9th, 2012
06:00 PM ET

While you were working...

Today's news you might've missed:

  • New Jersey might have thought it was safe from another "Jersey Shore" infiltration after Hoboken said "no" to the Snooki and JWoww show, but not so fast: The duo are now going to tape their reality spin-off in Jersey City. Residents - get ready.
  • If this report is true, Blue Ivy's nanny will be pushing her around in an $880 stroller. (They are going to have a nanny, right?) [Us Weekly]
  • Today in "who's Khloe Kardashian's real father?" news, Khloe herself speaks on the ridiculous paternity rumors: "I don't think he's my dad," she says in an interview of the gossip that her mom Kris conceived her with O.J. Simpson. "I would hope if I'm half black and half white, I'd be a little tanner." [The Insider]
  • So, Michael Showalter, what's up with the rumored "Wet Hot American Summer" sequel? "Everyone's back. We're doing it." Well, then! [Huffington Post]
  • An image of a very slender Macaulay Culkin has caused fans to fret about his health, but a rep for the actor tells us there's no need to worry: “Macaulay Culkin is in perfectly good health.” [ET]
  • President Barack Obama has made a Spotify playlist just for you...and you...OK fine, and you, and you, and you. Voters, listen in: [Daily Intel]
  • And now, the music video for a song that's not on the President's playlist: "N****s in Paris." (We're not embedding, 'cause there's plenty of explicit language at the link.) [YouTube]

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George Carlin's daughter Kelly to host radio show
February 9th, 2012
04:42 PM ET

George Carlin's daughter Kelly to host radio show

George Carlin's daughter Kelly Carlin is taking her talents to Sirius XM with a new monthly radio show, the New York Times reports.

Carlin will be the host of "The Kelly Carlin Show,"  in which she'll converse with a variety of comics about their industry as well as their lives.

"I'm always curious about their personal creative process, but also their journey as humans," Carlin tells the Times. "Do they have a spiritual bent to them? What are their politics? Are they optimists or pessimists? What's their worldview in general? That's the stuff that really fascinates me."

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Sandra Bullock clears up rumors about dating life
February 9th, 2012
04:03 PM ET

Sandra Bullock clears up rumors about dating life

It seems some are overly eager for America's Sweetheart to find a new romance.

Gossip has been spreading that Sandra Bullock has been putting in quality time with pal Ryan Reynolds' business partner, Jonathon Komack Martin.

Bullock's previously had to shoot down reports that she and Reynolds were "lovahs," and the 47-year-old actress is doing the same with rumors that she's been secretly swept off her feet by film producer Martin.

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Filed under: Celebrities • Sandra Bullock
Naomi Watts to play Princess Di in biopic
February 9th, 2012
03:13 PM ET

Naomi Watts to play Princess Di in biopic

Rumor had it that Jessica Chastain was being eyed to nab the part of Princess Diana in a biopic called "Caught in Flight," but the role has gone to Naomi Watts instead.

According to a statement, the "Fair Game" star will portray the late Princess of Wales during the last two years of her life. (Diana died following a high-speed car crash in 1997.)

"Caught in Flight," a statement says, "charts how finding true personal happiness for the first time allowed her to achieve her defining successes evolving into a major international campaigner and humanitarian."

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Filed under: Casting Chronicles • Celebrities • movies
'Top Chef: Texas': The comeback kid
February 9th, 2012
01:48 PM ET

'Top Chef: Texas': The comeback kid

The first order of business on this week’s episode of “Top Chef: Texas” was to unveil the winner of “Last Chance Kitchen.” Beverly beat Grayson, meaning (at least) another week of Bev whimpering and Sarah sighing.

For the Quickfire, the chefs had to pick ingredients while blindfolded - something about having to know everything about your ingredients. Which makes sense.

Unless, of course, they’re forced to Mr. Magoo their way around vacuum-packed meats and canned goods, which prevents them from smelling or feeling or otherwise identifying foods.

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Karl Lagerfeld backtracks after calling Adele fat
February 9th, 2012
12:56 PM ET

Karl Lagerfeld backtracks after calling Adele fat

Karl Lagerfeld is eating the harsh words he had for Adele.

On Monday, the designer and creative director for Chanel told Metro that he enjoyed Adele's music, but at the same time felt the need to comment on the Brit singer's weight.

"The thing at the moment is Adele," he said. "She is a little too fat, but she has a beautiful face and a divine voice."

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Filed under: Adele • Celebrities • Music
Hey, jealousy on 'Modern Family'
February 9th, 2012
12:30 PM ET

Hey, jealousy on 'Modern Family'

Some of the better "Modern Family" episodes go on a theme. Wednesday night's was obviously jealousy.

First, Phil was jealous of his colleague, Tad, who seemed overly friendly towards Claire. In an interesting twist, however, it was Claire who alerted him to this, as he was oblivious at first. Phil didn't even bat an eye when Tad kissed Claire on the lips.

When the couple went to visit Tad, though, it turned out that he kisses everyone and everything on the mouth, including his dog. Phil drew the line at the fact that Claire liked his jokes, however: "You can kiss my wife, you can take her to bed, but only I can make her laugh... I want to go back."

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Jim Carrey's daughter gets the boot from 'Idol'
February 9th, 2012
10:44 AM ET

Jim Carrey's daughter gets the boot from 'Idol'

The "American Idol" judges had praise for Jane Carrey when they voted to send her on to Hollywood week, but it looks like Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler have held firm to their statement that the daughter of actor Jim Carrey wasn't going to get special treatment.

Us Weekly reports that the 24-year-old gave a "shaky" performance of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Looking Out My Back Door," and that Jane knew even before she was done singing that she wasn't going to become the next "Idol."

"I freaked out when I was [up] there so I was really, really shaky," Jane said of her flubbed rendition. "I know I can do way better than that, so I'm really disappointed."

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Katy Perry, Russell Brand reach divorce settlement
February 9th, 2012
10:00 AM ET

Katy Perry, Russell Brand reach divorce settlement

Katy Perry and Russell Brand have signed off on a divorce settlement agreement without fanfare, but with plenty of happy faces and hearts.

According to court documents dated February 7, Perry and Brand have "entered into a comprehensive written settlement of all issues," including how they'll separate their property and assets.

Brand, 36, initiated their split on December 30 by filing for divorce in California, citing irreconcilable differences. Court papers granting the couple their divorce, which will be official on July 14, notes that at some point the two separated, but doesn't specify a date.

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