"X Factor" Rumors: Beyoncé and Mariah Carey
Let the rampant "X Factor" speculation begin!
The rarely reliable site MediaTakeOut.com claims to have an "EXTREMELY RELIABLE insider" who says that SIMON COWELL wants BEYONCÉ to be a judge . . . and he's offering her $500 million to do it.
Yes, $500 MILLION. That's HALF A BILLION.
The "insider" says this would be a five-year deal . . . $100 million a year . . . and supposedly Beyoncé is interested. Obviously, this is a far-fetched rumor. We all know Simon would LOVE to have Beyoncé, but even other anonymous sources on the Internet are admitting that $500 million is, quote, "especially crazy."
Meanwhile, there's also a lot of talk about MARIAH CAREY. Mariah's manager is "American Idol" judge RANDY JACKSON . . . and he addressed the rumors yesterday. He said that Mariah would "be amazing," but he, quote, "doesn't know if that's ever going to happen."
But Randy wouldn't be surprised if Simon did snag a big name. He said, quote, "Simon's one of the smartest people I know. I'm sure he's got some very interesting ideas up his sleeve." The Mariah speculation isn't surprising because it actually looked like Simon might land her last season. But it didn't work out.
Even after the first "X Factor" judges were announced, Simon insisted that Mariah would be, quote, "involved in some form," but that didn't work out either.
Mariah hasn't said anything, but earlier this week, her husband NICKCANNON basically killed the rumor. On his radio show, he said, quote, "I personally think it's a step down. Why would my wife want to be on a show like that? For somebody who has a legendary career, I don't know why they would do that."
Madonna Says "There Will Be No Wardrobe Malfunctions" at the Super Bowl
If you were hoping to catch a glimpse of MADONNA'S 53-year-old naughty bits during her Super Bowl halftime show . . . bad news:
She says, quote, "There will be no wardrobe malfunctions. I promise. [It'll be] a spectacular show . . . for all age groups, and it will be a feast for the ears and eyes." Madonna will sing three old songs and one new one. She didn't elaborate . . . because she doesn't want to "blow the surprise" . . . but the new one is surely her single "Give Me All Your Luvin'".
GISELE BUNDCHEN: PLEASE, PRAY FOR TOMMY TO WIN SUPER BOWL
Gisele Bundchen thinks her hubby needs a little extra help winning the Super Bowl.
The supermodel recently sent an email to friends and family imploring them to pray for Tom Brady and the Patriots to beat the Giants Sunday. In it, she writes, "I feel Tommy really needs our prayer, our support and love at this time."
She asks her "sweet friends and family" to send the team "positive energy so they can fulfill their dream of winning this Super Bowl." She ends the letter by saying, "So I kindly ask all of you to join me on this positive chain and pray for him, so he can feel confident, healthy and strong. Envision him happy and fulfilled experiencing with his team a victory this Sunday."
The last time the Patriots met the Giants in the Super Bowl, in 2008, New York came away happy and fulfilled.
SOURCE: New York Post
ROSEANNE BARR MAKING A RUN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE
Roseanne Barr wants to be President of the United States.
The comedienne has filed documents to become the Green Party's nominee in the 2012 presidential election. In a statement, she said, "The Democrats and Republicans have proven that they are servants -- bought and paid for by the 1 percent -- who are not doing what's in the best interest of the American people." And what's in our best interest? Roseanne thinks it's legalizing pot.
SOURCE: TMZ
BRAD PITT TO HIS KIDS: HAVE A COKE & A SMILE & WAKE UP!
When Brad Pitt needs to get his kids out of bed, he has them load up on caffeine and sugar.
In an interview with CBS This Morning, he says, "Listen, I admit there's times like, 'We gotta get up. Get up! Here's your shoes. Here's your shoes. Drink this Coke. Drink this Coca-Cola. Drink it all. Right now! Drink it! Drink it! Drink it!' Just so we could get 'em up and going."
Brad and Angelina Jolie have six kids -- and a very high soda bill.
LINDSAY MIGHT SUE OVER BOOZE REPORTS
No one calls Lindsay Lohan a boozer and gets away it!
Linds denies reports that she was drinking at a SAG Awards after-party last weekend -- and she's threatening to sue whoever published the story. (That means you, Radar Online.) She feels the bogus stories are hurting her attempts to save her career. Lindsay insists she drank only water at the party.
DEMI MOORE'S RED BULL & LETTUCE DIET
Insiders say Demi Moore is "insanely" obsessed with being thin and staying young -- even by Hollywood standards.
A so-called pal says her daily diet has been "Red Bull for breakfast. Red Bull for lunch. Red Bull for dinner, with a lettuce leaf and a tablespoon -- yes a tablespoon! -- of tuna fish thrown in... That's it."
Another source says, "Demi got so she'd almost talk about nothing else than finding ways to keep young and pretty... For a long time, it was clear she was doing it all to keep Ashton interested. Then, when she found out about his cheating, her world really spiraled out of control."
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times
CELEB QUICKIES
- Hoboken doesn't want Snooki and J-Woww, but Pennsylvania does. After the mayor of Hoboken denied the stars a permit to film a spinoff there, the Central Pennsylvania Film Office has invited the guidettes to shoot in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania or in nearby Williamsport.
- Former Three's Company co-stars Suzanne Somers and Joyce DeWitt reunited yesterday (Thursday) on the new online show Suzanne Somers' Breaking Through, 30 years after having a falling out.
- James Farentino didn't die from heart failure, as rumored. According to TMZ, his death certificate says the actor died from complications related to a broken hip. He was 73.
PAULA ABDUL FIRED FOR BEING TOO "SOFT"
Why was Paula Abdul canned from The X Factor? Because she was too nice. According to insiders, producers and the Fox network conducted an analysis of the first season of the show and they found Paula too "soft" to compete with the other judges.
An unnamed staff member r the parting was "anything but amicable and there were a lot of angry words. I know Simon [Cowell] and Paula say they're still friends, and Simon's claiming he and Paula will again work together, but there will have to be some time for that [rift] to heal after what went down the past few days."
Simon is reportedly trying to woo big-name stars such as Beyonce and Mariah Carey for the next season of The X Factor.
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times
DEMI MOORE MADE PLAY FOR ZAC EFRON
Demi Moore hasn't only been doing whip-its -- she's been trying to do Zac Efron.
According to Us Weekly, the 49-year-old has been on a "desperate spiral" that included wild parties, drug use and young men. An insider says Demi has been "really down" since splitting with Ashton Kutcher and "she's surrounding herself with young people to make her feel better."
And Demi's favorite youngster to party and flirt with is her daughter Rumer's pal Zac Efron -- who is 24, nine years younger than Ashton. She once "tracked down" the High School Musical star at a party in L.A.'s Venice neighborhood. "She seemed out of her mind at this party," a source said.
Demi collapsed and was hospitalized last month after reportedly doing whip-its.
SNOOKI DENIES BEING PREGNANT
Snooki is still eating for one.
The Jersey Shore insists rumors that she's with child are untrue. But she's really angry over insinuations that she's gained weight. She said, "Why are people calling me fat? That's so rude!"
Star magazine, which "broke" the pregnancy story, claims Snooki's been dropping clues online that she has a bun in the oven. In a January 25th post on her Facebook page, she wrote, "I feel sick." Then later tweeted, "Late night craving...yogurt hits the fricken spot!"
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HEALTH ISSUES PLAGUED SOUL TRAIN HOST
It's believed Soul Train host Don Cornelius killed himself because of his failing health. TMZ says the "pain had become unbearable." The 75-year-old did not leave a suicide note.
"The death was reported as a suicide, a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head," Los Angeles coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter said.
The gossip blog also reported that Cornelius' ex-wife Viktoria Chapman stands to receive "thousands of dollars" from life insurance policies Don took out -- but which she was awarded in their divorce three years ago. That contentious split also included Cornelius being convicted of domestic abuse.
MISLEADING RACHEL WEISZ AD BANNED IN THE U.K.
Sure Rachel Weisz has nice skin, but not that nice.
A magazine ad for a L'Oreal anti-wrinkle product featuring the actress has been banned in England for misleading the public. Britain's Advertising Standards Authority said, "We considered that the image had been altered in a way that substantially changed her complexion to make it appear smoother and more even."
SOURCE: Reuters
HOME IMPROVEMENT ACTOR ARRESTED FOR DUI
Home Improvement kid Taran Noah Smith was arrested early yesterday morning for DUI and drug possession.
Police reportedly discovered hash in his 1998 silver Honda Accord and believe the 27-year-old (who played Mark Taylor) was high on marijuana at the time of the arrest.
CELEB QUICKIES
- This is how Miley Cyrus rolls... The 19-year-old plunked down $127,000 for a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550 convertible last week and paid for it in full up front. (via TMZ)
- Scarlett Johansson has a new man in her life: advertising exec Nate Naylor. An insider tells the New York Daily News, 'They're dating. It's been about five months. They want to keep it private."
- One more reason to get a GPS. You can now be guided to your destination by Marge Simpson and Mr. Burns. Both voice packs are available from TomTom's website for $13 each. Homer's voice has been available for a few years.
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