Sharon Osbourne – I’m Quitting ‘America’s Got Talent’ – America’s got talent, but it no longer has Sharon Osbourne … ’cause the AGT judge says she’s QUITTING the TV show for good. Osbourne — who has been with “America’s Got Talent” since Season 2 — cryptically announced her exit from the show via Twitter on Tuesday, saying “My darling @howardstern, money is not the reason I’m not returning to @nbcagt, it’s because …” It’s unclear if she was informing Howard about her departure … or blaming him. – Read more at TMZ
Stefano Langone’s “I’M On A Roll” NOW IN SPANISH” “My Ex Wants Sex Tonight” strangely NOT translated into Espanol. Watch the lyric video at Univision.Musica
Lauren Alaina – New Photo Shoot
Photographer Russ Harrington tweeted this photo of Lauren Alaina from a photo shoot. @Russ_Harrington “I love it when a shoot comes together! The light, the style, @lauren_alaina looks stunning! pic.twitter.com/rOjogCAf”
It’s Back to School for Glee
Shooting began today for the Glee cast, although the kids have been back in the studio already recording songs and rehearsing dance numbers for upcoming episodes. Ep one of Season 4 is called “A New Rachel” while the second episode will be a tribute to Britney Spears.
@Matt_Morrison “First day of school! Back in the choir room!! pic.twitter.com/tQhPRWBn”
American Idol winner Taylor Hicks performs on Action News – Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) — American Idol star Taylor Hicks has brought his talents to Las Vegas. Hicks is performing at The Indigo at Bally’s on the Strip and stopped by Action News Live @ Midday to talk about the show and give us a taste of what concertgoers can expect. – See the Video at KTMV
‘American Idol’ judges: A timeline (Mariah Carey, do you know what you’re in for?) – Mariah Carey, do you know what you’re in for? The “American Idol” franchise, also known as the country’s most popular show, has had a long history with its judges. Let’s take a look back: – Read more at Washington Post
Demi Lovato ‘Relates’ To Britney Spears On ‘X Factor’ – “Well, you know, I try to be positive as much as I can,” she explained to MTV News on Sunday, just before she jetted to Miami for the show’s boot camp. “But sometimes you’ve just got to tell people that singing is not for them. When I hear a good singer, sometimes I critique them so that they can be better. And it’s not that they’re bad.” – Read more at MTV
Britney Spears as an ‘X-Factor’ judge: Doing it the way Elvis might have? – Watching Britney Spears address the country’s critics at the Television Critics Association’s press tour In Los Angeles, I was struck once again by how much she reminds me of an unlikely forebear: Elvis Presley. Spears, speaking alongside Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, and LA Reid, looked nervous and self-conscious, fidgeting with a ring on her finger, allowing a Southern drawl to become more pronounced in her voice, and trying to avoid any answer that could be construed as being negative or controversial about the show she was joining as a judge. – Read more at Entertainment Weekly
The Plan to Save Smash: NBC Execs Tout a ‘More Consistent,’ ‘Edge of Your Seat’ Season 2 – “We had some ups and downs creatively as the season went on, which is true of any [new] show,” Greenblatt conceded. Specifically, he said where the show disappointed — and hopefully where Safran will fix things — is in “the arcing of storylines and … going one direction with a character and continuing in a really interesting way with that arc.” Greenblatt said that, even though Smash is slated for a midseason return, filming of Season 2 has already begun and “there are some great new storylines,” including the addition of Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies) and American Idol alum/Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson (who appears in three of the first four episodes). Speaking to the issue of inconsistent storytelling, Salke said that in a meeting with Safran, “[His] vision for the season… was so specific, you were on the edge of your seat. It just felt like there’s a real plan in place and things are coming together in a way that feels more consistent.” – Read more at TV Line
Darren Criss: “I Get My Rocks Off On Being a Hand In Other People’s Success” – Last night at the swanky Soho House in West Hollywood, Fox threw their Summer TCA party with stars of both their new and returning shows, including Glee. Darren Criss was there and after a heated game of Jenga with castmate Kevin McHale and others, he sat down with AfterElton to talk what viewers can expect with the upcoming fourth season, his ever-growing bucket list and…fatherhood? AfterElton: How are you doing? Darren Criss: I’m well, thank you. It’s been a good day. We had dance rehearsal this morning so I got tuckered out, but school’s starting all over again. – Read more at After Elton
