TV Buzz You wont believe the sound coming out of this young man. [Ed. note: Not to give away the game here, but this is the latest in a “awkward ugly duckling with a good voice 'surprises' the shit out of Simon Cowell” scenario that has really been working out for them since Paul Potts actually did surprise us all in 2007. Somehow it still totally works.]
Celebrity Buzz Diddy served as “executive editor” on this new coffee table book, a collection of artful ass photography by Raphael Mazzucco. “Culo” is Spanish for booty, by the by. Keep an eye out for celebrity culo from Lady Gaga, Nicole Scherzinger and Stacy Keibler.
Red or Black is super hot on the BuzzFeed Network right now. Here's all the best viral buzz on Red or Black.
Celebrity Buzz Forbes released its list of the 100 Most Powerful Celebrities, and Lady Gaga has dethroned Oprah. With great power ranking comes great responsibility, Gaga. Here's the rest of the top ten from the list. Their methodology takes into account yearly earnings (provided here), media coverage, net worth, city-states conquered, harem size, inseam measurement, etc. Full list at Forbes.
Simon Cowell is super hot on the BuzzFeed Network right now. Here's all the best viral buzz on Simon Cowell.
Ten-year-old Heather Russell has been signed by Simon Cowell on the strength of this video. She certainly seems to be very emotional about something or other. And she's got a hell of a set of pipes. What more do you need?
From the man who brought you Cows & Cows & Cows comes a truly fascinating insight into the true nature of Simon Cowell. He just wants to fill the world with love, and let the world fill him with cash. (via)
Celebrity Buzz Simon Cowell's new girlfriend Mezhgan Hussainy is a bit older than his usual companions, but reports are that he is “enamoured,” and the two are about to go public with their love. I give it two months before Ms. Mez comes out with a line of nail care products or something. (obvz via.)
This is Simon Cowell's first TV appearance on 90s British quiz show 'Sale of the Century'. Brimming with confidence and knowledge, you can tell he's going to be a huge star.
[Editor's Note: Simon Cowell and the X Factor audience get way more than they bargained for. This is the inspiring, uplifting story of one man and his boner. (Via PopDynamite)]
Meet the new flavor of the moment from Britain's Got Talent! His name is Eugene the Librarian, and he will win you over with his dorky, offbeat charm. Just like they all do. Maybe they should just rename the show Britain's Got Losers and it would all make a lot more sense.
TV Buzz Does the singing cat lady, Susan Boyle, have competition? Another Britain's Got Talent hopeful, 12-year old Shaheen Jafargholi, belted the Jackson Five's “Who's Loving You” and received a standing ovation from not only the crowd, but all of the judges (including tight-lipped Simon Cowell.) So basically, if you're an old lady or a child with a surprising singing voice, Britain thinks you've got talent. But seriously, Shaheen, watch out for Michael Jackson.
Celebrity Buzz In case you thought Simon Cowell would one day die and go to heaven with the rest of the human race, you were dead wrong. Instead, Cowell plans to freeze his body so he can one day triumphantly return to smack down generation after generation of American Idol hopefuls. Thank you, Science.
TV Buzz Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi will be the fourth American Idol judge. No one seems to have any idea who this woman is, but what are the chances she might be even more batsh*t crazy than Paula?? She also sort of looks like the poor man’s Norah Jones.