David Archuleta -- Cry Baby!
The ginormous crowd of screaming tweenage girls was just too much for David Archuleta to handle -- boy started bawling on stage today in Utah!
Filed under: American Idol
David Archuleta's Missionary Position
David Archuleta was asked by a fan this morning if he'd be going on a mission for his church, since he's LDS and all.
How making Paula Abdul misty-eyed counts as spreading the word of Mormon is beyond us.
Filed under: American Idol
"Idol" Reject Popped for Pervy Sex Texts
A guy who once tried to get onto "American Idol" by comparing himself to Clay Aiken just got nabbed for sending sex-laced text messages to a 12-year-old boy and propositioning a ten-year-old while volunteering at a Brooklyn elementary school.
Colin Leahy, who's 23 and auditioned on season three of "AI," was arrested by Brooklyn cops yesterday and charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance, the DA tells TMZ.
Leahy never made it to Hollywood, and he had compared himself to Clayken because they had both been camp counselors -- oops. Simon Cowell called his tryout "as bad as it can possibly get." Well, maybe not quite.
Filed under: American Idol
Castro: Send Me to Cuba, Anywhere but "A.I."
Jason Castro may have sent out a silent plea last night to get kicked off "American Idol."
We have a spy at the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" taping today, for a show that airs tomorrow. Producers slowed down the tape of "A.I" where Ryan is reading the phone numbers and Jason mouths what looks like, "Don't vote."
Some people at TMZ think he might be saying, "vote, vote," but the majority of us think he's asking for the boot -- which, by the way, he ended up getting anyway.
Filed under: American Idol
Is the Fix in For Archuleta?
David Archuleta could fart and the "A.I." judges would say bravo.
Davie boy was pretty good last night, but really, it's as if the judges were preprogrammed to drool over him regardless of what he did. They didn't cream over Kelly Clarkson the way they did with David, and no offense, but he eats her dust.
"Idol" has its mitts on the recording contracts of the winners. So is this about talent, or that David is more commercial and has a longer shelf life? We're just askin'.....
Filed under: TV, American Idol
Jason Castro: Lyrically Challenged
The trainwreck that is Jason Castro finally derailed for good last night when he completely effed up a line of "Mr. Tambourine Man" -- and just mumbled along instead.
And you thought Bob Dylan was tough to understand.
Filed under: American Idol
"Idol" Wannabes Inducted into Hall of Lame
Tonight the theme on "American Idol" is songs that influenced rock and roll -- so it's safe to say you won't be hearing anything by Fantasia or Taylor Hicks. TMZ's embedded moles have obtained the song list, so get ready to listen to everything from Bob Dylan to The Who ... get massacred!
Filed under: TV, American Idol
"A.I." Top Four Drown in a Sea of Snappers
Say goodbye to small town obscurity! For now, at least. 
The final four "A.I." contestants -- David Cook, David Archuleta, Syesha Mercado and Jason Castro -- were greeted in Las Vegas yesterday by a pap/fan crush only Brangelina and Britney have witnessed.
Who knew "Idol" was so popular?
Filed under: American Idol
Brooke White - Give it a Rest, Honey
Brooke White was blowing out of L.A. yesterday, shunning photogs because she said she was on "vocal rest."
Isn't that how she got voted off in the first place?
Filed under: American Idol
David Cook Won't Royally Screw Kids
Royals fans can rest easy -- there won't be 25 crying kids in the crowd when David Cook comes to town.
Cook was approached by the Kansas City Royals to sing the national anthem at game on May 9. The problem is 25 elementary kids were already booked.
A spokesperson for the Royals told TMZ that Cook didn't feel comfortable bumping the kids -- so he'll sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch instead, and throw out the first pitch.
Cook was invited to the game because if he survives another week of "Idol," he'll be making a trip home Blue Springs, MO. for a visit.
Filed under: American Idol, Talk Sports
David Cook's Gal Pal
"American Idol" wannabe David Cook (left) on last night's show -- and a freshly shaven Rosie O'Donnell (right) back in 2002.
One of them is a lesbian icon.
We're just sayin'!
Filed under: American Idol, We're Just Sayin'
"Idol" Castoff -- Even More Delusional Than Paula
An insane "American Idol" reject wants to "take down" the FOX show for making promises they can't keep -- too bad he's the one that needs to be carted away! You're going to Hollywood -- on a gurney!
After Chris Bernheisel failed to make the cut during auditions, Simon Cowell promised him a stint working the finale's red carpet for his local affiliate -- but the station ain't having it. According to Chris, FOX 42 in Nebraska just wants to interview Chris sitting up in the bleachers -- no red carpet, no celeb interviews, no "who are you wearing?!" -- and that's got Bernheisel flaming mad.
TMZ has obtained deranged emails Chris sent to "Idol" making a laundry list of diva demands including: seven tix to the final show, adding "I want to stand the whole time in the pit right in front of the stage!! Right in front of the judges." He also wants seven V.I.P passes to the after parties.
Chris ends his demand letter with this ominous gem: "I went through hell my whole life of being bullied in junior high and high school. I don't have to take it anymore."
While Chris says "I'm not trying to be difficult by any means," he adds, "If I am not contacted within two weeks from when I sent you this email ... I will get my lawyer to contact you." "Idol" should be scared because Chris adds, "my father told me this can be a huge lawsuit."
When TMZ spoke to Chris on Tuesday, he broke down telling his sob story and reiterated he would seek vengeance on "Idol" and FOX 42. Hell hath no fury like a loser scorned.
UPDATE: A rep for FOX 42 tells us they offered Mr. Bernheisel airfare, hotel accommodations and credentials to report from the finale red carpet and saw his email demands to "Idol" as a refusal of their offer.
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, American Idol
Former "Idol" Has Bone to Pick ... from Hot Wings
Keep the wet-naps ready -- it'll be hard to sympathy clap for Chris Sligh with hot sauce on your hands.
Sligh, the Muppet-haired "Idol" wannabeen from Season 6, will be giving mouthwatering performances Thursday through Sunday at ... wait for it ... three different Wild Wing Cafes in South Carolina!
Does that count as a tour?
Filed under: Music, American Idol
Paula Talks, Words Come Out
If Paula Abdul wanted to clear up why she was acting loopy on last night's "Idol," she should have let someone else do the talking. 
Instead, Paula showed up on "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" this morning and explained how it all went down.
Good luck trying to decipher it.
Filed under: American Idol
Earth to Paula -- Come in, Paula!!!
Paula Abdul had a lot to say about the two songs Jason Castro sung on "Idol" Tuesday night -- too bad he hadn't sung them both yet!
In rare form, Paula blabbed on about Jason's two songs, after he had only performed once. Simon, Randy and Ryan all tried to help Paula along ... to no avail.
Filed under: American Idol
