Here's "American Idol" wannabeen Blake Lewis performing in West Hollywood last week (left) -- and everyone's favorite reality TV divorcing mother of eight, Kate Gosselin (right).



Neither of them has a hit album.

We're just sayin'.

"American Idol" loser Blake Lewis has learned a good lesson: If you can't make money singing your own songs ... play someone else's!



After opening for techno king Darude, the 27-year-old beat boxer spun at a spring break event in Clearwater, Fla. this weekend. He's the next Kelly Clarkson Samantha Ronson!

On a bright note, tix to see Blake did cost $20 more than Taylor Hicks' show in West Hollywood last week.

Blake Lewis tried to sing to TMZ last night, when he committed the cardinal sin of "American Idol" -- forgetting the lyrics to a song!


Simon would be pissed.

TMZ caught potty-mouthed Katherine Heigl outside of a "Grey's" event at UCLA, cursing that she had no clue "Grey's Anatomy Magazine" existed -- uh, it launched over a year ago! Also in LA, Gothic rocker wife Sharon Osbourne toying with mannequin hands at Intermix, Bonaduce "survivor" Jonny Fairplay blabbing about his depo., and "A.I." has-beens Bo Bice, Blake Lewis, and Sanjaya all in town.

In NYC: Pretty woman Julia Roberts walking down the street -- and Clive Owen, she was about to meet...

"American Idol" castoff Blake Lewis has a compelling new catchphrase: "Titties in your mouth!" Well, ya can't go wrong there and it's definitely more memorable than anything off his new album!


TMZ caught the beat-boxing blonde wannabeen outside the Hotel Gansevoort in New York on New Year's Eve with fellow "Idol" leftover Haley Scarnato -- where before calling one shish kabob-wielding guy a "douchebag," Blake dropped his new signature line.

\Blake Lewis is one tatted-up fool -- but would he really get inked down there?


TMZ was with the "American Idol" runner-up as he went to Dr. TATTOFF to get some ink on his back faded out -- to make room for a new, larger tattoo. Blake joked about what tats he'd get on his junk -- and came up with some interesting ideas.

Click here... it's not over yet

TMZ spies infiltrated the L.A. stop of the "American Idol" tour at Staples Center on Monday, and snapped candid pics of all the Season 6 wannabeens. This was their now!

Unlike last year's "Idol" tour, this time, all ten contestants -- even winner Jordin Sparks -- happily stopped by to meet and greet their fans. No Daughtry divas this season!

From Sanjaya to Blake, check out the karaoke superstars in all their fanatical glory -- for the last time!

"Idol"-mania may have died down a bit since last week's craptacular finale, but Jordin and Blake are having no problem keeping busy.

TMZ caught the two "AI" finalists outside the Essex Hotel in New York yesterday, as they returned to their temporary home after separate shopping trips in the city, with Blake sporting a bag full of goodies from the Apple store. Mac daddy!

Also in NYC outside the Essex: Leo DiCaprio -- who signed autographs from the safety of his SUV -- and "CSI: NY" star Gary Sinise.

Back in L.A., outside of Koi, Terrence Howard offered his condolences to rehab resident Lindsay Lohan, telling TMZ "She'll be alright, she's my friend, she just needs to be happier." An inflating Dennis Haskins aka Mr. Belding, was also at the West Hollywood sushi den, while Ludacris, a busted n' weaveless Vivica A. Fox and Seth Green opted for Chinese at Mr. Chow.

Hilary Duff was spotted leaving Hyde, and Brody Jenner -- with a train of hot women following him -- was caught making the trek to Privilege. All this and more in today's "Get Happy" edition of Star Catcher.

"American Idol" runner-up Blake Lewis thinks the judge's choice of final song -- "This is My Now" all but sealed winner Jordin Spark's victory. "It's definitely not my style, a song I would never sing if I didn't have to. And I honestly think they should have had two songs that were tailored to both of us."

Still, Lewis tells People magazine, he's more than happy with his second place finish. "I'm kind of glad I didn't win for, like, contractual reasons. I think if you're first you might have to come back for like three years or something." Plus, says the beat-boxing, hair-dyeing Lewis, he's more interested in striking out on his own path-less pop and more rocks: "I'm a child of the '80s, so it's definitely going to have very advanced thing to it with more of a melodic jazzy, like Maroon 5, Jamiroquai, but definitely more on the hip-hop and electronic kind of thing."

Dean's Ex Talks Tori

What's it like to lose your man to Tori Spelling? A new book, The Other Woman: Twenty-one Wives, Lovers, and Others Talk Openly About Sex, Deception, Love, and Betrayal, includes a story from Mary Jo Eustace about her split from Dean McDermott and his affair (and later marriage) to Tori Spelling. Eustace recounts how she initially encouraged McDermott, who met the 90201 star while filming a TV movie, to buddy up with Spelling, thinking it would be good for his career. Three weeks into filming, McDermott told his wife and mother of his two children that he was leaving her. "I've done some talks about divorce and the grieving process ... that's what I was interested in, not dishing or anything," Eustace told People magazine.

Manson's Explicit Vid

Is Marilyn Manson's new music video a porno? Gothy glam rocker Marilyn Manson wasted no time putting nubile new girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood to work. The 19-year-old stars with the Freaky One in the video for his new single "Heart Shaped Glasses." In it, he and Wood appear to be getting it on -- and, says Manson, maybe they are. Manson tells Spin magazine that vid director James "Titanic" Cameron instructed him to let loose during the sex scene. Really let loose. Cameron told him, "I'll worry about the sweet spot and you worry about the G-spot." Who's the king of the world now?

Party Favors...Entourage Stars Walk Cannes Carpet...Metallica Drummer Welcomes Baby Boy

After Brad Pitt and crew cleared out, the cast and crew of "Entourage" set up their cameras to film star Kevin Dillon walking the Cannes red carpet at the premier of "Ocean's 13." The scene will appear in an upcoming "Entourage" episode. ... Metallica drumming madman Lars Ullrich and Gladiator star girlfriend Connie Nielsen announced the birth of a baby boy earlier this week. The as-yet-to-be-named kid was born on May 21, and says Nielsen, "Everything is fine. We are extremely happy."

Blake Lewis isn't this season's "American Idol," but that's no reason not to make fun of him -- and Eric Schwartz aka Smooth-E is up to the idol lampooning tricks again!

Remember the Sanjaya Anthem and how Smooth-E captured the essence of little Sanjy? In this new video, E hilariously transforms into the beat-boxing loser. This video has it all, from battling brides to hamster funerals ... even drinking priests.

Somebody needs to give this guy a show. Smooth-E, not Blake.