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Judging by the look on Justin Guarini's face, it's frightening how big of a difference it makes to come in second place.
While Kelly Clarkson has played the big people stage at Universal's Gibson Amphitheater -- "American Idol" runner-up Justin Guarini is forced to rock out a free gig on the City Walk.
Filed under: American Idol
Taking career advice from the star of "From Justin to Kelly" probably isn't the best idea.
A TMZ spy was at the taping of "Idol Tonight" on the TV Guide Channel, where wannabeen David Hernandez was pumping Justin Guarini for advice during commercial breaks. Justin was overheard telling the former stripper, "The sky's the limit man, just get it while it's hot" and encouraging him to "make decisions for yourself."
If all else fails, "Idol Tonight" could always use a third "AI" reject host.
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TMZ spies say the "Idol" party last night was fueled with emotion, and a little bitterness for good measure.
We're told booted "Idol" Asia'h Epperson was torn up and overwhelmed, staying only for a few minutes before bolting. Contestants were most upset about Luke Menard getting the ax because they liked him -- they really, really liked him, although his singing kinda sucked.
Although no underage contestants were spotted Lohaning it up, Danny Noriega and Ramiele Malubay were pretty wrecked over his elimination. The two BFFs were inseparable.
Our spies say although all the contestants were there, there was no sign of Randy, Paula, Simon or Ryan. Contestants, meet pecking order.
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Filed under: American Idol, Exclusives
Justin Guarini and Kimberley Locke didn't win "American Idol," but they are charging on with their careers and performing -- at the opening of a Texas outlet mall! For the love of Tiffany!
While it may not be as high profile as a residential development or a regional hot air balloon festival, Justin and Kimberley will be doing their best to entertain discount shoppers at the grand opening of The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso on Friday. "From Justin to Kelly" never looked so good! To add insult to injury, Kimberley's name is even spelled wrong in one instance.
At this rate, it won't be long before Bo Bice is at a multiplex near you -- singing in the parking lot!
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, American Idol
While Hayden Panettiere and the hilarious cast of "The Office" brought a little A-listness to an MTV Movie Awards Luxury Lounge yesterday, the rest of the guest list read like the casting call for the next episode of "Surreal Life Does Supermarket Sweep."
Poor little Hayden was forced to surrender her hand to Jason "Gummi Bear" Davis for a kiss, as buddy David Weintraub looked on -- with David later boasting about his big feet. Elsewhere in the suite, a busty Traci Bingham waxed poetic on Lindsay and Paris, while Bree's gay son from "Desperate Housewives," Shawn Pyfrom, showed off his Dance Dance Revolution skills.
"Road Rules" star Derrick was caught getting a manicure, "Real World: New York's" The Miz was happy to be spotted sober (for once) by TMZ, and "RW: Key West's" Johnny Bananas talked s**t about Paris until he heard she may be stopping by the suite for a visit.
"Idol" wannabeen Justin Guarini, Borat sidekick Ken Davitian and Shannon Elizabeth were also in attendance, and Shar Jackson had a tip to keep Lindsay out of trouble -- "Get an Xbox!"
All this and more in today's "Gummi Meets the Cheerleader" edition of Swag Catcher.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Star Catcher
We decided to revisit some of your favorite questions from the past year, and we did a little updating to see how things have changed. 
Where did the name Madge come from? Justin Guarini blew up for awhile, then he disappeared. Where did he go? How many tats does Nicole have? This and more in today's I Just Gotta Know!
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How many tattoos does Nicole have? --Stephanie
Nicole Richie sports nine (at least) tattoos on her body, Stephanie. The favorite seems to be this rosary she had tattooed around her ankle. She also has a spider-shaped tat on her lower stomach, as well as a pair of ballerina slippers she got in honor of the song her father, Lionel Richie, wrote for her. (For you young'uns, that song was "Ballerina Girl.")
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What did Cheryl Burke do during the off season of "Dancing with the Stars"? --Mary
Mary, even though you may not be seeing Cheryl's name in lights every day, this girl never has an off season! The 22-year-old spent time in Hawaii with her family on a "much needed vacation" after the show's end, but it was back to the grind in no time. Cheryl spent time rehearsing for the "Dancing with the Stars" tour, six days a week for nine hours each day! The tour kicked off December 19 in San Diego, where Cheryl was reunited with Drew Lachey, her winning partner from season two.
For a look at how things were going on the "Dancing" bus, you cannot miss this! Did Justin Guarini fall off planet Earth? --Allison
Well Allison, Justin is definitely no Kelly Clarkson. He was cut by RCA, and as a result, got virtually no promotion for his first album, "Justin Guarini," released in 2003. That album was followed by "Stranger Things Have Happened," released by Justice Entertainment. There's a buzz that one of Justin's problems is that he took a buzzer to his hair, which took away his key distinctive quality.
He didn't fare much better when he took a stab at film -- his movie, "From Justin to Kelly," tanked.
Justin makes occasional TV appearances and he's still working on his music. But the runner up in "A.I." season one has not exactly had smooth sailing.
How did Madonna get her nickname? --Melissa
Melissa, lots of people have to be wondering the same thing. "Madge" is a name the UK press gave to Madonna, a shortened combo version of "Her Majesty" and "Madonna." No one in her professional or personal life refers to her by that name ... we're guessing it didn't stick, or she just doesn't care for it!
For more Madonna, don't miss this. What's up with the "American Idiot" movie? --Melody 
Melody, people have been very quiet about this could-be movie for a while, but it seems as though it will come into fruition.
With ideas for the flick pouring in, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong confirmed in an interview over the summer with MTV that "it's definitely going to happen." But don't expect to see the band members on screen -- they're leaving that to the professionals.
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Filed under: Madonna, I Just Gotta Know!, Nicole Richie
Is Justin Guarini related to any celebrities? --Amy
Amy, get ready for a schooling in Justin Guarini! Justin's father, Eldrin Bell, has a first cousin named LaTanya Richardson, an actress who is married to Samuel L. Jackson. Guarini's mother, Kathy, was a CNN anchor and journalist with whom President Jimmy Carter was once acquainted. Carter called to congratulate Kathy on the birth of Justin -- direct from Air Force One! Guarini's godparents are Prince Faisel and his former wife, Princess Azia of Saudi Arabia. And just for the heck of it -- Justin was in the same choir as P!nk at Lenape Middle School in Bucks County, PA.
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Filed under: Music, Movies, I Just Gotta Know!, Christina Aguilera
Ever wonder what happened to Justin Guarini? Vonzell Solomon? Brian Dunkleman? Contrary to popular belief, the "American Idol" rejects are all still around. In fact, they're all about to become huge stars, all over again. 
Last night the victims of the wrath of Simon Cowell came out to celebrate the show that changed their lives forever and promote a new "Idol"-based project at the exclusive Spyder Club in Hollywood. Fremantle Media, the company behind "A. I.", has just announced the creation of a new show called, "American Idol Rewind" which gives viewers a never-before-seen look into "American Idol."
Cameras rolled as the former cast-offs rolled in to the party, which featured a live performance from Justin Guarini. The poofy haired singer serenaded the crowd with a few cuts from his soon-to-be-released album, "Stranger Things Have Happened."
So if you're anything like us and crave those pop-culture flashbacks, check out "American Idol Rewind" which airs in syndication starting September 30.
Filed under: TV, American Idol
With "American Idol" auditions already underway for next season, TMZ is checking in with some of the winners and contestants from past seasons. While some are seeing continued success (Jennifer Hudson getting cast in "Dreamgirls" alongside Beyoncé for one) others seem to be hitting a few road bumps in their post-"Idol" careers.
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Well Allison, Justin is definitely no Kelly Clarkson. He was cut by RCA and, as a result, got virtually no promotion for his first album, "Justin Guarini," released in 2003. That album was followed by "Stranger Things Have Happened," released by Justice Entertainment. There's a buzz that one of Justin's problems is that he took a buzzer to his hair, which took away his key distinctive quality.
He didn't fare much better either when he took a stab at film -- his movie, "From Justin to Kelly," tanked.
Justin makes occasional TV appearances and he's still working on his music. But the runner up in "A.I." season one has not exactly had smooth sailing.
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Is Luke Wilson hooking up with anyone these days?
Ok, Jodi, here's the deal. Luke revealed last week that he's been dating someone for the last year and a half, but he won't say who. However, there are problems.
Luke told Howard Stern that he and his girl are having issues, in part because of his demanding schedule. Luke added that in his relationships he never has "the guts to just leave." For Luke's sake, we're hoping his girlfriend won't react the same way to a breakup as his on-screen lover in "My Super Ex-Girlfriend."
Someone posted a comment on TMZ that Paris Hilton was a "fart in a mitten." Please do explain.
Oh yeah, Jill! Everyone wants to know what it means, if anything. Well, we did some digging and it really does mean something. Fart in a mitten is defined as an odor that becomes trapped in fabrics, which you just can't eliminate. We're guessing the person who made the comment thinks Paris is the odor and the world is the fabric.
By the way, take a look at Paris' reaction when TMZ's Harvey Levin asked her how she felt about being called a "fart in a mitten."
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Is the entire cast of "7th Heaven" coming back for its 11th season?
Steph, it's a good question that was up in the air until recently. The CW has resuscitated the once laid to rest "7th Heaven." All the current stars are expected to return. It looks like the big wigs at The CW looked at the show's history, which was one of the top performers on the WB, and decided to give it another chance. So plan on seeing all the Camdens back on Mondays at 8pm, beginning Sept. 25, 2006.
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Is Wilmer Valderrama dating anyone these days?
Kelly, TMZ spies say Wilmer has a thing for Scarlett Johansson. The two definitely seemed like an item in the Hamptons over the July 4th weekend. But wait -- there's this problem, and his name is Josh Hartnett. Josh is officially linked to Scarlett and she has said publicly that she's very happy in her current relationship. So what's the deal with Wilmer arranging for a helicopter to fly her up to the Hamptons that weekend? If Hollywood is anything, it's complicated when it comes to romance. To be continued.
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