Sanjaya: Is His Number Up?

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What's the answer to Sanjaya's success? One theory: It's all in the name!

Through AOL Horoscopes, numerologist Hans Decoz says, "Sanjaya Malakar is dominated by the number 2," and folks with that number are often underestimated and perceived as weak or imcompetent. But watch out! People with this number "will survive at all costs!" You have to give it to Sanjy for his resilience, and his bounce-back hairstyling!

His name "has a base vibration of 5," indicating that he is willing to "take risks and get off the beaten path." Or off key? Number 5 vibe also "manifest in a high-pitched energy ... that means he or she is almost certainly bound for fame and fortune."

Perhaps they meant off-pitch energy?

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Simon Says "I Wasn't Listening. I'm Horrified!"

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TMZ spoke with Simon Cowell this morning about last night's incident on "A.I.," in which Cowell sarcastically rolled his eyes after contestant Chris Richardson offered condolences to the families of the victims at Virginia Tech.

Cowell told TMZ, "I couldn't hear what Chris had said. I was talking to Paula. My reaction (rolling my eyes) was to what he had said previously, that singing nasally is a form of singing."

It's true, when the judges are off camera they frequently jab at each other as the singers do their thing.

Simon told TMZ he was shocked when he saw what went down: "When I watched the show back, I was horrified."

Spade's Secret "Idol" Man-Crush

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David Spade is no longer a closet Sanjaya fan.


Maybe it's the ridiculous ponyhawk, his karaoke-quality "singing," or that cheesy smile, but whatever it is -- Spade's got Fanjaya Fever!

TMZ caught the "Showbiz Show" host outside of Koi last night, hanging out with "Full House" alum Bob Saget. After Spade and Danny Tanner parted ways, the man who once dated Heather Locklear revealed his affinity with everyone's favorite "American Idol" yelper, telling TMZ, "Sanjaya's sexy, there's no stopping that guy!"

Please let him be wrong.

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Jordin Sparks a Fashion Frenzy

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"American Idol" fans can't get enough of Jordin Sparks!

Last night, the 17-year-old beauty wowed judges and viewers alike, not just with her rendition of Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing," but with her flowing silk Nicole Miller dress. Gorge! In fact, fans were so enamored with the orange Mayan Deity (that's what it's called) frock, that by the time the show aired on the West coast, it had already sold out on Bloomingdales.com! Ka-ching!

A rep for Nicole Miller tells TMZ , "All stores should still be selling this dress and if they sold out, they should be getting a new shipment in May!" At press time, the goddess gown -- which retails for $575 -- was still available at Saksfifthavenue.com. Hurry, girl!

While sales for the dress are brisk, imagine what would have happened had Sanjaya worn it?!

Sanjaya Suits You

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While Sanjaya's hair may be getting all the attention on this season's "American Idol," his fashion sense has also started people talking -- and shopping!

Two weeks ago, the 17-year-old wannabe crooner sang Irving Berlin's "Cheek to Cheek" while sporting a slick 'do and an even slicker white suit from Swedish retailer H+M. Sanjy's homage to "Saturday Night Fever" didn't go unnoticed, as fanjayas have been hitting up the fashion chain, requesting the $180 two-piece suit in droves. TMZ contacted a local H+M store and we're told that although the demand has been steady, they still have the suit in stock. Better hurry up before they're eliminated!

Even celebs are taking notice of the vocally-challenged media sensation's trendsetting style. At this past weekend's GLAAD Awards, "Grey's Anatomy" star Katharine Heigl arrived decked out in a more feminine version of Sanjaya's ivory suit, and even donned a matching black shirt too. Luckily, Heigl passed on the ponyhawk!

From hair god to fashion icon, looks like the only thing the rising popstar can't do ... is sing!

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Hectic "Idol" Schedule Exposed!

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TMZ has obtained the regular weekly schedule for the "American Idol" contestants. Sources tell TMZ that the contestants work seven days a week, and while they do get some free time, they do not have a full calendar day off. It's not easy being Idol-ized!

A new "Idol" week starts after the departure of Wednesday night's eliminated contestant -- see-ya, wouldn't wanna be ya!

On Thursday, contestants mull over song choices and begin to work out their particular look for their next performance. This is where Sanjaya's hair-tastrophes are born! On Fridays, after song choices are nailed down, contestants hit the town to purchase any last-minute wardrobe. It was on a Friday that TMZ spotted "Idols" lunching after shopping at the celeb-heavy Grove mall.

On Saturdays, the wannabes meet with that week's celebrity mentor to pick up tips on their renditions and to make any needed tweaks to their song's arrangement. The meetings are filmed rehearsals, with J.Lo, Gwen Stefani, or, as was the case this weekend, Martina McBride.

Sunday is a busy production day, as the "Idol" kids tape those goofy Ford-sponsored music videos. Say cheese! TMZ has learned that if production wraps early, they usually get some much-needed free time on Sunday nights. You hear that LC?!

Monday is all about rehearsals, rehearsals and more rehearsals. Yes, Sanjaya actually rehearses.

Tuesday is live performance night, which finds everyone (contestants and production staff alike) scrambling to iron out all last minute details. A dress rehearsal run-thru happens just prior to the live taping at 5 PM PT. Afterwards, we're told, many of the contestants gather at their Hollywood apartment complex to watch the show together.

Now that Wednesday's elimination show is one hour, the contestants may be required to perform (as they did last week with Enrique Iglesias' "Bailamos.") After running through their performance, the singers prepare for the possibility of being sent home. After the eliminee is revealed, tears are shed and the entire group heads over to a local restaurant (usually Italian) for the weekly 'good-bye dinner.' After their last supper, the "Idols" retire to their home and the entire process begins all over again.

"Idol" Alaina Alexander Rocks Out!

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Fallen "Idol" Alaina Alexander is on the sidelines now, but she's definitely not out of the game.

The recently brunetted singer played a small gig last week at Hollywood's famous Cat Club on the Sunset Strip.

Alaina's plan is to play "a gig a month," so if you missed this one, you're sure to catch the sometimes pitchy singer strumming at some other venue. Our recommendation for her next show: less clothes!

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Hottest Videos -- Week of 04/08

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When Britney needs to get somewhere, she brings her two favorite peoplemovers. Her enormous bodyguards politely warned onlookers to "start moving or get pushed." Something tells us they should listen.


What happens when MTV and "American Idol" collide? You get Lauren Conrad and Chris Richardson at Les Deux. We smell a new reality series.

Britney Pounds It Out


Britney's shedding the pounds while rebuilding the career. We caught her outside of Millennium Dance Complex, Red Bull in hand and looking hot. Bald and hot.

"Idol" Reject Is Trying to Screw the Show

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Paris Bennett votes for Sanjaya Malakar -- and she hopes it'll take down "American Idol."

Last season's petite powerhouse phoned into the "Tone E Fly Morning Show" in Minneapolis today, and called "Idol" "a joke," and said she and a few other contestants are using the Web site VotefortheWorst.com to screw with the results.

"We want to see him [Sanjaya] win because it'll kind of prove that 'American Idol' is kind of losing its taste," says Bennett, "it kinda isn't going for talent anymore and more for popularity."

At least she isn't bitter.

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TMZ Infiltrates "Idol"

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TMZ secured entry into last night's J.Lo episode of "American Idol" -- and we've got the dirt on what went on behind the scenes!

After going through metal detectors, checking our cell phones/cameras at the door, and depositing our gum into the CBS Studio page's blue cup (no gum chewing allowed on camera), TMZ was ushered to our seats. Celebrities in the audience included Eva Longoria, Sharon Osbourne, J.Lo BFF Leah Remini, and most interestingly, 80s TV bad girl Donna Mills.

Remini brought some of her tough Brooklyn girl edge to the "Idol" set, as staff made an entire row get up and move so she and her hubby, Angelo Pagan, could sit on the aisle. When a page tried to get Leah to dispose of her gum, she shot him an evil death-ray look that sent him cowering back to his post. The power of Xenu!

Booted "Idol" hopeful, curly-haired Chris Sligh entered the studio and the crowd roared with applause and cheers. Sligh must be a huge fan of "King of Queens," because he made a beeline for Remini and introduced himself. Pre-teen fans roamed the set asking for autographs from ex-"Idols" like Sligh, Alaina Alexander (who traipsed around in trollopy red five-inch heels), and Season 5 diva, Mandisa, membah huh? Some Fanjayas even approached Sanjaya Malakar's sexy sister Shyamali for her John Hancockakar!

Gina Glocksen Fans Are Pissed at "Idol"

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Fans of the pitchy, exiled, tongue-studded rocker "Idol" Gina Glocksen are flooding her MySpace page with comments -- voicing their outrage over the stripe-bobbed, ball-mouthed warbler's absence from this week's singathon.

In the opinion of one Glocksen supporter, "Idol sucks without you. Actually, Idol REALLY sucks this year, period. You, Melinda, and Jordin were the only bright spots, before I started boycotting."

It could be that GG's fan base has thrown their pierced punky power to Sanjaya! Rock on!

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"Hardcore Idol" -- EXXXposed!

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It's official: The sex tape featuring an "American Idol" castoff is real ... real dirty.


TMZ has obtained the exclusive first images of the shocking video, featuring Season Two contestant Olivia Mojica. Here's one pair of lungs Simon won't dis!

The video, which Mojica made with her boyfriend a month ago in her New York City apartment, is set to hit shelves on May 3, courtesy of Vivid Entertainment, the adult entertainment company behind Kim Kardashian's X-rated romp. Vivid is currently hosting the uncut trailer at hardcoreidol.com.

Reps for Vivid, who claim they obtained the footage through an unidentified third party, are currently trying to contact Mojica to see if she will help promote the video and share in revenue from its sale.

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Sanjaya - Onward to Victory!

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Whether or not you agree with Howard Stern and votefortheworst.com's quest to make Sanjaya the next "American Idol," one thing is for sure -- in Sanskrit his name literally means "victory." Go Sanjy!

Sanjaya is also a character in the Hindu epic story Mahabharata. And according to the bastion of accuracy that is wikipedia.org, the Sanjaya character "is known to be brutally frank in his recital of the day's battle events and his own opinions." TMZ may not be experts on Indian tales, but the "brutal" and "recital" parts couldn't be any more accurate about our furry little Malakar!

America breathlessly awaits (or is that asphyxiation?) seeing if Sanjaya gets one step closer to fulfilling his victorious destiny on tonight's J.Lo infused elimination show.

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"Idol" Finalist Sex Tape -- "Nastiest I've Ever Seen"

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Olivia Mojica, a top 24 contestant on Season Two of "American Idol," has a sex tape that will be released soon, sources tell TMZ.

We're told the tape is "very explicit" and features 40 minutes of "smoking hot sex." One source who says he has seen the tape put it this way -- "It's the nastiest tape I've ever seen."

We're told the tape was shot with her boyfriend, but we don't know when. A website featuring a preview of the tape will launch soon, similar to the site created specifically for Kim Kardashian's sex tape.

We're told Vivid Entertainment is the front-runner to distribute the tape. Steven Hirsch, co-chairman of the company, said he cannot comment at this time.

Mojica was 18 at the time of her appearance on "American Idol." Lately, she has been singing with the East coast rock band, The Watchdogs.

Mojica could not be reached for comment.

"Idol" Kids Say J.Lo Is Bitchin', Not Bitchy!

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Diana Ross, Gwen Stefani, Tony Bennett and Lulu (who?) can't hold a, er, note next to Jennifer Lopez -- at least in the eyes of the "American Idol" wannabes. TMZ has learned that the Idols' favorite mentor so far, has been J.Lo. Claro que si!

Sources with the production tell TMZ that the contestants were initially scared to meet La Lopez, based on reports of her alleged diva attitude, but after Jennifer spent time rehearsing their latin-themed numbers with them, the budding singers had nothing but praise for the singer/actress/dancer/producer/designer/jeweler/restaurateur/perfumer/three-time bride. Wepa!

We're told the "Idol" hopefuls thought Jen was "very personable," and that she gave great advice on handling the entertainment biz. Our source says Jenny from the Block kept it "real," and even sat on the floor with the contestants. Can you believe it, yo?

Who needs Grammys, when you got J.Lo style!

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"Idol" Ratings Hit a Season J-Low

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Early numbers are in for last night's "American Idol." The sad fact -- Sanjaya may be up, but the numbers are down.

Fifty-two million eyeballs (or, making the assumption most people have two eyes, 26 million people) tuned in last night to watch J.Lo coach the contestants, according to Marc Berman from The Programming Insider. That's almost a million less than last week, four million less than the same week last season, and 11 million less than the January premiere. Ouch!

But let's get real: "Idol" still rocks. The two weekly shows are consistently #1 and #2 in the ratings, drawing nearly five million more viewers than third place "CSI." So the sky isn't exactly falling, but the juggernaut seems to be getting a little long in the tooth.