It Ain't Eze for Chikezie
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David Cook played for millions on "SNL" this Saturday night -- but Chikezie, from the same season of "Idol", could barely fill an auditorium this weekend at El Camino Junior College, his own alma mater.
Still beats singin' in the airport ... right?
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Kat McPhee Shot by Robert Blake
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Former "American Idol" wannabeen Katharine McPhee was snapped outside of a restaurant next to Robert Blake ... and lived.
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Chikezie Transfers to Community College Circuit
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As you can easily read for yourself, "American Idol 2008 Finalist Season 7" Chikezie Easy E will be rocking your socks off with the El Camino Community College Chorale in Torrance, Cal. next month.
Hell, it beats singing in the airport.
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Cowell -- When Was Clay Ever Straight?
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When it came to Clay Aiken's big coming out announcement, Simon Cowell was just as surprised as the rest of us -- as in, not at all.
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Kat McPhee Is Lact-Hating!
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Self-proclaimed Valley girl Katharine McPhee spent last night at SUR for a friend's b-day bonanza ... so what better time to get her thoughts on breast milk and ice cream.
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Chikezie Lies Through His Teethezies
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Now that he's done with the required "Idol" also-ran's tour, Chikezie ('memba him?) says he's always wanted to work with a small, independent record label ... **cough, cough, B.S., cough**
Kinda ironic coming from a guy who sang no original music on a show where contestants battle to be signed and overproduced by Sony -- one of the biggest labels on the planet.
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Simon Cowell -- I AM a Pompous Ass!
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The other paps were shocked when our photogs actually called Simon out as a "pompous ass." The only guy who wasn't surprised: Simon himself.
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"Idol" Loser Lives, Eats ... Doesn't Sing
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Whatshisname with the dreads from "American Idol" was spotted eating a burrito on Tuesday.
He put up a good fight with the first half of the burrito, but grew tired of it and just stopped caring when he got towards the end.
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Randy Jackson Checks for Staples
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It's been five years since 52-year-old Randy Jackson underwent gastric bypass surgery and lost over 100 pounds -- which is also the last time manpris were considered fashionable.
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Human Cannonball or "Idol" Reject?
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Tough choice, isn't it?
That's decision facing fairgoers at the Hickory American Legion Fair in Hickory, N.C. today. "Idol" wannabeen Phil Stacey headlines the fair tonight at 9:00 PM -- the same time David Smith the Human Cannonball is set to perform.
Don't worry -- the chainsaw art show is at 7:30, so you'll have plenty of time to catch it.
Bucky Covington is Huge ... Somewhere
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Bucky Covington's fan base is so big, an Illinois festival is moving mountains to accommodate him.
Ok, so we're talking about the Grundy County Corn Festival, and it's a move from downtown to where the old high school was. But the Fest's entertainment director tells us they had to petition the town council to use the new space. They haven't gotten a yea or nay.
If they get the nix, the 5,000 Buckymaniacs they're expecting will have to squeeze into a space for only 2,000, and you know how people get when they can't get their Bucky.
We're told B's the biggest artist the Corn Festival's ever seen. Filling the rest of the bill -- Slippery When Wet (Jovi cover band) and ... dueling pianos.
Kevin Covais -- Chicken Brittle
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TMZ has learned Kevin Covais -- you know, Chicken Little from season five of "AI" -- is cooped up in the hospital.
And even though he's got a big new movie coming out ("College," out next Friday), he's going to have a little trouble smiling. That's because he's developed Bell's palsy -- a partial paralysis of the face -- because of the stress of his press tour. It's also aggravated by his diabetes, we're told.
But, his rep tells TMZ Kev's condition isn't "life-threatening" and he's going to be back pushing "College" soon.
UPDATE: We spoke with Covais' publicist who tells us Kevin is merely sick and in the hospital and will be fine.
Frenchie Whips Fetish Fans Into a Frenzy
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Her famously restricting ties to the world of bondage won't get "American Idol" reject Frenchie Davis booted off of her latest gig -- in fact, it probably got her the job!
Like many a wannabeen before her, the Season 2 loser performed at a Toronto street fair over the weekend, but this was no local balloon festival -- it was a leather and fetish fair! The safe word is "desperate."
Frenchie's kinky gig actually makes perfect sense, since going on "Idol" requires being a masochist.
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"Idol" Fans Prefer No Talent Dad to Wannabe Son
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Since when are people fans of verbally abusive stage dads?
The "American Idol" tour rolled through D.C. today and it was actually Jeff Archuleta that signed the most autographs -- besting son David and "Idol" champ David Cook. Some people have strange tastes.
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Lythgoe vs. Crown Bar Doorman -- The Rematch
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Ryan Seacrest couldn't get mega-producer Nigel Lythgoe into Crown Bar last month -- so how do you think the guy did last night, when he dropped Ben Stiller's name at the door?
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Ryan Seacrest: Nair-Do-Well
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Before "Idol," his E! gig, radio show or having his TV talk show canceled, 19-year-old Ryan Seacrest flashed his best "Blue Steel" pose in a ridiculous photo shoot back in '94.
If only Lou Pearlman had gotten his hands on him before Merv Griffin.