RYAN SEACREST has won a temporary restraining order against a man accused of stalking him with a knife.The TV and radio host's lawyers headed to court just hours after Chidi Uzomah was arrested wielding a knife outside Seacrest's Los Angeles offices on Friday (30Oct09). It's the third time Uzomah has attempted to make contact with the star. Last month (Sep09) he was convicted of three misdemeanours after fighting with Seacrest's bodyguard at a California hospital. He was also seen looking for Seacrest at a Burbank radio station the same month. According to TMZ.com, Seacrest's lawyer Blair Berk made the swift decision so Uzomah could be served the order while he's still being interrogated by cops on felony stalking charges. Under the terms of the temporary restraining order he must stay 100 yards away from Seacrest, his home, job and vehicle. The order is the second granted by LA authorities in just hours, after Nicole Richie sought similar measures to protect her from two paparazz...

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SIMON COWELL celebrated his 50th birthday in style with a lavish bash boasting performances from EARTH, WIND AND FIRE and his proteges WESTLIFE and LEONA LEWIS.The music mogul turns 50 on Wednesday (07Oct09) but he got the party started early on Saturday (03Oct09), inviting 400 guests to the event at billionaire Sir Philip Green's mansion in Hertfordshire, England. And the birthday boy spared no expense in entertaining family, friends and A-list celebrities such as Sir Elton John and Kevin Spacey - he is said to have paid a whopping $1.5 million for the party, including $75,000 for a fleet of limousines to shuttle guests to the venue. He also treated revellers to vintage champagne and performances by boyband Westlife as well as The X Factor winners Lewis and Alexandra Burke, and a rendition of Happy Birthday from supermodel Kate Moss. Giant images of Cowell were plastered all around the party, while waiters wore masks bearing his likeness. Pre-recorded birthday wishes from David and...

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R&B superstar MARY J. BLIGE has become the latest star to fill PAULA ABDUL's vacant chair as a judge on TV talent show AMERICAN IDOL.Victoria Beckham stepped in to replace Abdul, who announced her decision to quit the show last week (ends07Aug09), and Katy Perry will also serve as a judge at upcoming auditions. Blige will meet up with show regulars Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi in Atlanta, Georgia.

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AMERICAN IDOL bosses will look for a permanent fourth judge to join the show after PAULA ABDUL quit earlier this week (04Aug09).The 47 year old announced she had quit the hit show on Tuesday (04Aug09), sparking speculation over who will replace her. Since the news broke, TV heads have announced stars including Victoria Beckham and Katy Perry will have guest slots on the judging panel throughout the audition process. Now Fox chairman, Peter Rice, has revealed they are searching for an official fourth judge to take over full time - but they're struggling to find someone suitable. He says, "There is going to be a search. We love Paula. She's been a really wonderful part of the show for eight years. There is going to be a change and that change we have to look at that as being a positive change. It wasn't a decision we made, but we have to look at it in a positive way. "We'll have these guest judges do one week each during the audition (period)... there is no thought right now that any...

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RYAN SEACREST was left stunned after hearing PAULA ABDUL has quit her judging slot on AMERICAN IDOL.The singer announced on her Twitter.com blog on Tuesday (04Aug09) that she would be not returning to the TV contest. She had been in negotiations with TV executives to renew her contract for the 2010 season - but after she reportedly demanded $20 million to stay on the show, talks broke down. Fans launched a campaign to keep Abdul on the judging panel - alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi - but she has now confirmed her decision to leave the contest "with sadness". Seacrest heard the news when his phone was bombarded with calls informing him of Abdul's resignation on Tuesday night (04Aug09), shortly after she announced the move. Taking to his own Twitter.com blog, Seacrest writes: "About to go to sleep when I started seeing my blackberry blow up. I have read what u (sic) have read and I am shocked and saddened about Paula. Idol and the cast have grown with each o...

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Multi-millionaire music mogul SIMON COWELL was left red-faced in a swanky London restaurant - after his credit card was rejected due to insufficient funds.The American Idol judge was dining out with his pal, America's Got Talent panelist Piers Morgan at expensive eatery Cipriani when he signaled for the waiter to put the whole bill on his plastic. But super-rich Simon Cowell got the shock of his life when the waiter returned - and told the talent show titan that his card had been declined. Meanwhile, Piers Morgan relished the embarrassment, saying, "It's the greatest moment in my life." A source close to Simon Cowell insists the star isn't struggling financially, but he had simply maxed out on his cards after a spending splurge.

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 AMERICAN IDOL star ADAM LAMBERT has confirmed what everyone already knew - he is gay.   Gossips have frequently speculated about Lambert's sexuality since he appeared on the TV talent show earlier this year (09).     And the singer, who finished as runner-up in the contest last month (May09), has finally 'come out' in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine - and admits most people had already correctly guessed he is homosexual.     Adam Lambert tells the mag, "I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay. I'm proud of my sexuality. I embrace it. It's just another part of me... I was worried that (coming out) would be so sensationalised that it would overshadow what I was there to do, which was sing.     "I'm an entertainer, and who I am and what I do in my personal life is a separate thing. It shouldn't matter. Except it does. It's really confusing."     And he is adamant he does...

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AMERICAN IDOL organisers have blasted allegations the votes for the latest season of the hit TV series was rigged - after reps for the show's sponsor told fans how to log more support for winner KRIS ALLEN. According to the New York Times, American Idol sponsor, telecommunications company AT&T, sent representatives to two finale parties last week (ends22May09) which were supporting Kris Allen's bid to become the show's next champion.   The reps reportedly gave tips to Kris Allen's fans on how to 'power-text' their votes, while providing them with phones from which they could send 10 message votes at the touch of a button.   The publication accused them of violating the rules of the show, by using "technical enhancements" to increase a contestant's voting power.   At the end of the series, Kris Allen was crowned the winner after receiving more votes than competitor and show favourite Adam Lambert.   But, while AT&T executives admit t...

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Our teen correspondents, Katie & Karleigh, give you the scoop on what's going on. They're talking Jonas, American Idol, upcoming TV shows to lookout for, and much more!  

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ADAM LAMBERT is being flooded with offers to help kick start his career after suffering defeat on the season finale of AMERICAN IDOL - QUEEN guitarist BRIAN MAY wants to collaborate with him. Adam Lambert lost out to fellow finalist Kris Allen on last week's (20May09) season finale in Los Angeles and has already been offered a guest spot by rocker Gene Simmons on the Kiss tour.   And Brian May is echoing Simmons' sentiments, insisting a collaboration with the reality TV star is in order.   Brian May tells Rolling Stone, "It's not like we, as Queen, would rush into coalescing with another singer just like that. It isn't that easy. But I'd certainly like to work with Adam. That is one amazing instrument he has there."

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