There was a diva-off on last night's American Idol season 12 finale — current judge Mariah Carey and former judge Jennifer Lopez both took to the stage to show off their pipes and their moves. Regardless of who won that faceoff, the night's real winner was new American Idol champ Candice Glover. We've got all the highlights from last night’s jam-packed season-ending show!
It was the battle of the divas on the American Idol season 12 finale in LA last night, and we're not just talking about contestants Candice Glover and Kree Harrison facing off for the final time. Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey both took the stage to sing during the finale, with Mariah singing a medley of her biggest hits in a formfitting white gown and J Lo energetically performing "Live It Up" alongside Pitbull. Judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson also got in on the action on stage, making Nicki Minaj the only judge who didn't do a performance of some kind. This all came hot on the heels of persistent rumors that Nicki won't return to Idol next year.
J Lo's American Idol show marks the first time she's returned to the program since she stepped down as a judge last year. There have been rumors that Jennifer may return to American Idol, and she said that she might consider making a comeback during an interview at the nuvoTV upfronts in NYC on Wednesday. Jennifer wasn't the only star who made a splash on Idol last night — Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, and Taylor Hicks all returned to the show that gave them their start. The night ended on an emotional note when Glover was crowned the winner of American Idol.
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It's only May, but the trailer for Lee Daniels's The Butler already has me thinking about award season. The drama stars Forest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines, a butler who serves eight US presidents over the course of his three decades at the White House. Working through particularly volatile moments in the country's history, he gains a unique perspective on the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and more. Oprah Winfrey plays Cecil's wife, marking the first time she's been on screen playing a character other than herself since 1998's Beloved.
Whitaker and Winfrey aren't the only big names in the movie. The laundry list of stars playing presidents is fascinating: Robin Williams is Dwight Eisenhower, James Marsden is John F. Kennedy (with Minka Kelly as Jackie Kennedy!), Liev Schreiber is Lyndon Johnson, John Cusack is Richard Nixon, and Alan Rickman is Ronald Reagan. Not all the actors resemble their presidential counterparts, so I'm curious to see how this pans out. The film opens Oct. 18, and you can see the trailer after the jump.
Is Jennifer Lawrence rekindling an old flame? Nicholas Hoult and Jennifer Lawrence were seen at dinner last night. We have the scoop on their reunion, as well as more of the day's top headlines including new roles for Emma Stone and Natalie Portman, Amanda Knox's first-ever TV interview, and Mariah Carey's over-the-top vow renewal. On Allie: Tahari jacket, Club Monaco shirt.
Mariah Carey had a princess moment when she renewed her vows to Nick Cannon on their five-year wedding anniversary in Disneyland yesterday. The couple, who also renewed their vows last year in Paris, reportedly shut down Disneyland to host 250 guests for an over-the-top fete. Mariah shared photos and Vine clips of the ceremony, which included having her arrive in a white Cinderella carriage. Nick dressed up in a white Prince Charming outfit and their twins, Monroe and Moroccan — who were also celebrating their second birthday yesterday — donned matching fairy-tale-themed ensembles. After the ceremony, the couple and their guests partied in Fantasyland, where partygoers could enjoy the rides and the party was treated to a surprise fireworks display.
Mariah isn't the only celebrity who recently renewed her vows — Matt Damon renewed his vows to wife Luciana in St. Lucia earlier this month.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are celebrating five years of marriage today, and we've rounded up their sweetest moments to celebrate their lasting love. Last year Mariah and Nick renewed their wedding vows in Paris, and this year they started the anniversary festivities a little early, boarding a private jet with their twins, Monroe and Moroccan Cannon, for a family getaway in March. Click through to see the couple's precious moments together, from red carpet kisses to entertaining costume changes and more.
Justin Timberlake celebrated his powerful status with wife Jessica Biel last night at Time's 100 gala in NYC. He was joined by pals Jimmy Fallon and even Vice President Joe Biden — and we have all the details on the fun night! In this headlines roundup, we're also looking at Gwyneth Paltrow's new honor and the latest on Fifty Shades of Grey movie rumors. On Allie: Club Monaco top and jacket.
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