Friday, March 29, 2013

Hollywood Life: ‘American Idol’ Doesn’t Want Nicki Minaj To Return Next Season

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Mar 29th 2013, 21:16

Nicki Minaj has been a lightening rod this season on ‘American Idol’ for one reason or another, but her attitude may be the reason she doesn’t return next season, a source tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively.

Showing up late to work, being rude to the crew and not getting along with Mariah Carey finally looks like it will catch up to Nicki Minaj as HollywoodLife.com has learned exclusively that the show doesn’t want her back next season!

Nicki may be looked at as a very unique addition to American Idol, but her act is wearing thin with the powers that be, as sources close to the show tell HollywoodLife.com exclusively, “The chances of Nicki returning to the show next season are slim to none, she is such a major headache with her behavior and it’s really taxing on many people with the crew. So her behavior is wearing thin on many people this season.”

Nicki Minaj Threatens To Kill Mariah Carey

Nicki and Mariah had a fight during the first set of tapings for the show, and it got very heated. Mariah even told famed journalist Barbara Walters what happened off camera.

Barbara spoke directly to Mariah on Oct. 4 and shared a bombshell on The View, saying Mariah told her, "What you heard was troublesome. What the real problem is that when Nicki walked off the set, multiple people heard Nicki say 'If I had a gun, I would shoot the b**ch.' She was overheard by several producers and hairdressers.”

Nicki didn’t even apologize. There was a meeting with everyone, where they tried to clear the air. Nicki said “I love you, but we may fight again,” and Mariah said “no, we won't."

That alone should have been enough for Nicki to get fired from the show, but it now looks like they will wait until the end of the season to not ask her back. Fair or foul?

So HollywoodLifers, do you want to see Nicki Minaj come back to American Idol next season? Sound off below!

Russ Weakland
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Hollywood Life: Check Out These Cocktails To Get Your Easter Hoppin

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Mar 29th 2013, 21:04

Easter weekend is here and it’s time to bust out the Easter baskets, and cocktails. HollywoodLife.com has the perfect recipes to brighten up your holiday!

What’s an Easter egg hunt without a yummy cocktail? You know it’ll make finding those colorful eggs even more fun!

Easter Cocktail Recipes

The Bajan Groove

Served at Bagatelle NY & LA

Ingredients:

  • Grey Goose Poire
  • Falernum
  • Coconut Water
  • Lime Juice
  • Cucumber
  • Mint
  • Basil

Vita Rosa

Created by Moses Laboy

Ingredients:

  • Courvoisier® Rosé
  • Fenugreek Simple Syrup
  • Courvoisier® VSOP
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Egg White
  • Candied ginger garnish

The Bajan Groove

Served at Bagatelle NY & LA

Ingredients:

  • Grey Goose Poire
  • Falernum
  • Coconut Water
  • Lime Juice
  • Cucumber
  • Mint
  • Basil

Spring Forward

Renaissance Hotels

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz. Ketel One Vodka
  • 1 oz. Fennel Syrup*
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • Splash Absinthe
  • 1 Egg White (Pasteurized)
  • Sprig of Fennel

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a Boston shaker. Add ice, and shake vigorously 20 – 30 times to emulsify egg white and create a foam. Strain into specialty coupe glass or martini glass. Garnish with a sprig of fennel.

Fennel Syrup:

  • 1 Fennel Bulb, Chopped
  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • 3 Cups Water

Directions: Bring water to a boil. And fennel and sugar, and boil for 5-10 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved and fennel is fork tender. Remove from heat and let sit for at least one hour. Pour in blender and pulse until much of the fennel is blended. Strain to remove fibers. Let cool and store for up to one week in the refrigerator.

Casa Noble Organic Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Casa Noble Crystal
  • 1 oz Fresh Organic Lime Juice (or the juice of 1 whole lime)
  • ¾ oz Organic Agave Nectar
  • Garnish: lime wheel and kosher salt rim (optional)

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake,
strain and serve up or on the rocks. Garnish with a lime
wheel. To salt rim – moisten rim of glass with lime and gently
roll in a plate of kosher salt

The Hopping Bunny

Ingredients:

  • Slice of Fresh Papaya
  • ¼ oz. Agave Nectar
  • 1 ¼ oz. Avión Añejo
  • ½ oz. Aperol
  • ½ oz. Orange Juice
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
Garnish with Fresh Papaya

Directions: Add a slice of fresh papaya and agave nectar to your mixing glass. The amount of nectar you add depends on how sweet you like your cocktails, but usually about a teaspoon will do the trick. Muddle to release the papaya flavor. Add 1¼ ounces of Avión Añejo, ½ ounce each of Aperol and orange juice. Then, top them off with ¾ ounce fresh lime juice. Add ice and give it a good shake.
Strain over ice, and garnish with a fresh slice of papaya.

On The Hunt

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts Avión Silver or Reposado
  • 1 part Fresh Lime Juice
  • 4 One-Inch Cubes Fresh Watermelon
  • Squeeze Agave Nectar

Directions: Muddle watermelon with agave nectar in a mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients, and shake vigorously with ice. Fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish as desired.

Easter Sunrise

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz. MIDORI® Melon Liqueur
  • 2 oz. Dry Ginger Ale
  • Juice from 2 Lime Wedges

Directions: Pour over ice and serve in a low ball glass.

Sultry Spring Bloom

Ingredients:

  • 1 3⁄4 parts Pucker® Watermelon Wow Vodka
  • 2 parts Cucumber Juice
  • Splash Fresh Lime Juice
  • 3⁄4 part Simple Syrup
  • Watermelon Candy Slice

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled highball glass. Garnish with a Watermelon candy slice.

The Berry Bunny Colada

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 part SVEDKA Strawberry Colada
  • 1 part fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 part triple sec
  • 1/2 part egg white
  • 1 small strawberry

Directions: Muddle one strawberry in a cocktail shaker. Combine remaining ingredients and shake dry without ice. Add ice, shake again and strain into a collins glass (filled with ice). Garnish with another strawberry.

Purity Santa Lucia

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Purity Vodka
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • .5 oz ginger-cinnamon syrup*
  • 1 egg white
  • 2-3 dashes Fee Brother’s Old Fashioned bitters

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker and dry shake (without ice) for about 30 seconds, add ice and shake again. Double strain into chilled glass and garnish with a merengue cookie or piece of gingerbread.
*To make ginger-cinnamon syrup, bring 2 cups of water to a boil with 1tbsp of chopped ginger and one broken cinnamon stick. Once boiling, remove from heat and let cool until steam subsides. Add two cups of sugar and stir until dissolved, straining out solids when done.

AKVINTA SOUR

Ingredients:

  • Cool Limoncello & Akvinta Vodka shaken and served over ice
  • 2 oz. Akvinta Vodka
  • 1/4 oz. Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz. Limoncello

Directions: Shaken & strained over cubed ice in rocks glass, garnish with a sugared slice of lemon & a Maraschino cherry.

— Chloe Melas

More Holiday Cocktail Ideas:

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  2. Check Out These Delicious & Easy-To-Make Memorial Day Cocktails
  3. Check Out These 20 Fabulous Fall Cocktails

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Hollywood Life: Rihanna: Did She Dump Chris Brown For Partying With Girls In Miami?

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Mar 29th 2013, 21:03

Chris denied that he’s dating Rihanna during an interview on March 29 with LA’s Power 106 radio station. A new report claims that Chris spent the week partying in Miami with a lot of women. Is Chris’ wandering eye the cause of their split?

On March 29, Chris Brown, 23, shockingly admitted to LA deejay Big Boi that he and Rihanna are no longer together. While Rihanna’s on tour in Canada, Chris partied in South Beach — is RiRi sick of his partying ways?

While at the nightclub, Chris performed a few songs on stage and even flashed his abs to the audience! An eyewitness told PerezHilton.com that Chris was “pulling multiple hot women into his V.I.P section and serving them Hennessy V.S cocktails.” Uh oh, it sounds like Chris was getting a little too friendly with other girls! Chris’ wild Miami week may explain why he and Rihanna are no longer together!

Chris Brown Denies Dating Rihanna

While promoting his new album X, Chris revealed in an interview with LA’s Power 106 radio station that he and Rihanna have broken up. On March 29, the radio station tweeted, “‘Are you still w/ @Rihanna?’ @ChrisBrown: ‘Uh, no-that's the short answer' just now to @BigBoy POWER 106 LA @TuneIn.” The interview will air on April 1.

Also during the interview, Chris revealed the last time he saw Rihanna.  "I plead the 5th. You know I didn't lie to you man, I just didn't tell the truth. Man it has been a minute though, cuz I haven't had a chance to go out there on the tour yet. Cuz I've been working, but I seen her right before she went out."

HollywoodLifers, do YOU think Chris cheated on Rihanna? Vote below!

– Jenny Pickard

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Hollywood Life: Katy Perry At Kids’ Choice Awards & More Are Best Dressed This Week

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Mar 29th 2013, 20:49

We saw some lovely looks on the red, (or purple and orange), carpet this week! See the stunning ensembles that these stars sported and VOTE on the best look of the week!

Selena Gomez, 20, recently attended a press conference with news agency Reuters, to promote Spring Breakers and showed off one of her best looks yet. The starlet wore an Osman Yousefzada frock from the Fall 2013 collection. The pale yellow piece boasted a metallic gold floral print that was embroidered down the center. The gold hue of the embellishments matched her gold Brian Atwood sandals perfectly. Selena chose to step out sans bold accessories, but her gorgeous long locks were more than enough to add the final touch to her flawless look.

Kristen Stewart Kids Choice Awards Outfit:

Osman Yousefzada made another appearance this week, but this time at the 2013 Kids’ Choice Awards. Kristen Stewart, 22, attended the event on March 23 at the the Galen Center in L.A. to accept her award for best actress. The laid back star wore the perfect outfit to fit her personality, selecting blue and black checkered shorts and a short sleeve top from the Spring 2013 OSMAN collection. She started off in a classic pair of black Christian Louboutins pumps but in typical K.Stew fashion, she ditched the shoes for a pair of black sneakers. The star sported a cool, messy braid and a Karen London Caradona ring to complete her relaxed style. She didn’t even look shabby covered in Nickelodeon’s signature green slime!

25-year-old Blake Lively took a break from enjoying her time as a newlywed to attend the opening of Target At Shoppers World Darforth in Toronto, Canada on March 27. She looked stunning in her short-sleeved ivory Roland Mouret dress from the Resort 2013 collection. She paired the frock with a statement pair of beaded Louboutin pumps that perfectly complimented her colorful dress. The blonde beauty rarely lets us down, and this event was no exception!

Katy Perry Kids’ Choice Awards Dress:

Making her first appearance after splitting with 35-year-old singer John Mayer, Katy Perry, 28, looked better than ever while receiving her Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Female Artist of 2013. The popstar showed off her hot bod in a two-piece Hervé Léger by Max Azria top and skirt from the Pre-Fall 2013 collection. The high-waisted skirt was paired with a matching mini top that revealed her toned midsection. The outfit featured a modern purple, yellow, and black pattern that definitely stood out on the red carpet. The crisscross straps of the top and bold zipper from top to bottom of the knee-length skirt were unique details that were perfect for Katy! She wore black pointed Louboutins that matched her short, jetblack hair.

While these are some pretty gorgeous styles they weren’t the only looks we loved! See who else made our list & VOTE on who YOU think was best dressed this week!

Courtney Dunn

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  3. Katy Perry Kids Choice Awards Outfit: Stunning In A Two-Piece Outfit

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Hollywood Life: Rihanna’s Sad Tweets — About Chris Brown Break Up?

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Mar 29th 2013, 20:46

Is there trouble in paradise? Following Chris’ shocking revelation that he is not dating Rihanna, the ‘We Found Love’ singer tweeted ‘This is terrible’ and then deleted it. Did she and Chris break up?

Did Chris Brown break up with Rihanna? In a shocking new radio interview, Chris said that he is NOT dating the singer, and Rihanna tweeted a series of angry and sad tweets on March 28. Was she pissed after a break up argument?

Are Rihanna & Chris Brown Still Together?

Rihanna, 25, is currently on tour in Canada, tweeted “Joke’s on you.” on March 26, and “This is terrible” on March 29. She then later deleted that tweet. Has she been fighting with Chris?

Chris, 23, attended an interview with LA deejay Big Boy on March 29, and when asked if he was still dating Rihanna he said “Uh, no-that's the short answer.”

Were he and Rihanna fighting? It explains why she would throw such shade on Twitter! On March 29 she then tweeted “Its the heart of a #Pisces that makes us soft mannered BUT is that same heart of a #Pisces that will make us get in your ass if needed,” immediately after the interview aired.

It looks like RiRi is seriously mad at Chris!

What Chris Said In The Interview

On collaborating with Rihanna: "Well, right now I have a couple songs that I wrote for her album, and you know, and mine that she's featured on. The song's called "put it up" too. "Put it up right derr, right derr."

The last time they saw each other: "I plead the 5th. You know I didn't lie to you man, I just didn't tell the truth. Man it has been a minute though, cuz I haven't had a chance to go out there on the tour yet. Cuz i've been working, but I seen her right before she went out."

Are they in love? "Huh? I'm a lover, man. Definitely a lover."

Is Chris going to visit Rihanna on tour? "Yeah, I'm gonna try to go catch a couple shows. I heard it was amazing. I saw some of the rehearsal shows though."

What do YOU think HollywoodLifers? Is Rihanna sad about Chris?

WATCH: Chris Brown Dating Rihanna? Not Together Anymore!

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Hollywood Life: ‘Degrassi’ Stars Annie Clark & Cristine Prosperi Talk ‘Fimogen’s Future

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thumbnail 'Degrassi' Stars Annie Clark & Cristine Prosperi Talk 'Fimogen's Future
Mar 29th 2013, 20:46

Plus, Annie & Cristine look back on their favorite moments — including the kiss that started it all!

With prom and graduation creeping ever closer, the senior class at Degrassi Community School is bracing for that four-letter word no Degrassi fan ever wants to think about: ‘goodbye!’ Annie Clark and Cristine Prosperi recently stopped by HollywoodLife.com‘s NYC office to reflect on their time as “Fimogen,” as well as to reveal a few secrets about what’s still to come. (Spoiler alert: There will be matching prom dresses!)

“Fiona’s quite the designer, so she has some tricks up her sleeve for prom,” Annie revealed. “I think the fans will be really into the dresses.”

“Sequins, frills, all of it!” Cristine added. “We match. I think we look good as a couple.”

I’m tearing up just thinking about it!

WATCH: Annie & Cristine Talk ‘Fimogen’ Past, Present & Future

— Andy Swift

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More ‘Degrassi’ (And ‘Fimogen’) On HollywoodLife.com:

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  2. 'Degrassi' Video: Drew Interrupts Fiona & Imogen's Date
  3. ‘Degrassi’ Stars Talk Big Moment For Fiona & Imogen

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