Posted 05/25/2012 by Todd in American Idol and Cast Interviews

by Todd Betzold
There has been a male-dominance going on for the past five years of American Idol. From David Cook to Scotty McCreery, the guys have taken the title every year. Jessica Sanchez was hoping to buck that trend and bring home a victory for the girls. After 132 million votes were cast, the guys continued their dominance, as Phillip Phillips was named winner of Season 11. I'm sure Jessica is quite content with a second place finish. Today, Jessica spoke with RealityWanted and other reporters
Posted 05/24/2012 by Todd in American Idol and Cast Interviews

by Todd Betzold
Considered a frontrunner the whole season, Phillip Phillips took home the crown last night, as he was announced the winner of Season 11 of American Idol. It is a tough road to travel for any contestant on Idol, but Phillip endured a lot more as he fought his way to victory while struggling with severe kidney problems the whole time. It was all worth it, as he walks away the winner and his new recording contract in hand. Today, Phillip talked to RealityWanted
Posted 05/24/2012 by Gina in Around the World in 80 Plates

by Kylene Hamulak
"Something Smells Fishy"
Our next stop on this journey is Barcelona, Spain, and the chefs are mega excited, at least until the new teams are declared. The city holds memories for several of them. Nookie, for example, spent a year playing poker and Nicole was married there to her (now) ex-wife - this is important information, guys. No, really, it is - obviously these two have spent time in Spain, and that could come in handy. (Disclaimer: I have spent no time in
Posted 05/23/2012 by Todd in American Idol

by Todd Betzold
Pull up a chair...it's the finale results show on American Idol...performance after performance after performance before we finally get the results we all want to hear...who the winner of Season 11 of Idol is!
The show gets kicked off with a performance by the Top 12, minus Phillip and Jessica, along with some funky dancers showing off their moves. Ryan Seacrest joins us and announces that a record 132 million people voted for these two...your finalists...Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez.
Phillip takes the stage with
Posted 05/23/2012 by Gina in The Real Housewives

by Gina Scarpa
Following Vicki's blowout with Briana last week on The Real Housewives of Orange County, the pair is taking a little time and space from one another. Brooks surprises Vicki at work with breakfast and gently defends Briana, until he hears that she called him an opportunist. He swears that he's not (I'm not convinced yet) but that he doesn't take Briana's comments personally.
Heather meets up with a friend to talk careers - she knows her time in television or movies