It's freezing outside, so is the gossip.

What do you do when you've been kicked out of the Playboy house?  You write a book, duh. Holly, Kendra, and Bridget all got together over the weekend to celebrate its launch.  Hmm... Other than the book, Holly is still dating Criss Angel, Kendra is still dating that fooball player, and Bridget is still working on her own show.

It looks like viewership for The Hills is way down!  Maybe the next season will be its last?  Who knows.  I wonder if anyone will be interested in Whitney's upcoming show, The City.  

Melinda Doolittle, the third place finisher of American Idol's 6th season, is finally putting out an album.  I bet it won't do well.  I didn't really watch that season at all, but when I did, I didn't get too excited over Melinda.  I mean, she's a fine singer and all, but she just doesn't have the wow factor.

Have you ever wanted to look like Paula Abdul?  Me neither.  However, if "classy bling" is your thing, then check out the Home Shopping Network when Paula launches her own jewelry line!  

Coming soon!

I'm starting a new venture in 2009...  It's called The Fierce Life and it's an expansion of Fierce Reality.  What do I mean, you ask?  Check it out here and see for yourself!

Don't worry; at this point, I'm still planning on updating Fierce Reality regularly, but it's about time that I branched out and preached on some other topics.

:)  Enjoy!

So there's this show called X Factor in the UK, right?  It's their version of American Idol. Anyhow, some girl named Alexandra Burke won last night, and she got to perform "Listen" from Dreamgirls with Beyonce.  Fierce, right?  I can't imagine someone like Beyonce being on Idol; X Factor just knows how to bring in the stars!  Anyhow, it's a great performance.  Alexandra is good--a little flat on some of her high notes--but good.  Beyonce is fierce.

Speaking of American Idol, it looks like we are in for some changes this season.  There's apparently going to be less focus on the auditions and more on the Hollywood rounds; 36 finalists will be chosen instead of the usual 24.  Also, they're bringing back the wildcard choice, in which each judge gets to pick one finalist who wouldn't have made it otherwise.  I like it.

I can't even bring myself to listen to the rest of Kanye's performance of "Heartless" on SNL the other night...  It's horrible.  Dear Kayne: you're not a singer.  Love, Matt.

NBC is bringing a new dance show to its lineup in early 2009.  It's called Superstars of Dance, and it pits teams from different countries against one another.  Each team is comprised of two solo dancers, one couple, and one larger group.  Interesting. 

Final Thought: Here is all you ever wanted to know about the scheduling of the upcoming season of Idol...

Misc.

How cute is Clay Aiken's boyfriend?  Reed Kelly, Broadway star.  Loves it.  Good for Clay, you know?  I mean, it's about time that he ended up with someone fierce.  I can't help but wish that it were me, though...

Who is the next celebrity to appear on Dancing With The Stars, you ask?  It's none other than Stevie Wonder.  Interesting chocie, I say.  First of all, he's blind; second of all, I could never really imagine him on the show!

Final Thought: How hot is Maks?  A lot of people are bashing his recent red carpet pics, but I can't help but drool just a little bit.

Midnight Gem: Paula Abdul Style

Pop Quiz.

Q: What's the most important part of this article?

A: The part about Paula's forthcoming cheerleading show!  I can't wait.

Here's some info.

Here's more, from (perhaps) a (slightly) more trustworthy site.

Nice Cover!

Here's a clip of David Archuleta's recent rendition of "A Thousand Miles" at a tree lighting ceremony in Hollywood. A few of my thoughts:

1. His voice sounds great and the song is a good choice for him.
2. He needs to spend some more time at the piano because he makes a few fumbles. It's a great effect, though, him playing and singing.
3. Even better than the video itself is the commentary from thousands of teenage girls on the YouTube page, as well as in the live audience.  Check it out.

Saturday evening gossip...

What are the producers of Dancing With The Stars thinking?  There are rumors going around that Steve-O from Jackass is going to be partaking in the next season!  Interesting...  He's a totally crazy guy, but something about him is super sexy.  At least in my opinion.

The next celebrity couple to get their own show?  Looks like it's gonna be soap star Lisa Rinna and her husband Harry Hamlin.  The most interesting this about this show is that it's supposedly being shopped by TV Land.  Hm...

Haven't heard much gossip about Holly Madison and her new beau, Criss Angel, but these pics sure are worth a look at.  Apparently my favorite ex-Girl[s] Next Door has decided to go with a more natural look lately!  Bonus: a few pics of her pre-Playboy.  Fierce tranny mess.

Grammy Time!

Well, almost.  

The Grammy nominations were announced at a live concert event this past week, and my girl Jennifer Hudson wound up with FOUR nominations!!!

*Best R&B Album, Jennifer Hudson

*Best R&B Song, "Spotlight"

*Best R&B Performance By A Duo or Group, "I'm His Only Woman," with Fantasia

*Best Female R&B Performance, "Spotlight"

Other reality TV alums receiving nods include Jordin Sparks ("No Air," duet with Chris Brown, Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals), Leona Lewis from the UK's X Factor ("Bleeding Love," Record of the Year), and Carrie Underwood ("Last Name," Best Female Country Vocal Performance).  Congrats!

I can't avoid it any longer.

Yes, Heidi and Spencer got married, I know.  I just didn't want to give them so much credit by writing about it.  Oh well.  There's really nothing else going on right now, so I guess I can push aside my morals and give some dish...

Both of the newlyweds are now confirming the news and assuring their fans that the wedding will air on an upcoming episode of The Hills.  Great!

The wedding took place in Mexico over the weekend.  Heidi and Spencer are both wearing really ugly rings.

Final Thought: This pic from a charity event last night is a little strange...  I remember David Archuleta being cuter and Ryan Seacrest being not so tan.  Oh well.