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Archuleta's Dad Banished from “Idol” — TMZ has learned David Archuleta's dad, Jeff, has been officially banned from “American Idol.” — Here's how it went down. “Idol” sources tell TMZ Jeff has been a complete pain in the ass, interfering with the entire production.
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AP Source: David Archuleta's dad loses ‘Idol’ backstage pass — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Backstage meddling has caught up “American Idol” favorite David Archuleta's dad, who's been banned from rehearsals, a person working for the TV talent contest said Friday. — Jeff Archuleta was told this week …
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David Archuleta's Father Banned from Idol Backstage — Finalist David Archuleta will have to finish his American Idol journey without the hands-on support from his father, Jeff: The elder Archuleta had his backstage access revoked, the Associated Press reports, citing a source on the show.
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Danielle Dubin / People.com:
Nick & Mariah's Wedding Bling: A Closer Look — Photo by: Jackson Lee / Meinelt / Turgeon / Splash News Online; Rob Loud / Getty — When Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey made their first public appearance as newlyweds on Thursday, the pair simply dazzled - almost as much as their wedding jewelry.
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Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
Jennie Garth joins ‘90210’ spinoff — Kelly Taylor is returning to the old neighborhood — Jennie Garth is returning to the old 90210 neighborhood. — Garth has joined the cast of the CW's “Beverly Hills, 90210” spinoff as a recurring, reprising her role as Kelly Taylor from the original series.
Daily Mail:
Lohan behold ... Now Lindsay's INVITING the paparazzi to photograph her — She's more accustomed to dodging the paparazzi, but when it came to launching her own line of clothing Lindsay Lohan made sure to invite them - and ended up besieged by 50 photographers.
Just Jared:
Jamie Lynn Spears Celebrates Baby Shower #2 — Gas guzzler Jamie Lynn Spears fills up her Range Rover yet again as she heads to her second baby shower at a family friend's house in Liberty, Mississippi on Saturday. — Last Friday, big sister Britney and mom Lynne threw the 17-year-old Zoey 101 star a baby shower.
ETonline:
JUST IN: ASHLEE SIMPSON'S WEDDING DISH! — ASHLEE SIMPSON will be a blushing bride in just days! Sources tell ET that JESSICA SIMPSON's little sis will wed PETE WENTZ Saturday, May 17 at a private home in Los Angeles. About 120 guests are expected to attend the affair, which will be kept private under fashionable tents!
Nikki Finke / Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily:
‘Speed Racer’ Crashes & Burns To Become First Summer Bomb: ‘Iron Man’ Still No. 1 — SATURDAY NOON UPDATE: I'm just receiving reports that Speed Racer also isn't doing well overseas where it opened day and date Friday in 30+ territories. Says a marketing and distribution source for another studio: “It is a disaster in the worst way.
NYLON MAGAZINE:
Mary Kate and Ashley sneak us a peek of their new Fall '08 clothes. — It's no secret that Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen have coveted style, so maybe their decision to become clothing designers isn't so far-fetched. — After launching their luxe line The Row (which included a memorable $200 t-shirt …
Christine Hauser / New York Times:
Marrying at Rikers Island: Few Frills, Many Rules — The long walk to the Rose M. Singer chapel on Rikers Island starts after the wedding party passes through metal detectors. When the bride and groom reach the altar, the chapel doors are locked behind them.
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Simpson calls Britney ‘trashy’ — Acid tongue ... Ashlee Simpson with fiance Pete Wentz — When asked if she'd had too many “Britney Spears” (slang for beers), a giggling Ashlee responded by saying she hadn't had too many “trashy girls”. … DESTINY'S CHILD star KELLY ROWLAND also features …
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