Katy Perry has signed on to be a judge on the American Idol reboot, she announced in a press release on Tuesday.
"I am honored and thrilled to be the first judge bringing back the American Idol tradition of making dreams come true for incredible talents with authentic personalities and real stories. I’m always listening to new music, and love discovering diamonds in the rough — from mentoring young artists on my label, or highlighting new artists on my tours, I want to bring it back to the music," she said.
All other details are basically up in the air!
Execs are eager to get Ryan Seacrest to return as the host, but because he signed on the dotted line to co-host Live! With Kelly, those negotiations are tricky and still ongoing. Simon Cowell has already turned down an offer to resume his role, so it remains to be seen who will join the "Chained to the Rhythm" songstress on stage.
How great would it be if KP's rival Taylor Swift was added to the roster just to bring the drama?!
Posted on Wed May 17th, 2017 8:25am PDT By
X17 Staff
We thought they would go the distance!
Amy Schumer and her boyfriend Ben Hanisch have split after more than a year of dating, the actress' rep confirmed on Tuesday. "Amy and Ben have ended their relationship after thoughtful consideration and remain friends,†the rep told various media outlets.
No word on what happened between the pair, but the stand-up comedienne's work schedule has been crazy as she promotes her new film Snatched, so that could have contributed to a breakup.
The former lovebirds celebrated their one year anniversary this past November, and at the time, it sounded like they were in it for the long haul.
"A year ago I met the love of my life. We both weren’t looking for a relationship at the time, but something felt right from the very first night we met. We ended up spending 6 days in a row together. This pic was taken in New Orleans and was the night I knew I wanted to spend my life with her," Hanisch captioned a photo of them together.
The Trainwreck star sounded equally as smitten.
"I usually would go for narcissists who, you know, could never be happy. [Ben's] just very supportive and loving and I think we're very proud of each other," she previously told ET.
Posted on Wed May 17th, 2017 6:56am PDT By
X17 Staff
Taylor Swift has found a new hunk!
The singer has reportedly been secretly dating British actor Joe Alwyn for months, according to The Sun. Swift has been absent from the spotlight for months, supposedly working on music -- but hey, a girl needs a little diversion, too!
TSwiz, 27, has allegedly been going out in London in disguise to keep her relationship with Alwyn on the DL and is even said to have been renting a home near the in-demand actor, 26, who still lives with his parents.
This isn't the first time Taylor's real-estalked a boyfriend and not the first time she's dated a younger guy who still lives at home -- remember Conor Kennedy?
The Sun reports: "Taylor and Joe are the real deal, this is a very serious relationship. But after what happened with Tom Hiddleston, they were determined to keep it quiet." Swift and Hiddleston broke it off in September. They met at the Met Gala last year and, coincidentally, Alwyn was there, too. It's presumed that's where the two first met.
So just who is Joe Alwyn? Well, he starred in Ang Lee's Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk and quickly became a hot property in Hollywood. CAA snatched up the actor as his US reps and industry-watchers were quick to call him the hot new thing. He's starring in the upcoming The Sense of an Ending and he's got The Favourite in post-production. His career is heating up but it may be his love life that lands him the headlines and magazine covers!
Posted on Wed May 17th, 2017 6:36am PDT By
X17 Staff
Hitmaker Demi Lovato floooowed into LAX looking silky smooth in a breezy silk pants and kimono-style jacket, looking cool for the summer.
Demi's been busy as of late, writing and singing on the new Cheat Codes track "No Promises" which is absolutely awesome (below) AND teaming up with Kate Hudson! No, the two are singing a duet, Demi's working with the actress and Kate's Fabletics line to support the United Nations' initiative Girl Up.
Demi designed a collection for the athletic line and a portion of proceeds will go to the UNFPA and SchoolCycle which gives girls bicycles, spare parts and maintenance training to provide a quick and safe method of transportation to school.
This lady's doing a lot of good AND she looks good doing it!
Posted on Tue May 16th, 2017 12:20pm PDT By
X17 Staff
She's got money to burn, apparently!
Kylie Jenner is renting this massive Beverly Hills mansion for $125K-a-month while she renovates her $12 million Hidden Hills home, TMZ reports. The LipKit queen's new pad boasts five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, as well as breathtaking views of the city.
The 6,025 square-foot property, currently on the market for $35 million, sits on four acres of lush land. Among its fancy perks? A pool, tennis court, movie theater, chef's kitchen, a library equipped with a bar, a mini golf course and a private vineyard.
The reality star is becoming quite the real estate tycoon!
She is currently trying to unload her "starter home" in Calabasas, which she purchased for $3.3 million back in 2015. This past May, she spent $6 million buying her Hidden Hills abode, and then another $4.5 million buying the place next door. Her main residence is the 13,200 square foot one she's currently rehabbing.
The plastic surgery princess is rapidly becoming the most rich and famous of the K clan! Her new series Life of Kylie premieres in July, her cosmetics business is expanding at a rapid rate, and she's got all her extra cash invested in the housing market.
Oh, did we mention she's 19-years-old? Let that sink in...
Khloe Kardashian couldn't help herself when she posted a video of Kendall Jenner falling while riding a bike on Instagram yesterday, and we have to admit it's pretty hilarious! The supermodel took a tumble while attempting to navigate a pebble pathway, but hey... at least it wasn't a catwalk!
In other Kenny news, let's hope she wasn't tuned into the Late Late Show with James Corden last night, because her ex Harry Styles got way awkward when her name was brought up in conversation. The cringeworthy moment came about when Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the other guest on the show, retold a story about his chicken coop. All his animals are named after members of the Kar-Jenner clan, and the "Sign of the Times" crooner put his head down when the statuesque stunner's name was mentioned.
If it was up to the Vogue covergirl's momager Kris Jenner, she would still be dating the former One Direction boybander.
"Kris doesn’t understand why Kendall didn’t take her relationship with Harry more seriously. She feels like Kendall threw in the towel too quickly and that if she had persevered, she and Harry would still be an item," a source dished to Hollywood Life.
"Kris is disappointed that Harry is now off the market and dating Tess. Kris would much rather see her daughter with an A-list celeb like Harry, than A$AP [Rocky] who is now embroiled in baby mama rumors. She just doesn’t get what Kendall sees in him. She would be thrilled if Kendall was linked to Harry. A new album, a movie, a great reputation, gorgeous, he has it all," the source added.
Her romance with the British hunk hit the skids almost as quickly as she did on this bicycle!
Posted on Tue May 16th, 2017 9:55am PDT By
X17 Staff
Why go to LA's most popular eatery if you're trying to fly under the radar?
Caitlyn Jenner dined at Craig's in Hollywood last night, and when she finished her meal, she tried unsuccessfully to sneak out the back door. Of course, a sea of paparazzi were waiting to take her pic, but she seemed unfazed as she jumped into her ride. Did she dine alone? She never seems to have a companion with her, and that's gotta get pretty lonely.
It isn't likely that her relationship with the Kardashian clan is going to improve any time soon, so she might want to look into making some new friends. She recently confessed she no longer speaks to Kim or Khloe, and her once-friendly situation with ex Kris has turned sour after the release of her memoir Secrets of my Life.
Speaking of her book, apparently it's already hitting the bargain bin, with lackluster sales after a strong start. The publisher has sold 16,509 copies so far, but the majority of those were purchased the week of the release.
She's living her truth, but she's alienated more than a few people in the process.
Posted on Tue May 16th, 2017 8:55am PDT By
X17 Staff
Random!
Scott Disick and new girlfriend Ella Ross partied it up at the Peppermint Club in Hollywood last night, and when it came time to leave, they followed Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire back to the Oscar winner's bachelor pad to afterparty. We wonder who knows who? Perhaps The Lord and Leo are new friends?
Multiple reports have surfaced recently about the father-of-three's out of control behavior and drinking habits, and sources are blaming Kourtney Kardashian's hot hookup with male model Younes Bendjima for driving him to the bottle. Close pals are saying he needs rehab, but he seems to be doing just fine banging hot chicks and rubbing elbows with famous actors!
LD has no reason to clean up his act if the money continues to flow in, and with his new house flipping show produced by Kris Jenner, that dough isn't going to dry up anytime soon!
