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Daily Buzz: Scottish Terrier Wins Westminster, ‘American Idol’ 24, Jessica Simpson Spills It

Sadie the Scottish terrier won the Best in Show title at the 134th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Sadie was the No. 1 dog in the U.S. coming into the event and she won the group event at Westminster last year.

Out of 70 hopefuls, there are now only 24 on American Idol. Tuesday’s episode of Idol introduced viewers to Season 9′s Top 24. The season is just starting, so stay tuned!

Jessica Simpson dished about John Mayer for her cover feature in Allure!

She doesn’t address Mayer’s “sexual napalm” claim but she does talk about her exes and saving nudity for her next husband. Jessica did say one thing about John Mayer:

He didn’t make me go brunette! John doesn’t get credit for making me brunette. He’d like to think so, but he doesn’t deserve the credit.

Daily Buzz: Tom Cruise’s New Mission, Ellen On Idol, Jay Leno Wraps Primetime Gig

Tom Cruise is set to bring Ethan Hunt to the big screen one more time. The Mission: Impossible star has signed on to Paramount’s Memorial Day 2011 release of Mission: Impossible IV. Cruise will co-produce the film with former director J.J. Abrams.

TV critics and fans alike are applauding Ellen Degeneres‘ American Idol debut last night. The daytime talk show maven nailed her first judging gig, bringing her sharp wit and kind calmness to the panel.

Jay Leno wrapped up his prime-time show, “The Jay Leno Show” last night without much fanfare. In his final monologue, the veteran late night host said, “It seems like just yesterday I was telling NBC this was not going to work. This show was supposed to be on for two years, but we got five months for good behavior.” Leno returns to his 11:35p slot on March 1 after the Olympics.

American Idol: Judging Ellen DeGeneres [POLL]

ellen american idol American Idol: Judging Ellen DeGeneres [POLL] Did you watch Ellen DeGeneres first night on American Idol? What did you think? How do you judge the new American Idol judge?

I think Ellen is nicer than Simon but not as sappy as Paula. DeGeneres is straight-up, funny and in some cases, Ellen can be brutally honest. But I like Ellen’s no-nonsense style.

What about the alleged tension between Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres? Ellen told PEOPLE magazine:

Everyone’s making such a big deal about the tension. You know, there’s been a lot of fun on that panel. Kara [DioGuardi]’s been great, and Randy [Jackson]’s been great. And I think it was either Wednesday or Tuesday, Simon was great.

I think he’s a funny guy and I think he’s a smart guy. I like Simon. He’s going to be a challenge. He’s Simon, and I’m me. We are completely different people. We’ll see how it goes.

My favorites from tonight’s Idol:

Andrew Garcia. Andrew’s played Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up.” Garcia made this song sound better than the original!

Janell Wheeler. Amazing performance. This girl has star written all over her!

Mary Powers is a rocker chick who wants to change her family life by becoming the next American Idol.

Talk to the poll! Tell us what you think of Ellen on Idol!

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Buzz Update: ’24′ Feature Film, Lil Wayne Goodbye Video, Ellen DeGeneres Debut ‘American Idol’

24 movie Buzz Update: 24 Feature Film, Lil Wayne Goodbye Video, Ellen DeGeneres Debut American Idol Is Jack Bauer heading to the big screen?

According to Variety, 24 will be coming to a movie theater near you soon. Fox has already tapped a screenwriter to pen the story.

MTV News reports that Lil Wayne said goodbye to fans online before he goes to jail. The singer got on the Ustream page of Lil’ Twist, an artist in his Young Money camp, and said goodbye to fans via streaming online video.

Lil Wayne plans to turn himself in on Wednesday afternoon in New York after his formal sentencing and begin his year-long jail term stemming from his July 2007 arrest on gun-possession charges.

Ellen DeGeneres is on American Idol tonight! The comedian makes her debut as the fourth judge during the start of Hollywood Week. Are you going to watch?

Buzz Update: Howard Stern To Replace Simon Cowell, Kristen Stewart’s Jury Duty Drama

howard stern 300x172 Buzz Update: Howard Stern To Replace Simon Cowell, Kristen Stewarts Jury Duty Drama Will shock jock Howard Stern replace Simon Cowell on “American Idol”? That’s the buzz according to the New York Post. Stern, the highest-paid personality in radio, would be perfect to replace the fork-tongued Cowell. “They know he would be great on TV and would clash with the other judges such as Ellen DeGeneres and the contestants,” a source told the paper. “‘Idol’ will do what it takes to sign him.”

Kristen Stewart did her civil duty by serving jury duty recently, but she may have gotten a court security guard in trouble during the process. After the 3-day prostitution trial she sat on, a security guard asked for a photo with the actress. She gladly did so and went on her way. But then the security guard posted the photo on the internet…and now his job is on the line, since celebrities in court for any matter is confidential. Oops!

Buzz Update: ‘Ugly Betty’ Axed, ‘American Idol’ Hits Dallas, Neil Patrick Harris Fabulous on ‘Idol’

Ugly Betty has been canceled by ABC.

The news was announced in a statement from executive producer Silvio Horta and ABC president Steve McPherson:

We’ve mutually come to the difficult decision to make this ‘Ugly Betty’s’ final season. And (we) are announcing now as we want to allow the show ample time to write a satisfying conclusion. We are extremely proud of this groundbreaking series, and felt it was important to give the fans a proper farewell.

American Idol auditions hit the Big D last night. Idol auditions were in Dallas and Erica Rhodes was the hit of the night! The former child actress on Barney and Friends is all grown up now—she dressed like a dominatrix complete with a whip that she worked into her performance!

Neil Patrick Harris was a guest judge on American Idol last night and he was fabulous! Harris was fun, helpful and even snapped at Simon! How can you not love him?

Daily Buzz: American Idol Hits Orlando, YouTube Partners with Sundance, Conan’s Last Night?

American Idol was in sunny Orlando last night with guest judge Kristin Chenoweth. There were over 10,000 people who showed up for Idol auditions in Orlando, read more about it here.

YouTube will partner with Sundance for online movie rentals. YouTube will start testing a new online movie rental service from the Sundance Film Festival.

No official word about Conan O’Brien and his final Tonight Show but the host has been hinting and joking that Friday will be his final show. On Tuesday night, Conan joked during his monologue that he was “just three days away from the biggest drinking binge in history.”

Daily Buzz: Pants on the Ground on ‘Idol’, Ricky Gervais, Pat Robertson on Haiti?

larry platt Daily Buzz: Pants on the Ground on Idol, Ricky Gervais, Pat Robertson on Haiti? In one of the funniest performances ever on American Idol, a 62 year-old man named General Larry Platt rocked the house with his song Pants on the Ground. Watch the video of last night’s American Idol with General Larry singing Pants on the Ground!

British actor and comedian Ricky Gervais will act as host for The Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. Viewers should expect the unexpected from Gervais, who is the first host of the Golden Globes in 15 years. The wild man from the UK told USA Today:

If they were giving me a go at brain surgery, I’d panic, but no one’s going to die, so who cares?

I love Ricky Gervais! The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards will air on Sunday (NBC, 8 p.m. ET/5 PT).

The death toll for the Haiti Earthquake is estimated to be 10,000 people. But that didn’t stop Televangelist Pat Robertson from sticking his foot in his mouth. Robertson says the people of Haiti had brought this catastrophe on themselves:

The Haitians revolted and got something themselves free. But ever since they have been cursed by one thing after another.