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Jacob Lusk: Sabotaged By American Idol Producers?
2 years ago
Let the conspiracy theories begin.
Having drawn comparisons to Luther Vandross all season long, Jacob Lusk tackled the singer’s “Dance With My Father” on American Idol Wednesday night.
It seemed like this was a great opportunity for the Idol hopeful to really shine, but Jacob had trouble from the very first notes. The reason for that? Well …
When Ryan Seacrest asked why he was so emotional at the onset, Jacob said it wasn’t his emotions – there were mysterious drumming noises in his earpiece!
The mixup certainly didn’t help an already fringe candidate. What do you think? Could it have been
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Jacob Lusk: The Next Luther Vandross?
2 years ago
It’s clear who the American Idol judges favor at this point on season 10.
Immediately after his tremendous rendition of “A House is Not a Home,” Jacob Lusk was told he was placed on the show via “divine intervention” (Steven Tyler) and that he was clearly the next Luther Vandross (Jennifer Lopez).
Is this an issue of hyperbole by new judges aiming to make an impression? Or is Lusk truly that talented? On voice alone, there’s little question he ranks among some of the best to ever grace the Idol stage. See for yourself and then sound off: Is Jacob Lusk the early favorite?
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Pee Wee Herman makes plans for comeback
2 years ago
[HMG] – Many Hollywood stars have fallen from grace, and some never returned. But Paul Rubens – better known as Pee Wee Herman – may have achieved modest stardom again. But he won’t be happy until the public forget his arrest.
Paul, now 57, was arrested in Florida in July 1991 for indecent behavior in an adult theater. The arrest got huge national coverage and re-runs of his show were quickly pulled off the air. Disney and Toys R Us also canceled their deals. Rubens released a statement denying the charges and his attorneys then made a deal with the cops. But he always maintained he was
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