American Idol Finalists Perform at Microsoft Store in Atlanta

It's their first performance since Scotty McCreery was crowned this season's American Idol and the unofficial kick off of the Idol's Tour.

Microsoft went all out today as they flew in the top 4: McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinhart, and James Durbin to perform at the Grand Opening festivities at the new Microsoft Store at Lenox Mall in Atlanta.

Durbin, Reinhart, and Alaina all sang two songs before McCreery finished off the set with three well sung songs.

Observations:

Durbin has a HUGE voice, booming and fun to listen to. 

Reinhart has a good voice as well and you can tell she loves to sing.

Alaina is still struggling with some of the vocal chord problems she had during finals week.

McCreery is a great performer, he has his act down pat and the crowd loved it.

I'll start out with some pictures of James Durbin.

Lady Gaga Again 99 Cents

I'm not really a fan, but millions of other are.

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For .99, what do you have to lose.

John Rich Wins 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Country star John Rich has been named the winner of U.S. reality TV show Celebrity Apprentice.

The singer saw off competition from Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin in a live finale on Sunday.

Host Donald Trump admitted he struggled with the decision, telling the contestants, “I’ve never had to go through something like this... You’ve both been amazing.”

Rich picked up a $250,000 prize, which he has pledged to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The series began with 16 celebrity competitors, including David Cassidy, Meat Loaf, Lil Jon, La Toya Jackson, Gary Busey and Mark McGrath.

Throughout the run of the show, both Rich and Matlin raised more than $1M for charity.

Dancing With the Stars Results: Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?

Instant dances and one of the leading contenders bitten by the injury bug were the stories of last night's performance show.

It was the first show where the teams had to perform two dances that would both be graded.  

The show began with an encore dance featuring Kirstie and Maks.  Once again they perform the Argentine tango.

The eliminations begin with Hines and Kirstie getting to find out their fate. Moving to the semi-finals are Hines and Kym.  Kirstie and Maks will also be in the semis.  These two teams may be the favorites.

Next up is that famous filler segment that won't go away, Dance Center.  This is where they trot Kenny Mayne and Jerry Rice out to break down the competition. 

Next on was Michael Bolton and an Australian singer singing Bolton's new song. 

This is followed by another inspirational about how dance kept a family together.  With a father passing away, the oldest brother of this family kept dance in the family.  The family now performs on the results show. 

A bonus song by Delta Goodrem as she fills in for Adele.  Adele is apparently having trouble with her voice.  A quick check of Delta Goodrem's website shows it has crashed by so many people visiting it.  She has some talent!

More Dance Center and more lame jokes.

Finally, Adele is able to perform.  She sings her hit "Rolling in the Deep."  I'm sure show producers were holding their breathe that she would perform.

The eliminations now continue.  Some good behind the scenes footage on Ralph's injury is shown.  It will be between Ralph, Chelsea and Romeo to see who goes home. 

Ralph and Karina are in jeopardy, as are Romeo and Chelsie.  Chelsea Kane and Mark are in the final four.  Going home this week will be Romeo and Chelsie in a surprise.

Anyone Seen Fantasia Lately?

This is what Fantasia currently looks like.  This picture taken last week as she performed at the New Orleans Jazz Fest.  Think she would've won American Idol looking like this?