America Idol's Ashthon Jones is first to be sent packing as 'stressed out' Casey Abrams fails to show due to hospital dash

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Time to go home: Ashthon Jones is comforted by American Idol host Ryan Seacrest after being voted off


It turned out that axed contestant Ashthon Jones's was not the only casualty of American Idol last night.

The 25-year-old hopeful was sent packing in last night's results show as it emerged that fellow contestant Casey Abrams was unable to attend the show due to a hospital dash.

According to internet reports, 20-year-old Casey, from Illinois, needed to medical treatment for a stress-induced bleeding stomach ulcer.

He suffered a similar set back a few weeks ago just before the Top 24 was revealed.
Host Ryan Seacret was scant with details, only revealing he was in hospital and wished him to 'get back here soon'.

But the show must go on, so it was left to the remaining 12 to perform a cover of Michael Jackson hits.


Awaiting their fate: Ashthon waits with Karen Rodriguez and Haley Reinhart to find out who's going home


Too much to handle: Ashthon and Haley comfort each other as they wait for the judges' decision


The performance was somewhat sketchy, however, with pre-recorded vocals and some poor examples of lip syncing.

But it wasn't long before the cohort of finalists was cut down to size with Haley Reinhart and Karen Rodriguez joining Ashthon in the bottom three.

Later in the show Ryan sends Karen to safety, before revealing Ashthon, who sang Diana Ross' When You Tell Me That You Love Me in Wednesday night's show, has the least number of public votes.


Hospital dash: Casey Abrams, seen here performing in Wednesday night's programme, was unable to make the results show due to a 'stress-induced stomach ulcer', according to reports


Early indications show around 30million votes were cast by the public.

After performing When You Tell Me That You Love Me, the judges vote unanimously to eliminate Ashthon and decided not to use their 'save' vote.

The save card was brought in recently and allows all four judges to save one contestant from being eliminated.


Judgement time: American Idol judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson sit on the panel


Teary-eyed: Jennifer appeared to be finding it difficult to decide which of the contestants go home


It can be used up until the top five contestants are eliminated and only once.

It has to be an unanimous decision and once used up it cannot be brought into effect again for the rest of the season.

Last night's result show also featured a performance from former American Idol winner Adam Lambert.


Swan song: Ashthon performs for the final time as she's watched by the rest of the American Idol contestants



Sad to see her go: The remaining contestants applaud after Ashthon's emotional final performance


In the the first of the studio shows of the season on Wednesday, the contestants had just a minute and a half to try and persuade America to vote for them - but even that was too long for some.

The 'live' America Idol show - recorded a day early to allow the new judges time to settle in - didn't go well for everyone, with lacklustre performances and dull song choices slowing things down.

The boys were more on form, with Paul McDonald, Casey Abrams, Jacob Lusk and James Durbin all exciting the judges.


Who are you backing? Amanada also attended the contestants performances and chatted to Seacrest


Of the girls Pia Toscano lived up to last week's stunning performance, but many of her fellow females failed to deliver.

Naima Adedapo at least had some energy as she offered up an imitation of Rihanna, but Karen Rodriguez struggled to do justice to her choice of Selena's I Could Fall in Love and Haley Reinhart was simply labelled 'boring' by Randy Jackson.

The finalists had paid tribute to their own Idols as they performed songs by their very favourite artists.


Famous faces: P Diddy performed his track Coming Home on the programme last night


"Casey Abrams - With a little help of my friends" American Idol 2011 Top 13



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Sneak peek: Fans delight as X-Men returns in a real blaze of glory

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Red-hot: In a tunnel of flames, American actor Lucas Till shows he is the fearless subhuman superhero he plays in X-Men: First Class


The lead-up to X-Men: First Class is getting red-hot.

Easily the most eagerly-anticipated blockbusters of the year, producers have given yet another official sneak peek of the comic book prequel by releasing a new still on the film's official Facebook page.

In a tunnel of flames, American actor Lucas Till shows he is the fearless subhuman superhero he channels in the film, set to be released this June.

The young 20-year-old's character Alex Summers / Havok is a mutant who has the ability to absorb cosmic energy and discharge blasts from the energy..

Havok can generate powerful plasma blasts, an ability he has had difficulty controlling.

He is also the son of Cosair, the younger brother of the X-Men’s Cyclops and older brother of Vulcan.

Till is best known for his appearance in Hanna Montana: The Movie.
He joins American actress and Mad Men star January Jones in the blockbuster.



Much-anticipated: The film will hit cinema screens in July 2011


In previous stills from the film, fans saw Jones slips into a skin-tight white leather jumpsuit and wear her trademark icy blonde mane in a curled 60's style bouffant.

Jones plays the main female lead, Emma Frost, a mutant that possesses telepathic powers including mind control and thought projections.

Frost's personality is calculating, manipulative and secretive and she also has the ability to turn into a flawless diamond.


Sexy Frost: Kevin Bacon asSebastian Shaw sits alongside Mad Men star January Jones who plays seductive mutant Emma Frost


Formerly one of the X-Men's deadliest foes, she is now one of their central members.
Jones took over the role from Australian actress Tahyna Tozzi, who played a younger and much more minor version of the cartoon character in the 2009 film X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

Till and Jones also join a cast including Shameless and Last King Of Scotland star James McAvoy as Professor Xavier, A Single Man and Skins actor Nicholas Hoult - who beat Twilight star Taylor Lautner to the role of the Beast.


Mind control: James McAvoy steps into Patrick Stewart's role as X Men founder Xavier


Get Him To The Greek's Rose Byrne is Dr Moira MacTaggert, Kevin Bacon plays Sebastian Shaw, Winter's Bone star Jennifer Lawrence is Mystique and former child actress Morgan Lily is a young Raven Darkholme.

Inglourious Basterds and 300 actor Michael Fassbender takes on the role of a young Magneto, portrayed by Ian Mckellen in previous films.

The new action hero movie, based on the X-Men Marvel comics is currently still shooting.


Check mate: James McAvoy and and Michael Fassbender in one of the scenes from the movie


It is being directed by Matthew Vaughan, with scriptwriters including Jonathan Ross's wife Jane Goldman.

The film is being set in the 1960s and will parallel the history of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X.

Vaughn has said of the plot: 'The story that (producer) Bryan Singer came up with is very, very smart.

'It's very clever when you see how he has integrated the characters into the time period where the film is set. I'll put it that way.


A fine cast: The film is being set in the 1960s and will parallel the history of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X


'I just don't want to give it away.

'It's a very clever way of getting these characters involved in recent history, in recent world events.'

Vaughn, 39, is the husband of supermodel Claudia Schiffer.

He's also fast becoming one of the UK's most successful directors, with recent critically-acclaimed releases including Layer Cake, Kick-Ass and Stardust.

The much-anticipated film will hit cinema screens in July 2011.


Back to the start: Michael Fassbender takes on the role of a young Magneto, portrayed by Ian Mckellen in previous films


Click to watch this clip - X-Men - First Class - (2011) Trailer


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Sorry Kate, obviously smoking really IS bad for your skin

By MAYSA RAWI

Breaking the rules: Kate Moss lights up on the catwalk for Louis Vuitton during Paris Fashion Week today


Kate Moss has never been one to follow rules and today was no exception when she ignored the ban - and No Smoking Day - and lit up on the catwalk.

Walking for Louis Vuitton at Paris Fashion Week, Kate indulged her bad habit and proved she's still got it in a pair of tight hot pants and bondage-style lace-up boots.

Moss was the perfect choice to close the fetish-themed show and had the crowd cheering as she theatrically blew out smoke.


Naughty but nice: Naomi Campbell, centre, starred in the fetish-inspired show


Jacobs spared no expense to produce a highly stylised event, casting supermodels Naomi Campbell, Amber Valetta, Carolyn Murphy and Maria Carla.

Hostesses dressed in French maid's uniforms and brandishing feather dusters and platters with caviar canapes and shots of vodka ushered guests into a tent that recreated a dimly lit Paris hotel.

The show saw models emerging from a makeshift lift attended to by porters, while they strutted down the runway handcuffed to their handbags, in heels so high, the catwalk had to be reworked to accommodate the 13cm heels.


Hotel Vuitton: A makeshift lift, attended to by porters saw models emerging from the boudoir-style set


Hourglass shaped coats in tweed and slick patent leather were worn with thigh-high stockings - and nothing else.

Black bustiers were layered over demure A-line skirts worn with shirts with round white collars.

A black dress embroidered with sequins looked innocent enough until the model turned the corner, revealing her handcuff-bound wrists.


Irrational desire: Marc Jacobs said the public's love of everything with the LV logo sparked the idea for the collection


Superstar designer Marc Jacobs said the public's insatiable desire for everything with the LV logo sparked the idea for the collection.

'There's this crazy, almost irrational desire for these objects, these things we create,' Jacobs told a scrum of journalists in a frenzied backstage interview.

'We were thinking about obsession, fetishism and we thought about an old hotel, with its chambermaids and the affairs that go on there, the crimes and scandals.

'And we just wanted to reveal all the amazing creatures who passed through there'.


What a difference an hour makes: Moss's complexion outside looks a far cry from her glossy appearance on the catwalk a short time earlier


Home time: Kate and fiance Jamie Hince, left, and Naomi head out after the show


Louis Vuitton A/W 2011/2012 with Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell Fashion and Fetisch collection.



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It's official: Charlie Sheen fired from Two And A Half Men

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Fired: Charlie Sheen has officially been sacked by Warner Bros., who own his hit TV show Two And A Half Men, pictured here today with one of his girlfriends Natalie Kenly in Los Angeles


Fall from grace for $2m-an-episode star as contract is terminated

Sheen is now preparing to sue Warner Bros and show creator Chuck Lorre

'This is good news because now I can take all of their bazillions,' he says

Letter firing actor stated he 'appears to be very ill' and referred to drug habit

No decision has been made on the future of the series


Just days ago Chalie Sheen said he was 'close' to working out a deal for his return to Two And A Half Men.

But negotiations officially ended today after Warner Bros announced the 45-year-old star has been fired from the company.

A statement released today read: 'After careful consideration, Warner Bros. Television has terminated Charlie Sheen's services on Two and a Half Men effective immediately.'


In character: He played the role of Charlie in the CBS show, a hedonistic jingle writer, seen with co-stars Jon Cryer, left, and Angus T. Jones


The studio that produces the CBS series said the decision was made after 'careful consideration'.

Sheen's erratic personal life had prompted Warner to suspend production on the show for the season, and Sheen in return had been waging an angry media campaign against the show's producers.

No decision has been made on the future of the series, Warner Bros added in the statement.

Sheen is now preparing to file a lawsuit against Warner Bros. and the show's creator Chuck Lorre, according to RadarOnline.


Showing off: Seen here kissing one of his porn star 'Goddesses', Natalie, during his internet TV show


Sheen's lawyer Marty Singer told the celebrity website that a termination of contract letter was received shortly before 2pm today.

The letter stated that Sheen, who was paid $2m an episode 'engaged in dangerously self-destructive conduct and appears to be very ill'.

'Warner Bros. position is ridiculous,' Singer told the website.

'We will proceed with our claims against Chuck Lorre and Warner Bros. Nothing has changed in terms of that.'


Losing it: Charlie Sheen recorded a second installment for his own internet TV channel which aired last night


TMZ.com has also published a statement from Sheen, reacting to the termination of his contract.

It read: 'This is very good news. They continue to be in breach, like so many whales. It is a big day of gladness at the Sober Valley Lodge because now I can take all of their bazillions, never have to look at whatshiscock again and I never have to put on those silly shirts for as long as this warlock exists in the terrestrial dimension.'

Last week Singer sent a letter of CBS and Warner Bros. threatening legal action and claiming Sheen's contracted had been violated.

In it Singer threatened to sue to companies if Sheen is not paid in full for the rest of the season, which was put on hiatus last month after the star's 36-hour cocaine binge with a gaggle of porn stars.


Fallout: Sheen has made a series of disparaging remarks in recent weeks about the show's producer Chick Lorre, pictured together here in 2009 when Lorre received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame


Singer told TV show bosses Sheen was ready to return to work and take part in the next season too.

Sheen is now expected to demand payment for the ninth season of the sitcom in a lawsuit which has yet to be filed.

Celebrity website TMZ.com claims to have received a copy of the letter sent to Sheen by Warner Bros.

In it the company goes on to describe Sheen trashing the Plaza Hotel in New York last year, his coke binges, on-set failures because of drug-use and his recent diatribes against the show's creator Lorre.

The letter apparently explains the decision by Warner Bros. to fire Sheen by stating there is a clause in his contract stating a performer can be sacked if they commit 'a felony offense involving moral turpitude'.


Awarded: Seen here in March 2008 accepting the award for outstanding actor in a television comedy for Two And A Half Men at the NCLR Alma awards in California


It reads: 'There is ample evidence supporting Warner Bros. reasonable good faith opinion that Mr. Sheen has committed felony offenses involving moral turpitude (including but not limited to furnishing of cocaine to others as part of the self-destructive lifestyle he has described publicly) that have 'interfere[d] with his ability to fully and completely render all material services required' under the agreement.'

Sheen's lawyer responded to these claims, telling RadarOnline: 'Last year, they told Sheen he could plead guilty to a felony and still do the show,” said Singer.
'Now they are just upset because they say he disparaged Chuck Lorre.


Porn star pal: Kacey Jordan pictured this week in New York at the Post Porn Star Pageant. She was with Sheen on the night of his 36-hour cocaine bender last month


'We intend to file suit against Warner Bros. Television, Chuck Lorre and everyone involved.'

Two weeks ago Sheen declared himself free of drugs after having personalised rehab at his Beverly Hills home.

He demanded that production of Two And A Half Men continue, but Warner Bros. have been unhappy that Sheen refused the help of an outside treatment facility.

Sheen made a series of insulting remarks about producer and co-creator Chuck Lorre in radio and Internet interviews.


The exes: Denise Richards, left, takes daughters Sam and Lola to Maddy's Market in California and, right, Brooke Mueller out and about with her twin boys, Bob and Max at The Grove in Los Angeles


Sheen has since given a slew of rambling, sometimes manic interviews, despite insisting he is drug-free after a period of at home rehab in January.

His contract, which has now been terminated, had been due to run until the end of the 2012 TV season.

Two and a Half Men is an American television comedy series which premiered on CBS on in September 2003.

Sheen was on board from the start along with co-stars Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones.
The show is about hedonistic jingle writer Charlie (played by Sheen), his uptight brother, Alan; and Alan's growing son, Jake.


Charlie Sheen Fired from Two and a Half Men


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Homecoming queen: Supermodel Gisele Bundchen shows off her moves at the Rio Carnival

By EMILY SHERIDAN

Carnival queen: Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen performs in a tiny gold dress on the Vila Isabel Samba School float at the Sambadrome in Rio De Janeiro


Gisele Bundchen swapped the catwalk for a float as she showed off her dancing moves at the Rio Carnival yesterday.

The supermodel, 30, showed off her slim figure in a bottom-skimming gold dress as she performed the samba on a giant float in Rio De Janeiro's famous Sambadrome.

The world's highest paid model was proudly watched from the audience by her American football player husband Tom Brady and fellow celebrities Jude Law and Pamela Anderson.

Joining Gisele on the float was her mother Valdir and sisters-in-law Nancy and Julie Brady, who took some last minute samba lessons the day before.

The four women took part in the Vila Isabel Samba School's float, which had the theme 'hair'.

Discussing the theme on her Twitter page, Gisele enthused: 'Women love hair and hair helps give personality to people. I think this theme is super cool.'


All that glitters: Gisele fully embraced the spirit of Carnival and looked excited to be a part of it


Centre of attention: Gisele was given pride of place in the centre of the float


Bundchen and the Bradys jetted into the Brazilian city on Saturday morning and have been staying at the Hotel Fasano.

But New England Patriots quarterback Brady couldn't get too involved with the festivities because he's recovering from an operation on his right foot.

After her performance, the model changed into a white T-shirt by one of the Carnival's sponsors Pantene and joined Brady and her friends and family.


Quick learner: Gisele had a brief lesson at the Vila Isabel Samba School on Saturday in preparation for her performance


With Brady out of action, Bundchen grabbed a female friend and started dancing as she clutched a carton of coconut water.

In between dancing, she managed to find the time for some public kissing with her husband of two years.

The model, who has a 15-month-old son Benjamin, had been Tweeting frantically in the run up to the big day.

She admitted she had been listening to the song and learning the words in anticipation of her performance.


In the party spirit: After her float performance, Gisele took to the floor and danced with a friend


Tactile: Gisele leans in for a kiss with her American footballer player husband Tom Brady


She wrote: 'We are taking a Samba class with a Samba dancer from the Vila Isabel Samba School. She has been dancing since she was six years old.

'I'm going to do my best and see if I can do this. OK, here we go.'

Gisele attends carnival every year, but usually just enjoys the dancing from the stands.

She enthused: 'Carnival is very important to Brazil and is known around the world for being the ultimate joy filled celebration...


Show-stopper: Gisele was part of the Vila Samba School parade - which also included a huge float with giant elephant models


Letting her hair down: Gisele waves to the crowd as she sips on a coconut water in the VIP section


'I think the rest of the world has no idea of the involvement. It takes so much dedication and care from everyone who works on it..'

While Gisele was taking part in the spectacle, Law and Anderson looked content to watch from the stands in the Sambadrome.

Clearly getting over his recent split from Sienna Miller, the father-of-four, 38, looked in good spirits as he quaffed glasses of Brahma beer with a few friends.


New friend? Pamela Anderson was spotted looking cosy with a mystery man at the Brahma VIP party


Time to party: Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho (left) took part in the parade, while British actor Jude Law was happy to watch


Former Baywatch star Anderson, 43, was spotted cuddling up to a mystery man.
Wearing a tiny red dress from one of Carnival sponsors Brahma, the former pin-up looked incredibly tactile with the curly-haired companion.

Also taking part in the event was Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho, who wore a white suit and fedora as he did the samba with the Portela Samba School.

The 30-year-old then changed into a T-shirt and shorts from his new fashion line as he joined a bevy of young beauties in the stands to watch the rest of the parade.


What a spectacle: Performers from the Sao Clemente samba school sing and dance through the Sambadrome


Loving the ladies: Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho - wearing a T-shirt from his new fashion line - is surrounded by young female companions


Rio Carnival Group Parades Despite Fire


Gisele Bündchen dando Entrevista antes do desfile no Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro 2011



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'I'm not perfect y'all!' Miley Cyrus pokes fun at herself on Saturday Night Live... and Lindsay Lohan and Justin Bieber

By ANDREA MAGRATH

Doppelgänger: Miley Cyrus parodied Justin Bieber for a skit on comedy show Saturday Night Live


She's certainly no stranger to controversy, but that didn't stop Miley Cyrus from poking fun at a host of other celebrities currently dominating the headlines.

The former Disney queen hosted famed comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live last night, and drew laughs as she parodied troubled actress Lindsay Lohan, as well as her good friend Justin Bieber.

Miley appeared dressed as fellow teen idol Justin Bieber in one sketch. She wore a purple hoodie jumper and a wig of the singer's famous haircut.


Playing for laughs: but Miley proved she can laugh at herself, taking part in the skit that also poked fun at herself (centre) and father Billy Ray Cyrus


The 18-year-old proved that she can also laugh at herself though, with the skit set in one of the show's regular segments, 'The Miley Cyrus Show.'

Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member Vanessa Bayer regular spoofs the Hannah Montana star with an exaggerated take on Miley's nasal, southern accent and with a fondness for the words 'like' and 'y'all.'

Miss Cyrus told reporters after the taping that she had watched several TV interviews of Bieber to mimic his crotch-grabbing and confident swagger for the show.


Headline makers: The sketch involved a Charlie Sheen talkshow called 'Winners! Duh!' and showed 'Charlie' and 'Lindsay' talking about fake urine samples


The Party In The USA singer played it cool as Bayer made fun of her as a parody of herself.

An over-excited fake Miley asked the singer, playing Bieber: 'Justin Bieber, I want to ask you some things. Like, what is your favourite album, and what is Canada like, and do you speak Canadian, and does Usher have to seat people at his own concert because he's an Usher, and do you really never say never, and have you gone through puberty?'

Fake Justin replied: 'All I have to say that is, uh, wink,' winking and smiling at the camera.


Winners circle: John Galliano and Moammar Gadhafi were also parodied in the sketch


Real deal: Miley made fun of Lindsay Lohan's recent court appearances


Miley also sent up Lindsay Lohan in a scene that also parodied Charlie Sheen, John Galliano and Moammar Gadhafi.

The sketch was a Sheen-hosted talk show named 'Duh! Winning!', a reference to the actor's recent interview and Twitter rants.

Bill hader playing Sheen, invited other current 'winners' on to the show, with Cyrus appearing as Lohan alongside castmembers Fred Armisen as Gadhafi and Taran Killam as Galliano.


Friends: The star is good friends with Justin Bieber in real life, but said she watched his TV appearances to copy his movements


Miley donned a long blonde wig to parody Mean Girls star Lohan, who is currently facing a grand theft charge.

Asked by 'Sheen' how she was doing, she replied: 'Things are great, my new movie Herbie opened 68 months ago, and Los Angeles court house just gave me my own parking spot. Winning! Duh!'

Hader then produced one of the 'show's sponsors,' a replacement urine sample company, telling the audience: 'I have a drug test coming up.'

Cyrus reached for the sample, asking: 'Can I get some of that?'


Comedy: Miley also dressed up as one of the Von Trapp children


The singer and actress also played one of the Sound of Music's von Trapp children, giving advice from the 'Disney Channel Acting School'.

She also played a jealous French girlfriend in a skit called Les Jeunes de Paris, and poked fun at fellow Disney star Vanessa Hudgen's new film Beastly.

Miley also sang a song called Sorry, I'm Not Perfect during the show, referencing some of her and others' headline-making antics.

The lyrics included: 'There’s a photo of me being kissed by some dude and Annie Leibovitz trying to get me nude.


Controversy: The singer is stretching her comedic chops as she tries to shed her party girl reputation


'For those of you who think that’s very crude, I’m sorry that I’m not perfect.'
'I never stole a necklace or got a DUI. Never cheated on my wife like that golfer guy.

'So what you can see a little boob from the side? I’m sorry I’m not perfect,' she sang.

SNL cast member Kristen Wiig added: 'You didn’t make a dirty tape and pass it along. You didn’t text a photo of your dong.'

'Don’t both of these things seem worse than a bong?' Miley asked, a reference to the video of her smoking a salvia bong.


Miley Cyrus is Justin Bieber - PARODY - (FULL) March. 6, 2011 Saturday Night Live 2011 HD



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