American Idol’s Chris Medina Not Invited to Finale Show – Shame on A.I.

Remember Chris Medina from American Idol?

Sure you do.

He was the Milwaukee contestant who told the sad story about his Fiancee Juliana Ramos being in a car accident, suffering life threatening brain injuries, and now confined to a wheelchair.

The story brought Jennifer Lopez to tears. Chris made it through the elimination rounds and made it into the top 40 before he was sent home.

Early on, American Idol seemed to focus on Medina and Juliana's story like a laser beam, even going as far as having Juliana come into the audition room to meet the judges.

It really is a tragic story and the producers at Idol really played it up – some say for the ratings. But how far are they willing to go to show the love now?

Not very far.

Chris says he has not heard from Idol since he was eliminated, and that he has not been asked to be in the audience during the finale show like many of the other contestants.

He does say that the opportunity to share his story has helped get the word out about his fiancee and the incredible medical bills that are mounting.

Since his exit from A.I he has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Live with Regis and Kelly, Good Morning America, and On-Air with Ryan Seacrest.

In fact, the day after he was eliminated he released a single on iTunes called “What are words” that has sold over 75,000 copies to date. The song is about his relationship with Juliana and the emotions that erupt with these types of brain injuries.

Even though the producers of American Idol seem to be missing in action, host Ryan Seacrest has done something for the young couple.

In a radio interview with Chris, Ryan announced $35,000 worth of donations for his Juliana’s medical bills. It brought the singer to tears and is really a touching video – it even had actor Topher Grace entering the studio early to say he would match the donation for a total of $70,000.

Watch Ryan Seacrest Radio interview with Chris Medina


Medina’s latest video for his single “What are words” is very touching and we can see why he made it into the American Idol top 40. He really does have a great voice.

Watch Chris Medina Music Video “What are words”


Hopefully, American Idol will get wind of all the press about this and offer Chris and Juliana a front row seat next week during the final show of the season.

So, was American Idol just using Chris Medina for ratings?

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Will The Hills Be Invited To Kristin's Wedding?

Don't expect to see a full-on Hills reunion when Kristin Cavallari weds Chicago Bears player Jay Cutler next spring.

During an interview with Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show on Tuesday, the 24-year-old reality star said she's planning a "big wedding" -- but some of her former costars may not make the final guest list.

"It either has to be really small, like 40 people, or big, like 400 people. No happy medium!" she said. "Jay has to invite the entire Bears team, and that's a lot of people right there."

While Laguna Beach's Stephen Colletti will score an invite ("He was my high school boyfriend, but now we're really good friends," Cavallari says), her on-screen fling Justin "Bobby" Brescia won't be as lucky.

"It's not that I don't like him, but I haven't talked to him since we finished The Hills," Cavallari explained. "That was a fake relationship."

According to the newly engaged star, former costars Lauren Conrad, Brody Jenner, Lo Bosworth and Whitney Port won't be in attendance, either.

As for Heidi Montag? "She changed her number; I can't get a hold of her," Cavallari explained, adding that Spencer Pratt comes as "package deal."

Still, Cavallari added that Stephanie Pratt and Audrina Patridge may get to see her walk down the aisle -- if only to meet some of 28-year-old Cutler's teammates.

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Heidi Montag Talks New Show "Famous Foods"

Taking to "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" to dish about her upcoming project, Heidi Montag called into the popular radio show on Thursday afternoon (April 21).

The blonde reality said that her new reality gig isn't going to focus on her unsuccessful plastic surgery attempts, as she shared that the program will be titled "Famous Foods".

Miss Montag went on to say that the VH1 series “is about several celebrities coming together and building a restaurant, and working in it, and kind of figuring out the in’s and outs of the restaurant business, and how to be successful in it.”

Not stopping once her talking got underway, the 24-year-old noted that the show will start airing at summer's end, telling that her "plan is to just work as hard as I can, and to have fun, and to get through it without any crazy altercations.”

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Khloe Kardashian Lines Up “Law & Order" Gig

She’s had plenty of experience with reality television, but now Khloe Kardashian is looking to broaden her horizons.

The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” hottie will be guest starring in a new episode of “Law & Order: Los Angeles.”

Interestingly enough, Khloe will play herself in the episode, and she’ll be under investigation for shooting her stylist after a bad dress choice.

Ms. Kardashian will film the episode in the next day or so, and it’ll air this coming Monday (April 25). Talk about a quick turnaround!

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Julianne Hough Isn't Having Kids Anytime Soon

Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest have only been dating for a year, but the Footloose star already has babies on the brain!

"I don't want to have kids anytime soon, but when I do, I want my body to be healthy," the 22-year-old Salt Lake City native tells the May issue of Women's Health.

To stay fit, Hough avoids processed foods and frequently attends Tracy Anderson's high-intensity cardio dance classes. "They're so fun and dance-y," she says.

Unfortunately, maintaining her figure hasn't always been so easy.

"Growing up, I could eat anything, but the minute I hit 22, I stopped dancing and kept eating whatever I wanted, and I gained weight," Hough admits. "Then I started reading [critical] comments in blogs. That freaks you out and you get caught up in it."

Fortunately, Hough was able to shake off the criticism. "If I deprive myself, I end up binge eating. I didn't want to do that," she says. "Now if I want something, I'll have it and I won't feel guilty. Then the next day I won't crave it."

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Spencer Pratt: I Want to Intern for Ryan Seacrest

Spencer Pratt is hoping to start over -- as Ryan Seacrest's radio intern.

The 27-year-old Hills alum wrote an e-mail to Seacrest's talent booker, Amy Sugarman, asking for a five-week stint under the media mogul. "I'm trying to change my image and make myself more likable," he told her.

Pratt called into Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show Thursday to further explain his desire to change his public image.

"How do you go from being hated to even a little bit likable? It's about who you're around," Pratt said. "I've learned you need to be around likable people to even start to be likable. Who's the most likable person in America, if not the world? That would be Ryan Seacrest."

When Seacrest, 36, asked if the MTV bad boy had finally shaved his oft-mocked "flesh-colored beard," Pratt assured him that he's "completely shaved" and "clean-cut."

"I got a nice nine-month vacation living on the beach collecting sand dollars, and I really got to reflect and realize that in entertainment, you can definitely go too far," the former Hills star -- who once dropped $400,000 on healing crystals -- said. "I'm ready to start a whole new [chapter]."

As for wife Heidi Montag, 24? She's busy shooting a new reality show for VH1 with The Bachelor's Jake Pavelka, 33, and The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Danielle Staub, 48.

"She's up every morning at like 4:30. She starts her day with jump-roping while I'm still asleep, and then she heads off to film this new series for VH1 and she doesn't get back until at least 10 p.m.," Pratt told Seacrest. "I'm twiddling my thumbs all day like, 'I need to get a job.'"

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Jackson Kids To Sing At Grammy's?

There is a rumor starting to circulate that Michael Jackson's kids may make not only an appearance, but perform at this weekend Grammy Awards.

Things started to heat up when American Idol's Ryan Seacrest posted to his Twitter page that MJ's kids may participate.

Seacrest said on Wednesday:

"Just talked to the executive producer of the Grammys... hearing MJ's kids may sing."

Were pretty sure he would not have said anything unless there was at least a remote chance the children would appear.

There have been rumors before about the kids making an album and/or appearing on a Jackson Family bio or televised special.

More as news comes our way…
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