Topic: Pia Toscano

Crush Links: Hugh Hefner Was “Relieved” Not to Get Married

• We’re so jealous: Mark-Paul Gosselaar had a wardrobe malfunction while filming a hot tub scene for his new show, Franklin & Bash. (The Frisky)

• Turns out Carolina Herrera was the designer of the wedding dress we saw on Kristen Stewart in the Breaking Dawn, Part 1 trailer — and it’s a bit sexier than what Stephenie Meyer described in the book. (Celebuzz)

• Crystal Harris allegedly called into Ryan Seacrest‘s show with this claim: Hugh Hefner got engaged only because he thought his young girlfriend wanted to get hitched, and was “relieved” that she called things off. (YourTango)

• Even though Teresa Giudice and family were charged with assault in a bar brawl in the Dominican Republic, her attorney claims Teresa acted in self-defense. (People)

• Now that she’s happily engaged, Kim Kardashian is playing matchmaker, trying to set up American Idol contestant Pia Toscano and Dancing with the Stars mainstay Mark Ballas. (Celeb Dirty Laundry)

Awards and Predictions for the ‘American Idol’ Top 10

American Idol fever is winding down after crowning its new king, Scotty McCreery. But what of the rest of the finalists we watched sing their hearts out week after week? Here are our superlatives and future predictions for the Top 10 of Season 10: More »

Video: Pia Toscano Performs on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Results Show

Last night, American Idol castoff Pia Toscano performed on the results show of Dancing with the Stars. I often prefer results shows to actual episodes of DWTS, because we get to see the professional dancers together without gimmicks. Conveniently, the pro dancers who choreographed a routine to Pia’s rendition of “I’ll Stand By You” were Karina Smirnoff and none other than Pia’s rumored boyfriend, Mark Ballas. More »

Pia Toscano To Sing On ‘Dancing with the Stars’ In Display of Perfect PR Synergy

American Idol castoff Pia Toscano is wasting absolutely zero time keeping her name in the media. Her first step was going on a highly-publicized date with Dancing with the Stars pro Mark Ballas. Now, she’s going to be performing on Mark’s show. Coincidence? Or a publicity coup? More »

Pia Toscano and Paul McDonald Have Mastered the Art of the ‘Idol’ Boot

Getting kicked off of American Idol sucks – you’ve lost your chance at the record deal prize offered up to the winner of the show. But every booted finalist’s role model is Jennifer Hudson, who rebounded from a surprise elimination in season 3 (eventual winner: Fantasia) to star in Dreamgirls and win an Oscar. The most recent bootees from this season of Idol, Pia Toscano and Paul McDonald, clearly got a class in good PR. The strategy? Immediately hook up with someone famous so that your name stays out there. More »

Crush Links: How Could You Hold a Grudge Against Charlie Sheen?

Charlie Sheen wants to work this “s–t” out with Chuck Lorre. Good luck, pal. Let us know how that goes. (Us Magazine)

Betty White isn’t amused by Charlie Sheen or Lindsay Lohan. Take that, young Hollywood! (Dlisted)

Pia Toscano, the latest American Idol hopeful to be kicked off, has scored her own record deal. (Oh No They Didn’t!) More »

Video: Watch Jennifer Lopez Get Super Indignant And Outraged At A Reality Show Outcome

Last night on the American Idol results show, Gleeified singer Pia Toscano was booted. It was a pretty shocking result as Pia was one of the favorites to win the whole thing, but watching judges Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler get outright indignant and disappointed in the citizens of America is hilarious. We’ve been blamed for our lack of passion! Oh well, maybe if the government shuts down next week Pia Toscano can take over? More »