No auto-tune! Rebecca Black tries to prove her critics wrong by performing LIVE on America's Got Talent

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER



Live performance: Teenage YouTube sensation Rebecca Black performed her song Friday live on America's Got Talent tonight



As far as Internet sensations go, she has been one of the most successful after her song Friday attracted more than 100 million views.



So it was fitting that Rebecca Black was invited to perform on tonight's results show for the YouTube week of America's Got Talent.



And the 14-year-old star, who was widely derided for her heavy use of auto-tune on the much-maligned song, seemed determined to prove her critics wrong by singing it live.





Impact: The young internet sensation looked self assured and confident as she added a section of new song My Moment into the mix





Wearing a glittery tunic style dress and black tights, the singer looked confident and self assured as she sang and performed alongside a group of dancers.



She also added some sections of her latest single 'My Moment' into the number.



Her performance tonight came after it emerged that she has left school and is now home schooled after being bullied.



'When I walk by they'll start singing Friday in a really nasally voice,' she told ABC news. 'Or, they'll be like, "Oh hey, Rebecca, guess what day it is?"'





Black tie: Rebecca wore a glittery black tunic style dress and black tights for the energetic performance





Meanwhile, other YouTube sensations hoping to become as famous as Rebecca, competed for the audience vote in the results show.



Glow in the dark trick cyclist Matt Wilhelm made it to the semi finals of the show, with judge Howie Mandel calling him 'original and different.'



Judge Piers Morgan added that he thought the Chicago BMX biker could go 'all the way,' and win the big prize - a cool $1 million plus a headline show at Las Vegas's Caesar's Palace.





Triumphant: glow in the dark trick cyclist Matt Wilhelm made it through to the semi finals of the show





Success: Dance troupe Gymkana beat out Glee style choir Powerhouse on tonight's talent show







Delighted: Dancers Gymkana were overjoyed when the American public voted to put them through





Also triumphant were acrobatics group Gymkana, who beat the rather cringe-worthy Powerhouse choir who got their inspiration from TV show Glee.



'I just love the fact that you guys are still at college and do what you do,' judge Sharon Osbourne told the victorious troupe.



Singer Kevin Colis was also put through in a tough category after he impressed with his rendition of Bruno Mars's The Lazy Song.





Overwhelmed: Kevin Colis from Texas, made it through after impressing the judges with a Bruno Mars song





Tough decisions: Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel seemed pleased with the outcome of tonight's results show where more acts were decided for the semi finals





Delighted: Beth Ann Robinson impressed all three judges, with Sharon calling her a 'special young lady'





'You are a tough category but I think you can give them a run for their money,' judge Howie Mandel told the Texan singer.



'I'm overwhelmed from all the support,' the curly haired crooner told the audience.



Joining him was 14-year-old ballet dancer Beth Ann Robinson whose performance mixed traditional ballet with contemporary dance.



'You are a very special young lady,' Sharon told her. 'At 14, to be able to move like that - you make dance look effortless.'





Back next week: The gothic, zombie style West Springfield Dance Group were saved by judge Sharon Osbourne's wild card



All 12 acts had won a chance to get their big break by posting audition videos online for the YouTube round.



Crashing out of the show were acrobatics team Aeon, 'clogging' group TNC Elite, child contortionist Breena Bell, illusionist Brett Daniels, freestyle basketballer Kalani, and adorable, talented bulldog Gabe Rocks.



Judge Piers Morgan didn't look too disappointed to see Gabe Rocks go, as part of the dog's act yesterday was to pretend to urinate on his image.





Eliminated: Show dog act Gabe Rocks failed to get through to the next round, much to the delight of judge Piers





Rebecca Black - My Moment & Friday [ LIVE on America's Got Talent 2011 ]





Up and Over | Hands | America's Got Talent





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'It blew me away': Guest judge Katie Holmes lends some star power to So You Think You Can Dance ahead of finale

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER



Animated: Katie Holmes made an appearance as a guest judge on U.S. TV show So You Think You Can Dance last night



Actress Katie Holmes returned as a guest judge TV's So You Think You Can Dance.



The Hollywood star was thrilled to be invited back onto the panel for part one of Wednesday night's season finale.



It wasn't the first time the 32-year-old Broadway performer has graced the expert panel with her presence and she and her daughter Suri are avid fans of the hit Fox show.





Big fan: The actress sat on the panel and told host Cat Deeley she was a big fan of the programme





She wore a white blouse and left her long, brunette locks loose over her shoulders.



Katie told her pal, presenter Cat Deeley: 'I'm so excited to be back, I love these dancers so much. I love you too, congratulations on your Emmy nomination.



'I've been working on a lot of films, I have 'Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark' coming out this August so I'm very excited. Thank you for having me.'





Leggy: Deeley chats to one of the four finalist, Tadd Guaddang. Two winners will be selected in tomorrow's programme





The former Dawson's Creek star, who is married to Tom Cruise, said she was 'blown away' by the high-energy jazz, Broadway, hip-hop and disco routines performed by the four finalists.



She told contenders Melanie Moore and Marko Germar: 'I loved it, you guys are so strong and beautiful and the expression on your faces makes me want to dance,' she smiled.



'You're so energetic and I believe the story that you're telling. Amazing, way to go.'





Helping hand: Katie joined Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and Kenny Ortega. It's not the first time the keen dancer has appeared on the show





Wanting to win it? Contestants, from left, Marko Germar, Sasha Mallory, Melanie Moore and Tadd Gadduang



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She's DEFINITELY got the X Factor! Bikini babe Tulisa shows off her curves on sunshine break in Ibiza

By SARAH BULL



Bikini babe: New X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos showed off her curves in a black bikini while on holiday in Ibiza earlier this week



She's soon to hit our television screens in the judging panel of the X Factor.



But before it all kicks off later this month, Tulisa Contostavlos has been making the most of a few rare days off on a holiday with friends in Ibiza.



The 23-year-old singer was seen showing off her toned curves in a black two-piece as she made the most of the sunshine and enjoyed a dip in the warm water.





Toned: Despite her enviable figure, N-Dubz singer Tulisa said in a previous interview she rarely watches what she eats





Tulisa displayed her enviable figure in the on-trend high-waisted bikini, and smiled widely as she messed around with friends including former Misteeq singer Su-Elise Nash.



However, despite her incredible physique, Tulisa admitted in a previous interview that watching her weight isn't something she has to worry about.



She said: 'My diet is terrible, I don't know how I stay slim, I should really be obese! Sometimes I can eat healthily if I fancy cooking or I'll eat out. Anything I want - that's my diet!





Chilling out: Tulisa took a moment to chat to friend Su-Elise Nash as she enjoyed the warm weather





'If I'm hungry I'll eat, and I'll eat anything that's there. And I don't drink water! Lucozade, Ribena or apple juice that is all I drink, all day long, so I'm pretty unhealthy.'



Tulisa will be seen hitting our TV screens alongside fellow judges Kelly Rowland, Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh when X Factor begins on ITV1 on 20th August.



In her official interview before the new series begins, Tulisa admitted she would be relying heavily on her 'glam squad' to help her look flawless on the small screen.





Squeal! The 23-year-old singer screams as she is splashes with water by an energetic friend





Smiles all around: Tulisa appeared to be in good spirits as she basked in the sunshine in Ibiza





Messing around: Tulisa fought one of her friends as she sat on the shoulders of Su-Elise





Taking a dip: Tulisa cooled off in between her sunbathing with regular trips to the cool swimming pool





The first X Factor 2011 promo - The X Factor





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A hard act to swallow! David Beckham feasts on a plate of bugs (but it is all in the name of family fun)

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Down the hatch! Down the hatch! David Beckham shocked onlookers, when he feasted on a plate of nasty bugs on Disney show 'Take Two With Phineas and Ferb'

With an estimated fortune of £165milllion, you wouldn't expect David Beckham to dine on anything for a mere tenner dare.

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'America got it wrong' says Piers Morgan as 'outrageous' male pole dancer reaches semi final of America's Got Talent

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Overjoyed: Pole dancer Steven Retchless is thrilled to beat Attack Dance Crew and Geechy Guy to get through to the semi finals

With his striking white glittery outfit and matching hotpants, male pole dancer Steve Retchless certainly stuck in the minds of the public with his performance on America's Got Talent.

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Goodbye Charlie, hello Ashton! Mr Kutcher strips off in racy new billboard for Two And A Half Men

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Racy: A new Two And A Half Men billboard, featuring Charlie Sheen's predecessor Ashton Kutcher, was erected at the Warner Bros studios in California today


His smiling face and confident suit-clad stroll was a staple image on the walls of the Warner Bros studios for years.

But the image of former Two And A Half Men star Charlie Sheen was made a mere memory today, as a billboard featuring his successor Ashton Kutcher was erected on the famous Burbank lot.


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True Blood star Alexander Skarsgard sets pulses racing as he bares his muscular body in racy scenes

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Sexy: In stills from hit HBO series True Blood, Alexander Skarsgard is seen emerging from a lake nearly naked


It is know as one of the sexiest series on television with its racy plot lines and sultry scenes.

And a recent episode of cult vampire series True Blood certainly didn't disappoint.

In stills for the show, 34-year-actor Alexander Skarsgard is seen emerging from the water near naked, his fangs in full effect.


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The gloves are off! Simon Cowell mocks American Idol in cheeky X Factor USA ad

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Pretty in pink: Cowell's sweater and sincere gaze echo the demeanour of Idol judge Jennifer Lopez in the spoof


Applauding and praising tuneless auditions, cosying up to fellow judges, driving an environmentally-friendly car and wearing a pink jumper - it all adds up to Simon Cowell's worst nightmare.

But there is a seam of reality in the first X Factor USA promo, because the crew are cheekily sending up Cowell's former U.S. show, American Idol.

The action opens in an audition room that looks suspiciously like the hotel room used in the hit show, and the panel of judges are dressed in pastel hues, a favourite palette of Jennifer Lopez.


Emotive: Nicole Scherzinger mirrors Lopez' encouraging hand gestures


An immediate focus on positivity is evident - which was the all pervading force of the last Idol series, even between the judges, thanks to the sardonic British producer's departure.

Simon, clad in cotton candy cashmere, leads the way by lavishing praise upon awful acts and holding hands with Paula Abdul, while all the judges make emotional gesticulations, like the Idol Panel.

But perhaps the most obvious dig is Paula Abdul's opening remark that the young girl who murders Tomorrow from the film Annie has 'spirit.'


Parody: The X Factor crew send up their Idol counterparts


Detail: Even the drinks on the judges' table in Idol was echoed in the skit


This is most definitely Simon Cowell setting out his stall, the promo implicitly promises that the X Factor USA will have the edge over all over other talent shows.

And as the X Factor is on Fox, the same network as Idol, it's a typically audacious piece of bombast from the celebrated producer.


Rude awakening: With his face in his hands, Simon Cowell wakes up in his luxurious bedroom after a nightmare about the X Factor USA


Thank God for that! A look of relief on his face, Simon snaps back into reality


The promo opens with Simon sitting with his fellow X Factor judges Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and L.A Reid, wearing a pink cable knit jumper.

A small girl then presents herself to them and starts to sing Tomorrow from Annie very badly.

But rather than cut her off after a couple of notes, Simon patiently waits for her to finish, claps and says, 'That's what I've been waiting for.'

Abdul, to Simon's left, praises the plucky child's spirit, and as the camera pans to the dream-breaker, there's a sharp intake of breath.


No more Mr Nasty Guy? Simon Cowell wears pink and applauds contestant in the new preview for X Factor USA


Times a changing: The new cuddly Simon gets a kiss from Paula Abdul in the new promo


New Look: The panel. including Simon, Nicole and L.A Reid appear to have gone soft



Lucky girl: The awful rendition of Annie would usually have earned her a rejection


A New Decade: 'It's not about me, it's about them,' Simon insists


Eat my dust: The back of Simon's Bugatti, with personalised number plate is seen whizzing past


Jet Set: The team mean business as they are seen strutting away from their private jet


Welsh boy done good: Host Steve Jones (far right) joins the team as they head into the studio


Primed and ready: The four judges will be ready to find a new pop star when the show air on September 21


'We wanted to make something which showed what the show ‘could’ have been, my nightmare basically, then transitioning into what we really are and I thought it would be fun to make that.

'I literally really imagined my worst nightmare, and I put myself into that place and it was that.. Me, loving this song, Paula and I holding hands and I’m now turning into Paula everything is just... awful!. I just suspended my disbelief!'

The X Factor has it's two-Night Series premiere Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8/7c and Thursday, Sept. 22 at 8/7c on FOX.




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