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Katharine McPhee’s Paparazzi Protection
Diana DeGarmo’s Stalker Jailed
Adam Lambert and Kris Allen on Today Show
Idol Stalker Gets a Fresh New Look!

Posted: 30 May 2009 12:43 AM PDT

I saw this video a couple days ago and I seriously cracked up. American Idol season 5 runner-up, Katharine McPhee, ran into some paparazzi trouble recently and was unexpectedly saved by a homeless woman named Quween. The video of this rescue is, in itself, pretty amusing.

As if that wasn't funny enough, the two paired up to create a "Funny or Die" video advertising Quween's celebrity protection services and, at first, I was mildly amused but I quickly found myself laughing out loud.

I really hope that Quween gets some money out of all this so that she can get off the streets (if that's what she wants, of course). She seems like a smart enough, tough woman and, who knows? Maybe she'll get a movie deal and need protection from paparazzi herself!

The video contains some language that might not be suitable for all so, if you are easily offended, you might want to skip it.

Update – my new template isn't ready for this video's code just yet but you can check it out here: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/035e74b018/katharine-mcphee-in-paparazzi-protection#player

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Diana DeGarmo’s Stalker Jailed

Posted: 30 May 2009 12:30 AM PDT

I am happy to report that Diana DeGarmo's stalker has be sentenced to two years and two months in prison after being convicted for the second time in three years. She will, however, be eligible for parole in a year.

According to Radar Online, the 23-year-old cyber-stalker, Tanya Maree Quattrocchi, "pleaded guilty to accusations she hacked into the MySpace account of DeGarmo and intercepted the e-mails of her roommate and mother."

She has made Diana's life really difficult and I honestly think that the woman is not only dangerous but she's also in dire need of some mental help (and I hope she gets it!).

Can you imagine having a stalker? It's got to be hard when you're a celebrity because you've got to find a way to feel comfortable with a crowd without being overwhelmed by it but when you know that there is someone out there who is truly obsessed with you (and willing to go to jail for it) and possibly intends to harm you in some way, how do you ever leave the house? I would be a basket case!

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Adam Lambert and Kris Allen on Today Show

Posted: 29 May 2009 12:38 PM PDT

American Idol winner, Kris Allen, and this year's runner-up, Adam Lambert, appeared on the Today show with Idol's musical director, Rickey Minor. It was a great interview because I really enjoy the camaraderie between the two artists and I think that their solidarity has done a lot to show how silly it is to get all wrapped up in the "conspiracy theories" that are plaguing this season's finale.

Kris was asked about how his wife of eight months, Katy, was taking all of the attention he's now getting and brought up the comment judge, Simon Cowell, made about keeping his marriage a secret (so that he didn't lose female fans). Kris said that Katy is supportive and that "she's not stupid." He was also asked about the moment when he was announced as the winner and said "Adam deserved it." He reiterated that they both deserved to win and then they laughed about their "bromance" since they have such a close relationship.

Hosts, Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford, asked them about the things that have changed in their lives since being on the show and Adam immediately said that

Watch the interview here:

Kris took to the stage for Today's Summer Concert Series where he performed his rendition of Kanye West's "Heartless" as well as his winning single "No Boundaries." I'm really impressed by how well he is performing and how comfortable he seems in spite of being so much more reserved and shy when he first started the competition.

Watch the performances here:

Adam also performed and I was glad that he picked "Mad World" (again). I really loved that performance and I feel like he is really able to connect with his audience with this song.

Watch the wonderful performance here:

NBC Photo: Virginia Sherwood

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Idol Stalker Gets a Fresh New Look!

Posted: 29 May 2009 10:47 AM PDT

Hello all! If you're a regular reader, you've probably noticed that the site looks a lot different. Idol Stalker got a facelift by adding a new header and template so I hope you like it!

The transition has caused a few hiccups and I might be a little behind on some news so bear with me as I update the site over the next few days.

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