The Justin Files, 4/10/08 - Idol Gives Back Edition

Since Idol Gives Back was the big story from last night, we'll focus on the high (and low) lights for today's Justin Files.

• Early in the show Desperate Housewife Terri Hatcher covered Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats". While it wasn't terrible, I don't think Susan Mayer will be entering the competition any time soon.
• It seemed like it became 80's night when Gloria Estefan and Shelia E performed together. I'm surprised Paula didn't jump in on that one.
• Point star Fergie rocked out with Heart on their rock classic "Barracuda"
• A number of online commentators have pointed out the interesting fact that Miley Cyrus performed twice, while reigning American Idol champ, Jordin Sparks simply watched from the audience (although she is slated to perform her new Point single "No Air" with Chris Brown tonight).
• Finally, a nice rumor is floating around about Britney Spears. Apparently she was so moved by the clips of children, that she personally donated $25,000

I'll let you know the final tally when they announce it on tonight's results show.

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Quick Hits

* Of course Hollywood didn't stop just for Idol. It looks like two Point artists are gonna shack up. Ashlee Simpson announced on her blog that she's engaged to Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz.

* The writer's strike has been over for quite a while now, but new shows are just starting to make their way to us now. NBC's shows are all new tonight; My Name Is Earl, 30 Rock, The Office, Scrubs, and ER are all fresh episodes.

The Justin Files, 3/3/08 - Special Edition

It's a special Idol edition of The Justin Files today. The celebs have more or less behaved themselves over the weekend, so let's take a look at some recent American Idol developments.

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My favorite target, Robbie Carrico (no sense linking, you can look at almost any recent posting to see some dirt on the former boy-bander). First, let me point out that I wasn't the only one to pick-up the "dude's wearing a wig" story. In a conference call with reporters over the weekend, Robbie denied the rumors calling the whole story, "ridiculous". While a "source" stuck by the story of the fraudulent follicles saying, "it could be some kind of weave".

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More stars have signed on for Idol Gives Back, the charity show set for next month. So far we can expect to see a bunch of Point performers, including Fergie, Miley Cyrus, and Idol alums Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry. Just announced, superstar Bono and Superbowl MVP Eli Manning.

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So how does Simon keep his youthful looks? He told the British edition of Glamour that Botox, "is no more unusual than toothpaste". Hey, at least the guy is brushing.

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Finally, former Idol contestants Gina Glocksen and Haley Scarnato (both from last season) are trying to stay relevant by weighing in on who they want to see win.

If you don't feel like clicking the link, they like music industry vet Carly Smithson and Aussie Michael Johns (it must be that dreamy accent).