Southern Fried Snark

It seems to me that American Idol may be on it’s last leg. This season there will be no Simon, no Paula, no Kara, no Ellen and no Ricky. (Ricky Minor the music director is also leaving the show.) So that leaves us with Randy (come on dog) and Ryan.

Hmmm…. this does not bode well for the future of Idol. Even if you didn’t care for Simon or Paula personally, they did add entertainment value. I liked Kara fine and from what I saw of Ellen, she seemed to be the voice of the people. I did NOT think they were amazing but they were fine.

Rumors are rampant all of the web about the new judges. The latest I have seen is Randy (who is still under contract), Steven Tyler and JLO. I don’t doubt the qualifications of most of the people I have seen rumored to fill spots and these three are (again) fine BUT it seems that when things start to change this much people get antsy. The public doesn’t seem to care much for change.

I wouldn’t be shocked if AI didn’t weather this storm very well.

A&E is teaming up with Howard Bragman to create a reality special called Coming Out.  The premise of the show is that “celebrities” will come out of their heterosexual closet on reality television.  Hmmm…. ok.

My first question was… “Who the hell is Howard Bragman?”  Apparently Howie is a publicist known for handling the delicate “coming out” of “celebrities” like Chaz Bono.

Which brings me to my second question… “What celebrities?”  Are these going to be A list celebs?  Probably not.  Hopefully they will be at least B or C list…someone we have heard of.

I think the show sounds interesting but only ONLY if they have real celebs.  If they start outing some random cousin of JLO or Bridget the Midget’s nanny, then it will be a giant FAIL.  The other thing I worry about…outing people that will shock no one.  Howie helped out Chaz Bono…um yeah…that was a shocker.  So A&E if you are listening…please don’t F this up!  Thanks, SFS!

So I saw a banner ad the other day that reminded me that LC (Lauren Conrad of The Hills to those of you with taste in tv) has a new clothing line at Kohl’s.  I went to go check it out because, well, I’m that person.

The first thing that I admired/wondered about her line was that she said she “enjoyed designing for all shapes of women”.  Hm.  Well, LC grew up in the OC, then moved to LA.  I’m not sure how many SHAPES of women there are in those two locales.. judging by what TV has shown us, there is only busty and bustier.. but hey!  Maybe she’s taken a hint from some former stars who promised the same and then never stocked anything over a size 6.

(AHEM, JLO.)

I actually rather love this maxi dress.  Then again, I live in Alabama, so I’m a sucker for any maxi dress.

I love this tee for many reasons.  One, I love to layer.  And this is a GREAT tee for layering.  Two, it would work with a pair of dress capris as well as jeans.  Three, nevermind, I don’t need three, I’m going to buy this anyway.

Same with this tee.  Nautical stripes are HUGE this season, and this is a robust-enough top that it will carry you past the ahoy, matey phase.  Plus, you can wear some great statement necklaces with this (just make sure they’re one color) and I adore that.

While we’re also talking about stars and their clothing lines, I found some of THE CUTEST dresses while dress shopping the other day.

This Jessica Simpson dress is just SO PRECIOUS.  I loved the spring-y look of it and it felt like I was suited up for a garden party.

This LBD by Kristin Davis is so perfect.  It was cut well, hugged curves while slimming.. just perfect.

And, of course, chances are that if you adore a celebrity, they’ve started their own clothing line so that you can show that adoration through cold, hard cash.

(Like, “Sheen Kidz — by Charlie Sheen”?  REALLY?)

(Photos: Kohls, Belk)

• Noah Wyle is separating from his wife.
• Chris Pline and Olivia Munn broke up.
• JLO may guest star on GLEE!!!
• Nick Cage has to pay the IRS $14 million.
• James Cameron could use some Crest White strips.
• Obama sent out first ever Presidential tweet.
• Jennifer Anniston’s thigh high slit at the GG = perfect!