May 16, 2013 American Idol

Candice Glover, a soul singer from rural South Carolina, was named "American Idol" on Thursday, becoming the first female singer to win the competition since 2007.

‘American Idol’ Season 12 Winner Has Been Chosen!
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Glover defeated country singer Kree Harrison in the popular vote in what judges deemed a close contest.
May 16, 2013 Television

With the rise of streaming media in the home, there has arisen a new, global problem dubbed by New York Magazine as “Netflix Adultery,” in which one partner “streams ahead” without their partner.

Watch an example!


Harris Interactive conducted a nationwide survey to determine just how many American men and women were cheating on their partners (and where) and the results were staggering.

May 16, 2013 Extra Scoop
  •  ‘Wonder Woman’ Prequel in Works for The CW
    ‘Wonder Woman’ Prequel in Works for The CW

    After the high-profile adaptation of the famed DC Comics character failed to earn a pilot order this past season, The CW ordered a new script for Wonder Woman’s origin story. Full story: Hollywood Reporter

  •  Mo’nique Shows Off 80-Pound Weight Loss
    Mo’nique Shows Off 80-Pound Weight Loss

    The 45-year-old Oscar winner has shed 80 pounds since she starting a strenuous workout routine. Full story: Daily Mail

  •  Is Zoe Saldana Dating Artist Marco Perego?
    Is Zoe Saldana Dating Artist Marco Perego?

    Does the “Star Trek Into Darkness” star have a new suitor? Full story: People.com

May 16, 2013 Sports

Soccer star David Beckham announced on Thursday that after this season, he will be retiring from the sport.

David Beckham’s Retirement: What Will He Do Next?
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Writing on his Facebook page, Beckham said, “I'm thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level… I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back."

May 16, 2013 Movies
“Extra’s” Mario Lopez sat down with legendary producer Jerry Weintraub to talk about “Behind the Candelabra,” the upcoming HBO film about Liberace.

The film stars Michael Douglas as Liberace with Matt Damon playing his secret lover, Scott Thorson. Jerry talked about filming the movie’s intimate love scenes while Matt Damon’s mom was on set!

Check it out!

May 16, 2013 National News

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing is a big one!

The Multi-State Lottery Association, which operates the game for 45 state lotteries, said Thursday the jackpot has climbed to $550 million, thanks to a nationwide surge in sales.

The Powerball Wish List: What You Could Buy with $550 Mil
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The largest Powerball jackpot ever won is $587.5 million in November, which was split between two winning tickets.

Here are just a few things your $550 million winnings could buy:

May 16, 2013 Television

Lots of good news for fans of "The Voice" on Thursday... not only is Cee Lo Green returning to the show, but Usher and Shakira are too!

Entertainment Weekly confirmed the news, explaining that Green and fellow coach Christina Aguilera will come back to the singing competition in the fall, while Shakira and Usher will return in the spring. Adam Levine and Blake Shelton are reportedly signing on for both cycles.



Cee Lo chatted with “Extra’s” A.J. Calloway about his return, while praising newcomers Usher and Shakira.

“I'm very confident on my seat on that show," said Green, who is also launching his own TBS reality show called “The Cee Lo Life.” "Much love to Usher and Shakira, they did a great job coming in and being introduced to the format. They did a wonderful job, but the original cast will be back.”
May 16, 2013 Couples News

A week after their red carpet debut at the Met Gala, Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn were spotted soaking up some Florida sun on Tiger’s yacht in Palm Beach on Tuesday. See the pics here!

Lindsey Vonn Wears Bikini, Tiger Woods Goes Shirtless on Yacht
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Woods, shirtless and wearing just shorts and sneakers, fished off the back of the boat with a little help from kids Sam, 6, and Charlie, 4.