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Amanda Bynes arrested for possession, claims bong was a vase via Rickey.org Amanda Bynes mug shot, as seen on court documents (Credit: AKM-GSI) As if trying to out-Lohan ol’ Lindsay, Amanda Bynes is back in trouble with the law once again. The actress was arrested Thursday night for reckless endangerment, possession of weed and tampering with evidence following a criminal complaint in which a man in Amanda’s building, The Biltmore on W. 47th St., reportedly witnessed Bynes smoking a joint in the lobby. The Biltmore on W. 47th St. (Credit: PEARL GABEL/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS) According to the official police report, an officer entered Amanda’s room and discovered a bong on the kitchen counter. When questioned by the officer, Bynes reportedly flipped out. The officer stated, “I observed [Amanda] grab said bong, run to the westbound-facing window, and throw it out the window where numerous pedestrians were walking on the 8 Avenue and West 47 Street sidewalks below.” The officer arrested Bynes on the spot. Credit: SUSAN WATTS/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS In relation to the standing charges against her, the troubled actress appeared in court this morning, wearing a platinum blonde wig (because nothing says, “I totally take this seriously” like dollar store hair). The judge released Bynes under her own recognizance, a decision that was, ultimately, a bit of a surprise given the wholesale absurdity of Bynes’s defense: the former child star told the judge that the bong cops accused her of tossing out her apartment window was “just a vase.” Prosecutors requested Bynes be remanded in lieu of $1,000 bail, but the judge chose instead to release Bynes with a stern warning that if she should miss her court date in July, an arrest warrant would be issued. Credit: JEFFERSON SIEGEL FOR NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Bynes was escorted from court by an officer, at which point she left in a taxicab on her own. Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Amanda Bynes Enters Court – Watch More Celebrity Videos or Subscribe Via: TMZ / NY Daily News The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Daily Links – 5/24/2013 via Rickey.org Amanda Bynes: Arrested for reckless endangerment (PopBytes) Tim Curry suffered a stroke (Seriously OMG) Who is John Hurt’s ‘Doctor Who’ character? (Hypable) Selena Gomez Grabs Dinner With Jaden Smith (PopCrush) Official Box Art For Forza Motorsport 5 Shows Xbox One Casing (ScreenCrush) 11 Stars Who Were Born Rich (StarCrush) ‘Survivor: Caramoan’ Winner John Cochran Lands CBS Writing Gig (THR) Follow me on Facebook! • Follow me on Google+ The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Mariah Carey curses on ‘Good Morning America’, suffers wardrobe malfunction via Rickey.org Credit: ABC Mariah Carey continues to make headlines with or without American Idol, illustrating that wardrobe mishaps are not the sole providence of the Janet Jacksons of the world. The singer and season 12 judge performed in Central Park for Good Morning America‘s concert series, a gig that forced Carey to break from her unconventional sleep schedule. “I wake up at this hour,” she explained. “I don’t mean I wake up, I mean I go to sleep. It’s kinda the same thing for me.” As it is for us all, Mariah. As it is for us all. Of course, the weirdness didn’t stop there, as Carey accidentally dropped the word “s***” into the middle of the interview before fumbling to recover, attempting to pass it off as “shoot.” Things only got worse, as her Donatella Versace dress popped open in the back during the interview. Carey, the consummate professional when it comes to making chicken salad out of chickens***, incorporated it into the interview segment. “I love you Donatella, but it popped darling,” Carey said, laughing on stage after finishing her performance of “Always Be My Baby.” She held up her breasts while attendants fixed the situation in the back. Carey then joked with “GMA” anchor Lara Spencer. “Should we call this the Central Park saga?” Check out the videos below: The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

On Thursday we enthusiastically reported that Kelly Clarkson was almost certainly going to be on the judging panel of next season’s American Idol along with two other former Idol contestants, making it an all alum panel. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Kelly Clarkson’s reps say the part about her judging American Idol 2014 is not true. Among the other names mentioned during all the rumors were Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken. There are still reports that Jennifer Hudson is in talks and Adam Lambert would love to judge but hasn’t been approached. No word on whether or not Clay is a serious contender. And contrary to the reports that say it will be an all-alum panel, The Hollywood Reporter is also saying sources are saying that Jennifer Lopez is being courted for a return along with wil.i.am. Ugh. I hope that news isn’t true. If Idol wants to freshen itself, then they will go with an all-alum panel. I do not want to spend a season watching wil.i.am and typing his stupid name in my recaps. And I’m officially shutting down the rumor mill. I will not be reporting on judging speculation any more. Only official Fox announcements. Because if we were to cover every rumor, there’d be a new one every day, all summer and none would end up true. This content is owned by American Idol Net.

Evan Peters Cast in ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ as Quicksilver via Rickey.org Larry Busacca/Getty Images Thrilled to say #EvanPeters is joining #XMen #DaysOfFuturePast as #Quicksilver. — Bryan Singer (@BryanSinger) May 24, 2013 Director Bryan Singer took to his official Twitter account today to announce the addition of Evan Peters to the cast of the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past. Peters will play Quicksilver, the young mutant with the incredible ability of super speed. Quicksilver has also been at the center of rumors swirling surrounding The Avengers 2, leading many to speculate that Peters could indeed be heading to that project as well. Of course, there is a problem. Though both Disney/ Marvel and Fox have a right to the character; however, Marvel is not allowed to mention much surrounding his backstory (as Magneto’s son), and Fox is not allowed to reveal his involvement with The Avengers. Thus, we could be looking at two completely different portrayals of Quicksilver. Learn more at EW and in the video embedded below! Do you think Evan Peters is a good fit for X-Men: Days of Future Past? Are you excited for the film in general? The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Hannibal – Episode 10 – Video Preview – Buffet Froid via Rickey.org Here’s the video preview of Hannibal Episode 10: “Buffet Froid” on NBC. Hannibal 1×10 1×10 ‘Buffet Froid’ – The faces of two murder victims are mutilated in similar fashion. Meanwhile, the team begins doubting Will, who contaminates a crime scene; and Hannibal continues feeding Will’s fears. Original Air Date: May 30, 2013 on NBC. The Latest on Hannibal Hannibal – Episode 10 – Video Preview – Buffet FroidHannibal – Recap: A Serenade for a PsychopathHannibal – Episode 9 – Video Preview – Trou NormandHannibal – Recap: Nothing Here is VegetarianHannibal – Episode 8 – Video Preview – Fromage All posts on Hannibal Follow me on Facebook! • Follow me on Google+ The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Jennifer Hudson may already be a judge for ‘American Idol’ next season – Report via Rickey.org Smash star Jennifer Hudson may have already signed on to judge American Idol Season 13 according to Vulture. That was fast! I have mixed feelings about alumni judging the show. But we’ll wait until everything is final before I write something. Are you guys excited about this??? Jennifer Hudson didn’t do anything for the ratings of Smash, and American Idol was awful towards her when she was a contestant in Season 3. This seems like a play to bring back singing credibility only to the judging panel since Jennifer won an Academy Award. However, wasn’t that the role of Mariah Carey. See? I’m confused by this alumni thing already. From Vulture: Well, that was fast: Barely a day after Vulture broke the news that Fox was mulling an all-alumni panel of judges for American Idol, with Jennifer Hudson among the names being discussed, there may be already be some movement on that front. There’s buzz around Hollywood that Hudson and Fox may have already started talks about her joining the show; one source tells us the deal is essentially “done.” As always, Fox won’t comment. And buzz even from people familiar with the situation does not always lead to deals, as we noted yesterday. But the idea of Idol alumni as judges may not be a dream after all. Credit: NBC The Latest on American Idol 13 Jennifer Hudson may already be a judge for ‘American Idol’ next season – ReportFOX reportedly considering an ‘American Idol’ All-Stars judging panel All posts on American Idol 13 Follow me on Facebook! • Follow me on Google+ The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

American Idol 12 Finale – Fan Stabbing Incident via Rickey.org Two American Idol fans fought over the finale last week which ended in multiple stab wounds. Yes! This is the type of story we want! But seriously, violence is not the answer. It’s just a reality show people. From THR: Two American Idol fans in York, Pennsylvania took a heated debate over season 12′s top two to extremes when their argument ended in multiple stab wounds. Karen Elaine Harrelson, 48, and Gregory L. Stambaugh, 57, were watching the Idol finale in the basement of Stambaugh’s West Manchester Township home on Wednesday, May 15, when they got into a drunken argument over which finalist — Candice Glover or Kree Harrison — should win the title. The fight escalated as Harrelson allegedly went into the kitchen to fetch a knife and the two proceeded to stab the other. According to a report in the York Dispatch, the knife exchanged hands at some point, but neither party remembers who stabbed whom first. Both were treated at York Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and charged with two counts of simple assault and one count of aggravated assault, according to online court documents. The Latest on American Idol 12 American Idol 12 Finale – Fan Stabbing Incident‘Idology’: Season Finale highs and lows, and suggestions for Season 13FOX reportedly considering an ‘American Idol’ All-Stars judging panelAmerican Idol – Season 13 Eligibility Rule Change – Semifinalists can returnAmerican Idol Live! 2013 Tour – Ticket Giveaway All posts on American Idol 12 Follow me on Facebook! • Follow me on Google+ The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Boy Scouts Lift Ban on Gay Youths via Rickey.org Golden Spread Council Today, over sixty percent of voluntary Boy Scout troop leaders voted to upheave the ban on gay youth. The organization’s chief executive noted this brave and controversial decision to be “compassionate, caring, and kind.” From this point forward, no youth is to be denied admission into the scouts “on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone.” Still, the debate rolls forward on whether or not the organization will allow openly gay men and troop leaders. Today’s victory is most certainly a huge milestone in the Boy Scouts of America’s integration into modern culture. You can read more at The NY Times or check out a video from CNN below! The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Paul McCartney writes in support of Pussy Riot via Rickey.org Paul McCartney writes letters to Russian official in support of imprisoned Pussy Riot members MOSCOW (AP) — Beatles frontman Paul McCartney has asked a Russian judge to release members of the Pussy Riot punk group from prison. In letters dated Monday and posted online by the group’s supporters, McCartney asks for parole to be granted to Maria Alekhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, currently serving two-year sentences for an impromptu protest in Moscow’s main cathedral. McCartney wrote that he was making the request “in a spirit of friendship for my many Russian acquaintances who, like me, believe in treating people – all people, with compassion and kindness.” Alekhina went on hunger strike Wednesday in protest at not being allowed to attend her own parole hearing in Perm province. The judge in Mordovia province to whom McCartney addressed both letters denied Tolokonnikova parole last month. Copyright (2013) Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and non-commercial use. Users may not download or reproduce a substantial portion of the AP material found on this web site. AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor