The stars came out Tuesday night for Michael Jackson’s This is It premiere at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. All the celebs were in great spirits as they watched the film and celebrated the life of the King of Pop. Read more »
Posts Tagged ‘Nigel Lythgoe’
The Stars Come Out for Michael Jackson’s ‘This is It’
October 28th, 2009 / Author: OK! StaffPaula Abdul Has a Seat Waiting Next to Nigel Lythgoe
October 27th, 2009 / Author: Nicole Eggenberger
Nigel Lythgoe has extended an open invitation to Paula Abdul to be a guest judge on So You Think You Can Dance, TVGuide reports. Read more »
Nigel Lythgoe “Thrilled” About Simon Cowell Dance Show
September 24th, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk
Simon Cowell already has a huge hit on his hands with America’s Got Talent and American Idol, and now there’s a rumor he’s moving on from chords to the cha-cha, with a competitive dance program. So how does So You Think You Can Dance producer and judge, Nigel Lythgoe, feel about the potential competition? “I’m thrilled to hear that Simon Cowell is doing a dance show,” Nigel tells OK! exclusively. Read more »
Katy Perry & Victoria Beckham to Guest Judge on American Idol
August 6th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff
Despite earlier reports claiming Victoria Beckham will be replacing Paula Abdul as a judge on American Idol, Fox entertainment chairman Peter Rice told reporters at an press conference in L.A. today that she and singer Katy Perry will simply be guest judges. Read more »
Nigel Lythgoe “Absolutely” Wants Paula Abdul on SYTYCD
August 6th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff
While promoting So You Think You Can Dance at the Fox press conference this morning in L.A., the show’s producer/judge Nigel Lythgoe told reporters, “absolutely, no question,” he would want Paula Abdul to be a guest judge on the show. Read more »
So Katie Holmes Thinks She Can Dance?
July 24th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff
After weeks of hype leading up to Katie Holmes pre-taped appearance on Fox hit So You Think You Can Dance?, the actress’ fleet-footed tribute to Judy Garland finally aired on Thursday night. KEEP READING AND CHECK OUT ALL THE PHOTOS
Breakfast Links: Alicia’s a Broadway Baby; Will Paula Switch Judging Teams?
July 23rd, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk 
• Not Clueless anymore — Alicia Silverstone is ready to become a Broadway baby. (Just Jared)
• Hey Paula Abdul, if that whole American Idol thing doesn’t work out, Nigel Lythgoe thinks you can judge dancing. (TV Guide)
• Meanwhile, would you want any of these people replacing Paula on American Idol? (PopEater)
• Of course Michael Jackson’s death certificate has been accessed improperly over 300 times. Have some respect, people. (E! Online)
• Yes, John Oates has a cartoon about his mustached called, “J-Stache.” (Reuters)
• Apparently Bar Rafaeli is going all Single White Female on Gisele Bundchen’s modeling career. (Socialite Life)
Nigel Lythgoe & Katie Holmes Team Up
July 2nd, 2009
Who knew Katie Holmes would become so dedicated to dance? On last night’s episode of So You Think You Can Dance, judge and producer Nigel Lythgoe announced that he and Katie were teaming up with Adam Shankman and Carrie Ann Inaba to found the Dizzy Feet Foundation, to encourage children to dance who might not otherwise be able to.
Dizzy Feet will provide scholarships and assistance to "talented underserved youth to help them realize their dreams of becoming professional dancers and will also help elevate and standardize dance instruction nationwide."
Nigel also announced that Katie will perform during the show’s 100th episode on July 23 on Fox, doing a Judy Garland number, "Get Happy" from Summer Stock.
"I think it’s important for children to experience music and dance," said Katie. "Every child should have the opportunity to discover what it is they like and have access to the very best in that pursuit."
TV Weekly Recap: Nigel, Sandra Lee and Dolly Parton!
May 1st, 2009
What a week!
Not only did I have a visit with Idol castoffs Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai (read all they had to say in the upcoming issue of OK! magazine, on sale, Thurs. May 7), So You Think You Can Dance judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy popped in too.
I asked the question everyone is dying to know: Will Sex be back?
“Yes, David is back,” Nigel revealed. He refuses to call Sex, a.k.a. David Soller, by his self-appointed stage name. We can relate.
“This time we put him through,” Nigel declared.
O.M.G. That’s going to be TV that cannot be missed.
Look for Sex and the rest of the So You Think You Can Dance crew to return Thurs. May 21 at 8 p.m. on Fox.
I also enjoyed a delicious breakfast made by semi-homemade queen herself Sandra Lee at a launch party for her new cooking show, Sandra’s Money Saving Meals.
On the new series, Sandra teaches cash-strapped families how to best shop the grocery stores for the best prices on food, and then whip up those thrifty purchases into an incredible meal.
“It’s is an aspiration, it’s attainable and it’s affordable,” she shared.
Sandra’s Money Saving Meals premieres just in time for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10 at 12 p.m. on the Food Network.
Still the week wasn’t complete until I was on the red carpet for the opening night of 9 to 5: The Musical, now running at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway in New York City.
(You may recall, 9 to 5 was actually turned into a TV series in 1982 and returned to air in 1986!)
There I met the gracious and amazing Dolly Parton.
Even though she had done a slew of video interviews on the carpet, the petite country diva was kind enough to return over to us print reporters saying, “Sorry I didn’t mean to skip you all.”
Oh Miss Parton, all the more reason to love you!
FYI: If you’re a fan of the NYC Housewives, the network is hosting first ever live ultimate virtual viewing party for the finale of The Real Housewives of New York City, Tuesday, May 5 at 10 p.m. on Bravo. Fans of the show can chat about the series via Twitter, Facebook Connect, and live mobile chat!
Until next week, fellow fanatics!
