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Chill-Worthy Performance Can't Save Cook On 'Idol'
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Published: April 17, 2008
The praise of Mariah Carey couldn't rescue Kristy Lee Cook from elimination on "American Idol."
The 24-year-old resident country singer from Selma, Ore., was the latest casualty as the Fox sing-off narrowed the competition to six finalists.
Though guest mentor Carey said Cook's rendition of "Forever" gave her chills, Simon Cowell was not so impressed.
Brooke White and Syesha Mercado joined Cook with the lowest number of votes on Wednesday's results show. When asked to predict the loser, Cowell said: "Maybe Kristy - you know, your time's up this time, sweetheart."
Cook cried but took the eviction in stride. She directed her reprising of "Forever" to Cowell, who grinned awkwardly.
Nixon Joins The Fight Against Breast Cancer
Cynthia Nixon has joined forces with the breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen for the Cure and is going public with her own battle with breast cancer.
Nixon had a lumpectomy two years ago and underwent 6
1/2
weeks of radiation.
"As the daughter of a breast cancer survivor, knowing my personal risk made me more aware and more empowered when I faced my own diagnosis," the 42-year-old actress said in a statement. "I want to help Susan G. Komen for the Cure educate the 1.1 million women around the globe who face a diagnosis each year."
Guitarist Posed Danger To Children, Police Say
Police are asking the district attorney to file a misdemeanor child endangerment charge against Richie Sambora, who had two children in his car when he was arrested for investigation of drunken driving last month.
Authorities haven't released the names of a woman and two girls who were passengers in Sambora's car when the Bon Jovi guitarist was stopped March 25.
Laguna Beach police Sgt. Jason Kravetz said Sambora was arrested without incident after failing a field sobriety test. He is scheduled to be arraigned May 7.
McCain To Give 'The View' From Campaign Trial
Cindy McCain is joining the ladies on "The View" - at least for a day.
Republican candidate John McCain's wife will be a co-host on the ABC daytime chat show Monday. She'll give conservative host Elisabeth Hasselbeck a rare ally in the show's political conversations.
McCain's husband has been on "The View" four times, most recently last week.
Today's Birthdays
Rock promoter Don Kirshner is 74. Actress Kimberly Elise is 41. Rapper-actor Redman is 38. Actress Jennifer Garner is 36. Singer Victoria Adams Beckham (Spice Girls) is 34.
Source: The Associated Press
CORRECTIONS
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CORRECTION: Tickets for "Pinocchio" at Venue Theatre in Pinellas Park are $6. An incorrect price was listed in Friday Extra. The play runs Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through April 27. For information, call (727) 822-6194.
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