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'American Idol' Cuts 2, Announces New Twist

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: March 12, 2009

A nice guy, and a nice girl, finished last on "American Idol."

Jorge Nunez, 20, and Jasmine Murray, 16, were the first two finalists eliminated Wednesday from the Fox singing competition.

Murray, who sang "I'll Be There" on Tuesday's Michael Jackson-themed performance show, pleased the panel with her vocal ability but disappointed it with a lack of personality. Nunez was hammered for his lackluster song selection: Jackson's "Never Can Say Goodbye." The pair received the lowest viewer votes.

Wednesday's episode began with the announcement of a new twist: The judges will have the power to save one contestant from being eliminated until the top five finalists are selected. If the panel unanimously agrees, no singers will be eliminated that week, but two contestants will be sent packing the next week.

Singer Takes His Name Off Ballot

There won't be any awkward Chris Brown moment at the Kids' Choice Awards: The beleaguered pop star has withdrawn his name from the ballot.

Brown had been nominated for favorite male singer and favorite song for "Kiss Kiss" at the March 28 awards show on Nickelodeon. The nominations came shortly before his arrest for allegedly attacking girlfriend and fellow pop star Rihanna.

Tyra, Oprah To Talk About Abuse

In the wake of pop star Rihanna's alleged beating by singer boyfriend Chris Brown, Tyra Banks is devoting an episode of her talk show to the issue of teen dating abuse.

It's a subject close to her heart. In the segment airing today on "The Tyra Banks Show," the super model shares her experience dating a man who emotionally abused her.

Banks will be a guest on today's live edition of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," which Winfrey has dedicated to dating violence in response to the alleged assault of Rihanna.

Today's Birthdays

Former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is 77. Broadcast journalist Lloyd Dobyns is 73. Singer Al Jarreau is 69. Actress-singer Liza Minnelli is 63. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is 62. Singer Marlon Jackson (The Jackson Five) is 52. Former baseball player Darryl Strawberry is 47.

Source: The Associated Press

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