Robin Thicke + Olivia Chisholm Make a Mess of ‘Crazy in Love’ on ‘Duets’

Robin Thicke and Olivia Chisholm made the rather unfortunate decision to tackle Beyonce‘s ‘Crazy in Love’ and uh … where do we start?
Robin said Olivia has what it takes to be a star — the looks and the voice — but just lacks confidence. He said he chose ‘Crazy in Love’ because Bey is “fearless,” so he hoped that by singing the song, it would help Olivia break out of her shell.
During their rehearsals, Olivia actually moved her wee little backside, which caused Robin to dramatically stop the music and make a big deal out of it because yeah, that won’t make her self-conscious at all. He said now that she’s “embracing her sensuality,” she can really be “something special.”
Then they came out on stage, where Robin hilariously (and not at all ironically) did Jay-Z‘s spoken bit at the beginning of the song, looking every inch the Canadian white boy that he is. Olivia came out in a gold fringed dress with her mile-long legs on full display, and to her credit, she looked stunning. But the performance itself? Rapidly became a nuclear hot mess.
We’re not sure if it was just Olivia and Robin that made it such a disaster, or if ‘Crazy in Love’ itself simply isn’t suited for glorified karaoke. But here’s what’s certain: Olivia, we know Beyonce. And you, ma’am, are no Beyonce.
But maybe what the judges hear is auto-tuned, because Jennifer Nettles was “blown away” and thought it was “wonderful.” Kelly Clarkson said Olivia was magnetic, sounded “bigger and bolder,” and added that she “can’t wait” to hear Olivia’s album.
And then, finally, a little sanity: John Legend talked a lot about how awesome Olivia looked, which we all know is polite reality-show code for “that was kind of the suck.” Still, he said it was a “great performance.”

Phillip Phillips Recovering From Kidney Surgery

Finally! ‘American Idol‘ winner Phillip Phillips finally went under the knife for his long battle with kidney stones.

Phillips’ rep told MTV, “Surgery went well. He’s resting and will be ready for the ‘Idol’ tour kickoff in July!” Amen to that!

The Georgia native has been suffering from kidney stones for quite a while, going through numerous procedures before taking home the ‘A.I.’ title. Phillips’ docs even wanted him to pull out of the competition to recover from his painful condition, but he worked through the excruciating aches to come out with the win. Phillips sported a temporary stent in his kidney during his ‘Idol’ stint to ease himself through it.

Just days ago Phillips was reported to not be undergoing surgery at all, instead opting for an alternative treatment that had shown successful in the ‘Home’ singer. He originally had his surgery scheduled for last week, but Phillips came down with a sinus infection — and a bad fever to go with it. Since those are poor conditions for surgery, his procedure was postponed.

Phillips is currently recovering in Malibu at the home of an ‘Idol’ procedure. Get well soon, Phil!

J. Rome + Jennifer Nettles Deliver an Incredible Performance of Michael Bolton’s ‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You’ on ‘Duets’

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house on ‘Duets‘ after J. Rome and Jennifer Nettles’ powerful performance of Michael Bolton’s ‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,’ which J. Rome dedicated to his grandfather. After hearing how J. Rome’s grandfather was always his biggest supporter, right up until his passing, it was impossible not to feel the meaning behind the emotional performance.
J. Rome is undeniably the strongest performer on the show. For someone just tuning into the show, it would be hard to tell which of the two on stage was the recording artist and which one was the amateur. J. Rome can really hold his own and is extremely engaging. He doesn’t need to win the show to be a star. He’s already a star.
The performance was incredible, emotional and very meaningful. It was a true moment for everyone involved, and it was made more moving when J. Rome was overcome at the end. When the performance was finished, the judges were speechless. John Legend was the first to break the silence. He said, “I’m running out of nice things to say about J. Rome. He’s such a phenomenal vocalist.”
Robin Thicke was the next up to comment and all he could say was, “Yeah” and then applaud. He had no words. Kelly Clarkson was still in tears when it was her turn. She said in the most loving way possible, “I hate this. I love this show.” She was very openly moved by J. Rome’s performance, and rightfully so.
J. Rome jumped into first place with his amazing performance. We would have questioned the judging on the show if he hadn’t. He blew us away, as he usually does. Out of selfishness, we want him to stay on the show, but he better get off quick so he can start recording.

Pink Has Gallbladder Removed

When Pink tweeted a photo of herself in the hospital, hooked up to an IV but flashing a smile, she neglected to share the reason that she was admitted and seeking treatment other than “stomach flu.” Now, a different reason for her hospitalization has surfaced.
Pink apparently had her gallbladder removed, according to Life & Style.
A friend of the singer told the magazine, “At first she had these bad stomach pains and didn’t know what it was, and then it got really bad. They realized she needed to have her gallbladder taken out, so she did!”
The gallbladder issue meant that Pink had to cancel a planned performance at an LGBT fundraiser for President Obama in L.A. on June 6 and that she had to celebrate daughter Willow Sage’s first birthday while in the hospital.
The singer did seem a little bummed about how her medical problem messed with her plans to celebrate with her baby girl and to perform at a benefit for the leader of the free world.
Check out Pink’s tweets on the matter below. We hope she is feeling better and on the road to recovery, even if she had to rearrange her schedule a bit. Health first, Pink.

Kelly Clarkson + Jason Farol Offer Up a ‘Hallelujah’ on ‘Duets’

Kelly Clarkson‘s team is struggling on ‘Duets.’ Both of her teammates — Jason Farol and Jordan Meredith — often land in the bottom of the judge’s voting. On tonight’s episode (June 7), which will feature the very first elimination of the brand new series, Clarkson and Farol teamed up with Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah.’
It’s a gorgeous song that is bolstered by currents of simplicity and power, and it’s tough to tackle. We’re glad to report that it was Farol’s most memorable performance on the show thus far. While there have only been three weeks of performances, he tended to be a bit forgettable every time.
This time out, he finally connected with Clarkson, an element that was lacking during prior performances. It was revealed that at first, his parents were not supportive of this endeavor, which was weighing on his mind and perhaps detracting from the matter at hand, which is performing. However, his parents have changed their tune and are allowing him to sing his.
He still ended up in the bottom, but was rescued from elimination by his coaches’ rankings.