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32 ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6 2014 Blue Ivy’s hair has fans seeing red Aussie poster cops serve from Bay Singer’s autopsy fails to offer clues HER very famous parents Beyonce and Jay Z are ru- TEENAGE Mutant Ninja Turtles director Michael Bay in- AN autopsy conducted on the body of tragic Australian moured to be heading for Splitsville, but that’s not the sists he did not give final approval for a controversial singer Michael Johns has proved inconclusive. most pressing issue facing Blue Ivy. poster to promote the film in Australia, which featured The former American Idol contestant, who competed More than 5000 people have signed a petition ask- an exploding building and a release date of 9/11. as a finalist on series seven, was found dead at a friend’s ing music superstars Beyoncé Knowles and her rapper The remake of the beloved franchise is set to arrive in California home on Friday, a day after allegedly seeking mogul husband Jay Z to brush their daughter’s hair. Australian cinemas on September 11. medical help for pain and swelling in his leg following a The petition, simply titled Comb Her Hair and started Bay said he was also outraged over the poster, and sprained ankle. by a Change.org user from Brooklyn in New York, had made sure studio executives knew he was just as upset Reports suggested Johns, 35, had suffered a fatal received 5500 signatures by yesterday, edging closer to as the fans. “When I saw that, I said, ‘Are you kidding blood clot due to the injury, but officials have decided to its set target of 7500 supporters. me?’ That was a silly, dumb mistake,” Bay said. defer the cause of death pending toxicology results. Abuse had Callea ready to quit By KATHY McCABE But he said that he could out on the weekends, and you when his label away from that tour with Tina Were Waiting For Me, which the not have done the record even wonder why you put yourself urged him to was to just be honest and be- British pop star originally sang ANTHONY Callea has re- five years ago because his in that position,” he said. record the show lieve you can do it,” he said. with Aretha Franklin. vealed he considered quitting confidence was dented by “People have shouted out, to be his next “She’s had so many doors Callea will perform The his recording career twice in disgusting abuse such as to my face, things like karaoke CD and DVD slammed in her face and labels Songs of George Michael on a recent years because of homo- “karaoke f-----”. f----- or midget. release. He cred- thrown at her. national theatre tour kicking phobic abuse and insults Callea, pictured, said he had “That’s why I could not its touring with “And look at her. She’s a off at Perth’s Astor Theatre on hurled at him on the street. thought about “throwing it in” have done this record five Tina Arena in singer’s singer and she doesn’t September 19, heading to Her The Idol survivor released a few times since he was years ago. 2012 for also bolstering his care what anyone thinks.” Majesty’s, Adelaide on Sep- his fifth record Ladies and launched on the national stage “But I decided to be me and confidence to follow his gut in- The surprise for the audi- tember 20, Sydney’s Enmore Gentleman: The Songs Of Ge- by Australian Idol a decade ago. to be confident.” stincts. ence at the sold-out concert Theatre on October 3, The orge Michael last week, realis- “Things are thrown at you Callea had wanted to stage “We are both quite head- was his reunion with Idol mate Palms at Crown on October 4 ing a dream to cover his and sometimes it gets a little a one-off concert performing strong and our mouths can get Casey Donovan, who won the and the Brisbane Convention favourite male pop vocalist. bit overwhelming, just going Michael’s songs in Melbourne us into trouble but what I took 2004 title. They sing I Knew You Centre on October 11. The X Factor top 12 comprise (standing, from left) Trill, Rochelle Pitt, Dean Ray, Jason Heerah, Tee, Reigan Derry, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Girl Group and (seated, from left) Sydnee Carter, Boy Group, Adrien Nookadu and Marlisa Punzalan UNDER 25 GIRLS — Reigan Derry, 25, musician, NSW; Tahnie, 19, NSW; Serenity, Ronan Keating mentor NSW: Was in a successful group, 18, VIC Sydnee Carter, 16, student, Scarlett Belle. Put together at Boot Camp Jason Heerah, 31, musician, They’ve battled it out to reach the WA: Has been singing since she UNDER 25 BOYS — got her first guitar at age 6. Vic: Married, father of two from Natalie Bassingthwaighte Caitlyn Shadbolt, 18, musician, musical family. Mentor final 12 ... but who has The X Factor QLD: Country singer from a small GROUPS — town. Tee, 24, retail assistant, Dannii Minogue Mentor REMEMBER these faces be- Natalie Bassingthwaighte have apart is that it’s about more Marlisa Punzalan, 14, student, NSW: Made it to home visits in Boy Band cause you’ll be seeing a lot been given their charges. than singing. It’s about having NSW: Started singing at the age 2013 but was sent home. Harry, 16, WA; Ellis, 16, NSW; Joel, more of them. Keating will mentor the a great voice but it’s also about of four. Adrien Nookadu, 17, student, After weeks of auditions under-25 girls while Bassingth- having a great attitude and 16, VIC. NSW: Was a Young Talent Time that saw contestants travel to waighte has the under-25 boys. charisma and stage presence OVER 25 — Auditioned solo but put together regular. Also trained as a dancer. New York and Las Vegas, as Minogue, the winning judge and likability. To be a success- Redfoo Mentor at Boot Camp by the judges. Dean Ray, 22, musician, well as Sydney, these are the last season, will oversee the ful artist and to have a long ca- Rochelle Pitt, 41, registered nurse, Trill VIC: Grew up travelling around final 12 aspiring singers set to groups while Redfoo is at the reer, it’s all part and parcel.” QLD: Single mum with four kids Sheralyn, 15, VIC; Jessica, 15, Australia with his country music battle it out for The X Factor helm for the over-25s. Redfoo flew in to Sydney who works two jobs as a nurse NSW; Angel, 14, NSW performing parents. 2014 title. “It is crazy good talent,” yesterday ahead of next week’s and care coordinator around Cape Girl Group Judges Ronan Keating, Bassingthwaighte said. live shows and was spotted York Aboriginal communities. Chaska, 17, NSW; Nada-Leigh, 22, Dannii Minogue, Redfoo and “I think what sets X Factor soaking up the sun in Bondi. Weaver on career roll Daggy Delta good sport Irreplaceable Charlotte WITH four films and a TV se- down,’’ said the 67-year-old ac- DELTA Goodrem can’t dance Delta fans who wanted Way- AUSTRALIA’S Next Top Model depression, will never be re- ries scheduled for release in tress about to start work on a – and she’s proud of it. ans to know he had just made host Jennifer Hawkins says the placed. 2014, Jacki Weaver’s career re- sci-fi drama with Kristen Stew- The Aussie singer was fun of “an Australian treasure.” show will miss its “lively, spon- “The (shows) will be differ- surgence is showing no signs of art and Nicholas Hoult. burned on Instagram by actor Goodrem hit back by up- taneous and kind-hearted” ent without her, and she is irre- slowing down. Co-starring Weaver’s fellow Marlon Wayans, who posted a loading a YouTube video of Se- judge Charlotte Dawson. placeable,” Hawkins said. “I have been getting so Australian Guy Pearce, Equals selfie of himself and Goodrem infeld character Elaine Benes Supermodel Hawkins said Instead, ANTM will host a much extraordinary stuff of- is a futuristic love story, which at a Beyonce-Jay-Z concert. doing her infamous daggy Dawson, a television presenter special guest judge each week, fered to me, I really feel un- is set in a world where emo- The post went viral and ig- dancing, which she captioned, who took her own life in Feb- and not hire a permanent re- grateful turning (anything) tions have been eradicated. nited a barrage of abuse from “Had a blast last night.” ruary after a long battle with placement for Dawson. NTNE01Z01MA - V1.