Jason Castro Eliminated From American Idol

Last night, American Idol whittled its number down to three. The victim this time around was Jason Castro, the dreadlocked 21-year-old who botched both Bob Marley and Bob Dylan in recent weeks. In all, over 51 million votes were cast this week, making that the season high.

The strain was beginning to wear on Castro, and he admitted as much in an interview. “Everything was all off,” he said. “I did not want to go home. But at the same time, now that it happened, I’m kind of glad. It all worked out like it was supposed to. I was reaching the point where I couldn’t do it anymore. I wasn’t able to keep up, and it all caught up with me.”

THE FINAL THREE

That leaves frontrunner David Archuleta, David Cook and Syesha Mercado. While everyone expects Archuleta to win, grinning idiot Ryan Seacrest made sure to point out that only 1 million votes separated the remaining three contestants. In other words, it’s still anybody’s game.

BODOG ODDS

There’s still time to support your favorite singer over at Bodog. The oddsmakers still like Archuleta, just like they have all season, but you could make a nice chunk of change by going with underdog Mercado.

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Mario Eliminated from Dancing With the Stars

Dancing With the Stars celebrated their 100th episode the other night, but R&B singer Mario wasn’t exactly in a celebrating mood after being eliminated from the show. The 21-year-old star and his partner, Karina Smirnoff, were sent packing after earning 53 out of 60 points for a Viennese waltz and jive on Monday. The couple finished in third place on the judges’ scorecards.

Cristian de la Fuente hung in there after rupturing a tendon in his bicep last week, and he and partner Cheryl Burke finished with the top score. After getting dropped on her head last week, Burke choreographed this week’s routine to allow the Chilean actor to use his good arm. It worked like a charm.

BODOG ODDS

With only four contestants remaining, the action over at Bodog is fast and furious. The maximum bet is $50, but there’s still plenty of time to pick up a few extra bucks for the summer.

Cristian de la Fuente 25/1

Jason Taylor 7/4

Kristi Yamaguchi 4/13

Marissa Jaret Winokur 50/1

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Britney Spears in Court - Bodog Betting Odds

In a court ruling today, Britney Spears will be allowed to spend more time with her kids. While it’s unclear how much of an increase was granted, ex-husband Kevin Federline’s lawyer referred to it as “an expansion of time.”

Spears has shown improvement since leaving a psychiatric ward three months ago. She has spent more time with family members and even guest-starred on television’s How I Met Your Mother. Her acting gig was well-received, and she’s scheduled to make another appearance on the show in the coming months.

Prior to her stay at in the psych ward, Spears was seemingly spiraling out of control. Her visitation time with her children had been greatly reduced, and she appeared to be an emotional wreck. Until a July 31st hearing, her father and lawyer have been granted legal control of her affairs.

Her parents, Jamie and Lynne Spears, have been thrilled with Britney’s progress. During the hearing, the pop princess smiled slightly and held her mother’s hand, and she even appeared teary-eyed at one point.

BRITNEY SPEARS BETTING ODDS

Bodog always has plenty of Britney Spears betting odds, and this week is no exception. Check out the latest prop bet centered around the ultra-hot singer:

Will Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake rekindle their romance in 2008?

Yes +550

No -1000

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Casino Gambling Coming to Jamaica?

For those of you planning a vacation to Jamaica, there’s an all-new reason to celebrate. The nation’s government recently decided to permit investors to open the country’s first land-based casino. This may also lead to online gambling becoming legal in the country. Break out the ganja, mon!

First up will be the Montego Bay, St. James; a new hotel and casino which will be the largest on the island. This facility will no doubt draw in tourists by the thousands, but it will also employ a large number of Jamaican residents. It is estimated that it might have as many as four-thousand rooms.

At the moment, slot machines are allowed on the island, and a number of slots lounges dot the vacation paradise. The government hopes that adding casinos will greatly boost tourism and pump much-needed funds into the economy.

Of course, you won’t have to wait for a casino to be constructed over at Bodog. A leading online casino and sports book, Bodog offers every kind of casino game that you might ever want to play.

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Marisa Miller - Babe of the Week

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Brooke White Eliminated from American Idol

Wednesday night was the end of the road for Brooke White on American Idol. Joining Syesha Mercado in the bottom two, the blonde songstress was best known for her tearful outbursts during the show, like last week when she had messed up a song and had to start over.

This week, Neil Diamond was the guest mentor. White sang “I’m a Believer” and “I Am I Said.” Simon Cowell called her first performance “a nightmare” but then complimented her on the second, saying, “This is the Brooke we like.”

After White received news of her elimination, she performed “I Am I Said” as her goodbye song. During the performance, she once again broke out in tears and ran off the stage.

PAULA GOES CRAZY…AGAIN

On Tuesday night, Paula made another of her famous goofs. Contestants usually sing two songs before judges critique them, but there was a last-minute change in plans, and judges critiqued the singers after each song. After Jason Castro performed his first song, he went before the judges. Paula Abdul gave him a negative review for his two songs, but he had only performed one at this point.

She’s gotta be on something.

BODOG ODDS FOR AMERICAN IDOL

Only four contestants remain: David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook and Syesha Mercado. Next week’s theme will be the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, so be sure and check out the latest odds from Bodog. Not surprisingly, David Archuleta is still favored to win the competition.

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Shannon Elizabeth Eliminated from Dancing With the Stars

After a nice run on Dancing With the Stars, 34-year-old actress and poker player, Shannon Elizabeth, is going home. Also eliminated was her partner, Derek Hough.

“The show has been amazing. I’ve learned a lot,” said Elizabeth.

Hough said he “couldn’t have asked for more” from a dance partner, lovingly referring to Elizabeth as “a big dork.”

The couple’s dances on Monday earned 51 out of 60 points, and their elimination broke a three-week trend of the lowest scorers being eliminated. That honor went to Cristian de la Fuente after he injured his arm during a performance and dropped partner Cheryl Burke to the floor. He was then rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with a ruptured tendon in his bicep.

While he needs surgery, de la Fuente hopes to put it off and keep performing. “If people voted for us and they would like us to be on the show, I would like to continue and not give up.”

DANCING WITH THE STARS - BODOG ODDS

Only five couples remain, and Bodog has the latest odds on who will win it all.

Cristian de la Fuente 40/1

Jason Taylor 2/1

Kristi Yamaguchi 4/11

Mario 10/1

Marissa Jaret Winokur 40/1

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Oscar De la Hoya vs. Steve Forbes - Betting Odds from Bodog

Saturday, May 3rd, Oscar De la Hoya will be returning to his hometown of Los Angeles to take on former IBF super featherweight champion Steve “Two Pounds” Forbes (33-5).

OSCAR DE LA HOYA

De la Hoya has stated that he would like to fight twice after this match. The first would be a rematch against Floyd Mayweather Jr., and the last fight of his career would be in December of 2008 against an unnamed opponent. No doubt, the De la Hoya camp is hoping that he can pull off a win against Mayweather and set up their third match as “The Golden Boy’s” last.

In interviews, De la Hoya has stated that he is not looking past Forbes. According to De la Hoya, “He is a dangerous customer, he has a tricky style.” Forbes has never been stopped in a fight.

STEVE FORBES

Forbes realizes that he’s an underdog, but he’s beginning to tire of the dismissive attitude of fans and critics. “I’m an underdog, I understand that. But the more I see and read, it’s like I never put on boxing gloves before, like I only started boxing yesterday.”

Forbes vows to give his best, stating that people have been counting him out since he was born. His nickname, “Two Pounds,” is a reference to his birth weight. Born prematurely, doctors did not expect him to live.

BODOG ODDS

Bodog is offering odds on the fight, and here’s how they currently stand:

Oscar De la Hoya -2000

Steve Forbes +1000

Total rounds for the fight?

Over 9 ½ -325

Under 9 ½ +250

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Bar Refaeli - Babe of the Week

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