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NEWS ABOUT: Susan Boyle

Crushed Boyle Begged for Cat

Supporters emerge, while critics rail against reality show

(Newser) - Susan Boyle’s story keeps getting sadder as more details emerge. Boyle sobbed all day before collapsing, the Sun reports, then wailed for her cat, Pebbles, after checking into the clinic on Sunday, and couldn't be calmed until a phone call to the animal was arranged. More on the Britain’... More »

When the Fairy Tale Ended, We Closed the Book on Boyle

Singer was a victim, but not the kind we wanted

(Newser) - When Susan Boyle was just “a pitiful, pathetic, unattractive 48-year-old Scottish virgin who lived with a cat,” everyone was ready to catapult her to stardom, writes Tanya Gold for the Guardian. "The deal was—we will save you, but you have to be the kind of victim... More »

Boyle Will Still Earn Millions

Despite losing reality competition, a record deal is expected

(Newser) - Susan Boyle may be in the nuthouse, but she won't likely end up in the poorhouse. Simon Cowell knows a goldmine when he sees one, and will still sign the Britain’s Got Talent second-place finisher to his label, sources tell the Mirror. “Simon knows Susan has a massive... More »

Boyle Rushed to Mental Health Clinic

Singing star hospitalized for exhaustion

(Newser) - An emotionally drained Susan Boyle has been rushed to a celebrity mental health hospital in London, the Sun reports. The 48-year-old singing sensation was acting “spaced out” and strange at her hotel following her second-place finish in the show’s finals on Saturday, according to the staff of Britain’... More »

Boyle Loses Britain's Got Talent

Scottish singer places second behind dance troupe

(Newser) - Susan Boyle lost her bid today to win Britain’s Got Talent, reports News of the World. The Scottish songbird, performing the same song from Les Miserables that brought her international fame, finished second behind a young dance troupe, which won about $161,000 and an audience with Queen Elizabeth.... More »

Boyle Goes Into Hiding, Will Compete

Plus, how you can watch her final performance

(Newser) - Though Susan Boyle is in hiding—her brother tells People, “It really has been terrible for her” dealing with the paparazzi—she took the time to post on the Britain’s Got Talent website, reassuring fans that she wants “nothing more than to stay and sing.” But... More »

One Susan Boyle Cashes In on Another

US Boyle offers URL for $25K after flood of visitors seeking singer

(Newser) - Susan Boyle is selling susanboyle.com for $25,000. A possible purchaser? Singing sensation Susan Boyle. The Boyle who currently owns the site is an American painter who bears the same name as the British star, Mashable reports. The US Boyle has been getting a lot of visitors to her... More »

Reality Judge Defends 'Sweet' Susan

Says rants were exaggerated in news

(Newser) - Britain’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan defended Susan Boyle today after reports surfaced that the seemingly sweet reality-show songbird spewed several obscenity-laden rants, the Mirror reports. The accounts have been “massively exaggerated,” he said, calling Boyle “an incredibly sweet, nice, gentle person who has been propelled... More »

After 1st Rant, Boyle Lights Into Cops

(Newser) - Foul-mouthed songbird Susan Boyle not only had a few choice words about a judge on Britain's Got Talent, she also blew up at fans yesterday and lit into a British bobby who subsequently tried to calm her down, reports the Sun. London cops intervened when Boyle screamed at comments by... More »

Jealous Boyle Curses Traitorous Talent Judge

Boyle not happy when Piers praises fellow contestant

(Newser) - Seemingly sweet Britain’s Got Talent finalist Susan Boyle ranted against fellow contestant Shaheen Jafargholi last night at a London hotel bar, the Mirror reports. When judge Piers Morgan called the 12-year-old's performance “the best singing we have heard in the semifinals so far,” Boyle, 48, allegedly made... More »

Got Talent Dancer, 73, Collects Disability

Shows little sign of ailment in routine

(Newser) - A 73-year-old breakdancing grandfather may have more skills than just the moves he's flashing on Britain's Got Talent, reports the Daily Mail. Fred Bowers also collects more than $100 a week in disability for a bum leg not evident on the British reality show. “I’ve no idea how... More »

Boyle Sings Rousing 'Memory' From Cats

(AP) - Surprise singing sensation Susan Boyle made a new television appearance today, showcasing once again her soaring voice—but refusing to compromise on the frumpy look that made her an Internet sensation. The shy church volunteer gave a rousing, but occasionally nervous, performance on the American Idol-style show Britain's Got Talent,... More »

Boyle Advances in Britain's Got Talent

(AP) - Britain's unlikely singing sensation Susan Boyle, the frumpy church volunteer who wowed the world with her angelic voice, was today voted into the next round of a TV talent show that propelled her to global fame. Cowell and his fellow "Britain's Got Talent" judges said Boyle is among 40... More »

Susan Boyle Gets Dolled Up

Hand-painted dolls peddled on internet

(Newser) - It’s not quite the Barbie treatment, but a die-hard fan of YouTube phenom Susan Boyle is selling handmade dolls of her favorite crooner online, the Telegraph reports. Each $22 doll, measuring 4 inches tall, is crafted from household materials and painted by hand. “When I first saw Susan... More »

Lloyd Webber Eyes Boyle for Stage Role

Could even be Evita lead, originally played by Susan's idol

(Newser) - Susan Boyle’s dream might be coming true. The Britain’s Got Talent superstar—who elicited snickers from the audience when she said before her audition that she aspired to be like British stage icon Elaine Paige—has caught the eye of musical theater composer Andrew Lloyd Weber, who is... More »

Boyle to Fan/Photog: 'F*** Off!'

Plus, Rihanna revenge song is a fake, more

(Newser) - Newly famous Susan Boyle is still a bit camera-shy—the Mail claims she told a fan to “Fuck off” when he wouldn’t stop pestering her for a photo and finally snapped one himself. Elsewhere:
  • Bizarre details behind the Kiefer Sutherland headbutting incident just keep on coming. The latest?
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Susan Boyle Gets Subtitles for Oprah Interview

Singer discusses reality show stardom with Oprah

(Newser) - Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle made her debut on Oprah yesterday, but American audiences were given subtitles to help understand her heavy Scottish accent, the Mail reports. Boyle, recorded at her home in Scotland, told Oprah she’s not lonely: “I’ve got millions of new friends... More »

Boyle Declines Dinner With the Obamas

UK singer too 'nervous' to rub shoulders at correspondents' dinner

(Newser) - Susan Boyle has turned down offers to rub shoulders with President Obama and Hollywood A-listers at the White House Correspondents Dinner tonight, saying she was too nervous. "She was shocked and thrilled by the invite—but it was all too much too soon for her so she said No,... More »

Simon to Susan: No Singing on Oprah

Boyle, Cowell to appear on Monday's show

(Newser) - Susan Boyle has officially hit the big-time: She’s appearing on Oprah on Monday, the Mirror reports. But don’t expect to hear the YouTube phenom sing—Simon Cowell, also appearing, wants to save that for the Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals. Instead Boyle, appearing via Skype, will give Oprah... More »

A Bundchen in the Oven?

Plus, Susan Boyle forced to change phone number, more

(Newser) - Gisele Bundchen visited the OB/GYN yesterday—gasp!—with hubby Tom Brady, thus prompting the requisite pregnancy rumors from the New York Post. Elsewhere:
  • Poor Susan Boyle, inundated by late-night phone calls, was forced to change her number, the Sun reports.
  • Liam Neeson recently called late wife’s Natasha Richardson’
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