Hollywood headlines: A crazy week in review

“The goal for me is to get my fans excited about me again,” said the former “ Laguna Beach” star about her new gig. Cavallari seems to think joining the cast of “The Hills” in its fifth season will somehow boost her acting career. So far, that’s consisted of a short-lived hosting job on “Get This Party Started”. We thought that was pretty generous of UPN to give. Some people are so ungrateful. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)

Sept. 16, 2014 1:42 PM PT

Danny Gokey is finally eliminated from 'American Idol' -- yeah, we said it

If we had to listen to him yell and growl one more week, we would have rooted for Adam without watching the finale. Now he can go and start that eyewear line and leave the singing to the pros. (Frank Micelotta / Associated Press)

Nicole Kidman drops out of Woody Allen film

Kidman gave no reason for her exit from the untitled film, co-starring Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas and BFF Naomi Watts. Why do prestige pictures when you can star in (would-be) blockbusters like “Australia” and “The Golden Compass”? (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)