cruise & booze

Happy Monday!

Think Carly Smithson is boozing it up to celebrate her Irish roots tonight? Either way, here are some updates from the AI world:

*Danny Noriega is appearing on Rosie O'Donnell's cruise, he confirms in this strangely "Blair Witch"-esque video. Thanks for a week's worth of nightmares involving pleather pants and a bad rendition of "Copacabana."

*On a brighter note, here's a drinking game to enhance your AI viewing pleasure. My favorite excerpt: "Take a shot every time Paula says something original. (This may never happen)."

*Kristy Lee Cook recently got some advice from legendary country singer Tanya Tucker, TMZ reports. When she was 16, Kristy reportedly met Tanya and sang some songs at one of her shows.

*Finally, here's another article confirming that Mariah Carey will appear as a guest judge this season.