Scoot down, Simon. ‘Idol’ gets a new judge
Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul will be joined by a fourth judge for the upcoming season of Idol. Kara DioGuardi, a songwriter and music producer known for working with the original Idol winner — Kelly Clarkson — will pull up a chair to the judging table for an added twist to Season 8. “For the past seven seasons, Paula has had to endure the experience of being the only woman at the judges’ table,” Mike Darnell, president ofalternative programming of Fox wrote in a stateme

Idol Headlines for 8/26/08
Jason Castro, other American Idols discuss new realitiesHours before he took the stage at American Airlines Center, Jason Castro already knew that this stop on the American Idol tour would be his highlight.”I’m excited and nervous,” the Rockwall resident said. “You never know how you’ll be received.”Yep, he’s still modest. But the guy who had close to zero experience onstage before the Idol auditions is now embracing his fast-paced, famed life.“Now I feel like

Idol Headlines for 8/29/08
Concert review: ‘American Idols Live’“American Idols Live,” the live “victory lap” for David Cook, David Archuleta and the rest of the “American Idol” season 7 finalists, proved on Thursday that the hierarchy of those final 10 singers was hardly a case of luck or chance. Everyone on the Ford Center stage had degrees of strong talent, but as the three-hour concert pressed forward and the Jumbotron counted down to the winner, it was clear why some went home earl

PAULA ABDUL WELCOMES FOURTH 'IDOL' JUDGE: Rumors had former singer/dancer angry over new woman at the table.
*Paula Abdul says she's thrilled to have a fourth judge added to the table on "American Idol" next season, despite Internet reports that claimed she didn't approve.       In fact, Abdul takes credit for launching the career of songwriter Kara DioGuardi, who will join her along with judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson on the Fox competition series.       In an interview with "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM show, Abdul said she met Kara outsi

Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell and Kara DioGuardi interviewed by Access Hollywood - VIDEO
Check out this short interview, from Access Hollywood, posted after the jump. It gives a hint of the chemistry we might find between Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and new judge Kara DioGuardi once American Idol Season 8 begins in January. Kara is already giving Simon crap. Heh.In the interview, both Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest hint that Simon will probably be the tie-breaker during the audition phase of the competition. And when asked where he’ll be sitting, Simon says, “between t

American Idol NYC Audition Pictures
How is everyone enjoying the Labor Day weekend?  I have been meaning to put up these pictures from the American Idol auditions from New York City for a few days but it’s been a crazy week just like it was a crazy summer.  Anyone else feeling it?  The pictures include shots of the new judge, Kara Dioguardi.  I think hiring her was a surprise or last-minute decision since all of the press materials I just got for the upcoming season make no mention of her.  I really think this

A New Judge Will Invigorate 'American Idol'
A new seat has been added to the American Idol judges' table, and it belongs to Kara DioGuardi, Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer. The famous trio that every "Idol" contestant boldly faces (Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell) will turn into a foursome. So why add another judge? No other than to start a fresh new perspective and balance to the long-running Fox television phenomenon. Kara is just the addition the show needs to attract a younger audience. According to the show's creative

Randy Jackson Ryan Seacrest Kissing “Rachael Ray” Picture
Way to get rid of those gay rumors, Ryan. Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson raised eyebrows on Friday when The Rachael Ray Show released a promotional still of the American Idol personalities sharing a snack during a taping for the new season of Rachael’s Emmy-winning daytime series. Spotted At Get PopCrunch News Updates Email: What's Hot At PopCrunch

First Look: Kara Dioguardi, American Idol Judges!
Here's your first look at the new quartet of American Idol judges together. Kara DioGuardi joined Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson at auditions in Manhattan yesterday for season eight. It begins in January.

Kara DioGuardi Joins American Idol as a Judge
I’m attempting to come up with another adjective to describe this story, but I keep going back to pointless. Apparently, what we were missing the last 7 seasons was a fourth judge. Songwriter Kara DioGuardi has joined Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and Randy Jackson at the judges’ table. “We are turning the heat up [...]

Kara DioGuardi, Newest Judge on American Idol
Avid followers of American Idol have something to watch out for in the next episodes. No its not new contestants but rather a new judge! Yup, a fresh face joins the three famous judges of American Idol. Kara DioGuardi already met up with your favorite Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson. Paula is no longer the only rose among the thorns, and how do you think she feels about that? Well she likes the change in the judging dynamics,

Rachael Ray Invades American Idol
Rachael brought the judges some lunch and I need to know if Simon Cowell approved! If there is one person I wouldn't want to get judged by, it's Simon. He holds nothing back! I have agita just thinking about it. And if you can't make out the picture, Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson are sharing a bite of Rachael’s specialty wrap. HA! Tune-in to find out if Simon liked Rachael Ray's cooking during her season three premiere show on September 8th.  - Click here to read more about: On Set Paula Abdul R

Ryan Seacrest Says There Will Be No Idol Catfights
I’m not sure I understand why this is such a big deal.  Everyone is talking about the addition of a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, to the popular singing competition, American Idol.  There’s all sorts of speculation as to whether Paula Abdul and Kara are going to duke it out and scratch each other up [...]

How Many People Are Shocked By This Photo of Ryan Seacrest Kissing Another Man?
Oh come on, you knew this day was coming. The day where you'd have to tear down all your Ryan Seacrest posters, scribble out his name in your notebooks, and stop planning for the time when you two could own all forms of media, forever and ever amen. The day has arrived where there finally exists [...]

Randy Jackson Regurgitates A Rachael Ray Lunch For His Baby Bird
Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest share a special moment outside the American Idol auditions in New York City. Rachael Ray dropped by to bring everybody some lunch, as part of a taping for the new season of her daytime show, which premieres on September 8. (TIIIIIIIVO!) Posted on 09/05/08 10:30am | Permalink | Categories: Entertainment, Randy Jackson, Rachael Ray, Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, American Idol

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33. SEXIN’ ALL NIGHT LONGUsher, Keith Sweat, AC/DC, Prince … we could go on and on about the mack daddies who brag about going on and on—hittin’ it, workin’ it and doing other stuff to it—until the break of dawn. Even Dokken have a song about all-night boning. Two words for all these guys: Shyeah, right! Have you actually ever tried sexin’ it for more than, like, two hours? You get bored. You get sores. You get tired. Call us square, but unless you’re Sting or a crystal-meth addict, an all-n

Christina at the VMAs.
Christina Aguilera channeled her inner Kylie Minogue as she sang on stage at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles today. The spacey performance of Keeps Getting Better was futuristic that even her voice was digital — as in she lip synced her way though it! Admittedly, however, the rock ‘n’ roll makeover of Genie in the Bottle was hot, hot, hot! Seconds after her performance, Xtina ran off stage and was hauled off in golf cart as her dancers applauded for her from the backlot.

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HOMO...SAPIEN JC CHASEZ SAYS SOMETHINGNew "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi was just 12 when she got her first taste of stardom, wowing a crowd of 1,000 with "New York, New York" at the Waldorf-Astoria."I told Kara that to hear strangers clap for you, that's how you build confidence," said her father, former GOP congressman Joseph Dio-Guardi.Twenty-five years later, DioGuardi needs all the confidence she can get as she goes head-to-head with Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson at the judges' tabl

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Jon McLaughlin
Friday September 5, 2008posted by Joanne BrokawAmerican heartland singer songwriter Jon McLaughlin launched into the national music scene last year with his first major label release, Indiana, touring with Kelly Clarkson, earning a nod from US Weekly as one of their 2007 "Hot Guys of Summer," and performing his Oscar-nominated song "So Close," from the film "Enchanted," during the 80th Annual Academy Awards. His first album certainly made an impact. The song "Another Layer

Jessica Calls Dibs on Tony; Gwen Stefani Makes a Zuma
Filed under: Entertainment, Celebrity, Cheat Sheet, News (Our round-up of celeb gossip so you can keep up with your girlfriend.) Jessica Simpson insisted that Tony Romo has not been calling Carrie Underwood. (TMZ) Gwen Stefani gave birth to a baby boy and named him Zuma. (The Superficial) Did Tiki Barber... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Video: “American Idol” Gang on “Larry King Live”
Paula, Simon, Randy and Ryan on Monday’s “Larry King Live” to promote Wednesday’s “Idol Gives Back 2008.”

Fourth judge added to ‘American Idol’
Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi to add more ‘girl power’Chris Pizzello / AP file“She is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America’s most successful songwriters,” “American Idol” creator and executive producer Simon Fuller said of Kara DioGuardi. View related photos  Message board  Sound off on latest singers, events, Simon commentsupdated 7:05 p.m. ET Aug. 25, 2008NEW YORK - Scooching in between Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson sounds intimidating, if not a little scar

Best Friendsies! Ignore everything you've ... [American Idol]
Best Friendsies! Ignore everything you've heard about Paula Abdul hating that miserable, no-talent bitch Kara DioGuardi—aka the hotter, younger, more talented Paula recently added to the American Idol judging tribunal. It turns out, they love each other, just like the press release from Mike Darnell originally said they would! "Abdul told Page Six: 'The 'American Idol' cast was such a boys club, now I have a true sister to share the fun with. It's been amazing.'" Now does that seem remotely coerced? O

The Great American Idol Blog - VIDEO: All Four Idol Judges Talk New Dynamic
By now, most of us have heard the news that American Idol is shaking up their new season by adding ...

America’s Best Dance Crew 2: Watch Tonight’s Finale!
Tonight is the season 2 finale of America’s Best Dance Crew. It all comes down to Super Cr3w and SoReal Cru. To get you ready for the show, when we’ll see the return of all this season’s crews, here are a couple of flashback video clips of memorable performances by the two finalist crews. Here’s a performance by Super Cr3w from episode 3: [video source] And here’s a clip of a SoReal Cru dance routine from episode 6: [video source] Be sure to watch the America’s B