American Idol: Kansas City Auditions
Filed under: OpEd, American Idol, Judges, Reviewcaps, Contestants, Performances, Predictions and Trends(S08E02) Kona kicked off TV Squad's American Idol coverage last night, and the auditions are now in full swing. This episode found Ryan Seacrest and the judges in Kansas City, home of last year's American Idol winner David Cook. In fact, Ryan talked to David Cook's parents, who just happened to be walking down the street! Ok, not really, but they made it seem that way, which was kind of funny. Also, in

Katrina Darrell American Idol Bikini Girl
Katrina Darrell shocked the judges of American Idol when she walked in wearing a skimpy bikini. The newest judge Kara DioGuardi immediately disliked Katrina, and let her know it. Fortunately, Simon Cowell, and Randy Jackson voted to send Katrina to Hollywood, which caused Paula Abdul to vote with the guys. Kara was so mad she [...]

Kara DioGuardi Defends Bikini Girl Comments
In case you missed the American Idol season 8 premiere, we were “treated” to the likes of “Bikini Girl” Katrina Darrell. She sang Mariah Carey’s “Vision Of Love”, but that’s not what got her through to Hollywood. Watch: Katrina Darrel - Vision of Loveby aiclips Now close your eyes and listen to her sing it again. [...]

Idol Headlines for 1/15/09
‘American Idol’ median viewer age hits 40Oh, no! Is “American Idol” getting … middle-aged?Fox’s singing competition returned for its eighth season Tuesday with a total audience of 30.4 million viewers, or a 9% decline compared with last year’s launch, according to Nielsen Media Research.But a more arresting detail is buried within the numbers. Tuesday’s audience was the oldest ever for an “Idol” season opener, with a median age of 40.3 years. That&

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,

'American Idol' Recap: Second Day Audition in Kansas City, Missouri
Not as eccentric as the first day, the second day audition of 'American Idol' season 8, gives a yes to several people with inspiring stories.

American Idol: Kara DioGuardi Is Engaged
The eighth season of American Idol kicked off last night and Kara DioGuardi is not only a new judge, but she is going to be a new wife too! Kara DioGuardi was engaged on December 8th while on vacation in Mexico. Her fiance, Mike McCuddy is a general contractor and a dad! He has a son from a previous relationship. Kara DioGuardi’s rep confirmed the engagement and said, “No wedding date has been planned.” Kara DioGuardi was introduced to American Idol fans last night as the eighth season o

Kiefer Sutherland @ Fox’s All Star Party
The hump day gods have shone upon us and given us Kiefer Sutherland, seen here attending the Fox TV Winter All Star Party at MyHouse in Los Angeles.

IDOL: Jason Castro's Pink-Haired Brother Advances
On Wednesday's American Idol, wannabe singers in Kansas City turned out -- including Michael Castro, the pink-haired brother of last year's finalist Jason Castro. Michael, 20, impressed the judges with his performance of Gavin DeGraw's "In Love With A Girl." "Not bad," Paula Abdul remarked, while Simon Cowell called his performance "goodish." New judge Kara DioGuardi said it was "ballsy" of him...

Katrina Darrell Bikini Girl American Idol
Katrina Darrell Bikini Girl American Idol - Katrina Darrell aka American Idol bikini girl picture and video are here.Katrina Darrell is the first contestant to appear on American Idol wearing only a bikini girl.Darrell had Simon Cowell’s and Randy Jackson’s vote but Kara DioGuardi and Paula told her no way.Katrina Darrell said: “I came dressed in [...]

Idol debut tops ratings for TV season
caption='"American Idol" judges, from left, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson had their work cut out for them in Phoenix.' photoHeight='168'> Jason DeCrow Associated Press "American Idol" judges, from left, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Ab

American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi talks about Bikini Girl’s busted face
Kara, “look I’m engaged!” DioGuardi, on 1/13/09. Credit: WENN New judge Kara DioGuardi talked to the man who thought it was a good idea to high five a blind guy, Ryan Seacrest, on his show yesterday. They discussed snotty bikini-wearing contestant Katrina Darrell, now known around the world as “Bikini Girl.” Kara basically said that Bikini [...]

Can Kara DioGuardi win 'American Idol' an Emmy Award?
Kara DioGuardi quickly established herself on last night's premiere of season eight of "American Idol," as a presence on the judging panel. And with the Emmy Awards considering a new category for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Paula Abdul Won’t Quit American Idol Yet (Or Probably Ever)
For all those craaaaazy Paula Abdul

American Idol: Paula Abdul Says She Is Blessed To Be On The Show
American Idol judge, Paula Abdul appears be eating her words. Last December, she spoke to Barbara Walters and said that FOX producers and Simon Cowell were trying to ruin her career when they allowed the stalker fan, Paula Goodspeed to audition for the show. Paula Goodspeed recently committed suicide outside of Paula Abdul’s home. When pressed by Barbara Walters why she was still doing the show she commented that she was under contract. Now it seems that Paula Abdul has had a change of heart about t

'Idol' premiere draws 30.1 million - Entertainment News, American Idol, Media - Variety
Fox's "American Idol" opened its eighth season in dominant fashion Tuesday night, but it came in about 15% below last year's premiere-night score among young adults. And as "Idol" dropped, the other broadcasters were collectively on the rise. According to preliminary nationals from Nielsen, the two-hour kickoff to the "American Idol" season averaged an 11.6 rating/28 share in adults 18-49 and 30.1 million viewers overall – the highest numbers for any primetime telecast this season, including all footb

American Idol has a new judge!
The people behind American Idol called a press conference yesterday to introduce its newest addition. American Idol has added a new judge to their panel. She will join Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell. Who is she? And what will happen if their votes are split 2 to 2? Kara DioGuardi is not new to the music business. She is a Grammy nominated songwriter who has written hits for Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera and former Idol winners Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. She also has worked togeth

Tidbits: ‘Idol’ judge defends attack on Bikini Girl
It only took “American Idol’s” judging newbie, Kara DioGuardi, one episode to leave a memorable mark on season eight of the televised talent search.

Paula Abdul Hits Out At Dioguardi Feud Rumours.
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Paula Abdul Says She Never Bad-mouthed Idol.
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America Tunes In To Smell What The Barack Is Cooking [Trade Roundup]
· Pundits are saying the second presidential debate turned a corner for the Obama campaign, as he was much more successful in interacting with the cadavers propped up in chairs at the Town Hall Meeting of the Dead. [Variety] · Billy Kemp has been named the new VP of casting and talent at FremantleMedia North America, where he'll continue to comb the planet for new American Idol judges to threaten Paula Abdul. [Variety] · Forest Whitaker will play Louis Armstrong in What a Wonderful Wo

Paula Abdul Hits Out At Dioguardi Feud Rumours.
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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

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