Take a listen to former American Idol finalist Katharine McPhee’s first single “Had It All,” from her upcoming album Unbroken – available October 6.

You didn’t think Paula Abdul would be jobless for long, did you? Paula Abdul took to her Twitter account last night to talk about a new gig, as host of VH1’s Divas.

Paula Abdul tweeted: Read the rest of this entry »

Shania Twain and “Idol” news… Shania Twain will serve as guest judge during the August 30 and 31 Chicago auditions of American Idol. Shania Twain is one in a growing list of fill-in judges to replace Paula Abdul’s vacancy.

Shania Twain will drop in for the Chicago American Idol auditions, while Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson and Joe Jonas will pick up the slack in other audition cities. Read the rest of this entry »

Kelly Clarkson and Joe Jonas join the roster of American Idol guest judges that are swinging by auditions to fill Paula Abdul’s vacant seat.

Kelly Clarkson was the original American Idol, and no doubt you’ve heard of Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers? Clarkson and Jonas will guest judge next week’s auditions. Read the rest of this entry »

It was rumored that Paula Abdul would appear on Ugly Betty as a guest star, but looks like that is a no-go. Could Paula Abdul return to American Idol, as hinted at in this Today show video clip? Or will Abdul work on a variety show with ABC, as TMZ.com is reporting?

Kelly Clarkson’s photoshopped Self magazine cover continues to be a hot topic of debate, as people wonder if the September 2009 Self cover contribute’s to women’s self image issues. After all, Kelly Clarkson is not accurately represented in the pic – while her weight should be a non-issue, the slimmed-down Self magazine cover isn’t showing the true American Idol winner. Read the rest of this entry »

Paula Abdul is currently in talks to guest star on ABC’s “Ugly Betty” – sources tell EW.com that Paula Abdul could play a new temp at Mode magazine.

Since Paula Abdul announced that she won’t be returning to American Idol, rumors of job offers have been rampant online – including a chance for Abdul to be either judge or contestant on Dancing with the Stars.

Jennifer Hudson and baby boy are doing great! Jennifer Hudson gave birth to baby boy David Daniel Otunga Jr. on August 10. This is the first baby for Hudson and fiance David Otunga.

Jennifer Hudson’s rep confirmed the baby boy news, saying, “The baby is beautiful and perfect. His parents are ecstatic.” Read the rest of this entry »