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Are You Excited For Ellen DeGeneres to Join American Idol?
While rumors still circulate about who might replace a departing Simon Cowell (with Howard Stern adding his name to the list of contenders), tonight begins the American Idol makeover!
To kick-start the Hollywood week portion of auditions, we'll be saying good-bye to guest judges as Ellen DeGeneres takes her place on the panel — and I cannot wait to see how she meshes with the team (particularly the curmudgeonly Simon Cowell).
DeGeneres's involvement actually gets me pretty amped for this season.
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Kara DioGuardi Shares Her Ideas For Simon's Replacement
American Idol is pretty buzzy right now with the news that Simon Cowell is leaving after this season, so when I spotted Kara DioGuardi at the Grammys Style Lounge today, I decided to get a shortlist of possible contenders straight from a judge's mouth. I've got to warn you, two of her picks are pretty surprising, but I like 'em!
I also asked her about her favorite guest judge so far this season (hint: she doesn't name Katy Perry), and to use her expertise to guess who's taking home a Grammy trophy at the big show.
Do You Like American Idol's Auditions More With Guest Judges?
We've got another week of American Idol auditions before we get into the actual competition phase of the season. Not to say that I haven't been enjoying the auditions themselves — with Paula Abdul out and new judge Ellen DeGeneres not starting until Feb. 9, we've been treated to a stable of rotating guest hosts including Neil Patrick Harris whom I'd been looking forward to most.
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Do You Want to See Paula and Simon Together Again?
As you already know by now, Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol after this season and moving on to an American version of his UK hit show, The X Factor. The judges on the series are even more vital than Idol's, as each one also mentors the contestants as they prepare their performances. So who is Cowell eying to complete his panel?
Buzz-Worthy Video: Idol Leaves Its Pants on the Ground
With two days of auditions under its belt, American Idol has already served up its fair share of water cooler-worthy contestants. There was the "Holla!" kid from day one, last night's BFFs (coined "The Ditsy Sisters" by Simon), and, of course, guitar girl.
PopSugar Rush Special: American Idol's Top 5 Success Stories!
Kelly Clarkson was the first contestant to win American Idol, but is she the most successful of them all? Other success stories like country sweetheart Carrie Underwood and rocker Chris Daughtry have been giving her a run for her money! Watch our "American Idol Kickoff" special to find out where our editors ranked the top five biggest Idol success stories!
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Will You Watch Simon's Last Season on American Idol?
Tonight's premiere of the ninth season of American Idol has more significance since yesterday, when Simon Cowell announced that this would be his last season on the show before he leaves it for an American version of X Factor.
Before we get all nostalgic, let's focus on the matter at hand: Idol's back! Not only is the return episode tonight a two-hour premiere, but the auditions continue tomorrow evening as well.
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