Paula Abdul

“Idol Gives Back” — “American Idol” Charity Special — Returns April 21

source: Pop Crunch

Idol’s giving back for the third time. After a yearlong hiatus, American Idol is bringing back its Idol Gives Back charitable special on April 21. The ninth season of American Idol premieres in January with host Ryan Seacrest and judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, Ellen D...

Published Tue, Oct 6

"Count Kara in Ellen's Corner" by Dino Sossi, PopEater staff

source: dinosossi (WordPress)

‘American Idol’ has dominated ratings since its debut fueled largely by its talent-show format as well as the chemistry between hosts DioGuardi, Abdul, Randy Jackson and the volatile Simon Cowell, who’s withering criticism has mesmerized fans.

Published Mon, Sep 21

And Elllen DeGeneres was chosen because?

source: marquee.blogs.cnn.com

Perhaps if there weren’t going to be four judges (which felt bloated and unnecessary to me last season), I might be more enthusiastic. With Paula, Randy, and Simon there was balance. With the addition of Kara DioGuardi things just felt out of whack to me and a strong judge is needed to counter...

Published Thu, Sep 10

Ellen DeGeneres Replaces Paula Abdul as the Fourth American Idol Judge

source: raziin (WordPress)

The talk show host joins Simon, Randy, and Kara in 2010 for the ninth season of Idol. Ellen DeGeneres will be the fourth judge on the ninth season of American Idol, premiering in January 2010, FOX reported in a press release. She’ll be a permanent fixture on the panel with Simon Cowell, Randy J...

Published Wed, Sep 9

'Idol' chemistry is different now, Cowell says

source: CNN International

Simon Cowell breaks his silence about a Paula Abdul-less "American Idol" next season in an exclusive interview with the television show "Extra."

Published Fri, Sep 4

'Idol' chemistry is different now, Cowell says

source: CNN.com

Simon Cowell breaks his silence about a Paula Abdul-less "American Idol" next season in an exclusive interview with the television show "Extra."

Published Fri, Sep 4

Cowell: 'Abdul was the heart of Idol'

source: Digital Spy

Simon Cowell says that Paula Abdul is "TV gold" and was "the heart" of American Idol.

Published Thu, Aug 20

Shania Twain to guest judge ‘American Idol,’ not Jessica Simpson

source: Remote Access

Another stop on the “American Idol” audition tour, another celebrity judge filling in for Paula Abdul. People.com has confirmed that Shania Twain will be the next singing star to join Simon, Randy and Kara on the judges’ panel. She’ll help cover the Chicago round on Aug. 30-31. Twain follows M...

Published Mon, Aug 17