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Paula Abdul Not Returning To ‘American Idol’

August 5, 2009 By Crista Webster Leave a Comment

It’s official kittens. Paula Abdul will not be providing us with her slurred salutations and mascara laced tears any longer on ‘American Idol’.

That’s correct, producers managed to give Ryan Seacrest a butt-load amount of money to stay, that brought back Kara DioGuardi despite all my hate-mail asking them not to, and satisfied Simon Cowell’s wallet enough for a few more seasons…but alas, no Paula.

In true celeb fashion, Abdul announced that she would not return to the glorified karaoke contest via her Twitter.

Via E!:

“With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all…being a part of a show that I helped from day1 become an international phenomenon.”

Is it me, or did it go from sincere to snarl with that last little dig?

Fox then confirmed the former Laker Girl’s split from the show.

“Paula Abdul has been an important part of the American Idol family over the last eight seasons and we are saddened that she has decided not to return to the show.”

Though neither side released exactly why Paula has chosen to depart, it has been widely speculated that she was upset with producers’ decision to pay her little compared to her male (and Seacrest) counterparts.

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Kris Allen is Your New American Idol

May 21, 2009 By Holly Stafford Leave a Comment

Wow! What an upset! Adam Lambert may have surprised fans all season with his unique vocal capabilities and his dramatic flair but in the end it was the humble boy next door Kris Allen who came out on top! When the married college student from Conway, Arkansas first sang Leon Russell’s “A Song for You” in Louisville auditions, he seemed nothing more than another “Idol” hopeful. Now, he is your Season 8 American Idol!

Per OMG Yahoo:

“I’m sorry, I don’t even know what to feel right now. This is crazy,” said a stunned Allen. “I’m exhausted, and I’m shocked, I’m really shocked.”

Runner-up Adam Lambert had been considered the likely winner since almost the start of the season. His dramatic performances and huge vocal range consistently won the best critiques from the judges week after week while Kris lew under the radar for much of the season. After the results of the voting on Tuesday’s final performance episode were announced, with nearly 100 million votes being cast, Kris was left basically speechless. “Are you serious?” he asked host Ryan Seacrest. “Are you friggin’ serious?” Kris ended the night covered in confetti, singing what will be his first single called “No Boundaries” which was co-written by American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. As Ryan Seacrest said in announcing the result: “The underdog, the dark horse, comes back and wins the nation over.” Ryan ended the show by reminding us that it’s less than eight months till next January, when this starts all over again.

Congratulations to Kris!!!

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Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi: American Idol Catfight!

April 15, 2009 By Crista Webster 2 Comments

American Idol isn’t quite what it used to be. Paula Abdul still loves everyone, Randy Jackson is fat again, and Simon Cowell’s eye rolls and nipple rubs are so Bo Bice’s season it bores me. The producers must have felt the same this season and thought that throwing Kara DioGuardi into the mix would fix everything. The only result they received from my house is one less viewer.

However, according to OK! Magazine, Kara’s welcome is nearly worn out and none other than “You look beautiful tonight” Paula is letting her know it. Cat-fight on! Bring out the claws and I may start watching again.

Via OK! Magazine:

“The plan to add a fourth person backfired. Now the producers are left with a tough decision: Do they go back to the original three-judge format, or leave Kara there?”

This comes on the cusp of rumors that Simon Cowell may also be “out” for season nine-a season which Fox still has yet to confirm will even happen. All four of the current judges are in contract negotiations.

I have to admit, though I rag Paula at times, I seriously only watched American Idol to see what drunken rants she would make or whose song would make her weep. Kara does nothing for me. It seems her main purpose is to argue with Simon which no one wants to listen to. Perhaps she should boost some of Paula’s Quaaludes or drink some Jesus Juice with Michael Jackson to help gain fanage.