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American Idol Kicks Off Season 8

It’s one of the world’s most widespread guilty pleasures, and last night “American Idol” returned to the airwaves with its eighth season.

Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Ryan Seacrest, and new Judge Kara DioGuardi found themselves in a sweltering hot Phoenix, Arizona auditioning all kinds of contestants from all over the talent spectrum.

American Idol Producer Backs Paula Abdul

Despite recent tensions, “American Idol” producer Ken Warwick says that Paula Abdul’s job is safe, adding that she’s an integral part of the hit show.

“There’s never ever been any discussion that we would want to get rid of Paula, even if there were people in production that didn’t like her,” Warwick told press during a conference call.

Paula Abdul Drops By GMA, Talks Tragedy

Enjoying some time in New York City, Paula Abdul was spotted in Times Square this morning on her way to visit the “Good Morning America” studio.

The “American Idol” judge definitely dressed to impress, sporting a black leather coat overtop a black leather blazer with black leather trousers and black and red heels.

Paula Abdul Fan Tragedy Update

As previously reported by the Gossip Girls, an alleged stalker of Paula Abdul was found dead in a car near her home last night.  And as details emerge, authorities think the woman was a former “American Idol” hopeful.

Though police have not released the identity of the woman, the car at the scene had a license plate that read ABL LV and there was a photograph of Abdul hanging from the rearview mirror.

Paula Abdul’s Stalker Found Dead

While fame definitely has it’s upside, there’s also some serious drawbacks that come with being a household name.  And last night a woman who allegedly stalked Paula Abdul was found dead outside her home.

According to an LAPD Van Nuys spokesperson, a woman was found dead inside a car Tuesday night in the 3800 block of Beverly Ridge Drive, mere yards from the “American Idol” judge’s home.