american idol

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.

David Cook and Kimberly Caldwell: Lunch Date

They’ve been an item ever since he asked her out on live TV, and yesterday David Cook and Kimberly Caldwell were spotted having a romantic lunch date in Santa Monica.

The “American Idol” alums held hands and looked very lovey-dovey, with Cook sporting a black t-shirt with a vest, charcoal wash jeans, and Converse All-Stars while Kim sported a red scoopneck shirt, cropped vest, black stretch pants, and knee-high boots.

Katharine McPhee: Praying for Jennifer Hudson

Always a fan of a star-studded event, Katharine McPhee was stunning as she arrived at the 30th Anniversary Carousel of Hope Ball to benefit the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes this past Saturday night (October 25th).

The “American Idol” alum had the full attention of the paparazzi as she made her way down the red carpet outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel, sporting a black halter-style floor-length gown.