Posts with tag "paulaabdul"

Count Kara in Ellen's Corner

Posted Sep 21st 2009 at 10:15 AM by PopEater Staff

Kara DioGuardi is enthusiastic in her endorsement of new 'American Idol' judge Ellen DeGeneres. "I think it's a genius decision," said DioGuardi in response to the highly publicized decision to bring in DeGeneres to replace former judge, Paula Abdul. "I wish I had thought of it," she added during the Entertainment Tonight/People magazine Emmy Award after-party. Idol fans have been mixed in ...

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Paula Impersonates 'Idol' Rival Ellen

Posted Sep 17th 2009 at 09:55 PM by PopEater Staff

Ever since Ellen DeGeneres took Paula Abdul's vacant judging seat on 'American Idol,' the ousted Abdul has kept mum for the most part. On the VH1 'Divas' stage, however, she let it all hang out, sporting a token Ellen pantsuit and dancing it up just like the talk show host in a hysterical impression that was all in good fun. Check It Out in the Video Below! VH1 TV Shows | Music Videos | ...

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Paula Thinks Ellen Will Be 'Gr8'

Posted Sep 11th 2009 at 06:34 AM by PopEater Staff

Now that the news has had a day or so to settle in, Paula Abdul is letting her feelings known about Ellen DeGeneres taking her vacant seat on the 'American Idol' judging panel. Using her Twitter, which she also used to break the news that she was leaving 'Idol,' Abdul says she wishes DeGeneres "the best of luck," and that she (prepare for Twitter/IM lingo) "will b a gr8 judge on Idol." ...

Paula Abdul Hits Up Employment Agency

Posted Sep 10th 2009 at 04:00 PM by PopEater Staff

With Paula Abdul's departure as a judge on 'American Idol' (replaced this week by Ellen DeGeneres), the singer-dancer quickly became the most famously unemployed person in showbiz. But at least she has a sense of humor about it! Watch Paula poke fun at her unemployment in this commercial for her new gig as host of 'VH1 Divas'. ...

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Why We Fully Endorse Ellen on 'Idol'

Posted Sep 10th 2009 at 01:11 PM by PopEater Staff

As PopEater readers and 'American Idol' fans across the country remain split on whether or not Ellen DeGeneres will make a good judge, we're going to go ahead and give Ellen a full-on endorsement. 'Why?,' you may ask? The better question would probably be 'Why not?' Simply put, Ellen's done nothing of late that would make us question that she's going to absolutely kill on the 'Idol' panel. Allow ...

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America Voted: Audience Not Happy With Ellen on 'Idol'

Posted Sep 10th 2009 at 09:28 AM by PopEater Staff

Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul on 'American Idol,' after the 'Straight Up' singer quit her job this past August, but but the initial reaction to the news is that PopEater readers aren't thrilled. When asked if the talk show host would be a good replacement for Abdul, 55 percent of PopEater voters say no. Furthermore, when questioned if they thought it was fair that the singers would ...

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Ellen DeGeneres Taking Paula Abdul's Empty 'Idol' Seat

Posted Sep 9th 2009 at 09:33 PM by PopEater Staff

Ellen DeGeneres will replace Paula Abdul as a permanent 'American Idol' judge, Usmagazine.com reports. "I'm thrilled to be the new judge on 'American Idol.' I've watched since the beginning, and I've always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I'll save from not having to text in my vote," DeGeneres says. ...

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Adios, 'Idol' ... Abdul's Hosting 'Divas'

Posted Aug 25th 2009 at 09:04 AM by PopEater Staff

With her 'American Idol' judging career behind her, Paula Abdul has inked her first post-Simon gig. Abdul will be hosting VH1's 'Divas' special, which will air on Sept. 17. The show will feature performances by superstars like Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis and others. ...

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A Jonas Joins 'Idol' But Simon Still Mourns Paula

Posted Aug 19th 2009 at 06:48 AM by PopEater Staff

The latest guest judge confirmed to join the 'American Idol' panel during audition week is singer Joe Jonas, but his star power isn't soothing Simon Cowell's sorrow. The middle Jonas Brother's rep confirmed to Us Magazine that he would sit with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi during the Dallas auditions, but veteran judge Cowell admits he's still "sad" about Paula Abdul's ...

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Shania Twain Takes on 'Idol'

Posted Aug 18th 2009 at 07:34 AM by PopEater Staff

While 'American Idol' producers search for a replacement for Paula Abdul, PEOPLE has confirmed the latest guest judge. Country singer Shania Twain will sit down with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for the Chicago portion of the upcoming 'Idol' auditions. ...