Posts with tag "ryanseacrest"

Kara DioGuardi Wants Paula Back

Posted Aug 7th 2009 at 12:16 PM by PopEater Staff

Kara DioGuardi is still "completely shocked" about Paula Abdul quitting 'American Idol.' She's been trying to reach the 'Straight Up' singer all week hoping to persuade Abdul to "reconsider" her decision to leave "It's such a loss for the show, such a loss for the contestants. She's definitely the heart of the panel," DioGuardio said Friday on Ryan Seacrest's radio show. DioGuardi admits she ...

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Four! 'Idol' Eyes Paula Replacement

Posted Aug 7th 2009 at 08:35 AM by PopEater Staff

With the sudden departure of 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul, the show's producers say they're sticking with four judges and on a quest to find her permanent replacement. In the meantime, the show will employ an array of female pop stars including Victoria Beckham and Katy Perry, who will stand in as a guest fourth judge for the audition rounds. ...

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Seacrest 'Bummed' About Paula

Posted Aug 5th 2009 at 12:29 PM by PopEater Staff

'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest seemed blindsided by Paula Abdul's announcement that she would not be returning to the show. "The news stunned me last night," he said on his KISS FM radio show. Seacrest denied all the rumors that this was a publicity stunt and admitted he's "bummed" to see her leave on such abrupt terms. ...