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Kara DioGuardi Wants to Hang with Ellen Before Idol Returns

American Idol comes back in January, and judge Kara DioGuardi says there is some important prep work necessary before Season 9 starts: bonding time!

DioGuardi said she plans on spending some quality time with... more »

Ellen DeGeneres: Portia de Rossi "Will Be With Me Till the Day I Die"

"We're perfect for each other," DeGeneres tells Oprah Winfrey in new interview more »

'Glee' Star Amber Riley On 'Idol' Rejection: 'I Still Work On FOX And Get Paid'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Getting rejected by the world's biggest singing reality comeptition was good for Amber Riley, the "Glee" star said on "The Wendy Williams Show" on Wednesday.

"I auditioned for 'American Idol' at 17, they told me, 'No.'" Amber told Wendy.

Christina Applegate Leads Charge In Auction Benefiting Breast Cancer Awareness

Merriam, KS -- Actors, musicians, and athletes have designed and autographed one-of-a-kind "I Love..." T-shirts to be auctioned off to benefit Christina Applegate's foundation, Right Action for Women, in support of Lee National Denim Day on October 2, one of the largest single day fundraisers for breast cancer in the nation.

Celebrities who have lent their support include Fergie, Apl.de.ap and Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas, the cast of ABC's "Desperate Housewives," Ashley Tisdale, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, Nick Swisher of the New York Yankees, Jennifer Morrison, Carrie Ann Inaba, Gabrielle Union, Fran Drescher, Tiffani Thiessen, Tim Daly, Access Hollywood's own Nancy O'Dell, and Melissa Gilbert.

Ellen DeGeneres: 'I'm Going To Be A Great ['Idol'] Judge Because I've Spent My Whole Life Being Judged'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ellen DeGeneres is taking on her critics who are worried she won't have the chops to sit behind the judge's table on "American Idol."

Dish Of Salt: Live Blogging The Emmys Red Carpet

By Laura Saltman

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Laura "Dish of Salt" Saltman blogs all of the red carpet action from the 2009 Emmy Awards.

4:32 - Kim Kardashian says to press, "I'm not doing any interviews tonight." OK well, then why did you come to the Emmy red carpet?

4:30 - Blake Lively looks simply stunning in a red Versace gown. She says she picked it because she thought it was young and modern and loved the color.

4:20 - After I tell John Krasinski he should gain sympathy weight to go along with Pam's pregnancy he says he's glad I'm not writing for the show.

More.... after the jump!

Jennifer Hudson Talks Baby Son: 'He's So Precious'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jennifer Hudson tore herself away from her 1-month-old son to perform at "VH1 Divas" on Thursday night, but baby Daniel David Otunga, named after his dad, was still on her mind.

Former 'Idols' Weigh In On Ellen As New Judge

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "American Idol" fans might not know what to expect when Ellen DeGeneres joins the judge's table in January, but four former contestants tell Access Hollywood they think the talk show host will shine.

Kara DioGuardi Shops New Reality Show About 'Dropped' Music Artists

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- If your record tanked and your label has cut you loose - Kara DioGuardi wants to give you another shoot at stardom!

According to New York Magazine's Vulture blog, the "American Idol" judge is shopping around a new reality show about giving music artists a second chance.

Paula Abdul On Ellen DeGeneres Joining 'Idol': 'I Wish Her The Best Of Luck'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Paula Abdul has issued her approval for her "American Idol" replacement.

"I think Ellen will b a gr8 judge on Idol," Paula Tweeted on Thursday.