Kara DioGuardi Fired, DeGeneres Quit, JLo and Steven Tyler Hired?

American Idol is giving me whiplash. Season 10 auditions have already started despite the fact that we still don’t know who is coming back as a judge next year.
Ryan Seacrest has two years left on his contract as host and is the only one shown on videos of Season 10 auditions. But who in the world is doing the judging?
Out of the four judges from last year, we have this scenario as of today:
Simon Cowell left in May.
Ellen DeGeneres quit Thursday.
And now, TMZ reports that Kara DioGuardi has been fired.
TMZ and a few other sources who are all quoting The Insider report that Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez have both signed on as brand new judges on American Idol.
That would leave Randy Jackson who so far seems to have survived the judges’ panel shakeup that Fox had promised earlier this week.
I don’t know if the Kara, J Lo, Tyler rumors are true, but, someone please buy me a neck brace either way because I can’t take all of this jerking around. I tell you though, if J Lo and Steven Tyler in fact appear on the judging panel once all the rumor dust settles, I will be the first to crown Fox and Idol executives with the “Best Save” award of the decade for having raised the fast-sinking Titanic!

Brilliant moves.

But they kept Randy?

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American Idol Auditions For Season 10 Begin [Video]

VIDEO CLIP OF THE DAY.

   And just like that, auditions for Season 10 of American Idol have begun!

Second stop on the American Idol auditions, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Simon Cowell’s empty judge’s seat has not yet been filled, though rumors narrow the search down to Chris Isaak, Harry Connick, Jr., and Donald Trump. Yes, The Donald. Sadly, Bret Michaels no longer seems to be in the running, though, one just never knows when it comes to Hollywood.
This makes me wonder how they can start the auditions when they don’t yet have all the judges in place. But, I guess the show must go on. 
In the video below, Ryan Seacrest runs us through some of the behind the scenes of what the auditions in Milwaukee look like. I admit, I am getting a bit excited again for Idol’s return. I didn’t think that could ever happen with the lackluster talent of last season and with Cowell’s departure since. But I think I forgot how much of an Idol nerd I really am. I am sure I will be the last one left standing in the fan pit as they one day turn out the lights on my favorite show.

The remaining American Idol auditions will be held as follows:
CITY DATE VENUE
New Orleans, LA Monday, July 26 New Orleans Arena
East Rutherford, NJ Tuesday, Aug. 3 IZOD Center
Austin, TX Wednesday, Aug. 11 Frank Erwin Center
San Francisco, CA Thursday, Aug. 19 AT&T Park

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Ryan Seacrest Talks Julianne Hough And Larry King Live [Video]

This is why I love Ryan Seacrest.

Upon arriving at LAX after a vacation with girlfriend Julianne Hough, Ryan takes time to meet fans and answer questions regarding Julianne, Larry King Live, and American Idol.

He continues to take pictures with fans despite his car waiting to take him home or probably to work since he is entertainment‘s hardest workaholic.

Glad you are well rested Mr. Seacrest. You’re going to have to carry Idol this year! And I think you will be great.

Lady Gaga Contest: Ryan Seacrest Seeks Gaga Superfans

VIDEO CLIP OF THE DAY.

  This makes my Video Clip of the Day for three reasons: CelebMagnet loves giving away the chance to win free things that I don’t have to pay for; it involves super-talented and never-a-dull-moment Lady Gaga; and Ryan Seacrest looks hot in it. Yes, I used “Ryan Seacrest” and “hot” in one sentence. Anyway, check it out if you want to win a pair of tickets to FOUR Lady Gaga concerts, airfare and hotel included.

Congrats Lee DeWyze On The American Idol Season 9 Crown

VIDEO CLIP OF THE DAY.

  In honor of Lee DeWyze’s win on Season 9 of American Idol, here is a video of his best performance this season. Congrats Lee…I love your sexy humbleness. Here are some cool pics posted by Ryan Seacrest on his Twitter account (add him: @RyanSeacrest). The card is the actual card Ryan read from to announce the winner last night.