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A lot were surprised, I included, to the latest American Idol news that has been going around for a couple of days already. Yes, Ellen DeGeneres is joining American Idol as the hit reality show’s fourth judge replacing Paula Abdul! Joe Jonas and Victoria Beckham filed the empty judge spot while producers were looking for Abdul’s replacement.

DeGeneres was announced as the show’s newest judge on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 after signing a 5-year contract with the producers. She will be joining the rest of the judging panel Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Kara DioGuardi.

Although singer/songwriter DioGuardi – who joined the panel last year – can’t wait to work with the beloved comic, she insists it can be tough at first. “I’m a huge Ellen DeGeneres fan; I think she’s going to bring so much to the show. She’s somebody who loves music, she’s positive, she loves kids… she is somebody who has watched the show from the beginning, knows everything there is to know about American Idol and I think ultimately it’s going to be a great new energy.

“It (joining the show) was pretty hellish. I got slagged… it was difficult for them to accept the change. It was difficult for them to understand why somebody who nobody had ever heard of could kind of come out of nowhere and sit next to these iconic figures,” Kara DioGuardi said.

Meanwhile, the former American Idol judge Paula Abdul has also given her blessing to the new member of Idol’s judging panel. Abdul posted on her Twitter account: “I think Ellen will b a gr8 (sic) judge on Idol. She is wildly funny, talented and I wish her the best of luck!”

The ninth season of American Idol will premiere in January 2010.

Miley Cyrus singing his newest single “Party in the USA” at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheater on August 9, 2009 (aired August 10, 2009).

The vampire romance hit “Twilight” received the most number of nominations for this Teen Choice Awards, which aired August 10, 2009 on FOX. Also this year, “Twilight” topped the 2009 MTV Movie Awards.

Here’s the complete list of winners:

Choice Movie Action Adventure
X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Choice Movie Drama
Twilight

Choice Movie Romance
Twilight

Choice Movie Bromantic Comedy
Marley & Me

Choice Movie Comedy
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Choice Movie Horror/Thriller
Friday The 13th

Choice Movie Music/Dance
High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Choice Movie Actor Drama
Robert Pattinson – Twilight

Choice Movie Actress Drama
Kristen Stewart – Twilight

Choice Movie Actor Action Adventure
Hugh Jackman – X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Choice Movie Actress Action Adventure
Jordana Brewster – Fast & Furious

Choice Movie Actor Comedy
Zac Efron – 17 Again

Choice Movie Actress Comedy
Anne Hathaway – Bride Wars

Choice Movie Actress Music/Dance
Miley Cyrus – Hannah Montana: The Movie

Choice Movie Actor Music/Dance
Zac Efron – High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Choice Movie Villain
Cam Gigandet – Twilight

Choice Movie Fresh Face Female
Ashley Greene – Twilight

Choice Movie Fresh Face Male
Taylor Lautner – Twilight

Choice Movie Liplock
Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson – Twilight

Choice Movie Rockstar Moment
Zac Efron – 17 Again

Choice Movie Rumble
Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) VS. James (Cam Gigandet) – Twilight

TELEVISION

Choice TV Show Drama
* Gossip Girl

Choice TV Show Action Adventure
Heroes

Choice TV Show Comedy
Hannah Montana

Choice TV Animated Show
SpongeBob SquarePants

Choice TV Reality
The Hills

Choice TV Reality Competition
American Idol

Choice TV Actor: Drama
Chace Crawford – Gossip Girl

Choice TV Actress Drama
Leighton Meester – Gossip Girl

Choice TV Actor Action Adventure
Tom Welling – Smallville

Choice TV Actress Action Adventure
Hayden Panettiere – Heroes

Choice TV Actor Comedy
Jonas Brothers – Jonas

Choice TV Actress Comedy
Miley Cyrus – Hannah Montana

Choice TV Breakout Show
Jonas

Choice TV Breakout Star Female
Demi Lovato – Sonny With A Chance

Choice TV Breakout Star Male
Frankie Jonas – Jonas

Choice TV Male Reality/Variety Star
Adam Lambert – American Idol

Choice TV Female Reality/Variety Star
Lauren Conrad – The Hills

Choice TV Villain
Ed Westwick – Gossip Girl

MUSIC

Choice Music: Single
Miley Cyrus – The Climb

Choice Hook-Up
Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O’ Donis – Just Dance

Choice Music: Male Artist
Jason Mraz

Choice Music: Female Artist
Taylor Swift

Choice Music: R&B Artist
Beyonce

Choice Music: Rap Artist
Kanye West

Choice Breakout Artist
David Archuleta

Choice Rock Group
Paramore

Choice Music: Love Song
Crush – David Archuleta

Choice Music: R&B Track
Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

Choice Music: Rap/Hip-Hop Track
The Black Eyed Peas – Boom Boom Pow

Choice Music: Rock Track
Paramore – Decode

Choice Music Album: Male Artist
We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things – Jason Mraz

Choice Music Album: Female Artist
Fearless – Taylor Swift

OTHER STUFF

Choice Male Hottie
Robert Pattinson

Choice Female Hottie
Megan Fox

Choice Web Star
Fred

Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon Female
Selena Gomez

Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon Male
Jonas Brothers

COMEDY

Choice Comedian
George Lopez

SPORTS

Choice Male Athlete
David Beckham

Choice Female Athlete
Shawn Johnson

Choice Action Sports Male
Ryan Sheckler – Skateboarder

Choice Action Sports Female
Stephanie Gilmore – Surfer

ULTIMATE CHOICE AWARD
Britney Spears

Victoria Beckham is “beyond excited” to be joining reality TV show American Idol as a guest judge because she’s long been a fan of the series.

The former Spice Girl will appear alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for a one-off episode when the hit show returns to TV screens next year (2010).

Beckham is overjoyed to have been offered the role, because she and her kids with husband David Beckham are regulars at the show’s Los Angeles tapings.

In an interview with radio DJ Ryan Seacrest, who is also host of American Idol, she says, “When I got the phone call, I just couldn’t believe it. I feel like I’ve got the best job that there is.

“I come to the shows with the kids and David loves the show so, it’s just great. I’m going to try hard to pout and try not to shatter that illusion that I’m a moody cow, but I’m just so happy.”

Beckham is looking forward to having words with Cowell too, who has earned himself a reputation as Mr. Nasty, thanks to his sharp tongue: “I like that fact that’s he’s honest. I think he’s very funny. He has a very tongue-in-cheek British sense of humour, which I have too. I’m looking forward to a bit of banter. I hope he does give me a little bit of a hard time. I love that. I feed off of that.”

The singer-turned-fashion designer will appear in place of Paula Abdul after she quit the show.

And Beckham has nothing but kind words for the star: “I hope she does something that’s bigger and better. I’m a big fan of Paula’s, I always have been, of her music. She’s going to be great at whatever she does.”

Katy Perry has also been announced as a guest judge.

AMERICAN IDOL bosses will look for a permanent fourth judge to join the show by January 10, following PAULA ABDUL’s departure earlier this week August 4, 2009.

The 47 year old announced she had quit the hit U.S. show on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, sparking speculation over who will replace her.

Since the news broke, TV heads have announced stars including Victoria Beckham and Katy Perry will have guest slots on the judging panel throughout the audition process.

Now Fox chairman, Peter Rice, has revealed they are searching for an official fourth judge to take over full time – but they’re struggling to find someone suitable.

He says, “There is going to be a search. We love Paula. She’s been a really wonderful part of the show for eight years. There is going to be a change and that change we have to look at that as being a positive change. It wasn’t a decision we made, but we have to look at it in a positive way.

“We’ll have these guest judges do one week each during the audition (period)… there is no thought right now that any of these judges will be long term judge for us. All of the people we are talking to have successful careers. I don’t even think they’d be available to judge full-time. We have now until January to introduce a new energy to the panel.”

Winner Kris Allen, Runner-Up Adam Lambert and Finalist Allison Iraheta Signed to Long Term Deals

NEW YORK, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — 19 Entertainment Limited, a division of CKX, Inc. (NASDAQ:CKXE) , announced last week the signing of American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen, runner-up Adam Lambert and finalist Allison Iraheta to long-term recording agreements with record division 19 Recordings. Kris Allen’s and Allison Iraheta’s albums will be distributed through Sony Music’s Jive Records and the recordings of runner-up Adam Lambert will be distributed through Sony Music’s RCA Records.

“Our American Idol Season 8 finalists were an exceptionally strong group, and we are very excited to have signed such talented performers as Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and Alison Iraheta,” says Simon Fuller, Creator and Executive Producer of American Idol and Founder and CEO of 19 Entertainment Limited. “We look forward to contributing to and sharing in the continued growth of these incredible singers on their debut albums.”

Currently, Kris, Adam and Allison are gearing up for the upcoming 50-city American Idol 2009 Summer Tour. The tour kicks off on July 5th in Portland, Oregon and ends on September 15th in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Anything Goes Friday
Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #049
May 22, 2009

• Fox’s new musical comedy series “Glee”
• Rubina Ali’s house demolished
• New Moon official poster now out

Intro and Outro music by Kevin MacLeod

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Idol Thursday
Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #048
May 21, 2009

• Kris Allen wins American Idol
• American Idol Final Results Show

Intro and Outro music by Kevin MacLeod

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UPDATE – After the nationwide vote, Kris Allen from Conway, Arkansas has been declared as the new American Idol during the American Idol results show, Wednesday night (Thursday morning, Philippine time) at the Nokia Theatre, LA.

Allen bested Adam Lambert, a theater actor from San Diego, CA.

Ryan Seacrest also announced that nearly 100 million votes were cast to determine this year’s winner.

“No Boundaries,” a song co-written by American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi is this year’s winner’s song.

Biggest personalities in the industry also performed during the 2-hour results show including Lionel Richie, Keith Urban, Rod Stewart, Fergie, Black Eyed Peas, KISS, Cyndi Lauper, Carlos Santana, Queen, Queen Latifah, Steve Martin and Jason Mraz.

“It feels good, but Adam deserves this,” Allen, 23 said. “I don’t even know what to feel right now. This is crazy.”

“I think that hopefully me and my wife will get some more time together, not being in Arkansas as much as I was,” he told Hollyscoop.com.

“I’m just happy that I have a music career,” said Kris. “Since I was 13 years old, I knew this is what I wanted to do,” he added.

When asked if he was ready for stardom, he said, “I feel like I’m ready. American Idol boot camp got me ready,” he joked.

More info about the American Idol Finale – Results at our live blog post. With reports from Jeric Peña of Brink Notes Entertainment Daily and Ani Esmailian of Hollyscoop.com.

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07:45 AM – Show starts in a few minutes. Stay tuned!

08:00 AM – The show is ON! A VTR is being played – Kris vs Adam. Kris and Adam are both wearing white. More than 100 million votes came in! Ryan is now introducing the judges.

08:06 AM – Adam and Kris now onstage. Live video from the finalists’ hometown. The Top 13 performs “So What.” Great to Allison, again! It’s pre-recorded!

08:15 AM - American Idol 2008 Winner David Cook performs “Permament.”

08:18 AM – Ryan interviews David Cook about his new song and brother, Adam. The performance would be up on iTunes in a while and proceeds will go to ABC Squared.

08:19 AM – It’s the Golden Idol Awards! First Award goes to the guys – Outstanding Male. The first award goes to… Nick Mitchell and he actually performed!

08:25 AM – Top 13 Finalist Lil Rounds performs ”Cue the Rain” with Queen Latifah.

08: 33 AM – Anoop Desai is onstage performing “I’m Yours” together with Alexis Grace, Jason Mraz and the rest of the Top 13! They’re showing a video montage of Kris’ Idol journey

08:37 AM – Kris Allen now performing “Kiss A Girl” with Keith Urban.

08:44 AM – Megan, Jasmine, Alexis, Lil and Alexis performing “Glamorous.” Fergie joins the female Idol finalist onstage with “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” Black Eyed Peas now onstage with “Boom Boom Pow.”

08:50 AM – Back to the Golden Idol Awards… Best Attitude Award. The Golden Idol goes to Katrina Darrell. Bikini Girl is performing a duet with judge Kara DioGuardi (who’s in bikini, too)!

09:00 AM - We’re on the second hour of the show! Allison Iraheta is performing “Time after Time” with Cyndi Lauper. I love Allison! Ryan is interviewing Kris Allen’s parents. On the other side of theater is the Lamberts!

09:05 AM – Danny Gokey onstage performing “Hello.” Lionel Richie onstage too! They’re performing “Just Go” and “All Night Long.”

09:14 AM – Ryan reminds about the American Idol Summer Tour. A video montage of Adam’s Idol journey is being shown. And, Adam is performing with KISS.

09:25 AM – Carlos Santana onstage now with the rest of the Top 13 (with Kris and Adam, of course).

09:29 AM – Final Ford Music video for the season – “I Will Remember You”

09:30 AM – David Cook (in behalf of Ford) gave Kris Allen and Adam Lambert new cars.

09:31 AM – Megan Joy and Michael Sarver with Steve Martin performing “Pretty Flowers.”

09:39 AM - Michael, Danny, Kris, Anoop, Scott, Adam, Matt, and George performing “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy.” Rod Stewart onstage, too.

09:44 AM – Last Golden Idol… Outstanding Female. The Golden Idol goes to Tatiana del Toro.

09:52 AM – Adam Lambert and Kris Allen performing “We Are the Champions” together with Queen.

10:00 AM – And now the results! Kris Allen is the American Idol!