American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi undid her dress and stripped down to her bikini as she performed with former American Idol contestant Katrina Darrell, who auditioned in a bikini and won a Golden Idol award for Best Attitude, during the Season 8 finale of American Idol in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 20.
Who looked better in their bikini on the American Idol season finale? Idol judge Kara or “Bikini Girl” Katrina?
Kris Allen, a 23-year-old guitar-strumming folk crooner from Conway, Arkansas, was crowned American Idol 2009 on Wednesday night’s eighth Idol Finale on FOX.
Kris managed to edge out judge favorite Adam Lambert — and eleven other finalists — for this season’s win. Tonight’s two-hour finale included performances by the Black Eyed Peas, Cyndi Lauper, Carlos Santana, and Rod Stewart. Adam performed with KISS while Kris — a student — dueted with country star Keith Urban. Before the announcement, the two finalists performed “We Are The Champions” with legendary rock band Queen.
According to American Idol host Ryan Seacrest, more than 100 million votes were cast after Tuesday’s singing showdown between Allen and the San Diego-born Lambert. A record-setting 624 million votes were cast over the course of the season.
What are your thoughts on this year’s American Idol finale?
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Randy’s got a brand new bag….
American Idol judge Randy Jackson will have plenty to keep him busy while the FOX talent competitionn takes a six month hiatus after tonight’s eighth season finale. The record producer will reportedly use his expertise as a husband and father of three daughters to launch a new line of women’s accessories — which will include a signature collection of handbags. Read the rest of this entry »
Steve Martin and his five-string banjo will perform as Adam Lambert and Kris Allen faceoff for the title of “American Idol 2009″ on the American Idol Season Finale Wednesday night.
The Grammy/Emmy-winning comedy legend — and self-proclaimed “Wild & Crazy Guy” — will perform an original song from his new album, The Crow: New Songs for the Five-Sting Banjo (Rounder) , in stores Tuesday. goes on sale today!