American Idol did an event at Manhattan's Chelsea Piers to introduce their newest addition to the family, Kara DioGuardi.  Obviously the media is already trying to pit Kara against Paula Abdul...everybody loves a good cat fight.  We'll just have to say how this woman changes the chemistry with Paula, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell!

When asked about her judging style Kara said,

"I'm a little nervous.  I'm going to be a straight shooter and say it like I see it and maintain that philosophy.  I'm somebody who's really honest and gives an opinion.  If I feel I need to be hard, I will be.  And if I feel I need to be more nurturing, I will be."

What do you think?  Is Kara going to stir things up on the show?

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Jordin Sparks is continuing to keep her promise of abstinence and isn't afraid to talk about it. She joins Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers in this movement of young celebrities being vocal about waiting to have sex until marriage.

"I don’t want to give away bits of my soul to lots of different guys - I want to give all of myself to the right man on the right night, and the right night is my wedding. "You can’t say for sure what’s going to happen in the next five years, but I really can’t see myself breaking my vow. "My family would never let me get out of line and run wild."

But that isn't stopping the American Idol alum from holding a few crushes. One being Mr. Chris Brown (yeah, get in line). 

"Chris is so hot. I had a crush on him for a couple of years and, well, I still do. Rihanna came to the video shoot. I didn’t know they were dating - they were doing the ‘just good friends’ thing in the media - and I thought ‘Oooh, maybe I have a chance’. But it’s not to be. They are a sweet couple. I wish them all the best."

Three very different looks while traveling.

Kylie Minogue was all smiles as she arrived in London after a stay in Newcastle to prepare for her upcoming performances at The O2 arena. Check out her gold bag with matching hat. Wish she had that on while exiting the car! 

Chris Henchy helped his wife, Brooke Shields check in as she prepared to depart from LAX. While waiting for security, Brooke played with a fellow passenger's child which made me think for a second. I wouldn't let a stranger get this close to my child's face ever.  But Brooke isn't technically a stranger right... We've "known" her since she was a baby! Lol.

Back to the travel outfits - Carrie Underwood was also photographed carrying a golden bag while waiting in line at LAX in beach casual attire. LOVE IT!

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Hasn't Katharine McPhee been a quiet little bird? I haven't thought about this American Idol alum in AGES. What has she been up to?!! Here she is with a girlfriend waiting for a cab outside of LAX looking very casual and comfy.

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You watch the show, fall in love with several of the contestants and are SURE that they will succeed once failing to win American Idol. But typically, album sales are very poor for AI alumn. Blake Lewis is the latest victim, having been dropped by Arista Recods. Such a shame! I really liked him while he was a contestant. 

Former American Idol champion Ruben Studdard will wed fiancee Surata Zuri McCants in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday. What a great last few years for Ruben!

The big event will reportedly take place at the Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mountainbrook. A representative for the heavyweight star has confirmed he’s getting married this weekend.

The couple obtained a marriage license at the Shelby County Probate Office in Columbiana, Alabama on Monday, according to People.com. Licenses are only good for 30 days, so we knew this was coming.

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It feels like AGES ago that I interviewed Elliott Yamin about his work with the American Diabetes Association! Well, I just wanted to do a quick follow-up to Elliott's involvement with Inspired by Diabetes.

The winners have now been chosen and were announced by Elliott at the American Diabetes Association's 68th Annual Scientific Sessions this past weekend in San Francisco. Elliott and the four winners sat down with session attendees to discuss how diabetes affects their lives and how they are inspired to encourage others struggling with the disease.

Wonderful!

Click here to listen his new song on AOL's PopEater.