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Paul Rudd Hosts Big Slick Celebrity Weekend to Benefit Children's Mercy Hospital!

Paul Rudd brought a ton of his famous friends together for Big Slick Celebrity Weekend!

The 49-year-old actor stepped out for the charity event on Saturday (June 2) in his hometown of Kansas City, Mo.

He co-hosted the event alongside fellow Kansas City natives Jason Sudeikis and Eric Stonestreet.

Other attendees included Hilarie Burton, Adam Devine, Will Forte, Chris Harrison, Taran Killam, Laura Marano, Katherine McNamara, Al Roker, Angela Kinsey, Charlie Day, Chris Daughtry, David Cook and Haley Joel Osment.

The event helped raise more the $2 million benefitting pediatric cancer research at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Activities included visiting kids at the hospital, a celebrity softball game, a celebrity bowling event as well as a party and auction!

40+ pictures inside from the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend
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Carrie Underwood Supports Fellow 'Idol' Winner David Cook on Broadway!

Carrie Underwood is showing her support for a fellow American Idol winner!

The 35-year-old entertainer stopped by Kinky Boots on Broadway on Wednesday evening (May 2) in New York City to catch David Cook in the show!

If you don’t know, Carrie won the fourth season of American Idol back in 2005 while David won the seventh season back in 2008.

“Thanks to @carrieunderwood and @maddieziegler for coming out to @KinkyBootsBway last night!,” David tweeted. It looks like Maddie Ziegler visited backstage as well!

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Idol's White Guys With Guitars Perform David Bowie Tribute!

Kris Allen hits the stage for a performance during the finale of American Idol on Thursday night (April 7) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The 30-year-old season eight winner was joined for a David Bowie tribute performance by four other winners – season 14′s Nick Fradiani, season 11′s Phillip Phillips, season 7′s David Cook, and season 9′s Lee DeWyze.

The five guys are all in that “white guy with guitar” category and producer Nigel Lythgoe opened up to THR about the performance.

“I promise you, if they went out on tour, and each did 20 minutes in their own right and 20 minutes together, this is a sell-out tour, they’re so good together. The ‘WGWG’ tour,” he said.

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Katharine McPhee Returns to 'American Idol' for Stunning 'Over the Rainbow' Performance! (Video)

Katharine McPhee gives a stunning performance during her return to the American Idol stage on Thursday (March 24) in Los Angeles.

The 31-year-old entertainer, who came in second place on the fifth season of the singing competition series, reprised her “Over the Rainbow” performance during the appearance.

After she sang, host Ryan Seacrest brought out an employee who was one of Katharine‘s superfans during her Idol days and he explained how he made everyone at school vote for her.

David Cook, who won season seven, also returned to the show to perform his new single “Heartbeat.”


Katharine McPhee Performs “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – AMERICAN IDOL

Click inside to watch David Cook’s performance on the show… More Here! »

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Jennifer Lopez Weighs In On 'American Idol's Last Season: 'It's Possible' It Might Not Be

Jennifer Lopez leans over Keith Urban to chat with Ryan Seacrest on the American Idol panel at the FOX portion during the 2016 Winter TCA Tour held at the Langham Huntington Hotel on Friday afternoon (January 15) in Pasadena, Calif.

The two judges and host were joined by Harry Connick, Jr. and mentor Scott Borchetta as well as several Idol alums.

Season 10′s runner-up Lauren Alaina and winner Scotty McCreery, Season 14′s Nick Fradiani, Season 8′s Kris Allen, Season 7′s David Cook, Season 6′s Jordin Sparks, and Season 2′s Ruben Studdard also joined the discussion.

On the panel, all three judges and Ryan were quick to say that this current season may not be its’ final.

“You never know with a format like this – it’s possible,” Jennifer shared during the debate of whether season 15 was the “final” or “farewell”. “Whether they’re making a mistake, if that’s the feeling, right now, that’s their feeling…At the end of the day you never know.”

Ryan added, “I was just speaking to Gary and Dana [cochairs/CEOs Dana Walden and Gary Newman] before the session. The numbers look great this season and we’re all pleased people are watching, and some are coming back to watch…Does that mean it’s the end? I’m not so sure.”

FYI: Jennifer is in a Lover dress and Jimmy Choo shoes.

30+ pictures inside of Jennifer Lopez, and more, from the American Idol panel…More Here! »

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American Idol's Top 10 Best Selling Contestants of All Time

The premiere of American Idol season 14 is happening TONIGHT (January 7) at 8/7c on Fox and in celebration, we are taking a look back at the top ten best selling contestants of all time.

As you may have predicted, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood rank above everyone else, but you may be surprised at how many albums some of the non-winners have sold!

This year, returning judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick Jr. are hoping to find an artist that will take a place among the ranks of this list. We’ll have to follow along closely over the next five months to see who comes out victorious.

Last month, the show released a mysterious video with the voices of this year’s top 24 contestants, though we aren’t able to see any of their faces.

Click through the slideshow below to see the best selling contestants…

Chord Overstreet & Chrissy Teigen: Celebrity Softball Game!

American Idol alum Haley Reinhart and model Chrissy Teigen sandwich in Glee‘s Chord Overstreet at the 2012 Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game held at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday (July 8) in Kansas City, Missouri.

“just dropped a bomb in the game @ ‪#celebsoftball‬ american league,” Chord tweeted after hitting a home run during the game!

“tweeting from the field! I can see why people do this for a living now. I suck terribly and it’s still fun. ‪#celebsoftball,” Chrissy tweeted.

Also pictured inside: American Idol winner David Cook.

15+ pictures inside of Chord Overstreet and Chrissy Teigen at the Celebrity Softball Game… More Here! »

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