Headlines: Katharine McPhee, Jennifer Hudson

The American Idol 15 Hollywood Rounds wrap up tonight. We’ll be live blogging beginning at 8 pm. ET.

‘Confirmation’ Premiere Date Set By HBO – HBO today announced Confirmation will debut at 8 PM Saturday, April 16 at 8 PM, exclusively on the pay cable network. Kerry Washington, Wendell Pierce, Greg Kinnear, Jeffrey Wright, Eric Stonestreet and Jennifer Hudson star in the film that details the explosive 1991 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearings, which brought the country to a standstill and forever changed the way we think about sexual harassment, victims’ rights and modern-day race relations. – Read more at Deadline

The truth about life after American Idol: Seven former contestants tell all – Maybe you’re like Ruben Studdard in 2003, and you just stand there, your forehead sweaty, a big grin on your face, and Clay Aiken hugging your right side. Maybe you’re giddy like Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood. Maybe you’re stone-faced like Taylor Hicks. “All that hard work, all that pressure, culminates in this tonight,” frosted-tipped host Ryan Seacrest tells you, “and you are the new American Idol.” The audience applauds wildly; people are jumping up in down, crying, hugging. You’re a superstar now. Right? “That’s probably the hardest road you’ll ever walk,” Danny Gokey, season 8 winner, told me. “The road after American Idol.” – Read more at Fusion.net

Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Bond at the American Idol taping

Ruben Studdard (S2 winner) and Fantasia Barrino (S3 winner) bond during the American Idol Top 24 taping yesterday. Both are mentoring/performing with contestants.

Me and my beautiful sister @tasiasword catching up and having fun.

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Katharine McPhee and Boomer Esiason Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials

American Idol alum and Scorpion star, Katharine McPhee co-hosted the CBS special Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials with Boomer Esiason last night.

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