Monday News Update

It's all Obama, all the time out there in the news world, but we rifled through the inauguration coverage so that you wouldn't miss the Idol news that fell through the cracks.

Idol Stripper Gets Singing Gig
Remember David Hernandez, last season's stripper boy? Well, it turns out he's going to be crooning at the Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance Washington Hotel for the inauguration kickoff tomorrow. Also performing are Maroon 5, Host Jessica Alba and DJ and Lohan ladylove Samantha Ronson.

Idol Secrets Revealed!
Fox's Mike Darnell gave TV Week a sneak preview of what's ahead for this season. The highlights? More behind the scenes stuff, for one. There's a big surprise for the top 12 and it will be "controversial." Kelly Clarkson will make an appearance, like she always does -- surprise! And, uh, that's about it. Thanks for nothing, Mike Darnell.

Katrina Darrell's Secret Past
Stop the presses: Bikini girl Katrina Darrell used to be a Hooters girl. Grab the smelling salts! I know, I couldn't believe it either. I'm already sick of this girl and we haven't even gotten to Hollywood yet.