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.

News, Scandals, and Everything You Need To Tide You Over Until Next Week

Well now, kiddies. It wouldn't be a season of Idol without some scandal now, would it? And naturally, there's news, too, like the fact that Jennifer Hudson is going to sing at the Super Bowl, and Idol continues to beat out every other show in existence, ratings-wise.

Hollywood to Emily Wynne-Hughes: SCRAM
As it turns out, the pink-haired rocker got busted for DUI in the summer, and if FOX lets her stay on the show, she may have to perform wearing an alcohol-monitoring bracelet. Oh yeah, and she also has a pretty nice ass and was working in a tattoo parlor the night Britney Spears decided to pop in and shave her head.

Casey Carlson Likes Bikinis Too
At least she uses her boobs for a good cause. Proceeds from her Campus Girls calendar go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Idol to Texas Club: Only Strippers That Can Sing Allowed!
American Idol producers are suing a Texas strip club for a weekly "Stripper Idol" contest. I have to believe that FreemantleMedia North America has better things to do. Like, oh, I don't, make their show better, maybe?

And finally, here's Katrina Darrell's "modeling" reel: