(AP) - In this photo released by The Michael Russell Group, Jose Iturbi Music Competition First Prize winner, pianist Mariya Kim, 26, who was born in the Ukraine and studied in Germany performs during the final round in UCLA's Schoenberg Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 21, 2008. More than $250,000 in prizes were awarded after a weeklong competition that mingles features from 'American Idol' with the world of classical music. (AP Photo/Long Photography)

(AP) - In this photo released by The Michael Russell Group, Jose Iturbi Music Competition first prize winner in the voice catagory, Angela Meade, 30, performs with accompanist Martin Katz during the competition at UCLA's Schoenberg Hall in Los Angeles on Friday, June 20, 2008. More than $250,000 in prizes were awarded after a weeklong competition that mingles features from 'American Idol' with the world of classical music. (AP Photo/The Michael Russell Group/Long Photography)

(AP) - In this photo released by The Michael Russell Group, Jose Iturbi Music Competition first prize winner in the voice catagory, Angela Meade, 30, performs in the final round of competition at UCLA's Schoenberg Hall in Los Angeles on Friday, June 20, 2008. More than $250,000 in prizes were awarded after a weeklong competition that mingles features from 'American Idol' with the world of classical music. (AP Photo/The Michael Russell Group/Long Photography)

(AP) - 'American Idol' runner-up David Archuleta arrives at the world premiere of the animated film 'WALL-E' in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

This week, PEOPLE Magazine has come out with their "Hottest Bachelor's issue and, to nobody's surprise, David Cook is featured! Also featured from the world of American Idol are Ryan Seacrest, Jason Castro, Bucky Covingington, Ace Young and Constantine Maroulis. The Hottest Bachelor issue is on newstands today!

Paula Abdul is one of the most recognized pop singers and choreographers in film, television, video, stage and live tours. Her celebrated work in choreography includes Emmy-winning contributions to "The Tracey Ullman Show," Paula's own performance on "The American Music Awards" and her choreography for the Academy Awards, for which she earned an Emmy nomination. Other triumphs include her award-winning work with Janet Jackson, which garnered two MTV Video Awards; and working with such music legends as Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Luther Vandross, INXS, Heart and Prince. Paula's favorite memory is dancing alongside her idol, Gene Kelly, in the Diet Coke commercial that was inducted into the Coca-Cola Hall of Fame Museum as one of that company's top commercial campaigns. Paula's choreography contributions in feature films include the Academy Award-winning "American Beauty," working with Cuba Gooding Jr. on his Academy Award-winning performance in "Jerry Maguire" and transforming Val Kilmer into Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's "The Doors." Paula's music career encompasses worldwide album sales exceeding 30 million records, two No. 1 albums, six No. 1 singles, a Grammy Award, seven MTV Awards, two Emmy Awards, two People's Choice Awards and two Kids' Choice Awards. She has also been honored with a Star on Hollywood Boulevard and inducted into Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Hall of Fame. Contestants and viewers alike praise Paula's positive feedback on AMERICAN IDOL. She has even designed good-luck jewelry for the IDOL contestants, which provided the inspiration for her most recent venture. Paula introduced her Paula Abdul Jewelry Collection on QVC to record-breaking sales. The collection consists of charms, pendants, earrings and bracelets in a mix of textures and metals, adorned with meaningful phrases. Paula continues to honor her roots by running dance and cheerleading camps, competitions and scholarship programs throughout the country, and has never forgotten her first break as a Los Angeles Laker Girl. She lives in Los Angeles. On this day, we wish you a very happy birthday, Paula! Do you miss hearing Paula's sweet voice? Visit her bio page for some fun Paula sound bites from this past season. And check out today's Picture of the Day. It's a great one of Paula with ZZ Top!

TV Week is reporting that on July 31, The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) will honor “American Idol’s” fundraiser, “Idol Gives Back” with its inaugural Reality Innovator Award at the NATPE LATV Festival in Los Angeles.

The Reality Innovator Award recognizes outstanding achievement in reality programming, with recipients displaying passion, leadership and innovation. Nigel Lythgoe, president of 19 Television and executive producer of "American Idol" will accept the award on behalf of all the show’s producers at a ceremony at The Annex in Hollywood & Highland’s Entertainment Complex.

“’Idol Gives Back’ is an extraordinary example of the ability of television to combine the power of celebrities and the corporate community in raising awareness and money for social enterprise,” NATPE President and CEO Rick Feldman said when making the announcement.

Last year “Idol Gives Back” raised $76 million for U.S. charities as well as for supplies for underprivileged children in Africa. You can revisit the night of "Idol Gives Back" in this photo recap.

Season Two's unforgettable country music singer, Josh Gracin has a big reason to celebrate with his wife Ann Marie - the arrival of their fourth child has just been announced! "We’re all excited about the new addition to the Gracin clan,” said Josh. “And Briana, Landon and Gabriella can’t wait to meet their new brother or sister." Josh and Ann Marie have been married since January 2001. To Josh and Ann Marie, we extend our warmest congratulations! Take a nostalgic peak at Josh's contestant profile and see how far he's come!

It seems like it was just yesterday that 16-year-old Lisa Tucker was a Season 5 finalist up against the likes of Katharine McPhee and Ace Young. So talented was Lisa, that Simon Cowell went so far as to say that Lisa was the most talented 16-year-old to audition for the show. And now, just two years on, Lisa has established herself as a singer, and actor of musical theatre and TV alike, and a respected reporter. That’s right, last year Lisa covered the Red Carpet finale of American Idol for americanidol.com and she did a phenomenal job as the photos show.

Take a look back at this young talent’s transformation over the season, and then please join us in wishing her a Happy Birthday and continued success with her career!

(Reuters) - American Idol Winner David Cook sings the national anthem before the Los Angeles Lakers play the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball championship in Los Angeles, June 10, 2008. (Jeff Haynes/Reuters)