American Idol NYC Audition Pictures

How is everyone enjoying the Labor Day weekend?  I have been meaning to put up these pictures from the American Idol auditions from New York City for a few days but it’s been a crazy week just like it was a crazy summer.  Anyone else feeling it? 

The pictures include shots of the new judge, Kara Dioguardi.  I think hiring her was a surprise or last-minute decision since all of the press materials I just got for the upcoming season make no mention of her.  I really think this was an unplanned choice but I’m actually getting pretty excited about how this will change the show.

Here’s a video to go with the pics: