American Idol auditions

Some interesting people out at Texas Stadium who are trying to ride into the next round with a boost from their oufis. Brittany Richardson, a student at Pantego Christian in Arlington, came to auditions dressed as Elpheba from the musical "Wicked." She got pulled out of the line to do TV interviews. No she's in the back of the line.

Steven Whitson, who drove 9 hours from Jackson, Tenn., is trying use his struggle with being overweight as a story to drive him into the next round with Simon, Paula and Randy. There is one caveat. He was 60 pounds overweight when he was a kid, not as an adult. So his feat, although impressive, wasn't accomplished in the past decade.

And your 8:05 a.m. Kimberly Caldwell update. She is currently holding a baby and telling him that he'll be the next American Idol. The kid is confused and no doubt wants to be given back to his father.

Your 8:09 a.m, K-Caldwell update. (Apparently she's working for TV Guide now) She's talking to Brittany, the Arlington teenager who dressed as Elpheba.