Paul Abdul

Simon Cowell's forthcoming American version of The X Factor may be an American Idol reunion of sorts. Cowell has stated that Paula Abdul is likely to host The X Factor, along with himself and Island Def Jam Music chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid. Cowell also hinted that while nothing's official yet, British songstress Cheryl Cole is likely to join the panel as well.

Cowell did a fair amount of gushing about Abdul, saying that the duo had great chemistry on Idol and he's looking to re-create that. Though Abdul wasn't my favorite judge of all time, it's a smart promotional move for Cowell to get Idol viewers into The X Factor, especially in light of a recent backlash toward the Idol judges' panel. The X Factor doesn't launch until the Fall, but are you excited about the possibility of seeing Simon and Paula spar once again?

Larry King gathered friends together last night at CNN's LA studios for a special "How You Can Help" Haiti fundraiser. Jennifer Lopez joined Paula Abdul, Jared Leto, and Maria Bello and more for the event, which raised around $7 million for the devastated country, as they joined the ranks of the many celebs who are doing their part to help — check out a video from their appearances below. Nicole Richie and Joel Madden also lent their support, and the experience had a profound effect on him — once back at their house, Joel tweeted, "Rushed home after Larry King just in time to put the kids to bed. We are blessed to have the lives we do." The TV money-raising will continue Friday with George Clooney's upcoming telethon, which will air on multiple networks on Friday at 8 p.m. EST with appearances from Matt Damon, Justin Timberlake, and even Robert Pattinson!

To see more from Larry's big night and a video from the show, just read more