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Ellen DeGeneres to Join American Idol as the Fourth Judge!
Those of you holding out for Paula Abdul to return to American Idol this season can stop holding your breath: Ellen DeGeneres is taking Paula's spot as the fourth judge!
Fox confirmed the news this afternoon in a press release, with Ellen saying:
I’m thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol. I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’ve always been a huge fan.
Paula Abdul Will Play Hostess For VH1 Divas
Now that Paula Abdul's American Idol days are over, she's moving onto bigger and better other things. Yesterday she twittered about her next gig, hosting VH1 Divas on Sept. 17.
Channing Tatum's Stripper Past, Paula and Simon's New Deals, A Peek at 90210/Gossip Girl!
Channing Tatum secret stripper past now includes video of his impressive moves. Plus, we discuss Paula's next career steps and what's in store for some of our favorite shows when they return this Fall. You won't want to miss the latest 90210 news.
Paula Abdul's Next Move: Ugly Betty?
After Paula Abdul stepped down from American Idol last week, the entertainment industry started rumbling with thoughts about where she'd go next. At TCA, there wasn't a network that didn't want to claim her in some way, shape, or form. But I still wasn't expecting this: Abdul is reportedly in talks to guest-star on Ugly Betty for an episode in the upcoming season.
Video of Nigel Recruiting Paula, a Britney Opera, and Who Made VF's Best Dressed!
Last night Paula Abdul took to her Twitter to announce that she is not returning to Idol. BuzzSugar was attending a SYTYCD taping in LA and was able to get Nigel Lythgoe's comments on the big news — watch what he has to say below! That's not all we have in today's PopSugar Rush.
Paula Abdul Confirms That She's Leaving American Idol
We've been hearing rumblings about Paula Abdul leaving American Idol for a few weeks now, but things just got a lot more interesting. Tonight she took to her verified Twitter account to tell the world that she's made the decision not to return to the show. In a string of tweets, she said:
With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL.
Which Judge Should Idol Keep: Kara or Paula?
Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson are both in for the next season of American Idol. But will either of this year's female judges be back to join them at the table? Newest judge Kara DioGuardi doesn't have a contract yet for season nine, nor does Paula Abdul, whose manager recently said he doesn't expect she'll return to the show.
Could American Idol Really Ditch Paula?
It seems like we've heard some variation on the Paula-Abdul-might-leave-American Idol rumors for years now, and every time, Paula's returned to her place at the judging table come January. But this year, Paula's own manager is saying he doesn't think she'll be back on the show — unless something changes fast with the show's producers.
Her manager told the LA Times that Paula doesn't even have a contract offer yet: "I find it kind of unconscionable and certainly rude and disrespectful that they haven't stepped up and said what they want to do," he said.
TCA Tidbits: Paula Abdul, Human Lie Detectors, and More
Today CBS and Showtime are taking the stage at TCA, but before things get too busy, I wanted to wrap up some of the highlights from Fox's jam-packed Tuesday of panels (and parties). Here were some of the highs, lows, and most awkward moments:
- I think I already love Glee, Fox's upcoming hourlong comedy about a misfit glee club from Nip/Tuck creator Ryan Murphy — and, judging from the warm reception it got in the room during its presentation, I'm not alone. I caught an advanced screening of the show earlier this week, and it's a quirky mixture of snark and show tunes.
TV Tonight: American Idol Is Back!
I know this will sound a little doomsday-ish of me, but lately it's hard to shake the feeling that each new season could potentially be American Idol's last. There's always some foreboding sign that the end is near: bad ratings buzz (though even when it's down, it's still been bigger than anything else on TV), rumors that Paula has totally lost her mind is leaving the show, the departure of executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, the simple fact that few shows ever go beyond eight seasons, etc.
So I'm greeting tonight's return of Idol with joy and relief.
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