IS KANYE WEST, THE NEW RYAN SEACREST?

J.LO GOES CARNIVAL, ON THE FINAL IDOL.

THE DEATH OF AN IDOL.

AMERICAN IDOL IS IN MORE TROUBLE NOW,THAN THE X FACTOR.

J. LO TRYING TO LIFT THE BIRD- TO IDOL'S MARIAH CAREY.

SIMON COWELL FINDS IDOL "JUST DREADFUL," ENOUGH TO LEAVE. HE'LL START THE X FACTOR IN 2011(ISN'T THAT AMERICA'S GOT TALENT?)

Tony Cowell, the author and brother- of the caustic bastard, said Simon is preparing a press release- to confirm his departure of America's # 1 show,after this season. This is after failing, in repeated attempts to get current host Ryan Seacrest fired.

Cowell is determined to get the Factor on, because he would host and be the key judge, even though the format doesn't differ all that much from Idol or Talent.

Simon Cowell told Fox TV head executive Peter Rice about this, two months ago. At that time, he said he'd like to start taping Factor episodes "in Los Angeles in September 2011 for broadcast on Fox." Fox PR dept. refused comment, about the Idol overseas statement.

FOX AND PAULA ABDUL HAD BEEN WARRING FOR MONTHS- OVER HER SALARY.

CHRIS BROWN PUBLICALLY APOLOGIZES.


PAULA ABDUL BEING FORCED OFF OF IDOL?

RYAN SEACREST, THE NEW LITTLE BIG MAN IN PRIME-
Lilo to create the next For Love or Money.

Power Host Seacrest, has signed a new deal "on contract extension with Idol co-producer 19 Entertainment to continue to emcee the top series on TV."

His new three year deal, will continue to drive nemeses, Joel McHale and Kathy Griffin, green with homophobic envy-as he earn $45 million for taking shit from Simon Cowell. This raise "makes him one of the highest-paid reality hosts on television."

He only earned $5 million (this season) for his Idol work- around $100K an episode. The deal continues the host's challenge to produce a hit show, that's half as popular as TV's 8000 lb gorilla.

Meanwhile, Lindsey Lohan is ready to take charge- Sandy Bullock style- as she launches a chance "to create unforgettable TV and movie content with a new production company."Lilo and her 6126 brand co-owner Kristi Kaylor, (titled from Marilyn Monroe's birthday,) have started Unforgettable Prods.

First up, is a reality show, Faux Real, an Entourage for the fashionistas. Then, a big money,in-studio, dating game show "tentatively called That's What Friends Are For and then this "docu-cause" TV program that will made into "a charitable organization."

PAULA ABDUL IS FINALZING HER DEAL, TO COME BACK ON IDOL.

Source: USA Today

Paula Abdul says she's optimistic about remaining as an American Idol judge and says the show has invited her back for a ninth season and beyond — subject to the negotiation of a new contract.

Abdul told The Associated Press in an interview on Monday in Atlanta that she's been invited to stay for the duration of the show. She was backstage at the new television show Drop Dead Diva, which premieres on July 12.

Abdul's contract, which expired after the eighth season, has not been renewed. There has been speculation that Abdul would be replaced by Kara DioGuardi, who was recently added as a judge.

The 47-year-old singer-dancer says she hopes a deal can be arranged so she can return to the hit show.

PAULA ABDUL AND SIMON COWELL SHARE ONE THING-MAKING FUN OF THE NEWBIE JUDGE'
S WEIGHT PROBLEM.

THE PROMISE OF A NEW CONTRACT-


ABDUL CLEANS UP IN NEW EIGHT FIGURE DEAL.

Paula Abdul expressed in a Barbara Walter's radio interview,that she "maybe unhappy" and "under contract"- as the resident hot nut job, on the nation's top show. Fox decided to- show her the money, by double her current contract to almost $10 million bucks, for next season's American Idol,its ninth season.

This would up her, from her current fee of 5 million. This is after having to admit to herself- that there's little chance in hell- of matching top lead judge and the most hated man in America, Simon Cowell, who pulls down about $30 million annually. Fox executives concurrently agreed with Abdul that she worth the cash and "They definitely want her back." Accordingly to Walters herself- there's a "95 % chance" of renewal.

The Straight Up songstress also revealed- she felt the strange, suicidal vibe- coming from the contestant Paula GoodSpeed. The love of Arsenio Hall's life, "begged" them to not let GoodSpeed audition (back during season 5)and thought this put the crew's lives (including the backstage workers, co-judge Randy Jackson and Host Ryan Seacrest) in danger.

EX IDOL CONTESTANT: GOES NUTS AND KILLS HERSELF AT JUDGE PAULA ABDUL'S HOME!

TOO MUCH, TO TALK TO RANDY JACKSON ABOUT- DAWG!

SEACREST IN...TALKS WITH CNN (PARTIAL CONFIRMATION.)

SNIPES TO START JAIL TIME IN EARLY JUNE AND MADDONA:FILMMAKER CONTINUES.

COOK BEATS THE FAVORITE, DAVE A. TO BECOME MILLION $ IDOL.

ANNE HECHE'S LOSS OF SHOW- HELPS HER WITH HER CHILD SUPPORT (!?) PAYMENTS IN COURT.

IRON MAN OVERDRIVES RACER AND LEAVES VEGAS...IN THE DUST.

DMX AND AMY WINEHOUSE RUN AFOUL OF THE LAW.