“General” Larry Platt, who rocketed to fame on ‘American Idol’ with his ‘Pants on the Ground’ failed audition, hasn’t seen a dime since everyone started singing his tune. Larry has since hired a lawyer to help him get a copyright for the song. Watch a report from TMZ and an interview Platt did with Fox5 in New York City below.

Randy Jackson talked to ‘Late Night’ host Jimmy Fallon in New York City last night about “General” Larry Platt, the addition of Ellen DeGeneres, and made a prediction that this season’s ‘American Idol’ will be the year of the girl. The pair also joined The Roots to perform Platt’s new hit with “a deep message” called ‘Pants On The Ground’. Watch the interview and performance via NBC.com below.

Jimmy Fallon again took on the role of Neil Young on Thursday night’s ‘Late Night’, performing the ‘American Idol’ song sensation ‘Pants On The Ground’ by “General” Larry Platt. Watch it at ebaumsworld.com.

Simon Cowell is leaving ‘American Idol’ after this season – and TMZ caught up with CNN’s Larry King to ask if he’d fill the vacant chair. The talk show veteran says he’s up for the gig. Watch a snarky report below.

Simon Cowell and top Fox executives made the announcement he’s leaving ‘American Idol’ after this season to reporters in Pasadena at a meeting of the Television Critics Association. Cowell is departing to focus on the U.S. version of his talent show ‘The X Factor’. “I was offered a lot of money to stay on,” Cowell said. “But that wasn’t the reason behind it. I wanted to do something different. I wanted a new challenge.”

Asked about bringing in Paula Abdul as a judge on ‘X Factor’ after the ‘Straight Up’ singer failed to reach a contract agreement to return to ‘Idol’ this season, Cowell replied: “I adore Paula. Whatever happens, I will be working with her in some capacity, because I miss her.”

Watch a report on the news aired on ‘The Dylan Ratigan Show’ earlier today below.