Paula Abdul: I’ve Decided Not To Return To ‘American Idol’

Paula Abdul just updated fans on her status at ‘American Idol’ on her Twitter, announcing that she’ll be leaving the hit FOX reality singing competition as a judge. Abdul writes:

With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to ‘Idol’. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all, being a part [...]


‘Showbiz Tonight’ On Paula Abdul’s ‘American Idol’ Future

‘Showbiz Tonight’ host AJ Hammer talked with ‘Access Hollywood’ correspondent Laura Saltman and pop culture expert Steven Smith about whether Paula Abdul will return for next season’s ‘American Idol’. Everyone seemed to agree that in the end, Abdul will be back on the FOX hit. Watch the segment, aired Monday (July 20), below.


Manager: It Doesn’t Appear Paula Abdul Will Be Back On ‘Idol’

Paula Abdul’s manager David Sonenberg is claiming the 47-year-old will likely not be returning as a judge on ‘American Idol’ when the hit FOX show resumes for a ninth season with auditions beginning August 6th. “Very sadly, it does not appear that she’s going to be back on ‘Idol’,” Sonenberg told the Los Angeles Times. [...]


Stars Tweet Happy 4th Of July Messages

Several pop stars took to their Twitter on July 4th to wish American fans a happy Independence Day. Among the tweets:

Aly & AJ: Happy 4th of July! At the house bbqing with some close friends. Its a beautiful day out so let’s enjoy our freedom! Xo aly and aj
Savannah Outen: Happy Birthday America! Can’t wait [...]


Stars React To Farrah Fawcett Death On Twitter

Several pop stars are reacting to the death of Farrah Fawcett on Twitter. Among them:

Miley Cyrus: GOD bless Miss. Fawcett. What a beautiful woman. She will be admired forever.
Lindsay Lohan: R.I.P. Farrah my heart goes out to your family and friends.
Ashley Tisdale: God bless Farrah!
Paris Hilton: Just heard the horrible news about Farrah Fawcett. So [...]


Paula Abdul Comments On Ed McMahon’s Death

Paula Abdul talked about the death of Ed McMahon as she left Cuvee on Tuesday (June 23) in Los Angeles. The ‘American Idol’ judge had this to say on her Twitter:

My condolences on the passing of a great man..Ed McMahon..xoP

Watch Hollywood.tv footage below.


Paula Abdul Shows Off Her HSN Bracelets

Paula Abdul showed off her HSN bracelets to fans upon arrival at the Ed Sullivan Theater for an appearance on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ on Thursday (June 4) in New York City.


On TV: Mandy Moore, Paula Abdul, Paris Hilton

Pop acts on television this week include:
Paula Abdul, who visits ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ (CBS) on Monday.
Tori Amos, who performs on ‘The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson’ (CBS) on Monday.
Paris Hilton, who visits ‘The View’ (ABC) and ‘The Late Show’ (CBS) on Monday and ‘The Tyra Banks Show’ (Syndicated) on Friday.
Mandy Moore, [...]


Kris Allen, Adam Lambert & Paula Abdul Press Conference

Fresh off Tuesday night’s ‘American Idol’ finale performance show, Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, and Paula Abdul did a press conference with the media. Watch J-14’s footage of the presser below.


Paula Abdul Denies Addiction

Paula Abdul spoke with WKQI’s Mojo in the Morning in Detroit, insisting that the Ladies’ Home Journal cover story claiming she checked into La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California for help shedding her dependence on pain pills was untrue. “It was very stressful for me to hear that and to be quoted saying [...]