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TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com/media/feedlogo.gif TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/American Idol's Kara DioGuardi on Paula and Ellenhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/13/american-idols-kara-dioguardi-on-paula-and-ellen/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/13/american-idols-kara-dioguardi-on-paula-and-ellen/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/13/american-idols-kara-dioguardi-on-paula-and-ellen/#commentsFiled under: OpEd, American Idol, Celebrities, Judges

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If Kara DioGuardi has her way, she and Ellen DeGeneres will be hitting it off like franks and beans, peanut butter and jelly, frick and frack... two peas in a pod. At at an industry conference in New York, Kara was musing about the upcoming season of American Idol in which DioGuardi and DeGeneres will be sharing the judges' table together -- with Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell, of course.

"I'm hoping the chemistry with Ellen will be great -- and a great start to the season," said Kara.

With that in mind, Kara's going to sleep on the couch at Ellen's house until they're bosom buddies. ...Kidding! But Kara will try to spend some time with Ellen during December when they both have some time off from their busy schedules.

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]]>2010American IdolAmericanIdolchemistryEllen DeGeneresEllenDegeneresjudgesKara DioGuardiKaraDioguardiPaula AbdulPaulaAbdulRandy JacksonRandyJacksonSimon CowellSimonCowellAllison WaldmanFri, 13 Nov 2009 21:24:00 ESTPaula Abdul on So You Think You Can Dance?http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/10/27/paula-abdul-on-so-you-think-you-can-dance/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/10/27/paula-abdul-on-so-you-think-you-can-dance/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/10/27/paula-abdul-on-so-you-think-you-can-dance/#commentsFiled under: Celebrities, Casting, So You Think You Can Dance

Paula Abdul

On last night's special Monday episode of So You Think You Can Dance, producer/judge Nigel Lythgoe displayed an empty chair, just in case, he said, a special guest decided to grace them with her presence. The chair was marked with the name "Paula Abdul." (On a side note, SYTYCD was on basically in place of House -- how can such a popular show go on break so often?).

The current slate of judges, including Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and Adam Shankman (in for Mia Michaels), seems perfect. Other than the fact that I wish I had the technical know-how to develop a filter that would detect when Murphy is about to sound like a claxon and automatically adjust the volume of my TV, I enjoy all three judges. And, as I've said before, I actually feel like I'm learning something from the show when they critique the dancers. When they need another voice, they have Debbie Allen, the sometimes overly loquacious Lil C, and a few others who can easily step in.

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]]>adam shankmanAdamShankmanmary murphyMaryMurphymia michaelsMiaMichaelsnigel lythgoeNigelLythgoepaula abdulPaulaAbdulso you think you can danceSoYouThinkYouCanDancesytycdNick ZainoTue, 27 Oct 2009 12:31:00 ESTWill Paula Abdul join Simon Cowell on The X Factor?http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/10/11/will-paula-abdul-join-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/10/11/will-paula-abdul-join-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/10/11/will-paula-abdul-join-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor/#commentsFiled under: OpEd, American Idol, Celebrities, Judges, Casting

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Have you wondered why American Idol's recently debenched judge Paula Abdul has yet to land somewhere? You know, as a TV personality, it seemed like after her tweet that she was not returning to the show, she was hit with an avalanche of offers... and then nothing. No dancing show. No talk show. Just rumors. Okay, there was the VH1 Divas thing and a guest appearance on Drop Dead Diva, but nothing substantial.

Now, Ms. Abdul herself has hinted that there's yet a new possibility for her. She again used Twitter which is cheaper than a publicist. Paula sort of attached herself to The X Factor. The British musical competition show is coming to America next year if Simon Cowell can work out the deal. Paula may be part of that package. Paula tweeted: "Hey guys, I'm having a great time in London. Going to watch x factor rehearsals now. So excited! Almost the weekend!!!! Xoxo"

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]]>American IdolAmericanIdolDrop Dead DivaDropDeadDivajudgePaula AbdulPaulaAbdulSimon CowellSimonCowellThe X FactorTheXFactorTweetTwitterVH1 DivasVh1DivasAllison WaldmanSun, 11 Oct 2009 14:45:00 ESTIs Dancing with the Stars always this crazy?http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/10/06/is-dancing-with-the-stars-always-this-crazy/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/10/06/is-dancing-with-the-stars-always-this-crazy/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/10/06/is-dancing-with-the-stars-always-this-crazy/#commentsFiled under: Video, Watercooler Talk, Celebrities, Dancing With The Stars

Has SNL done a Dancing with the Stars spoof yet? Is it always as crazy as last night's episode? I'm showing the clip below (click here if you want to skip all that dancing) because it not only has Donny Osmond about to make out with judge Bruno but it also has one of the great TV quotes of the year (concerning Utah), someone mentioning Donny should have used more tongue, the phrases "airy fairy" and "turn to the dark side," and random clapping from stars from Modern Family (I know, I'm sure many ABC stars show up for some cross-promotion).

Good thing that Paula Abdul was there to bring an air of normalcy and logic to the whole evening.

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]]>abccarrie ann inabadancing with the starsdonny osmondkym johnsonpaula abdultom bergeronBob SassoneTue, 06 Oct 2009 14:29:00 ESTDancing with the Stars: Performance 3http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/10/06/dancing-with-the-stars-performance-3/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/10/06/dancing-with-the-stars-performance-3/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/10/06/dancing-with-the-stars-performance-3/#commentsFiled under: OpEd, Dancing With The Stars, Episode Reviews

Cheryl Burke and Tom DeLay on Dancing with the Stars

(S9E06) I welcomed the return of Len Goodman on Dancing with the Stars because he separated the scores of the dances, by giving good performances two points less than they actually deserved. This week was a full Latin night with the Samba and Rumba.

When Chuck walked down the stairs I couldn't help but laugh at his arm frill, but Cheryl and Tom DeLay walked down as the American flag. I was laughing so hard that I didn't even notice that Debi's outfit killed all of Aaron Carter's Muppets.

There has been some drama with Tom DeLay's feet. Find out after the jump what happened to him.

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]]>cheryl burkeCherylBurkedancing with the starsDancingWithTheStarsdebi mazarDebiMazardwtskelly osbourneKellyOsbournelen goodmanLenGoodmanpaula abdulPaulaAbdultom delayTomDelayMichael PascuaTue, 06 Oct 2009 02:20:00 ESTSimon Cowell may bring The X-Factor to FOX after allhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/24/simon-cowell-may-bring-the-x-factor-to-fox-after-all/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/24/simon-cowell-may-bring-the-x-factor-to-fox-after-all/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/24/simon-cowell-may-bring-the-x-factor-to-fox-after-all/#commentsFiled under: OpEd, American Idol, Pickups and Renewals, Judges, Alumni, News and Gossip

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell's The X-Factor has been a huge in the UK for several years now; that's where we got Leona Lewis. Due to his contract with American Idol, he hasn't been able to bring it to the US. FOX feared the increased competition from a similar singing competition might hurt their juggernaut.

Now that Cowell is in the final year of his current contract, open negotiations to keep him on Idol are including talks of bringing The X-Factor to FOX. If So You Think You Can Dance continues to underperform in the fall, The X-Factor might be a logical replacement, pushing SYTYCD back to the summer.

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]]>american idolAmericanIdolcheryl coleCherylColefoxlouis walshLouisWalshpaula abdulPaulaAbdulsimon cowellSimonCowellso you think you can danceSoYouThinkYouCanDancesytycdthe x-factorTheX-factorJason HughesThu, 24 Sep 2009 17:26:00 ESTThis is the funniest thing Paula Abdul has ever done... intentionallyhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/18/this-is-the-funniest-thing-paula-abdul-has-ever-done-intentiona/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/18/this-is-the-funniest-thing-paula-abdul-has-ever-done-intentiona/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/18/this-is-the-funniest-thing-paula-abdul-has-ever-done-intentiona/#commentsFiled under: Video, Celebrities, Reality-Free

Last night, Paula Abdul hosted VH-1 Divas. Would she be out of it? Would she say something crazy? Actually, she did something that was very smart: she impersonated the person who is going to take her place on American Idol. Sure, you can say it's just dancing, but she's got the moves down right.

VH1 Divas | Divas Video

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]]>american idoldancingellen degenerespaula abdulpaula abdul impersonates ellen degeneresvh-1 divasBob SassoneFri, 18 Sep 2009 16:34:00 ESTCan Ellen replace another American Idol judge too?http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/10/can-ellen-replace-another-american-idol-judge-too/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/10/can-ellen-replace-another-american-idol-judge-too/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/10/can-ellen-replace-another-american-idol-judge-too/#commentsFiled under: OpEd, American Idol, Judges, News and Gossip

ellen degeneres

If the news that Ellen DeGeneres was going to become a judge on American Idol had broken a year ago, I would have been totally psyched. Hopefully she would replace Paula, and bring some much-needed humor to the show (humor that isn't mean-spirited or allegedly pill-addled, that is). But now that Ellen will be the new fourth judge on Idol, the news comes as somewhat as a disappointment.

I've been a huge fan of Ellen since her stand-up days, so I'm all for her showing up anywhere. I also think her purpose of bringing a "fan's perspective" to the show is a good idea on the producers' part. But does Paula need to be the only judge Ellen replaces?

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]]>ellen degeneresEllenDegeneresfourth judgeFourthJudgekara dioguardiKaraDioguardinew judge american idolNewJudgeAmericanIdolpaula abdulPaulaAbdulrandy jacksonRandyJacksonsimon cowellSimonCowellKona GallagherThu, 10 Sep 2009 16:28:00 ESTAmerican Idol shocker: Ellen DeGeneres replacing Paula...permanentlyhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/09/american-idol-shocker-ellen-degeneres-replacing-paula-permane/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/09/american-idol-shocker-ellen-degeneres-replacing-paula-permane/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/09/american-idol-shocker-ellen-degeneres-replacing-paula-permane/#commentsFiled under: OpEd, American Idol, Celebrities, Judges

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There is big news in the world of television tonight. Multiple Emmy winner and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has joined American Idol as a judge. She will essentially be the permanent replacement for Paula Abdul, so if any of you were holding out hope that Paula was standing by to resume her post, forget about it.

The bigger story here is that a star of Ellen's stature, someone who has high visibility and is beloved by the public, has decided to become a member of America's number one rated prime time show.

Ellen DeGeneres on American Idol as a guest star would be a rating boost, so it's safe to say that her weekly presence will ensure that Idol's numbers will continue to be top of the chart.

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]]>American IdolAmericanIdolbig newsBigNewsEllen DeGeneresEllenDegeneresEmmy winnerEmmyWinnerfalltvFoxPaula AbdulPaulaAbdulratingsshockerSimon CowellSimonCowellAllison WaldmanWed, 09 Sep 2009 21:38:00 ESTSo now Simon and Randy miss Paulahttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/08/so-now-simon-and-randy-miss-paula/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/08/so-now-simon-and-randy-miss-paula/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/08/so-now-simon-and-randy-miss-paula/#commentsFiled under: OpEd, American Idol, Judges, Reality-Free

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Oh sure, now that she's not there anymore, they miss her. Sounds like a familiar story, but this is American Idol. Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell are missing Paula Abdul at the judge's table. They're in the midst of the audition process, using guest judges like Neil Patrick Harris and Kristin Chenoweth, and Randy confessed that he's looked over for Paula during the process and wondered, "Where's my P?"

Simon, who seems to have a lexicon all his own, said that he misses Paula, too. But in his bizarre way with words, he compared the new Idol atmosphere as different, like "comparing a carrot to a banana."

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]]>American IdolAmericanIdolauditionsbananascarrotsFoxjudgesKristin ChenowethKristinChenowethNeil Patrick HarrisNeilPatrickHarrisPaula AbdulPaulaAbdulRandy JacksonRandyJacksonSimon CowellSimonCowelltalk showTalkShowAllison WaldmanTue, 08 Sep 2009 14:32:00 ESTCould Paula Abdul thrive as a talk show host? http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/02/could-paula-abdul-thrive-as-a-talk-show-host/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/02/could-paula-abdul-thrive-as-a-talk-show-host/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/02/could-paula-abdul-thrive-as-a-talk-show-host/#commentsFiled under: OpEd, American Idol, Celebrities, Talk Show, Judges, Reality-Free

Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul needs some career advice. In the wake of her departure from American Idol, the sometime choreographer/occasional singer and QVC pitch woman has been rumored to be doing all kinds of TV projects. Most have turned out to be rumors and nothing more, but in an interview with TV Guide, Paula said there is a TV dream she covets. Paula Abdul would like to host a TV talk show.

I can't imagine a worse TV vehicle for Paula, especially the kind of talk show she envisions. She said, "It would be a lot of fun variety with a ton of unexpected stuff and tributes to everyday people getting their big chance."

That sounds perfectly cloying, especially if you assume that Paula will be pretty much herself, pretty much like she was on American Idol, which was uncritical, sweet, gentle and pleasantly unfocused.

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]]>American IdolAmericanIdolEd SullivanEdSullivanFoxhosthostessPaula AbdulPaulaAbdulQVCsingerStar SearchStarSearchtalk showTalkShowAllison WaldmanWed, 02 Sep 2009 08:33:00 ESTTV just had its most-watched summer ever while the big four struggledhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/27/tv-just-had-its-most-watched-summer-ever-while-the-big-four-stru/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/27/tv-just-had-its-most-watched-summer-ever-while-the-big-four-stru/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/27/tv-just-had-its-most-watched-summer-ever-while-the-big-four-stru/#commentsFiled under: Other Drama Shows, OpEd, Reality-Free, Burn Notice

Royal Pains

What an interesting summer for television. In general, the claim that television viewing reached an all-time high this summer doesn't really surprise me. After all, we're in what the media tells us is the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. That means more people out of work and less money for everybody.

People out of work and unable to find work are going to be bored, so they're going to watch television. People with less money are going to stay home more often, so they're going to watch television. That part makes sense to me. The part that is a little surprising, but only a little, is that all of that record viewing went to the cable networks and not the big four.

There was not a single break-out summer success story on ABC, CBS, NBC or FOX. Every single show they put on the air either crashed and burned, or barely stayed afloat. But the story is so very different on cable. Week after week we got new stories about original series breaking records on almost every network.

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]]>abcamerican idolAmericanIdolburn noticeBurnNoticecable networksCableNetworkscbsdefying gravityDefyingGravityfoxnbcpaula abdulPaulaAbdulroyal painsRoyalPainssummer television viewingSummerTelevisionViewingsyfythe closerthe jay leno showTheCloserTheJayLenoShowviewership all-time highViewershipAll-timeHighwarehouse 13Warehouse13Jason HughesThu, 27 Aug 2009 09:02:00 ESTVH1 Divas returns with Paula Abdul as hosthttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/26/vh1-divas-returns-with-paula-abdul-as-host/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/26/vh1-divas-returns-with-paula-abdul-as-host/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/26/vh1-divas-returns-with-paula-abdul-as-host/#commentsFiled under: American Idol, Pickups and Renewals, Judges, Alumni, News and Gossip, Reality-Free

Paula Abdul

I'll admit I have no way of knowing what Paula Abdul's thinking at any given time. Even people who listen to her talk generally have no idea what she's thinking. You have to figure that after negotiating to join So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With the Stars and Ugly Betty, Adbul hosting the latest VH1 Divas special on Thursday, September 17 is a bit of a let-down.

It's a great nab for VH1; people will be curious to see her first post-Idol gig. You can even argue that the choice makes sense, considering the concert will feature two former American Idol winners: Kelly Clarkson and Jordin Sparks. Joining them are Adele, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus. It doesn't take nearly as much to be a diva these days.

It'll be fun watching Abdul try to steer an entire show rather than just a single coherent sentence of criticism. Who knows, maybe she'll find out that she's great at this and she can take over VH1 the way Ryan Seacrest took over E!. As long as they don't do a Who's That Girl? series with male skanks like Corey Clark trying to date her.

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]]>adeledancing with the starsDancingWithTheStarsdwtsjordin sparksJordinSparkskelly clarksonKellyClarksonleona lewisLeonaLewismiley cyrusMileyCyruspaula abdulPaulaAbdulso you think you can danceSoYouThinkYouCanDancesytycdvh1 divasVh1DivasJason HughesWed, 26 Aug 2009 11:02:00 ESTNeil Patrick Harris is the latest American Idol guest judgehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/25/neil-patrick-harris-us-the-latest-american-idol-guest-judge/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/25/neil-patrick-harris-us-the-latest-american-idol-guest-judge/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/25/neil-patrick-harris-us-the-latest-american-idol-guest-judge/#commentsFiled under: OpEd, American Idol, How I Met Your Mother, Celebrities, Judges

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Of all the names bandied about as replacement judges and guest judges on American Idol, I can honestly tell you that today's name made me smile. How I Met Your Mother's Neil Patrick Harris is filling in as a guest judge on American Idol as they conduct auditions in Dallas, Texas.

Neil is not only one of the funniest talents around, but he is a legitimate singer who has appeared on Broadway, hosted the Tony Awards (and the upcoming Emmys, too) and knows what it takes to sing professionally. And let's not forget Dr. Horrible.

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]]>American IdolAmericanIdolauditionsBroadwayDallasDr. HOrribleDr.HorribleEmmysFoxHow I Met Your MotherHowIMetYourMotherjudgeNeil Patrick HarrisNeilPatrickHarrisPaula AbdulPaulaAbdulSimon CowellSimonCowellTonysAllison WaldmanTue, 25 Aug 2009 19:39:00 ESTBo Bice thinks American Idol is making a big mistakehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/21/bo-bice-thinks-american-idol-is-making-a-big-mistake/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/21/bo-bice-thinks-american-idol-is-making-a-big-mistake/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/21/bo-bice-thinks-american-idol-is-making-a-big-mistake/#commentsFiled under: American Idol, Celebrities, Judges, Contestants, Alumni, Reality-Free

Abdul

Bo Bice, who was the runner-up on American Idol a few years ago, says that FOX shouldn't let Paula Abdul go because she's part of what makes the show great .

To be fair to the other judges on the show, Bice does say that if they got rid of either Randy or Simon it would be equally devastating. I don't quite think this is true of Jackson, Paula and Simon really are the heart of the show (along with Ryan Seacrest).

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]]>american idolbo bicefoxpaula abdulrandy jacksonrunner-upryan seacrestsimon cowellBob SassoneFri, 21 Aug 2009 15:28:00 ESTKelly Clarkson and Joe Jonas to guest judge American Idolhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/21/kelly-clarkson-and-joe-jonas-to-guest-judge-american-idol/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/21/kelly-clarkson-and-joe-jonas-to-guest-judge-american-idol/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/21/kelly-clarkson-and-joe-jonas-to-guest-judge-american-idol/#commentsFiled under: American Idol, Judges, Alumni, News and Gossip, Casting

Kelly Clarkson

The rotating guest judge slots in the wake of Paula Abdul's departure continue. The latest celebrities guest judging American Idol are Kelly Clarkson and Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers. I'm starting to see an upside for the show post-Paula.

With ratings on the decline the past couple of years, it's also been observed that the median age for the show had been getting older as well. As we all know, old people don't exist to advertisers, so youth is where it's at. Kelly Clarkson is a great choice to bring in a hip and young crowd, and she's a great story for the show. Here's their first crowned champion coming back to offer sage advice and wisdom ... or at least a lot of "Y'all!"

Joe Jonas is sure to bring legions of screaming pre-pubescent girls to the screen. And nobody obsesses over stars like pre-pubescent girls. I'd love to see the permanent slot filled by an artist as current and relevant as these two. Maybe Amy Winehouse is available; it'd be like Paula never left!

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]]>american idolAmericanIdolguest judgeGuestJudgejoe jonasJoeJonasjonas brothersJonasBrotherskelly clarksonKellyClarksonpaula abdulPaulaAbdulJason HughesFri, 21 Aug 2009 08:36:00 ESTPaula Abdul posts generic message on Twitterhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/20/paula-abdul-posts-generic-message-on-twitter/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/20/paula-abdul-posts-generic-message-on-twitter/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/20/paula-abdul-posts-generic-message-on-twitter/#commentsFiled under: American Idol, Web, Celebrities, Judges

Paula Abdul

"Don't believe everything that you read!"

That's the message the ex-American Idol judge Paula Abdul posted on her Twitter page yesterday afternoon. I have no idea what it means. I assume it means that we shouldn't believe the stuff that is written in print and on the web about her, especially all of the stuff that has been written since she left the show (also announced via Twitter).

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]]>american idoldancing with the starsdont believe everything that you readfoxpaula abdultwitterugly bettyBob SassoneThu, 20 Aug 2009 09:30:00 ESTLifetime loves the Divahttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/20/lifetime-loves-the-diva/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/20/lifetime-loves-the-diva/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/20/lifetime-loves-the-diva/#commentsFiled under: OpEd, Celebrities, Pickups and Renewals, Ratings, Reality-Free

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See, this is a reason why cable is becoming the best place to watch TV. Lifetime has picked up Drop Dead Diva for a second season. The show is a real chick-flick kind of comedy/drama that has done well in the ratings ... for Lifetime.

The 2.6-3 million viewers would mean a cancellation on the networks - think Pushing Daisies - but on Lifetime, the charm and whimsy of Drop Dead Diva, the appeal to the female demographic, and the pairing with Army Wives on Sunday nights spells success.

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]]>Drop Dead DivaDropDeadDivaElliott GouldElliottGouldLifetimeLiza MinnelliLizaMinnelliPaula AbdulPaulaAbdulpickupplus sizePlusSizeRosie ODonnellRosieOdonnellSecond SeasonSecondSeasonAllison WaldmanThu, 20 Aug 2009 09:02:00 ESTNow Paula Abdul might want to come back to Idolhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/17/now-paula-abdul-might-want-to-come-back-to-idol/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/17/now-paula-abdul-might-want-to-come-back-to-idol/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/17/now-paula-abdul-might-want-to-come-back-to-idol/#commentsFiled under: American Idol, Celebrities, Judges, News and Gossip

Abdul

If this is true (and it's still in the rumor stage), it's not a big shock: Paula Abdul is thinking about coming back to American Idol.

TMZ is reporting that Abdul is seriously considering coming back to the show she recently left because they didn't offer her enough money. They're also reporting that Abdul is ticked because the show is giving Victoria Beckham $275,000 an episode for her guest judge stint.

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]]>american idolfoxkara dioguardipaula abdulrandy jacksonryan seacrestsimon cowelltmzvictoria beckhamBob SassoneMon, 17 Aug 2009 12:09:00 ESTSimon Cowell's awful Wonderdog song defies descriptionhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/11/simon-cowells-awful-underdog-song-defies-description/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/11/simon-cowells-awful-underdog-song-defies-description/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/11/simon-cowells-awful-underdog-song-defies-description/#commentsFiled under: American Idol, Celebrities, Judges, Performances, Reality-Free

Simon Cowell

If you're still scratching your head over Paula Abdul's sudden departure from American Idol, here's a theory.

Maybe she had a hard time taking extreme criticism from a man responsible for unleashing (heh) one of the most godawful songs on the planet.

Back in the early 80's, a young Simon Cowell helped bring "Ruff Mix," a techno tune consisting entirely of dogs barking, to the music world's increasingly tone deaf ears. He was so committed to making the song a success that he was even willing to go on national television dressed as the song's main character, Wonderdog, to promote it.

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]]>american idolamerican idol judgeamerican idol judge paula abdulAmericanIdolAmericanIdolJudgeAmericanIdolJudgePaulaAbdulpaula abdulpaula abdul leaving idolPaulaAbdulPaulaAbdulLeavingIdolruff mixRuffMixsimon cowellsimon cowelllSimonCowellSimonCowelllwonderdogDanny GallagherTue, 11 Aug 2009 13:02:00 EST