Paula Abdul’s sudden departure from American Idol this week has left her fellow judges, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson, shocked. Kara, at least, is hoping Paula will “reconsider” to the hit reality talent competition.
Former American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis was physically attacked this week, after defending the honor of exiting Idol judge Paula Abdul to a drunken barfly.
The Tony-nominated Rock of Ages star said something about hoping Paula would eventually return to show and the next thing he knew a tipsy guy in a three-piece suit pushed him to the ground and started throwing punches, according to The New York Daily News.
The man hit and kicked him repeatedly before security stepped in.
“The guy body-slammed him and punched him in the face and then just stood up, straightened his tie, and said, ‘Bitch, don’t you ever,’ before walking away,” a spywitness reports.
Constantine later Twittered about the bizarre ambush.
“I’m FINE! Some drunk dude tackled me in the middle of the concert and jumped on me,” he Tweeted. “Broke up quick, didn’t even know him. Or throw one punch. I don’t mind a fight…but only when its fair and I’m lookin.”
FOX says it is not paying “The Hardest-Working Man In Showbusiness” $15 million a year to host American Idol. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Seacrest recently signed a new $45 million deal to continue hosting the top-rated talent competition over the next three years, but when asked about the deal at the Television Critics Association panel on Thursday morning, Pete Rice, the network’s Chairman of Entertainment, said the Seacrest had been offered no such deal.
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“That’s been written a lot recently. Ryan is still in his old contract on ‘Idol,’’” he said. “Ryan made a deal with CKX, which encompasses much more than ‘Idol’ and Ryan is not being paid $15 million a year to be on ‘Idol.’”
This just in: Pop hitmaker Katy Perry has agreed to be one-time guest judge on the ninth season of American Idol, kicking off in January, FOX executives announced on Thursday.
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that R&B legend Diana Ross and jazz star Natalie Cole are two of a number of veteran vocalists who have been “quietly approached” about possibly replacing Paula Abdul as the fourth judge on American Idol.
The ninth season of America’s top-rated TV talent competition premieres in January.
A rep for Victoria Beckham has confirmed that the former Spice Girl will appear as a guest judge on an upcoming episode of American Idol.
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Posh will join fellow judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Kara DioGuardi on the panel.
The announcement comes just a day after Paula Abdul announced on Twitter that she was leaving America’s most popular show after eight seasons. But while Beckham will record an episode of the hit TV talent competition, she cautions that the role won’t be permanent.
A spokesperson for Beckham tells Hello! Magazine: “Yes Victoria will be making a ‘one-off’ appearance as a guest judge.”
American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has responded to the news that Paula Abdul will not be returning for a ninth season on FOX’s top-rated reality competition.
Last night, both Paula and FOX confirmed that the former judge would be departing from the show.
“About to go to sleep when I started seeing my blackberry blow up,” Seacrest wrote on his Twitter late Tuesday. “I have read what u have read and I am shocked and saddened about Paula.”
Ryan’s recent three year $45 million deal to continue hosting Idol is believed to have promoted Paula’s failed request for a raise.
“Idol and the cast have grown with each other over the last 8 seasons..I can’t imagine the panel without puala. She’s a star @ a great friend,” Ryan continued in his Tweet. “Spoke to randy..hope to speak with paula privately overnight.”
Abdul — Out! After eight seasons, Paula Abdul is leaving the judge’s table of American Idol.
The former pop star hit her Twitter page on Tuesday night to break the news to fans. Read the rest of this entry »
Paula Abdul confirmed she is still in talks to return to American Idol for the show’s ninth season, but will only return if she can secure a “fair” deal.
Paula is reportedly locked in a bitter salary dispute with show producers just weeks after show host Ryan Seacrest inked a new contract worth $45 million over three years. Paula’s manager first revealed that there was a possibility the “Rush Rush” singer wouldn’t be back as a judge on the FOX show in an interview with The Los Angeles Times earlier this month.
“Hi everyone. I’ve been quiet as we are trying to work out details of how I can return to #Idol,” Paula posted on her Twitter page on Thursday. “Your support & encouragement means so much to me. I hope you understand I can only return to #Idol if the deal is fair.”
The newest addition to the judges’ table on American Idol will be returning to the reality competition, E! Online revealed Wednesday.
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Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara Dioguardi is set to return as a judge on the ninth season of the FOX series.
“Her deal is done. There are no ifs, ands or buts,” an E! source said. “Done. She will be back.”
The news comes as the future of fellow judge Paula Abdul remains in question.
With her contract due to expire in just a few days, Paula has yet to receive a new contract proposal from the producers of American Idol.
“She’s not a happy camper as a result of what’s going on. She’s hurt. She’s angry,” David Sonenberg, Paula’s manager, told The Los Angeles Times more than two weeks ago.
