Paula Abdul “Australian Idol” Job Offer
Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul has been offered a spot on Australian Idol, RadarOnline.com reports.
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Victoria Beckham Facial Expression Lessons For “American Idol”
Posh is learning to smile. Victoria Beckham had “facial expression” lessons before taping her appearance as a guest judge on American Idol. The 35-year-old former Spice Girl was taped to guest judge on the show following the departure of Paula Abdul, who announced she would not be returning to the series last week.
The British singer-turned-fashion-designer was determined to impress during her first stint as a judge on the talent show, so called on some experts to coach her through drama lessons in a last ditch effort to ditch the “moody cow look” that has become like a second skin.
Simon Cowell Finalizing Three-Year $45 Million Deal With “American Idol”
Quick-witted Brit Simon Cowell is finalizing a deal that will cement his return to the judge’s table of American Idol for at least three more seasons, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Mr. Nasty’s signature brand of biting remarks and bored eye-rolling wil reportedly send his $36 million salary soaring to $45 million. Which is ironic, since just last week, longtime judge Paula Abdul announced that she will not be returning to the show after failing to secure a $20 million contract with series producers.
Victoria Beckham “Icy And Wooden” During “American Idol” Auditions
Victoria Beckham was “beyond excited” when she sat as the guest judge on American Idol, replacing Paula Abdul, at the Season 9 auditions in Denver last week; too bad that excitement didn’t translate once she took her seat at the table.
Spywitnesses say the former Spice Girl — known for her pout — was very aloof during the auditions.
One source told RadarOnline.com: “It didn’t go too well…She tried too hard to be ”nice,” but came off as icy and wooden.”
The New York Daily News reports that even contestants auditioning were reportedly upset about the absence of Paula — and some even said the same during their camera.
Kara DioGuardi Hopes Paula “Reconsiders” Leaving “American Idol”
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.
Constantine Maroulis Attacked After Defending Paula Abdul
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: Ryan Seacrest Not Signed To $45 Million “American Idol” Deal
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.’”
Katy Perry “American Idol” Guest Judge
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.
Natalie Cole Diana Ross Courted To Replace Paula Abdul On “American Idol”
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.
Victoria Beckham “American Idol” Guest Judge Appearance Confirmed
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.”
