“I have really great ideas,” Paula told Extra. The 47-year-old, who exited her post on American Idol, says she hopes to launch her own talk show sometime in the next two to three years. “It would be fun and quirky and it would be insightful,” she explained. “It would be fun to jam with the band and have amazing guests and introduce amazing different formats on the show.”

The singer is confident she has what it takes to connect with guests — “straight up.”

“I feel I would be really good at it. I have the ability to connect with people on a level,” Paula added. “I’ve proven to pierce the heartstrings, but also to be celebratory and bring out the best in people.”

According to Mike’s snitch, Paula’s come up with four tips that celebrities can use to keep themselves safe from obsessed fans: “(1.) Take all threats seriously; (2.) Pay attention to everything and everyone….; (3.)Realize that restraining orders can’t stop a stalker; and (4.) Never assume a stalker has given up — that’s just when they’ll reappear.”

We’d like to suggest investing in a good can of pepper spray, but Paula is the expert on these things.

The source added: “Paula emphasized she wasn’t trying to scare Ryan –she just wanted to educate him about the dangers. It was a shocking call, but he thanked her for it.”

Paula and Arsenio met on the set of the 1988 Coming to America and began dating a short time later. The then-pop star even featured Arsenio in the music video for her ’80s single “Straight Up.” The singer has been single since splitting from restaurant owner J.T. Torregiani last year, but after quitting her job as a judge on American Idol in August, the former late night host reached out to Paula to offer words of support, a reconciliation soon followed.

“Arsenio reached out to Paula because he thought she needed a friend to talk to, someone she could relate to. Arsenio knows what it’s like to leave a hit TV show. One phone call led to another, and the next thing you know, they were making a date,” a tipster tattles in the Nov. 16 issue of The National Enquirer.

“This could be the perfect situation for the two of them. Paula and Arsenio know each other inside and out and if anyone knows what Paula is going through, it’s Arsenio.”

Tabloid spies claim the “Forever Your Girl” star is in discussions with several record companies in hopes of developing her own label. After more than 20 years in the recording industry, Paula is well-versed on many aspects of marketing and touring and has already targeted several ex-Idol who were previously dropped by A.I.’s 19 Entertainment.

That means Paula may one day find herself in charge of the careers of singer like Katharine McPhee, Ruben Studdard, Bo Bice, Diana DeGarmo, Blake Lewis, and Taylor Hicks.

“Paula’s not naming any names because she wants to sign talent quietly so she can maximize her investment, but she definitely has her eye on artists who released records, and then got lost in the shuffle.”

The former American Idol judge has several canine companions of her own and has decided to create a collection of high-end ensembles for other pampered pooches.

“Paula is secretly launching a new business, designing duds for classy canines. She has already met with major pet store buyers who are straining at the leash to handle her designs,” says a source close to the former pop star.

Crystal-studded collars and leashes, T-shirts, sweaters, and shoes are a few of the offerings being designed for possible inclusion in the line, The Enquirer claims. Paula is so convinced the idea will be a hit, she wants her own pets to star in the ad campaign.

“Paula has pledged that her own five pooches will model for all TV and print ads.”

The notoriously emotional Paula proved to be a “major pain” who caused “chaos on the set” of rehearsals for her gig as host of the Sept. 17 Divas concert special live from Brooklyn, NY, a chatty network source revealed in the Oct. 5 issue of GLOBE.

“Paula freaked out and started bawling over one of the pretaped skits she didn’t like,” the VH1 snitch complained to GLOBE’s “Loosch Lips Column” on Thursday. “She insisted it be entirely reworked, then demanded numerous last minute changes to her big dance number as well.”

Guess we won’t be seeing Paula as the host of Charm School!

As part of the spot-on parody, Paula sported Ellen’s signature daily uniform of a blazer with trousers and sneakers, before taking the stage to perform medley of her hits during her hosting gig of the music special.

“I think she’ll be very good at that show,” the outspoken comedienne, who is gearing up to host her own radio show on SIRIUS XM this fall, said during Fashion’s Night Out in New York City on Thursday evening.

In fact, Ro believes Ellen will be a better Idol judge than Paula Abdul, “who was often incoherent.”

*Shots Fired!*

On Thursday, the former singing star released a statement congratulating Ellen on her new job as the fourth judge on television’s top-rated talent competition.

“‘American Idol’ is a fantastic show that offers an invaluable platform to young talent. Ellen DeGeneres is wildly funny and talented in her own right. I wish her and the show only the best of luck,” Paula says.

On Thursday morning, Ellen spoke with host Ryan Seacrest in an interview where she expressed her admiration for her predecessor. “I hope Paula is okay with it. I don’t want anybody to think I took Paula’s job away,” she told Seacrest. “I feel like she was gone and then everybody was looking for somebody else, then I stepped in.”

Ellen will join the Idol judges’ panel when the hit singing competition returns to FOX next January.