When Katy Perry serves as a guest judge on American Idol, she could turn out to be an ally for Simon Cowell.  Apparently, the singer feels that it’s more important to be honest with contestants than to spare their feelings. 
She said: "I might become a little bit of a buddy with Simon because whenever I watch that show, as much as he’s an asshole, he’s a very truthful, honest a**hole. I don’t want to break their hearts, but how many of us know that one person that has been trying and trying, and doing karaoke and little gigs here …read more

So far, we know that Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige and now Shania Twain have been tapped as guest judges on American Idol and my first question is – what do you think?  I have to say that I don’t really understand why they need the guest judges at all.

Here’s the thing – American Idol started as a three-judge show and now, since Paula Abdul quit, it’s back to being a three-judge show.  If they weren’t willing to fight to keep Paula, why do they need to find a stand-in?  Is it because they are worried that a panel comprised …read more

I have no idea what is true or false any more but CBS is reporting that Paula Abdul left American Idol after producers offered her a 30% raise!  Wow!
CBS News correspondent, Priya David, is quoted as saying the following:  "This all came down to money… [Abdul] was being offered a 30 percent pay raise that amounted to an eight-figure deal, but that, apparently, wasn’t enough."
The article speculates that this turn of events has occurred because Kara DioGuardi was offered a contract (maybe Paula thought Kara wouldn’t be sticking around?) and could all be part of negotiating hardball.
EW.com writer, Michael …read more

If Paula Abdul had planned to quit American Idol, she definitely didn’t let co-worker, Ryan Seacrest, know about it.  On his radio show this morning, he said the following:  “The news stunned me last night.  I was shocked… She’s a dear friend. I love her to death and am really sad that it came to fruition.  I’m just bummed because we’ve worked together for so many years. It’s sad.”
I speculated that it might be a stunt to pressure the Idol bosses into giving in to her contract demands.  Apparently, people are asking Ryan the same thing.  He said “everyone …read more

American Idol judge, Paula Abdul, put up some interesting (and possibly sad) Twitter updates.
Tweet #1 – 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..Cont’d…
Tweet #2 – I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon.
Tweet #3 – What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me
Tweet #4 – It truly has been breathtaking, especially over …read more

The lights have only begun to dim on the eighth season of American Idol but, already, they have announced part of the audition schedule and it begins this month!  Can you believe that!?  
Since the auditions are coming up so soon, shouldn’t they have already ironed out a deal with Kara DioGuardi, if they are keeping her?  Isn’t Paula Abdul’s contract also up for negotiation?  I love the fact that this is happening already because the rumors will get put to rest – either people are leaving the show or they have been offered a contract. 
Will you be trying …read more