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Today, daytime talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres announced that she is going to be the new “American Idol” judge that replaces Paula Abdul in season 9. She said she couldn’t say anything for a long time,.and then today, she just go the “ok” to share it with her audience on her show.
She said they chose her to judge because she would be someone who would look at it from a consumer’s perspective,or as someone who would actually be buying the music.
According Access Hollywood, the brutally honest British “American Idol” judge, Simon Cowell said he was feeling her absence on his first day at the “American Idol” judges table.
He stated, “I’m going to miss her. She’s my buddy” before heading into “American Idol” season 9 auditions in Denver,Co. He said that he has spoken to Paula everyday since she announced the news, that she wasn’t returning to the show.
Simon said that Paula is keeping her head high. He said, “Paula has been very cool about the whole thing. And let me tell you, Paula is going to be fine.”
It’s official. Access Hollywood reports that Paula Abdul has decided to leave “American Idol.” They said she posted the following on her “Twitter” page, “With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #Idol,†she posted on her Twitter page. “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.â€
FOX also confirmed the announcement with an announcement of their own , “Paula Abdul has been an important part of the ‘American Idol’ family over the last eight seasons and we are saddened that she has decided not to return to the show.
Kara DioGuardi who joined the “American Idol” judges last season has reportedly struck her deal to return to American Idol’s ninth season. Access Hollywood said a source told them, “Her deal is done. There are no ifs, ands or buts.â€
This news comes on the heels of Ryan Seacrest, the show’s host having struck a deal for $45 million over a three year period, making him the highest paid reality host on TV.
Also it’s being reported after some unsettling news coming from Paula Abdul’s camp, that she is back in negotiations with “American Idol” to come back,but she says she won’t return unless her deal is fair. It’s been reported that she’s looking to get paid $20 million a year.
We reported yesterday that two-time former “American Idol” contestant Alexis Cohen was murdered on Saturday morning July 26,2009 by an apparent hit and run driver.
Her body was then found hours later by someone passing by. Now, E! online is reporting that the New Jersey Police have already found the culprit. They report that it is 23 year old Daniel Bark. He was charged with causing Cohen’s death by reckless driving and leaving the scene of the accident.
In a very sad turn of events, it’s been reported that the former, offbeat American Idol Contestant Alexis Cohen from Allentown,Pennsylvania was hit by a car early Saturday morning July 25,2009 in New Jersey.
She apparently was a victim of a hit and run accident. It’s also reported that she was found lying on a road in Seaside Heights,New Jersey by someone who passed by at about 4:00 am on Saturday morning.
The person called 911,and she was taken to a Community Medical Center
Access Hollywood reports that Paula Abdul is very hurt and upset about what’s going on with “American Idol” negotiations right now. Her manager David Sonenberg claimed that she might not return to the show, in a Los Angeles Times interview.
He said, “She’s not a happy camper as a result of what’s going on. She’s hurt. She’s angry.†. He also said that he hasn’t yet received a new contract proposal for Paula. He stated , “I find it under these circumstances particularly unusual; I think unnecessarily hurtful.I find it kind of unconscionable and certainly rude and disrespectful that they haven’t stepped up and said what they want to do.â€
According to my sources American Idol’s brutally honest judge Simon Cowell has made recent statements that he might leave the show when his contract ends after season nine.
The British media has reported that he currently is demanding over $100 million per year to stay on longer, which is why there have been reports going around that he could actually be getting paid that much after he works out his new deal with FOX.
According to Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Seacrest, the host of Fox’s hit reality talent show “American Idol’ closed a major three year deal with CKX who is the parent company of “American Idol” producers, 19 Entertainment.
The deal will pay him $15 million per year for three years. This agreement is believed to make Ryan the highest ever payed reality TV show host. Ryan will be exclusive to CKX in the broadcast TV primetime. He will host “American Idol” or any other CKX produced show that might develop.
Hollywood Reporter claims that American Idol host Ryan Seacrest is currently finishing up a contract extension with “American Idol” co-producer 19 Entertainment to continue hosting the show.
They say the agreement is believed to be for another three years,and would give him a pay raise that could make him one of the highest paid reality tv show hosts. They say he already made slightly less than a $5 million last season for doing “Idol” which breaks down to about $100,000 per episode.
They also report that he could possibly be developing a new series with “Idol” creator Simon Fuller.
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