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#americanidol
Years of Gay Jokes Have Led to this Moment
Some wonder what business lesbian talk show host and non-singer Ellen DeGeneres has being a judge on American Idol. Ellen's reply? "I know I'm going to be a great judge — because I've spent my whole life being judged." [ET] -
#sadthings
Paula Abdul's Ellen-Inspired Single White Female
Paula Abdul danced her way into her VH1 Divas introduction as a way of poking good-natured fun at Ellen. But could it simply be a sad ploy at subtle revenge? More » -
#feuds
Ellen DeGeneres and Company, You've Been Served!
Ellen DeGeneres was floating on cloud nine this week, when American Idol producers finalized a deal that made her the show's fourth judge. Sadly, that cloud has popped. Her talk show's being sued! More » -
#idols
Why Ellen Was Picked for American Idol
For all the attention Washington's bluster gets, history will see this little health care squabble as a mere sideshow distraction from the news we received yesterday; news that will fundamentally alter the way we pick our next American Idol.
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#americanidol
Judging American Idol's Excellent Ellen DeGeneres Deal
Finally! After weeks of anticipation, the nation can now sleep well at night knowing that American Idol has found a new judge to replace Paula Abdul. Her name's Ellen DeGeneres, and she's the best candidate for the position. More » -
#divas
Paula Abdul Finds New Gig
With her Idol tenure officially over, Paula Abdul's now banking on another gig: host of VH1s Divas special. This year's edition honors Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Adele and Miley Cyrus. It's far easier to be a "diva" these days. [Twitter] -
#idolhands
Let's Read the Paula Abdul Tea Leaves
Covering American Idol is often like reporting on a maze wrapped in an enigma washed down with a mystery. Could it be the entire free world—including us—was duped into thinking Paula Abdul walked away from TV's biggest show? More » -
#followthemoney
Five Reasons Paula Abdul Quit American Idol
While at the LAT, Richard Rushfield became the world's foremost expert on the inner workings of American Idol. He's currently resting up before joining Gawker later this month, but he couldn't resist weighing in on why Paula Abdul quit.
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#quitterorliar
Paula Abdul Announces She's Leaving Idol, Bonnie Fuller Says She's Lying
Tonight Paula Abdul announced that she's leaving American Idol. Bonnie Fuller then stepped up to call shenanigans on Paula. All of this salacious drama played out on Twitter, naturally. More » -
#plushies
Simon Cowell Wants to Be Your Dog
Leave it to the brutualizing 1980's to put Simon Cowell on the receiving end of pity. Here he is in 1982 dressed as a plushie costumed canine named 'Wonderdog' appearing on Britain's Top of the Pops. -
#traderoundup
James Cameron Presents New Avatar, Will Be Gawker Commenting Soon
Get it?? News today about James Cameron, that little fellow with a dream. Also about TV pilots getting a second chance at life. James King becomes Jaime King, too! More » -
#savepaula
If Paula Abdul Wants a Job, She Should Learn from Mary Murphy's Crazy Screeching
It's no secret that Paula Abdul's position on the judging panel of American Idol is as tenuous as her grasp on reality. Where should she turn for inspiration? Try So You Think You Can Dance's resident loon, Mary Murphy. More » -
#keeppaula
The Vicodin-Riddled Masses Demand Fox Save Their Slurry Queen
A grassroots rebellion has seized Twitter in an effort to save Paula's slot on the Idol's judges panel. Will the Twitterverse switch their avatars from a Iran-protest green to a sparkly rainbows for Paula? More » -
#divorces
Paula Abdul and American Idol Divorce, TVs Nationwide Implode
American Idol charming kook Paula Abdul has not, we repeat, NOT received a contract for next season, which starts shooting in, um, three weeks. Is it the end of television? Will FOX fold? It's Armageddon! More » -
#enigmas
Just In Case You Needed Another Reason to Loathe Ryan Seacrest
The LA Times reports tonight that American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has received a three year, $45 million contract extension, plus a $300,000 annual "expense account." Maybe those rumors about Simon Cowell getting $144 million are true? [Company Town] -
#traderoundup
Nothing Is Scarier than Ballet or the Internet
We have news from around the world today, but mostly from Foxborough and Australia. Two places both alike in dignity, but then suffering complete indignities like American Idol and movies about teenagers who save the world. More » -
#comingsout
Adam Lambert: Gay As He Wanna Be
The most ludicrous American Idol contestant ever, Adam Lambert, has finally come out of the closet. In a cover story for Rolling Stone! All of America's gay boo-boos are now healed, or something. More »
