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March 18th, 2010

It looks like Paula Abdul will NOT be doing "Star Search" when ABC relaunches the talent show. According to many reports, producers had vigorously pursued the former "American Idol" judge to be part of the third iteration of the legendary competition. But today comes word Abdul will not be reprise judging duties on "Star Search," at least for now. Read more...

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March 17th, 2010

Yesterday we busted the rumor that plans were in place for Simon Cowell to wed Mezhgan Hussainy in Venice this spring. Today comes a report that the wedding will be in September... with Cowell intent on "booking Elton John to perform." True? Read more...

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March 16th, 2010

If reporting on romance were like "American Idol," Betty Confidential would have flunked during auditions. The site, which has an incredibly spotty track record, now claims to have the scoop on Simon Cowell's wedding to Mezhgan Hussainy. A "source" tells Betty Confidential the couple is "planning to tie the knot in Italy this spring." Read more...

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March 15th, 2010

Kara DioGuardi’s dad, Joe DioGuardi, a former Republican congressman, is slated to announce tomorrow that he will run for the senate. And the “American Idol” judge is 100 percent behind her dad. "He's my father, and of course I'm supportive of him. He always encouraged me in my dreams." Read more...

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March 8th, 2010

While not directly saying it, Simon Cowell essentially confirmed his engagement to Mezhgan Hussainy on Monday's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." The host asked the "American Idol" judge, "Are rumors you're engaged true?" Cowell responded, "Are they true? Well, I do have somebody in my life now, Jay, yes. And I kinda made a decision this year to make somebody happy." Read more...

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March 3rd, 2010

It is not clear whether "American Idol" contestant Crystal Bowersox will perform on tonight's live show. Bowersox took ill yesterday and was hospitalized. FOX decided to switch the men's performances to last night and have the women take the stage on Wednesday. But when Ryan Seacrest spoke this morning with "Idol" executive producer Ken Warwick, it was still not determined whether Bowersox would be ready to perform tonight. Read more...

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March 2nd, 2010

FOX has announced a last-minute switch in its "American Idol" plans this week. The show's male semifinalists will now perform tonight, with the female semifinalists taking the stage on Wednesday. The change was made because "medical issues" prevent Crystal Bowersox from performing live this evening. Read more...

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February 28th, 2010

Former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul will not be among the participants on the upcoming season of "Dancing With the Stars," according to one report. Despite a huge offer from ABC, Abdul has decided to turn down "Dancing," sources tell TMZ. The "stars" for the new season of the network's hit series is set to be announced Monday. Read more...