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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title>Adam Lambert -- Sucks Face to Save Face</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/14/adam-lambert-sucks-face-to-save-face/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/14/adam-lambert-sucks-face-to-save-face/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/14/adam-lambert-sucks-face-to-save-face/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/hook-ups/" rel="tag">Hook-Ups</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  With reports that he and his boyfriend are on the rocks, Adam Lambert launched into a full-on awkward face-sucking with his Shia LaBoyfriend in a Hollywood parking lot last night.Nothing says "Everything's fine!" like a forced spit-swapping in the ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/14/adam-lambert-sucks-face-to-save-face/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>adam lambert</category><category>AdamLambert</category><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>boyfriend</category><category>drake labry</category><category>DrakeLabry</category><category>kissing</category><category>video</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-14T00:50:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>McGowan -- Glambert Needs a Makeover</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/10/rose-mcgowan-adam-lambert-american-idol-video/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/10/rose-mcgowan-adam-lambert-american-idol-video/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/10/rose-mcgowan-adam-lambert-american-idol-video/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  Rose McGowan loves Adam Lambert's voice ... but his personal style, not so much.We got the outspoken "Planet Terror" star outside Chateau Marmont last night, where she put the "Idol" runner-up on blast -- saying his clothes are "unacceptable" and ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/10/rose-mcgowan-adam-lambert-american-idol-video/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>adam lambert</category><category>AdamLambert</category><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>chateau marmont</category><category>ChateauMarmont</category><category>kara dioguardi</category><category>KaraDioguardi</category><category>planet terror</category><category>PlanetTerror</category><category>rose mcgowan</category><category>RoseMcgowan</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-10T06:35:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Waiter Rains Beer on Simon's Birthday Parade</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/04/simon-cowell-birthday-beer-photo/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/04/simon-cowell-birthday-beer-photo/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/04/simon-cowell-birthday-beer-photo/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/paparazzi-photo/" rel="tag">Paparazzi Photo</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  The worst waiter in the history of existence, who gives waiters everywhere a terrible name, who has no future in the service industry -- but whom Paula Abdul would have probably loved -- dropped a case of beer on his way into Simon Cowell's 50th ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/04/simon-cowell-birthday-beer-photo/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>beer</category><category>birthday party</category><category>BirthdayParty</category><category>sapporo</category><category>simon cowell</category><category>SimonCowell</category><category>spill</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-04T10:40:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Simon Cowell Pitches a Massive Birthday Tent </title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/03/simon-cowell-birthday-party-photo/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/03/simon-cowell-birthday-party-photo/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/03/simon-cowell-birthday-party-photo/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/paparazzi-photo/" rel="tag">Paparazzi Photo</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/celebrity-pay-dirt/" rel="tag">Celebrity Pay Dirt</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  THIS ... is what "American Idol" money can do for your 50th birthday party.Simon Cowell is hitting the half-century mark with a lavish party at Wrotham Park in Hertfordshire, England today -- a swanky private mansion where people with money throw ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/03/simon-cowell-birthday-party-photo/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>birthday</category><category>england</category><category>hertfordshire</category><category>party</category><category>simon cowell</category><category>SimonCowell</category><category>wrothman park</category><category>WrothmanPark</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-03T07:10:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Katharine McPhee Leaves the Dark Side</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/18/katharine-mcphee-american-idol-hair-photo/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/18/katharine-mcphee-american-idol-hair-photo/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/18/katharine-mcphee-american-idol-hair-photo/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/beauty/" rel="tag">Beauty</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  "American Idol" wannabeen Katharine McPhee took a break from making music nobody listens to and picked up the peroxide and a pair of scissors.The fifth season runner-up debuted her new blond bob last night at the Ann Taylor runway show in NYC.It's ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/18/katharine-mcphee-american-idol-hair-photo/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>blond</category><category>blonde</category><category>hair</category><category>katharine mcphee</category><category>KatharineMcphee</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-09-18T01:40:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Paula Single White Females Ellen</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/18/paula-abdul-ellen-degeneres-american-idol-divas-video/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/18/paula-abdul-ellen-degeneres-american-idol-divas-video/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/18/paula-abdul-ellen-degeneres-american-idol-divas-video/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/tv/" rel="tag">TV</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/ellen-degeneres/" rel="tag">Ellen DeGeneres</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  For the new season of "American Idol," Ellen DeGeneres is taking over Paula Abdul's spot -- but last night on "VH1 Divas," Paula poked fun at her successor and actually stepped into Ellen's shoes ... and hair ... and pantsuit .... and busted some ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/18/paula-abdul-ellen-degeneres-american-idol-divas-video/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>ellen degeneres</category><category>EllenDegeneres</category><category>paula abdul</category><category>PaulaAbdul</category><category>simon cowell</category><category>SimonCowell</category><category>vh1 divas</category><category>Vh1Divas</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-09-18T01:20:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Ellen DeGeneres -- The New Queen of Mean?</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/13/ellen-degeneres-the-new-queen-of-mean/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/13/ellen-degeneres-the-new-queen-of-mean/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/13/ellen-degeneres-the-new-queen-of-mean/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/paparazzi-video/" rel="tag">Paparazzi Video</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/ellen-degeneres/" rel="tag">Ellen DeGeneres</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  As if it were possible -- Ellen DeGeneres told a few paps yesterday she's going to be mean on "American Idol."That would be like Simon, well, being nice. 

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  Paula on Ellen -- She'll Be Grrrrrrrrrrreat!
  Paula Abdul to Ellen -- ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/13/ellen-degeneres-the-new-queen-of-mean/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>a.i.</category><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>ellen degeneres</category><category>EllenDegeneres</category><category>idol</category><category>judge</category><category>paula abdul</category><category>PaulaAbdul</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-09-13T09:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Paula on Ellen -- She'll Be Grrrrrrrrrrreat!</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/12/paula-abdul-ellen-degeneres-american-idol-video/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/12/paula-abdul-ellen-degeneres-american-idol-video/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/12/paula-abdul-ellen-degeneres-american-idol-video/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/paparazzi-video/" rel="tag">Paparazzi Video</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/ellen-degeneres/" rel="tag">Ellen DeGeneres</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  If Paula Abdul has any resentment towards Ellen DeGeneres for grabbing her old "American Idol" job, she's certainly not showing it. Photogs caught Paula in NYC yesterday and she said she thought Ellen will be "great" on the show.But really, what did ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/12/paula-abdul-ellen-degeneres-american-idol-video/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>ellen degeneres</category><category>EllenDegeneres</category><category>paula abdul</category><category>PaulaAbdul</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-09-12T10:45:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Paula Abdul to Ellen -- 'Good Luck'</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/10/paula-to-ellen-good-luck/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/10/paula-to-ellen-good-luck/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/10/paula-to-ellen-good-luck/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/tv/" rel="tag">TV</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/ellen-degeneres/" rel="tag">Ellen DeGeneres</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  Paula Abdul has finally broken her silence about American Idol's decision to replace her with Ellen DeGeneres -- releasing the following statement: "AMERICAN IDOL is a fantastic show that offers an invaluable platform to young talent. Ellen DeGeneres ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/10/paula-to-ellen-good-luck/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-09-10T19:05:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Ellen to 'Idol' Fans -- Don't Hate Me</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/10/ellen-degeneres-paula-abdul-american-idol-ryan-seacrest-audio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/10/ellen-degeneres-paula-abdul-american-idol-ryan-seacrest-audio/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/10/ellen-degeneres-paula-abdul-american-idol-ryan-seacrest-audio/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/tv/" rel="tag">TV</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/ellen-degeneres/" rel="tag">Ellen DeGeneres</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/ryan-seacrest/" rel="tag">Ryan Seacrest</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  Ellen DeGeneres made a plea to "Idol" nation today -- telling fans that she's not to blame for Paula Abdul's departure from the show.A seemingly excited Ellen called in to "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" this morning, where she told Ryan she doesn't want ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/10/ellen-degeneres-paula-abdul-american-idol-ryan-seacrest-audio/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>American Idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>Ellen Degeneres</category><category>EllenDegeneres</category><category>judge</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-09-10T13:15:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Ellen to Simon -- Got Any Openings?</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/09/ellen-to-simon-got-any-openings/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/09/ellen-to-simon-got-any-openings/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/09/ellen-to-simon-got-any-openings/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/tv/" rel="tag">TV</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/ellen-degeneres/" rel="tag">Ellen DeGeneres</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  Just a few months ago, Ellen was overly interested in the judge "situation" on "American Idol" -- grilling Simon Cowell about that coveted fourth seat.When Simon tells Ellen he thinks all four judges are going to be back next season, she slyly ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/09/ellen-to-simon-got-any-openings/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>ellen</category><category>simon cowell</category><category>SimonCowell</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-09-09T21:34:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Ellen: I'm the New Judge on 'American Idol'</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/09/ellen-im-the-new-judge-on-american-idol/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/09/ellen-im-the-new-judge-on-american-idol/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/09/ellen-im-the-new-judge-on-american-idol/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/tv/" rel="tag">TV</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/ellen-degeneres/" rel="tag">Ellen DeGeneres</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  Paula Abdul's vacant seat at the judges table on "American Idol" has officially been filled ... by Ellen DeGeneres.    Ellen announced the big news during a taping of her talk show today, saying "I have a big announcement to make. No one knows this ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/09/ellen-im-the-new-judge-on-american-idol/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>ellen</category><category>ellen degeneres</category><category>EllenDegeneres</category><category>judge</category><category>paula abdul</category><category>PaulaAbdul</category><category>randy jackson</category><category>RandyJackson</category><category>simon cowell</category><category>SimonCowell</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-09-09T20:32:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Shoeless Chef to Cowell -- Sous You!</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/02/shoeless-chef-to-cowell-sous-you/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/02/shoeless-chef-to-cowell-sous-you/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/02/shoeless-chef-to-cowell-sous-you/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/celebrity-justice/" rel="tag">Celebrity Justice</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  He's used to crushing wannabe singers, but now Simon Cowell is accused of destroying a wannabe chef ... or at least her arch support. Simon and his ex-GF Terri Seymour have been sued by a woman who claims she got a "try-out" to be their private chef. ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/02/shoeless-chef-to-cowell-sous-you/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>chef</category><category>cook</category><category>lawsuit</category><category>meeshell block</category><category>MeeshellBlock</category><category>shoes</category><category>simon cowell</category><category>SimonCowell</category><category>sued</category><category>terri seymour</category><category>TerriSeymour</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-09-02T12:50:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Jason Castro -- 'I've Never Been Stoned'</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/31/jason-castro-weed-smoking-stoned-american-idol-video/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/31/jason-castro-weed-smoking-stoned-american-idol-video/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/31/jason-castro-weed-smoking-stoned-american-idol-video/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  He may look the part, but "American Idol" wannabeen Jason Castro says he's never been stoned in his life.FYI -- his girlfriend thought the question was high-larious.

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  "Idol" Loser Lives, Eats ... Doesn't Sing
  Castro: "Idol" ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/31/jason-castro-weed-smoking-stoned-american-idol-video/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>american Idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>jason castro</category><category>JasonCastro</category><category>smoking</category><category>stoned</category><category>weed</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-31T01:55:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Adam Lambert -- This Is How He Rolls</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/18/adam-lambert-this-is-how-he-rolls/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/18/adam-lambert-this-is-how-he-rolls/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/18/adam-lambert-this-is-how-he-rolls/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/paparazzi-photo/" rel="tag">Paparazzi Photo</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/fashion/" rel="tag">Fashion</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  With his Rihanna pompadour weave, Escalade windshield aviators, Ed Hardy -adjacent t-shirt (with one sleeve rolled up) and Tony Soprano-approved man-bracelet, "American Idol" winner runner-up Adam Lambert hit up a Subway restaurant in NYC on ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/18/adam-lambert-this-is-how-he-rolls/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>Adam Lambert</category><category>AdamLambert</category><category>American Idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-18T10:13:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Paula Abdul -- I've Got Something Lined Up</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/18/paula-abdul-ive-got-something-lined-up/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/18/paula-abdul-ive-got-something-lined-up/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/18/paula-abdul-ive-got-something-lined-up/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/exclusives/" rel="tag">Exclusives</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  Paula Abdul is working something out -- more than just her body -- 'cause last night outside of Crunch gym in West Hollywood, Paula hinted that some sort of deal was in the works ... but she wouldn't say with who! Abdul also made it clear she isn't ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/18/paula-abdul-ive-got-something-lined-up/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>abc</category><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>deal</category><category>paula abdul</category><category>PaulaAbdul</category><category>posh</category><category>posh spice</category><category>PoshSpice</category><category>simon cowell</category><category>SimonCowell</category><category>victoria beckham</category><category>VictoriaBeckham</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-18T01:39:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Paula A's Plan B</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/17/paula-abdul-american-idol-abc-dancing-with-the-stars/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/17/paula-abdul-american-idol-abc-dancing-with-the-stars/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/17/paula-abdul-american-idol-abc-dancing-with-the-stars/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/exclusives/" rel="tag">Exclusives</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  Sources close to Paula Abdul say even though "Dancing with the Stars" ain't gonna happen, she's still talking to ABC about a show of her very own.As we first reported, Paula met with ABC honcho Steve McPherson earlier this week and now we're told one ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/17/paula-abdul-american-idol-abc-dancing-with-the-stars/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>abc</category><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>paula abdul</category><category>PaulaAbdul</category><category>simon cowell</category><category>SimonCowell</category><category>steve mcpherson</category><category>SteveMcpherson</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-17T00:15:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Paula Abdul: 'Idol' Ain't So Bad After All!</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/16/paula-abdul-american-idol-comeback/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/16/paula-abdul-american-idol-comeback/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/16/paula-abdul-american-idol-comeback/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/exclusives/" rel="tag">Exclusives</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  Sources connected to Paula Abdul say Miss Paula wants back on "American Idol."Our sources say Paula's Twitter is retracted -- at least in her mind - if the price is right. As we first reported, the magic number is $10 million. Will Paula move from ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/16/paula-abdul-american-idol-comeback/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>abc</category><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>dancing with the stars</category><category>DancingWithTheStars</category><category>paula abdul</category><category>PaulaAbdul</category><category>ugly betty</category><category>UglyBetty</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-16T14:30:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Paula Abdul -- Easy As ABC</title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/12/paula-abdul-abc-steve-mcpherson-dancing-with-the-stars-ugly-betty-american-idol/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/12/paula-abdul-abc-steve-mcpherson-dancing-with-the-stars-ugly-betty-american-idol/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/12/paula-abdul-abc-steve-mcpherson-dancing-with-the-stars-ugly-betty-american-idol/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/tv/" rel="tag">TV</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/dancing-with-the-stars/" rel="tag">Dancing with the Stars</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/exclusives/" rel="tag">Exclusives</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  Paula Abdul isn't missing a beat. Our spies say she spent part of the afternoon yesterday with ABC entertainment honcho Steve McPherson.We're told Stevie M. wants Paula to be a contestant on "Dancing With the Stars" in the worst way. We're told there ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/12/paula-abdul-abc-steve-mcpherson-dancing-with-the-stars-ugly-betty-american-idol/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>dancing with the stars</category><category>DancingWithTheStars</category><category>paula abdul</category><category>PaulaAbdul</category><category>stephen mcpherson</category><category>StephenMcpherson</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-12T02:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Ruben Studdard -- I'd Give Paula $10 Million! </title><link>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/12/ruben-studdard-id-give-paula-10-million/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/12/ruben-studdard-id-give-paula-10-million/</guid><comments>http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/12/ruben-studdard-id-give-paula-10-million/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/tv/" rel="tag">TV</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/american-idol/" rel="tag">American Idol</a>, <a href="http://www.tmz.com/category/exclusives/" rel="tag">Exclusives</a></p><a href=""http://www.tmz.com"">TMZ.com</a>:  Someone affiliated with "American Idol" finally thinks Paula Abdul deserves $10 million. Slight problem: It's only Ruben Studdard.Studdard, who won season two, thinks Paula is "probably" worth it -- but as TMZ first reported, Abdul has been taking ... <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/12/ruben-studdard-id-give-paula-10-million/">Read more</a><br/><br/>]]></description><category>american idol</category><category>AmericanIdol</category><category>paula abdul</category><category>PaulaAbdul</category><category>ruben studdard</category><category>RubenStuddard</category><dc:creator>TMZ Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-12T01:35:00+00:00</dc:date></item></channel></rss>