MTV.com News — J. Lo will take over one of the panel spots vacated by Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres, according to Deadline.com.By Mawuse Ziegbe Jennifer Lopez Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic With two open seats now on the "American Idol" judging panel,... more info

Mjsbigblog — This just in from Deadline Hollywood: EXCLUSIVE: We’ve just learned the backstory of how Ellen DeGeneres bowed out of American Idol and who will be its new judge taking her place: Jennifer Lopez, who’s singing and acting career... more info

Perez Hilton — On his education! STOOPID! Jessica Simpson's boyfriend, former NFL player Eric Johnson, has pulled out of his graduate program in business at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School to stay in El Lay with Jess! They've only been together eigh... more info

Perez Hilton — This is getting ridiculous! Courtney Love is in talks to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol, too! It's in the early stages, but supposedly they are serious! Other names that have been flying around include Jessica Simpson, Howard Stern, Bret Micha... more info

ContactMusic — JESSICA SIMPSON is the latest celebrity to be shortlisted for the vacancy on American Idol's judging panel and has reportedly had "several meetings" with TV... more info

CNN Showbiz — Her boots are made for...judging? Reality TV staple and singer Jessica Simpson has met with "American Idol" producers about joining the show's judging panel, a source close to the show tells EW, confirming a report on TMZ Wednesday afternoon. more info

MTV.com News — Singer and reality TV veteran could replace Simon Cowell.By Gil Kaufman Jessica Simpson Photo: Ray Tamarra/ Getty Images Today's "American Idol" rumor about the potential replacement for Simon Cowell has reality TV veteran and pop singer Je... more info

VH1 News — Jessica Simpson is rumored to be in talks with "American Idol" about replacing Simon Cowell on the judges' panel. more info

MTV.com News — 'She wisely extricated herself from the show,' celebrity blogger tells MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena Ellen DeGeneres and Randy Jackson Photo: FOX Barely an hour after news broke that Ellen DeGeneres will be leaving "American Idol", after just o... more info

ContactMusic — Jessica Simpson made out with her new boyfriend during a dinner with her mother.The singer-and-actress was enjoying a lunch with her mum Tina and friends at... more info