VH1 News — What will Paula Abdul do after "American Idol"? We imagine some post-"Idol" career moves for the onetime judge, including another reality show. more info

VH1 News — Why did Paula Abdul leave "American Idol"? The former judge reportedly balked at her contract-extension offer. more info

The Newsroom — Paula Abdul has twittered that she is officially leaving American Idol. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The role that worked best for the former judge was the ditsy, drunken sidekick. The role that worked best for the former judge was the ditsy, drunken sidekick.... more info

People.com — The former judge is "upset [producers] didn't give her what she deserved," a source tells PEOPLE more info

Starpulse — American Idol host Ryan Seacrest insists co-star Paula Abdul's decision to quit the hit talent contest is not a publicity stunt - the judge has left the show.[...] Read more! more info

VH1 News — "American Idol" fans called Paula Abdul's exit "terrible." "She brought a lot of sensitivity and emotion to the kids," one fan told MTV News. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Abdul is leaving with more showbiz hardware than her former castmates. Abdul is leaving with more showbiz hardware than her former castmates. more info

411 Mania — FOX issues statement... more info

411 Mania — What went wrong? more info