411 Mania — She says she's done! more info

Perez Hilton — Fox, FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment have officialy confirmed Paula Abdul's departure from American Idol and released the following statement: "Paula Abdul has been an important part of the American Idol family over the last eight seasons, and w... more info

Rolling Stone — The status of Paula Abdul’s American Idol contract has been a hot topic for weeks, but last night the singer put rumors to rest on her Twitter, telling fans directly that after eight seasons, she will not be returning as a judge on Idol. As Rock Da... more info

Starpulse — Paula Abdul has announced on her Twitter.com page she will not be returning to the judging panel of American Idol. [...] Read more! more info

MTV.com News — 'With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to 'Idol,' 'Abdul tweets.By Gil Kaufman Paula Abdul Photo: Michael Becker/ Getty Images/ Fox After intense negotiations that her new manager warned recently could result in her exit fro... more info

VH1 News — Paula Abdul announced on Tuesday night that she is leaving "American Idol." more info

The Newsroom — Paula Abdul to quit 'American Idol'; Michael Jackson's rehearsal footage to become a movie; Joe Jackson won't help raise Michael's children. (Aug. 5) more info

The Daily Mail — Paula Abdul quits American Idol after eight years with no explanation more info

MTV.co.uk News — Paula Abdul has quit American Idol. The 1980s singer-turned Simon Cowell sidekick announced her departure on her Twitter page:   "With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to... more info

MTV.com News — Kris Allen, Brooke White, Danny Gokey and others express their fondness for the empathetic judge.By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Matt Elias Brooke White Photo: Polk Imaging/FilmMagic If American Idol" fans were surprised to h... more info