AngryApe — The judge confirms she won't be back next season more info

BBC News - UK — American Idol judge Paula Abdul is quitting the TV singing contest after eight years on the show, she announces. more info

MTV.com News — We imagine some post-'Idol' career moves for the onetime judge, including another reality show.By Eric Ditzian Paula Abdul Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images Over the last three decades, she's been a cheerleader, a pop star, a talent-compet... more info

MTV.com News — Former judge reportedly balked at contract-extension offer.By Gil Kaufman Paula Abdul Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Why would Paula Abdul leave the top-rated show in television, one that gave her a sustained, worldwide fanbase she hasn... more info

The Newsroom — American Idol judge Paula Abdul is leaving the hit show. Abdul posted to her Twitter account on Tuesday that she is leaving with sadness in her heart. (Aug. 5) more info

MTV.com News — 'She brought a lot of sensitivity and emotion to the kids,' one fan tells MTV News.By Jocelyn Vena Paula Abdul Photo: Ray Tamarra/ Getty Images It seems like Paula Abdul will be sorely missed by "American Idol" fans now that she's leaving ... more info

CNN Showbiz — Simon Cowell and the other judges on 'American Idol' will not have Paula Abdul to kick around anymore. more info

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Star Online, Malaysia — LOS ANGELES (AP): Paula Abdul announced Tuesday she is quitting "American Idol," a show that she said became an international phenomenon with her help. more info

Detroit Free Press — LOS ANGELES — "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul, whose loopy, emotional critiques of contestants and on- and off-screen behavior brought singular appeal to the hit TV show, said she's quitting after eight years. more info