Perez Hilton — The entertainment world was stunned Tuesday night when news broke that Paula Abdul will not be returning to American Idol this coming season. The judge was unable to come to financial terms with the show's producers about her return. Abdul just took ... more info

Perez Hilton — They've been unable to work out a new deal, PerezHilton.com has learned! This is definitely a surprising development! While Kara DioGuardi will unfortunately be returning to American Idol this coming season, Paula Abdul, a judge who has been with the... more info

Dlisted — "Where is God when you need him, because this does not make sense." - Paula Abdul Quick! Fill the bath tub with Paula Abdul's CODE BLUE cocktail (everything in the medicine cabinet and Diet Pepsi), because my world has just shattered! Paula Abdu... more info

Perez Hilton — You totally thought this post was going to be about Paula Abdul, didn't you? Sorry to disappoint, but this Idol story actually takes place down under. Australian Idol judge Kyle Sandilands has been canned from the gig for not upholding a "family-frie... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — With auditions starting in 6 days, the fate of judge Paula Abdul is still unknown. more info

MTV.com News — As songwriter gets a second season, there's still no word on Paula Abdul's contract.By Gil Kaufman Kara DioGuardi Photo: Joe Kohen/ WireImage Three down, one to go. Songwriter Kara DioGuardi will be returning to the "American Idol" judges'... more info

VH1 News — "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi will return to the show next season, it was announced on Monday, but there's still no word on whether Paula Abdul will be back. more info

The Newsroom — While the world waits to see if Paula Abdul will return to AMERICAN IDOL, Kara DioGuardi will be back for sure. Find out the details here. Plus, TWILIGHT drama off screen, summer breakups and K-Feed? All on Hollywood Hotline! more info

Rolling Stone — Today Paula Abdul provided a quick update on the status of her contract negotiations to return for the ninth season of American Idol: “Hi everyone. I’ve been quiet as we are trying to work out details of how I can return to #Idol,” she said on ... more info

Dlisted — There's really something wrong with us as a civilization when a Vicodin-covered diamond like Paula Abdul can't get what she wants from American Idol producers, but Kara DioGagMeRoughly can. E!'s Marc Malkin has confirmed that Kara will... more info