Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Professional tease Ryan Seacrest finally got the reaction he was looking for, ousting a contestant at just minute 16 of last night's results show. The long-criticized Lil Rounds was the unlucky girl, and delivered a final "I'm Every Woman" with relie... more info

Perez Hilton — Kara DioGuardi's Idol future isn't looking too bright! The experimental fourth judge doesn't seem to mesh on the already dramz-filled AI set, with Simon Cowell constantly criticizing her and Paula Abdul whispering behind her back. An Idol source told... more info

Perez Hilton — Paula Abdul's contract is up and she says she can't be replaced on American Idol - and that's because Kara DioGuardi has told Abdrool herself that she can't replace her. And there's no hostility between Abdrool and DioGuard, as Paula claims, "I start... more info

Starpulse — NEW YORK (AP) - Paula Abdul said her contract is up this season on "American Idol," and that no one can ever replace her.[...] Read more! more info

The Newsroom — Mia Farrow declares hunger strike in solidarity with people of Darfur; Paula Abdul says her 'American Idol' contract is up this season; 'Desperate Housewives' death draws no crowd. (April 22) more info

Star Online, Malaysia — NEW YORK (AP): Paula Abdul said her contract is up this season on "American Idol," and that no one can ever replace her. more info

Newsday — Paula Abdul said her contract is up this season on "American Idol," and that no one can ever replace her. more info

Newsday — This is Paula Abdul's last season under contract on "American Idol." Will co-host Kara DioGuardi replace her? more info

Idolator — Last night's American Idol was supposed to be the episode where the well-meaning, Timberlakeish Michigan native Matt Giraud got sent home for making the United States' viewing public sit through a second Bryan Adams song in the space of one hour. But... more info

Mercury News, California — On 'American Idol,' a new judge makes Paula Abdul look smart. more info