Big Apple Music Scene — Rachel Bilson is an impossibly trendy clotheshorse, but she has an enviable way of adopting the trends while — yes — making them her own. (Not to get all Paula Abdul on you.) The other day, she wore denim shorts, a gray tee and a colorful woven b... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Paula Abdul will present the award for Best Choreography at this Sunday’s Tony Awards, a show insider tells Crushable. Paula, who will soon be a judge on CBS’ Gotta Dance, recently made a cameo at the American Idol finale to pay tribute to depart... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — NEW YORK: When Ellen DeGeneres was selected to replace Paula Abdul on "American Idol," there were a few grumblings from people who questioned her musical expertise. more info

Allmusic Blog — Wednesday night’s season nine American Idol finale bid a fond, lengthy farewell to cantankerous judge Simon Cowell, who is leaving the show to helm a U.S. version of his popular U.K. talent show X Factor. Idol’s previous winners (minus David Cook... more info

Starpulse — Last night’s American Idol finale brought exciting performances from veteran acts, visits from past contestants and of course, an awkward speech from Paula Abdul. The night also brought about a n... more info

Starpulse — Paula Abdul's return to American Idol for the finale of the season - and Simon Cowell's last show - was supposed to be a heartfelt send-off for the long-time judge. But things quickly turned odd as... more info

Pop Crunch — Paula Abdul made a special appearance on Wednesday night’s American Idol Season 9 Finale with a touching “send-off” to brash judge Simon Cowell. “I’VE WORKED WITH A LOT OF PEOPLE OVER THE YEARS. HOT CHEERLEADERS. BIG MOVIE STARS. WORLD FAMO... more info

MTV.com News — Joe Cocker, Paula Abdul and other random guests can't distract from a lackluster season nine.By Jim Cantiello "American Idol" wrapped up "The Season of the Girl" by handing the "Idol" crown to a boy. Season nine really was as inept as we all ... more info

Dlisted — For me this season of American Idol was like that fuck buddy who is the laziest lay and takes years to cum, but you always call them up on a Saturday night when you're feeling the itch because you know they're always around and ready to go.... more info

MTV.com News — Just over 24 million people tuned in to see Lee DeWyze crowned the season-nine winner.By Ryan J. Downey Lee DeWyze performs as the new American Idol Photo: Kristian Dowling/FOX/PictureGroup/AP The last time an "American Idol" finale had thi... more info