Idolator — :: All four judges (and Ryan!) will be Simpsonized for the Idol finale, while poor Paula Abdul misses out on all the fun. (Maybe the eventual judges of The X Factor can be turned into Seth MacFarlane characters?) [American Idol Buzz] :: Kara DioGuard... more info

Rolling Stone — There are plenty of reasons why American Idol’s ratings have slipped this season: the exit of Paula Abdul, a lackluster field of Idol hopefuls, repetitive theme weeks and Simon Cowell’s inevitable departure. While ratings are down, American Idol ... more info

MTV.com News — Jury is mixed on how DeGeneres has fit into the club.By Gil Kaufman Ellen DeGeneres and Randy Jackson Photo: FOX As anyone who has switched high schools mid-year can tell you, it's never easy fitting in with the cool kids. Midway through h... more info

MTV.com News — 'I'm sure she's doing great,' the 'Idol' alum says of the show's newest judge.By Jocelyn Vena Kellie Pickler Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — This season, Ellen DeGeneres joined "American Idol" as the fourth judge, replacing Paula Abdul. And wh... more info

MTV.com News — Archuleta will reprise his breakout performance of 'Imagine' for Lennon/McCartney week.By Shawn Adler Rihanna Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images For the second time in three years, "American Idol" contestants are taking on the works of Jo... more info

Topix — Caresse Henry, an entertainment manager who once guided the careers of Madonna, Paula Abdul and others, has died in California. more info

VH1 News — Caresse Henry, Madonna's former manger, was found dead. She also managed Ricky Martin, Jessica Simpson, Joss Stone and Paula Abdul. more info

MSN Music — Caresse Henry, former manager for Madonna, Paula Abdul, dies in California at age 44 more info

MTV.com News — She also managed Ricky Martin, Jessica Simpson, Joss Stone and Paula Abdul.By Jocelyn Vena Madonna Photo: Valery Hache /Getty Images Madonna's former manager, Caresse Henry, has died at age 44, CNN reports. Henry worked with Madonna for ab... more info

MTV.com News — Tim Urban's dedicated fans save him one more time, as Didi Benami goes home.By Jim Cantiello Didi Benami Photo: Fox "American Idol" in 60 Seconds has fast become an MTV News institution, but it goes by so fast that it's not always easy to c... more info