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

He has tracks on the latest albums by Ke$ha and Adam Lambert, but 22 years ago Oliver Leiber was a struggling producer who caught the attention of a young Paula Abdul. more info