Idolator — :: Fox is already starting the process of pimping out their frontrunners: in a first time move, the show will reveal only a few of the Top 24 semifinalists on Tuesday night’s two-hour episode, with the rest announced at a later date. [MJsbigblog] :... more info

ContactMusic — Former AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ABDUL has fuelled rumours she's to rejoin former colleague SIMON COWELL on the small screen - with a role on the U.S. version of his... more info

Dlisted — Remember those rumored naked pictures of Jersey Shore's Snookerpuss that you have been waiting to enjoy with a warm bottle of bacon lube? Well, fire up your genitals because one has arrived....maybe. Radar, who has been googling "Snooki naked" n... more info

Pop Crunch — American Idol’s newest judge have the show a boost in the ratings on her debut night, it was reported Wednesday. Successful talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, who has taken over for Paula Abdul on the singing competition, was widely praised by media f... more info

MTV.com News — After group night, Katie Stevens, Didi Benami, Haeley Vaughn are also drawing attention.By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by Jim Cantiello Andrew Garcia on "American Idol" Photo: Fox Yes, the first two rounds of Hollywood week have... more info

Perez Hilton — This is very cool. American Idol contestant Andrew Garcia did an acoustic cover of Paula Abdul's hit single "Straight Up" and we absolutely LOVE it! So did the judges! Check it out above! more info

Anyone worried that she'd have nothing to offer or that she'd be overwhelmed by Simon Cowell and the other judges had nothing to fear. In fact, she's an upgrade over Paula Abdul in every sense of the word. more info

MTV.com News — New judge receives mostly positive reviews, although one critic complains she said 'nothing of consequence.'By Gil Kaufman Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson on Tuesday's show Photo: Michael Becker/ FOX Taking ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Ellen Degneres made her American Idol debut last night stepping into Paula Abdul’s shoes.  She lined up alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi to critique the singers on... more info

MTV.com News — 'I felt she had a really good handle on whether a contestant had a potential,' she says of DeGeneres' debut.By Eric Ditzian Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi on "American Idol" Photo: Fox "American Idol" Hollywood Week kicked off on Tuesd... more info