Detroit Free Press — NEW YORK — With Simon Cowell's days numbered and Paula Abdul already gone, this season is shaping up to be the end of an era for the nation's most-popular show, Fox's "American Idol." more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Paula Abdul is gone, Ellen DeGeneres isn't judging yet and Victoria Beckham is weighing in -- so to speak -- but the show, with Simon Cowell intact, still follows its usual formula. ... more info

The Newsroom — Simon Cowell has confirmed he'll be leaving AMERICAN IDOL so he can concentrate on his new show X-FACTOR. Hollywood 411 looks at the ramifications of the move. Plus, is Paula Abdul part of Simon's future? more info

MTV.com News — Matt Giraud, Melinda Doolittle, Brooke White react to news of judge's departure.By Gil Kaufman "American Idol" Season-Eight Contestant Matt Giraud Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Love him or hate him (or really, really hate him), Simo... more info

MTV.com News — 'You'll have to wait and see,' departing 'American Idol' judge tells Ryan Seacrest.By Jocelyn Vena Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell Photo: Kevin Parry/ WireImage With Simon Cowell's last season of "American Idol" set to premiere Tuesday nigh... more info

VH1 News — Simon Cowell wouldn't confirm or deny rumors about Paula Abdul on "The X Factor" or other details about the show on Ryan Seacrest's radio show. more info

MTV.com News — Jordin Sparks, Kara DioGuardi and more comment on 'American Idol' departure.By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by Jim Cantiello Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell Photo: Kevin Parry/ WireImage Usually, when you quit a job, you pack your... more info

Starpulse — "I adore Paula. Whatever happens, I will be working with her in some capacity. Because I miss her." Simon Cowell hints he could be teaming up with fellow former American Idol judge [...] Read more! more info

MTV.com News — With Ellen DeGeneres on board and Simon Cowell on his way out, we take a look at what we can expect.By Gil Kaufman "American Idol" season-nine judges Photo: FOX For the past couple of years, the producers of "American Idol" have gone out o... more info

VH1 News — MTV News takes a look back at the worst Golden Globes fashion of the last decade, with misses from Beyonce, Miley Cyrus and more. more info