VH1 News — The "American Idol" off-season was a revolving door of judges and controversy. Relive Paula Abdul's exit, Adam Lambert's over-the-top AMA performance and more, in 60 seconds! more info

MTV.com News — Since her 'American Idol' exit, shows like 'Dancing With the Stars' and 'So You Think You Can Dance' have come calling.By Amy Wilkinson Paula Abdul Photo: Lester Cohen/ Getty Images Following Simon Cowell's announcement Monday (January 11)... more info

MTV.com News — Relive Paula Abdul's exit, Adam Lambert's over-the-top AMA performance and more, in just a minute!By James Montgomery "American Idol" judges Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson Photo: Soul Brother/FilmMagic On May 2... more info

MTV.com News — 'Until I really hear it from him, I'm not going to believe any rumors,' he says.By Katie Byrne Randy Jackson Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage What would "American Idol" be like without Simon Cowell? Well, viewers might find out far sooner t... more info

Paula Abdul has left the judges' panel, but Ellen DeGeneres has joined. Also this week: "The Book of Eli" hits theaters; "The Hurt Locker" comes to DVD. more info

VH1 News — Paula Abdul will be back in "a huge way," Randy Jackson promises. The "American Idol" judge said the Paula-free judging panel is "gonna take a little getting used to." more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' judge says Paula-free panel is 'gonna take a little getting used to.'By Katie Byrne Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Since Paula Abdul left "American Idol" back in August, fans have been sp... more info

MTV.com News — 'She will give the at-home viewer a real voice to be on the judges' panel,' Jackson says of newest judge.By Katie Byrne Randy Jackson Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images "American Idol" fans barely had time to process Paula Abdul's shocking... more info

Rolling Stone — When young singers hoping for their big break aren’t covering Motown songs or plugging Coca-Cola on the stage of American Idol, the show’s star personalities are usually squabbling over petty slights in an attempt to fill air time. A lot of these... more info

MTV.com News — The new judge says she's prepared for criticism from hard-core 'Idol' fans.By Gil Kaufman Ellen Degeneres and Simon Cowell on the cover of this week's Entertainment Weekly Photo: Entertainment Weekly Ellen DeGeneres has already set a few g... more info