Perez Hilton — With the exciting news breaking yesterday that Ellen DeGeneres is going to be the 4th judge on the next season of American Idol, Paula Abdul is said to be "very upset" at being permanently replaced. A source close to Fox says that Paula, like Ellen, ... more info

Perez Hilton — We wonder how many jobs they have between them! As previously reported, Ellen DeGeneres will be replacing Paula Abdul as American Idol judge, so it seems apropos that the funnywoman found time to call her new costar, Ryan Seacrest on Thursday to chat... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — She has a few qualifications that make her uniquely suited to the position vacated by Paula Abdul. more info

VH1 News — New "American Idol" judge Ellen DeGeneres told Ryan Seacrest that she hopes Paula Abdul is OK with her taking the job and said she plans to be the voice of the fans at home. more info

Allmusic Blog — Comedian/talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will fill the American Idol judge seat left open by Paula Abdul, Usmagazine.com reported on Wednesday night. DeGeneres said of becoming the show’s fourth permanent judge, “I’ve watched since the beginning... more info

E! Online — Count Ellen DeGeneres among those shocked by Fox's announcement that she would be permanently filling Paula Abdul's infamously vacated American Idol seat. Though, to be fair, she... more info

MTV.com News — Some cite her lackluster 'So You Think You Can Dance' stint as bad sign.By Gil Kaufman Ellen DeGeneres Photo: Jordan Strauss/ WireImage Chances are good that hardcore "American Idol" watchers wouldn't be satisfied with anyone producers sig... more info

People.com — Tell us if the talk show host is a good choice to replace Paula Abdul more info

Rolling Stone — American Idol recruited fill-in judges like Mary J. Blige and Victoria Beckham while searching for a full-time replacement for Paula Abdul, but late yesterday, the top-rated show revealed who would be joining the judges table when the series’ ninth... more info

Starpulse — American Idol has found a replacement for Paula Abdul - beloved funnywoman Ellen DeGeneres.[...] Read more! more info