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

MTV.com News — 'Ellen DeGeneres is wildly funny and talented in her own right,' Abdul says of her replacement.By Katie Byrne Paula Abdul Photo: Ray Tamarra/ Getty Images When Ellen DeGeneres was announced as the new "American Idol" judge on Wednesday, fa... more info

The Daily Mail — Tough luck Posh: Comedian Ellen DeGeneres replaces Paula Abdul on American Idol more info

MTV.co.uk News — Ellen Degeneres has been revealed as Paula Abdul’s replacement on massive US show American Idol.   Abdul quit the show this summer after reportedly asking for more money to stay on the... more info