Undercover, Australia — If Paula Abdul`s public announcement via Twitter that she was not returning to Idol was a negotiation ploy, then it has blown up in her face. more info

411 Mania — She originally wanted $20 million... more info

PopSugar — So You Think You Can Dance kicked off Fox's TCA panels this morning with some Paula Abdul talk and - naturally - some dancing. Precious Cat Deeley introduced the popular routines from the season though the top four weren't able to come as they ... more info

The Newsroom — The top showbiz news and headlines for the week ending August 07 including Michael Jackson's mother awarded custody, director John Hughes dies, and Paula Abdul leaves American Idol. more info

TMZ — TMZ's Harvey and Charles are taking all your Debbie Rowe and Paula Abdul questions -- so stay tuned and see if yours gets answered. Ask more questions in the comments section of this post. ... Permalink more info

VH1 News — Fox Entertainment Chairman Peter Rice confirmed that Paula Abdul would definitely not be returning as a judge on "American Idol." "And in terms of the negotiations themselves, the negotiations have concluded," Rice said. more info

Perez Hilton — With Paula Abdul officially out of her American Idol gig, there leaves an open seat at the judges panel. The execs are refusing to leave it open and so along with a dedicated search for a replacement, the show will also feature some very special gue... more info

VH1 News — Katy Perry is set to appear as a guest judge on "American Idol." Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham will also make a one-time appearance in Paula Abdul's absence. more info

Perez Hilton — We're not surprised! According to Life & Style, Paula Abdul turned down $8 million to return to the judging table on American Idol! Seriously?!? "Paula had demanded a raise from $8 million to $12 million to stay on as a judge on Idol. And her manag... more info

Live Daily — After spending eight seasons as a fixture on "American Idol [ tickets ]," Paula Abdul [ tickets ] has announced that she is leaving the television juggernaut after failing to come to terms with producers on a contract for next season. "With sadnes... more info