MTV.com News — Host's new contract covers next three seasons.By Jocelyn Vena Ryan Seacrest Photo: Frazer Harrison/WireImage Just days after it was reported that Ryan Seacrest was renegotiating his "American Idol" contract comes news that the host will be... more info

MTV.com News — The show's host is reportedly about to extend his contract for three more years.By Jocelyn Vena Ryan Seacrest Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Hot on the heels of Paula Abdul's statement that she'll be back for more "American Idol" next s... more info

VH1 News — Numerous celebrities, including Nick Cannon, Paul Abdul and Brandy, tweeted about the moving memorial service for Michael Jackson. more info

VH1 News — Paula Abdul said she'll be back for the ninth season of "American Idol." "I've been invited to stay the duration of the show, however long it lasts," she told the AP. more info

AngryApe — For "however long" the show lasts more info

MTV.com News — Everyone from Kim Kardashian to Larry King took to their Twitter pages to reflect on the service.By Jocelyn Vena Nick Cannon Photo: Todd Williamson/ WireImage On Tuesday, the world seemed to stop to watch the moving, celebrity-filled Micha... more info

MTV.com News — 'I've been invited to stay the duration of the show, however long it lasts,' she tells the AP. By Jocelyn Vena Paula Abdul Photo: Fox Paula Abdul, whose contract with "American Idol" expired at the end of last season, has confirmed to Th... more info

Perez Hilton — Yay! This makes us happy! Though no real contract has been drafted, Paula Abdul confirmed today that she would be back on the juggernaut known as American Idol. Paula has told the press that she has in fact been invited back to Idol for "the duration... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Paula Abdul, Jordin Sparks and more reflect on the King of Pop. more info

People.com — After her contract expired last season, Abdul is optimistic she'll be back for season 9 more info