Mjsbigblog — This thread is going to be the central repository for rumors/confirmation about this week’s final and finale. I’m keeping it pinned, so keep checking back for updates. RUMORS @h20waterconvo tweeted last night:  “Fox 11 News just said Lee &... more info

MTV.com News — Look back at the highlights from Crystal Bowersox, Katelyn Epperly, Lee DeWyze, Alex Lambert and more.By Jim Cantiello Crystal Bowersox performs "Me and Bobby McGee" on "American Idol" Photo: Ray Mickshaw / FOX The ninth season of "American... more info

MTV.com News — 'I watch it religiously,' says Stern, who has talked about wanting to replace Simon Cowell.By Jocelyn Vena Howard Stern Photo: MTV News For quite some time now, there have been rumblings that Howard Stern could replace Simon Cowell on "Amer... more info

People.com — The singer will be the lead judge on a new CBS reality competition, Got to Dance more info

Mjsbigblog — Which special guest stars will be performing on Wednesday’s American Idol 9 Season finale?  Let’s start with the RUMORS. I’m hearing from sources that Janet Jackson is set to perform on Wednesday’s season closer. Other rumored guest stars: ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — CBS has confirmed that Abdul has been named an executive producer, creative partner and lead judge for the network s new reality dance competition. more info

Idolator — It only took her a year to decide what to do next, but better late than never—Paula Abdul will bring her kooky personality back to TV for CBS dance competition Got To Dance, wearing the many hats of lead judge, executive producer, creative partner,... more info

ContactMusic — Paula Abdul will return to American Idol next Wednesday for the series' season finale and Simon Cowell's farewell appearance, People magazine reported over the weekend.... more info

ContactMusic — PAULA ABDUL is bouncing back to the small screen with her own reality TV contest, GOT TO DANCE, a year after quitting her job as a judge on AMERICAN IDOL.The... more info

Starpulse — Paula Abdul has been named an executive producer, creative partner and lead judge for "Got To Dance" (working title), a new reality-competition series for CBS. She will also serve as coach, mentor ... more info