Paula Abdul wrote on Twitter
“With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all…being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon,” read two tweets posted shortly after 7:30 p.m.
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Dlisted — TMZ is saying that when Paula Abdul announced on her Twatter that she is not returning to American Idol next season, she was basically handing in her resignation. The pro... more info
MTV.com News — 'As far as I know, it's real,' 'American Idol' host says on his radio show.By Jocelyn Vena
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VH1 News — "American Idol" fans called Paula Abdul's exit "terrible." "She brought a lot of sensitivity and emotion to the kids," one fan told MTV News. more info
MTV.com News — 'She brought a lot of sensitivity and emotion to the kids,' one fan tells MTV News.By Jocelyn Vena
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Starpulse — American Idol host Ryan Seacrest insists co-star Paula Abdul's decision to quit the hit talent contest is not a publicity stunt - the judge has left the show.[...] Read m... more info
MTV.com News — Former judge reportedly balked at contract-extension offer.By Gil Kaufman
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MTV.com News — Nigel Lythgoe says Paula can be a guest judge and choreographer for his Fox show.By Kyle Anderson
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The Newsroom — American Idol judge Paula Abdul is leaving the hit show. Abdul posted to her Twitter account on Tuesday that she is leaving with sadness in her heart. (Aug. 5) more info
MTV.com News — We imagine some post-'Idol' career moves for the onetime judge, including another reality show.By Eric Ditzian
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VH1 News — What will Paula Abdul do after "American Idol"? We imagine some post-"Idol" career moves for the onetime judge, including another reality show. more info
MTV.com News — Kris Allen, Brooke White, Danny Gokey and others express their fondness for the empathetic judge.By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Matt Elias
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VH1 News — "American Idol" alumni Kris Allen, Brooke White, Danny Gokey and Blake Lewis have expressed their shock and sadness over Paula Abdul's decision to leave the show. more info
Topix — More On What Happened Between Paula Abdul & American Idol Posted by Ashish on 08.05.2009 What went wrong? American Idol apparently made two offers to Paula Abdul to retur... more info
The Daily Mail — Paula Abdul has quit TV talent show American Idol after eight years, but failed to offer fans any explanation for her decision. more info
Kings of A&R — Paula Abdul wrote on Twitter
“With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all…being a part ... more info
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Tonight, Paula Abdul announced on her twitter page that she is not returning to American Idol. Now, Fox has issued a statement saying, "Paula Abdul has been an important... more info
Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Paula Abdul said on Tuesday that she is quitting the judging panel of the United States' top rated TV singing show "American Idol."
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Time — Only weeks after fans took to Twitter, launching a save-the-Paula tweet campaign, the judge uses the social media platform to announce her departure from the popular real... more info
Detroit Free Press — LOS ANGELES — "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul, whose loopy, emotional critiques of contestants and on- and off-screen behavior brought singular appeal to the hit TV s... more info
Star Online, Malaysia — LOS ANGELES (AP): Paula Abdul announced Tuesday she is quitting "American Idol," a show that she said became an international phenomenon with her help. more info
Perez Hilton — They've been unable to work out a new deal, PerezHilton.com has learned!
This is definitely a surprising development!
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MTV.co.uk News — Paula Abdul has quit American Idol. The 1980s singer-turned Simon Cowell sidekick announced her departure on her Twitter page: "With sadness in my heart, I've decided ... more info
MTV.com News — 'With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to 'Idol,' 'Abdul tweets.By Gil Kaufman
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The Newsroom — Paula Abdul to quit 'American Idol'; Michael Jackson's rehearsal footage to become a movie; Joe Jackson won't help raise Michael's children. (Aug. 5) more info
Starpulse — Paula Abdul has announced on her Twitter.com page she will not be returning to the judging panel of American Idol. [...] Read more! more info
Rolling Stone — The status of Paula Abdul’s American Idol contract has been a hot topic for weeks, but last night the singer put rumors to rest on her Twitter, telling fans directly th... more info
VH1 News — Paula Abdul, who is leaving "American Idol," has been invited to guest judge and choreograph for another Fox hit, "So You Think You Can Dance." more info