Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul have nearly a decade of collaborating on projects like American Idol and X Factor, so they know each other quite well… But just how well? Full story

Fans haven’t gotten over Paula Abdul’s intention to ditch American Idol yet, and even the judges are a mite ruffled. Kara, for one, is “completely shocked” by Paula’s decision as she said Friday to Ryan Seacrest. Full story

The Hollywood Reporter, delving into the issue that inflamed the fans – whether Paula Abdul is going to stay in American Idol – came up with the details of the deal. And some deal it is! Full story

The auditions for American Idol’s ninth season are well on the way, yet the rumors are growing strong that Paula Abdul will be out of the show. In spite of the fact that Abdul herself said a while ago that she had been asked to stay on and FOX called her “an integral part of the show,” there seems to be a spanner in the works. Full story