Report: ‘American Idol’ judge Paula Abdul tells of struggle with prescription painkillers

May 12th, 2009 Simon Cowell: Adam Lambert will win 'Idol'CHICAGO — "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular Fox singing competition show. Cowell told Oprah Winfrey on Monday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that his money is on Lambert because the contestant is fearless, unique and "he's got swagger." Winfrey also featured Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who is competing on "Britain's Got Talent." Boyle told Winfrey she's "loving every second" of her newfound fame.

May 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Paula Abdul has admitted to be tricked by Sacha Baron Cohen, as she fell for one of his pranks in his upcoming film 'Bruno'. Speaking in an interview on 104.7 FM's 'Johnjay and Rich Show', the American Idol judge said that she received a call that she had won "Artist of the Year" in Germany.

April 30th, 2009 Giraud expects to be 'Idol' trivia questionLOS ANGELES — Matt Giraud says he expects to see his name on a trivia card — the first "American Idol" contestant to get a judges' reprieve when the audience vote went against him. Giraud couldn't be rescued this week, when the 23-year-old piano player from Kalamazoo, Mich., again came in last in the viewer tally and was bounced from the Fox TV singing contest.

April 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'American Idol' boss Simon Cowell has said that he and co-judge Paula Abdul are "secretly in love with each other." Known for his curt remarks, Cowell said that he can't make up his mind about Abdul. "Paula's frustrating, she's annoying and I can't understand half of what she's talking about -- but there's incredible comfort between us," Us magazine quoted him as telling TV Guide.

April 29th, 2009 Abdul compares Adam Lambert to Michael PhelpsNEW YORK — Paula Abdul stopped just short of declaring Adam Lambert the future winner of "American Idol." Instead, she compared him to a certain Olympic swimmer. The "Idol" judge praised yet another Lambert performance Tuesday night, telling the 27-year-old actor that each week "it's like watching the Olympics and you're our Michael Phelps." Lambert was the final performer on the "Rat Pack"-themed show.

April 23rd, 2009 2 'American Idol' finalists rolled off competitionLOS ANGELES — "American Idol" finalists Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai aren't closer to becoming household names. Both singers were dismissed Wednesday after it was revealed they received the fewest number of viewer votes on the popular Fox singing competition.

April 23rd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Indian American singer Anoop Desai finally bowed out of 'American Idol' after making waves on the Fox TV singing competition for several weeks. 'I'm so really disappointed,' Desai said after his ouster Wednesday as he and another finalist, Lil Rounds, received the fewest number of viewer votes.

April 23rd, 2009 'American Idol' finalist rolled off competitionLOS ANGELES — "American Idol" finalist Lil Rounds was swiftly dismissed first on Wednesday's double elimination episode. The 24-year-old mother of three from Memphis belted out Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman," then was revealed to be the first of two singers who received the least number of viewer votes on the popular Fox singing competition.

April 23rd, 2009 'Idol' finalists Lil Rounds, Anoop Desai are outLOS ANGELES — "American Idol" finalists Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai aren't closer to becoming household names. Both singers were dismissed Wednesday after it was revealed they received the fewest number of viewer votes on the popular Fox singing competition.

April 22nd, 2009 'Idol' finalists sing to stay alive on Disco NightNEW YORK — "American Idol" is boogeying toward another elimination. Tuesday night's worrisome theme was "disco," and a number of finalists impressed the judges with groovy versions of '70s classics.

April 22nd, 2009 Paula Abdul says her contract is up this seasonNEW YORK — Paula Abdul said her contract is up this season on "American Idol," and that no one can ever replace her. In an interview with Cynthia McFadden, airing Thursday on ABC News "Nightline" at 11:35 p.m.

April 20th, 2009 'Idol' documentary to air on Gospel Music ChannelLOS ANGELES — The Gospel Music Channel will shine the spotlight on "American Idol." Filmmaker David Lewis' "From Idol to Inspiration" will premiere Thursday before the Gospel Music Association's 40th annual Dove Awards telecast. The one-hour documentary explores the effect of the Fox network singing competition on Christian music.

April 10th, 2009 LONDON - 'Pulp Fiction' director Quentin Tarantino will appear on the US talent show 'American Idol' next week. Tarantino will be the guest mentor and will coach seven finalists for the movies-themed episode, thesun.co.uk reports.

March 29th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Producers of American singing competition 'American Idol' have admitted that there is some degree of lip-synching on the hit Fox reality show. Accesshollywood.com reports, Manfred Westphal, a representative for FremantleMedia North America, which produces the show, said that occasionally the contenders sing to a track but not when they're vying for votes.

March 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - R and B singer Jennifer Hudson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul are among a list of American Idol stars who will be immortalised on trading cards. As per the New York Post, U.S.