Report: 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul tells of struggle with prescription painkillersMay 6th, 2009 Report: Abdul tells of struggle with painkillersNEW YORK — Paula Abdul has told a magazine that she overcame a 12-year addiction to painkillers last year. The "American Idol" judge tells Ladies Home Journal in its June issue that she checked into a resort and spa in Carlsbad, Calif., where she weaned herself off her medications last Thanksgiving.
Paula Abdul compares Adam Lambert on 'American Idol' to swim champ Michael PhelpsApril 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.
Cowell tells Boyle 'get yourself together' after makeoverApril 25th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has told the show's star Susan Boyle to "get herself together" if she wants to win the competition. Cowell, 49, who is apparently fed up with stories about 47-year-old Boyle's unkempt hair, bushy eyebrows and pet cats, urged her to concentrate on winning the television talent competition rather than on the attention surrounding her.
First 'American Idol' finalist rolled off competition on a double elimination nightApril 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.
Paula Abdul says her contract is up this season and says no one can replace herApril 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.
'Idol' finalists sing to stay alive on Disco Night; Lambert, Gokey impress yet againApril 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.
Here's who Dannii Minogue wants to 'Shoot, Shag and Marry'April 21st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Dannii Minogue has confessed that she would shoot Simon Cowell in a game of 'Shoot, Shag, Marry'. The panellist was asked to rank Cowell alongside other talent judges David Hasselhoff and Red Symons on Australia's The Kyle And Jackie O Show on 2day FM.
Simon Cowell plans to step down as American Idol judgeApril 13th, 2009 LONDON - Media mogul Simon Cowell is reportedly planning to step down as the judge of American Idol, in a bid to relieve himself from his exhausting work schedule. Cowell, who also judges Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor, flies four times a week to keep up with his hectic work agenda.
Kellie Pickler's flirty relationship with Cowell raises eyebrows on 'American Idol'April 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'American Idol' contestant Kellie Pickler's flirty relationship with music mogul Simon Cowell has raised many eyebrows, especially after the judge called her a "naughty minx". The bonding the two shared is said to have caused problems with Cowell's then-girlfriend Terri Seymour, and for Pickler making a guest appearance on the FOX show has left her feeling nervous.
Cowell thinks his good looks make women fall for him, says exApril 8th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell has allegedly bragged that his stunning looks often make women throw themselves at his feet. The Britain's Got Talent judge was said to have boasted to his ex Sinitta that he is so good-looking that every female watcher falls for him.
Simon Cowell finds celebrity 'Twitter' craze uncannyApril 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Media mogul Simon Cowell has lashed out at the celebrity Twitter craze, as he thinks that the concept of the social networking site is silly. Cowell says that he just doesn't understand why people want to tell unknown people about themselves.
Simon Cowell accuses Prince Philip of calling him 'sponger'March 26th, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell has claimed that Prince Philip called him a 'sponger'. In an interview on The Tonight Show, the US chat show hosted by Jay Leno, the X Factor judge claimed that he was snubbed by the Queen and insulted by the Duke of Edinburgh after appearing at the Royal Variety Show.
Simon Cowell now has personal tanning salon at homeMarch 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Media mogul Simon Cowell, who is known for his extravagant lifestyle, has recently got a personal tanning salon built in his 21.7 million dollar mansion. Cowell, who is worth 188 million dollars, paid a whopping 11.9 million dollars for his L.A.
Jennifer Hudson, American Idol stars immortalised on trading cardsMarch 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.
Simon Cowell wants Jacko to appear on American IdolMarch 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell has requested Michael Jackson to think about coming on the talent show before he goes for his comeback tour in London this summer (09). The tough judge has even told the 'Thriller' hitmaker that he'd be foolish not to perform on the hit programme.
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