Reid returns as one of just two original judges
Abdul says she understands her ouster by dear friend -- Simon Cowell says he would like to work with departing judge in near future
The show will get at least one new judge; what it needs is empathy
Paula Abdul joins Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones in leaving the Fox singing competition
Can the show possibly live up to its hype? Viewers will get their answer soon
Former "American Idol" cranky-pants fakes the world out with a nice-guy routine in promo for his new series
Former Girls Aloud singer's thick British accent reportedly lost her the job
After months of tease, she'll join Simon Cowell on the judges panel for his new singing competition
AP reports that Cowell buddy Paula Abdul will join the other two hosts for Fox's new singing competition, but Fox will not confirm
Offering up a plethora of talent, former "American Idol" bad boy says Elton John is too grumpy to be a judge on his talent show
"Idol" and "Live to Dance" star invites users to get discovered online
New reality-competition series slotted between cycles of "Survivor" ... and directly against the next round of "American Idol"
HOLLYBLOG: He's not Simon Cowell, he's not Paula Abdul and despite the giant lips and scarves, he's not even Ellen DeGeneres
Catch up on all the top schmooze, as Ester gives her own outrageous take on the week
Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe are welcomed, but Ellen is nowhere to be seen at Mondrian bash
Crystal or Lee? Hardly mattered ... the finale was all about the departing judge and lot of aging rockers
She'll be head judge on the new reality show
Dancing around "Dance's" new rules with the partying Season 7 cast
Hollywood is one big happy family as stars gather to honor classic shows
Network may still move forward with singing competition reboot
Singing competition is one of many projects Paula's discussing with ABC
Already hosting Oxygen's "Dance Your Ass Off," former "DWTS" contestant auditioned to join ABC show
Baby blues and a blue-jean jacket add spice to Hollywood Week
Report: ABC offers ex-"Idol" judge $1 million development deal
Former "American Idol" judge steps back into the spotlight later this month. Is a new gig in the works?
Concert special her first gig since leaving "American Idol."
ABC Entertainment President Steve McPherson says he would "absolutely love" if she joined the network's "Dancing With the Stars."
