August 4, 2009

Paula Abdul confirms: I'm leaving "American Idol"
Paula just wrote on her Twitter page: "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… 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 … What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me … It truly has been breathtaking, especially over the past month … I do without any doubt have the BEST fans in the entire world and I love you all."
Fox confirms Paula's exit: "She's a tremendous talent and we wish her the best"
A bad decision?: Paula filled a clearly-defined role, Kara & Randy duplicate each other
Paula will be  missed: "There was a sweetness to her that the other judges miss"
Seacrest: "I am shocked and saddened" // "I can't imagine the panel without puala"
Paula, the crazy train: She "lent an unpredictable air to an often predictable program"
Report: Fox offered Paula more than $5M/year, but not a Seacrest-level raise


Chandra Wilson crossing over to "Private Practice"

Bailey will visit "Grey's Anatomy's" sister show for Episode 3.


Syfy picks up "Alphas"

The show about a team of ordinary citizens who possess hyperdeveloped neurological abilities was originally developed for NBC.


Snoop Dogg will compete on "Millionaire," so will Rachael Ray

Others competing on the 10th anniversary edition include Vanessa Williams, Sherri Shepard, Katy Perry, Rachel Ray, Steve Nash, Lauren Conrad, Patricia Heaton, Shawn Johnson, Wynonna… and a “surprise guest.”


"Top Chef" has its own bottle of cabernet

The Bravo show gave members of the media a bottle of "Top Chef"-brand Cabertnet Sauvignon.


"Jimmy Kimmel Live" joins the Twitterverse

Kimmel is probably not tweeting himself, but his sidekick Guillermo already has his own Twitter feed.

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