Paula's response: "I think Ellen will b a gr8 judge on Idol"
"Ellen DeGeneres is wildly funny and talented in her own right," Paula Abdul said in a statement. "I wish her and the show only the best of luck."

Cancer treatment forces Maura Tierney to quit "Parenthood"
Tierney, who appeared in the NBC show's pilot, says she's still optimistic about her treatment for breast cancer. NBC delayed "Parenthood" from this fall to midseason because of her treatment.

Record companies sue "The Ellen DeGenerres Show"
Ellen used more than 1,000 songs on her show without permission, the world's largest record companies claim in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.

Judge tosses Seinfeld cookbook lawsuit
A federal judge ruled that Jerry Seinfeld's wife did not rip off content from another cookbook.

NBC denies "SNL" fired Casey Wilson because of her weight
"There's absolutely no truth at all to the rumors regarding Casey Wilson," said an NBC spokesperson. "Her contract was simply not renewed."

"Friday Night Lights" returns Oct. 28 (on DirecTV)
Peter Berg will direct the 3rd season premiere of "FNL," whose NBC run may not begin until next summer.

"Secret Millionaire" jumps from Fox to ABC
The uplifting reality show appears to be a better fit on the network of "Extreme Makeover."

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