News that talk show host and comedian Ellen Degeneres will be the newest addition the newest addition to the American Idol judging panel is taking the entertainment industry by storm today after Ellen exclusively revealed the news on her show. Ellen, 51, is extremely excited to join the show and insists that she’s going to be the people’s voice as a judge. “Hopefully, I'm the people's point

Loyal American Idol fans may be disappointed to hear that American Idol judge favorite Paula Abdul will not be returning to the show next season as contract negotiations did not go as she’d hoped. Abdul was going to receive a 30 percent increase over last season (earning her eight figures) but that just wasn’t enough for the controversial star. Paula confirmed her departure on her Twitter page,