ne month after alleged stalker Paula Goodspeed died from an apparent suicide in front of the Idol judge's Hollywood home, an emotional Abdul slammed the show's producers, blaming them for letting Goodspeed audition for the show's fifth season.

During an interview earlier this week with Barbara Walters, Abdul, 46, claimed she warned producers about Goodspeed. "I said, 'This girl is a stalker of mine. Please do not let her in.' Everyone knew. I was shaking."

But producers overrode her concerns, Abdul claimed, because "it's fun for them to cause me stress." Asked why she would remain on the show if she had such hard feelings, Abdul said, "Well, I'm under contract." But rather than hurting her with her bosses, Abdul's outburst may have convinced Idol producers to show their angered star some love, says a source close to Abdul.

"With all the heat that has been put on the show and producers for what they did, believe it or not, the ball might be in Paula's court," says the source, who confirms that conversations with producers have been ongoing. "She started talking to FOX about her contract a few weeks ago and they're in the middle of negotiating right now. She's now planning on going back [after this eighth season]. Expect an announcement fairly soon once they hammer everything out."

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New Britney Circus Video is Here



The new video of "Circus" from Britney Spears' new album of the same name has been released and it's super hot. Britney looks fabulous and we love the video. We're hoping that this comeback tour continues to go well for her. You can watch the video here.

Posted on December 4, 2008
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Britney Spears Performs at the Bambi Awards

Britney Spears is working so hard on her comeback, and it really shows. Britney performed her new hit "Womanizer" at the Bambi Awards in Germany. Britney was given the award for Best International Popstar, which was presented by designer Karl Lagerfeld. Lagerfeld told her: "I admire you, not only for your art but also for your energy, for your comeback not only as a phoenix but as a bird of paradise. And it's great."

Britney then performed the same song (in a different outfit with slightly different staging) at Star Academy in France (that's the French version of American Idol). Here's the video of her performance at the Bambi Awards:



Posted on November 28, 2008
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Michael Jackson Won't Tour With Family

The Jackson Five are planning on making a comeback but Michael Jackson won't be a part of it. Michael says his "brothers and sisters have his full love and support" but he does not have plans to tour with them. Michael is also busy working on a solo project instead. Janet Jackson will be the opening act on the tour and it should still be a big draw even without the King of Pop says ITN in the clip below.



Posted on October 30, 2008
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Britney Blogs on Her New Website

In anticipation of the release of her upcoming album, Circus, Britney Spears has revamped her website. Her first vlog is short and sweet. She looks great and she sound perfectly healthy. "I'm taking you where no paparazzi lense ever could. I'll be updating the site all the time with new videos, photos, and lots of other cool stuff." Take a look:



Posted on October 16, 2008
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Jonas Brothers Think Russell Brand Needs a Hug

The Jonas Brothers' response to Russell Brand's VMA act where he poked fun at their promise rings was that Brand needs a hug.

Nick Jonas said: "I don't know if there is really a positive (to come out of Russell's comments)- he was kind of running out of material after a little while."

And when our presenter Laura asked if the brothers had a message for Russell Joe said: "I'd give him a hug. I think he needs a hug!"

Jordin Sparks defended promise rings at the VMAs and she doesn't regret it. Paris Hilton has also defended the virgin Jonas Brothers. Paris said, "That's something cool for a kid to keep, so don't pick on them for that"

Russell Brand says MTV has already asked him back. It's a good thing they have because he was very funny, he delivered big ratings and he even ignited a controversy. Thanks to Brand people are also still talking about the VMAs several days later.

Posted on September 10, 2008
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Lee Ann Rimes Reveals Struggle With Psoriasis

Lee Ann Rimes has revealed her lifelong struggle with psoriasis. The disease is under control now, but she suffered for years.

The country star, 26, was diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease at age 2. By age 6 she was covered in red, scaly patches that would crack and bleed. "Not only does that take a physical toll on your body, but it takes an emotional toll," Rimes tells PEOPLE. "I was very self-conscious."

The struggle was made even harder as a young woman in the public eye. "It's amazing to me how many people say, 'Oh my God, I would never ever have known,'" says Rimes. "I was hiding it for so long."

Symptom-free for five years thanks to medication, diet and stress management, Rimes is sharing her experience on behalf of the Stop Hiding campaign in a new PSA to raise awareness of the disease, which affects as many as seven million Americans.

You can see a video of Lee Ann talking about her illness and learn more about the disease and its treatment at StopHiding.org.

Posted on September 5, 2008
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Will Britney Be Performing at the VMAs After All?

Could Britney Spears really be performing at the VMAs Sunday night? Check out this new video of her rehearsing -- she looks great. We'll be tuning in Sunday night, no question!


Video: Britney's Back!

Posted on September 5, 2008
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Beyonce Gained 20 Pounds for Etta James Role

US Magazine reports that Beyonce really enjoyed her assignment to gain twenty pounds for her role as Etta James in the upcoming film, Cadillac Records.

Gaining weight "was so much fun," she says in October's British Marie Claire But when she later landed a part in the psychological thriller Obsessed, "I had to lose it," she laments. "I was so angry with myself. I was like, 'D'oh! Why do you have to go through this?'"

How strict is her diet these days?

Before her Marie Claire shoot, she stipulated her catering needs: "No chips, no candy, no desserts, no junk food, no fried food."

Getting the weight back off is always the hard part and many actors have struggled to lose what they have gained. Us also has a photo of Beyonce as Etta James.

Posted on September 4, 2008
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Britney and Russell Promo the VMAs

Here are two more promos for the VMAs, which British comedian Russell Brand is hosting. He and Britney Spears (and an elephant) have a discussion about evolution. Sort of:



And here Russell helps Britney with her hairdo.



Posted on August 20, 2008
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Britney Tapes VMA Promo Video

People reports that Britney Spears has taped a video promo for MTV's upcoming VMA awards. The video includes Pete Wentz, LL Cool J and a 9,000 pound elephant. A source tells People that Britney "looked really good."

"Britney looked really good," says a source. "It was improvisational questions and answers with [host] Russell Brand just like [other promo guest stars] LL Cool J and Pete Wentz did. Russell joked about there being sexual tension, and Britney shot back, 'I don't feel the tension'. The other joke was about no one knowing who Russell was so she called him by the wrong name. LL called him Russell Bland and Britney called him Russell Brown."

The shoot also included a 9,000 pound elephant. Says the source, "The joke of the whole thing is 'there is an elephant in the room'."

Britney has not been confirmed to appear in the 2008 VMAs but the video promo may be a sign that she will. Hopefully, if she does appear live on this year's show it will go much better than it did last year.

Posted on August 8, 2008
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Miley Apologizes to Selena

Miley Cyrus apologizes for her video which mocked fellow Disney star Selena Gomez. It sounds a little forced to us. No doubt her agent is not pleased with her continuing career-killing antics and forced her to say sorry.



Posted on July 26, 2008
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MIley Cyrus Ridicules Fellow Disney Star

Miley Cyrus and her best friend Mandy created a new video in which they mock the voices, mannerisms and words of fellow Disney stars Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. Apparently Selena is dating Miley's ex-boyfriend, Nick Jonas and Miley hasn't quite moved on. Oh, and word to her handlers: you might want to remove all electronic recording devices from Miley's immediate vicinity before she destroys her career and loses her loyal fanbase. Perhaps a screenwriter would be helpful for these impromptu video chats?



Posted on July 25, 2008
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Britney to Appear During Madonna Concert

Britney Spears was set to begin filming a video montage which will appear at some point during Madonna's concert tour, but the shoot was delayed a day because of glitch on set.

Spears had been scheduled to begin shooting a video montage for Madonna's upcoming tour this morning at the Lots soundstage in Hollywood. But production insiders say that because the set was not finished in time, cameras will not roll until tomorrow.

The set features an elevator, in, around and on which Spears will dance. "The video will be very deep," a source in the Spears camp tells E! News. "You've never seen Britney like this before. It will blow your mind."

Madonna reached out to Britney to do the project, says the source. The Material One's publicist, Liz Rosenberg, would only say that "there is footage being shot of Britney some time this week in conjunction with Madonna's upcoming tour" and that the segment was not a music video. "That is all the information I have available," the rep added. "The rest is a secret."

It was really quite nice of Madonna to reach out to Britney and give her a video spot on her tour. We hope it goes well for Britney.

Posted on July 8, 2008
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Heidi Montag Wants to Create Christian Music Album

The Hills star Heidi Montag already has both a fashion line called Heidiwood and a song called Fashion but she wants more. She told USA Today (via US magazine) that she also wants to release a Christian music album someday.

"I don't even want to talk about that," Montag says. "There were rumors about a sex tape, but I had nothing to do with that. God knows the truth in all of this, and at the end of the day, that is the only thing that matters. Jesus was persecuted, and I'm going to get persecuted, ya know? But it doesn't matter to me."

Little coverage in celebrity magazines, which seem to chronicle every movement of this reality troupe, is given to Montag's and Pratt's Christianity. Montag identifies herself as "kind of non-denominational Baptist" and hopes to release a Christian album one day. Both she and Pratt read the Bible conscientiously. Montag even planned on devoting her life to God as a missionary in Africa.

"I have been the most religious person since I was 2 years old. I always felt this crazy connection to God," says Montag, who grew up in Colorado with Holly, brother Sky, 15, and her since-divorced parents, Bill, a rancher, and Darlene, who runs a restaurant with Montag's stepfather.

This August, she and Pratt are headed to Africa to "feed children and help build things." Cameras will capture their trek, but not for The Hills. Pratt says it's possible they could adopt a baby while over there, but Montag laughs that idea off.

The USA Today article also says that Montag's boyfriend Spencer Pratt is saving up for a "multimillion-dollar bauble to show how much he adores her."

Posted on June 30, 2008
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Britney's New Album

TMZ reports that Las Vegas club owner George Maloof is helping Britney Spears produce her new album.

Our sources say the album is being recorded at Maloof's Palms Casino in Las Vegas. We're guessing former manager Larry Rudolph, who's been back in the picture for a while, is producing the album. Maloof is trying to extend his long arm into the music biz -- and is also behind Ali Lohan's upcoming album.

You know, it's been so long since we've seen Britney out buying random things at the drugstore, eating Cheetos and clubbing that we'd almost forgotten about those incidents. Well, almost. Here's hoping that she stays healthy and that the new album is amazing.

Posted on June 21, 2008
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Jessica Simpson Reinvents Herself as Country Music Star



You can hear Jessica Simpson's new country song called "Come On Over" here. Jessica Simpson later blogged that she was excited to hear that her song had "leaked" on the Internet.

Hey y'all ! I am in Nashville shooting my new album cover and I am excited because I just heard that my new single "Come on Over" is on the internet for you to hear. I am so fired up to share my music with all of you! I hope you like it! I know you all know about that one love that makes you smile so big that you just gotta have it right now! I love y'all! God Bless!

She certainly sounds country enough but will country music fans embrace Jessica Simpson? Her new album comes out in September according to Simpson's website.

Posted on May 29, 2008
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Madonna Thinks Tom Cruise Is Getting a Raw Deal

Madonna talked with New York Magazine about lots of interesting things. She thinks Tom Cruise is getting a raw deal in the press, even if he does worship turtles and frogs. Wait, what?

Interviewer: Tom Cruise was at a recent fund-raiser [for Malawi]. Do you sympathize with him?

Madonna: I do. I don't care if people worship turtles or frogs--if they're good people, that's all I care about, and he is a good person. I think he gets a raw deal, just as I think the orphans in Malawi get a raw deal, just as I think a lot of marginalized people get a raw deal.

How big a check did he write to Raising Malawi? Ok, that's pretty cynical of us. We just can't help ourselves. But we do love Madonna.

Posted on April 21, 2008
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Kelly Clarkson Sings for Pope Benedict

Kelly Clarkson was asked to sing "Ave Maria" for Pope Benedict during his American visit. "Ave Maria" is usually sung by a trained opera singer for such occasions and Kelly is a pop singer, but she really has a fabulous voice. We think she did a great job. The Pope was quite pleased with her closing performance at a giant youth rally today in Yonkers, New York: he reportedly got up to greet her at the close of her performance, which is quite an honor (in addition to leading the world's Catholics, he is also a head of state). Here's a video of her performance:



Posted on April 19, 2008
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Madonna's Video Message to Her Fans

Madonna has a message for her fans who are making their own videos to her new single "Four Minutes to Save the World." We're a little shocked: Madonna remembers how to use a vacuum cleaner??? We're impressed, because surely she has a veritable army of housekeepers at this point in her life.

Posted on April 17, 2008
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Ashlee Simpson Eating For Two Now

Despite Pete Wentz's denials, it looks like Ashlee Simpson is pregnant, after all. People magazine reports:

Ashlee Simpson is pregnant and plans to get married next month at a private residence in Southern California, a source close to her family tells PEOPLE. Simpson, 23, is engaged to Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, 28, who initially blasted pregnancy rumors as a "witch hunt."

But on Tuesday, Simpson, sidestepped the rumors during an interview with MTV after taping TRL in New York, saying simply, "Some things you want to keep personal." And now the source tells PEOPLE that not only is Simpson pregnant, but that she's planning to have her wedding in May at a friend's house in La Jolla, Calif., north of San Diego.

People doesn't print stuff like this without a good source, so....congratulations to the happy couple!!

Posted on April 15, 2008
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Amy Wnehouse's New Addiction

Amy Winehouse has a new addiction: ironing. Yes, that's what we said. Ironing.

The troubled star, 24, has been ironing everything she can get her hands on - even towels, sheets and scarves.

A source said: "She has become absolutely obsessed with ironing things. Not just her clothes but also towels, sheets, scarves. Anything really. She's a very obsessive person and has always been addicted to something. We've had cannabis, cocaine, crack, heroin and her husband Blake Fielder-Civil."

"All the others have been rather more destructive, apart from knitting, which she has also had an on/off love affair with. But ironing is definitely her new favorite."

An on again, off again affair with knitting? Obsessive ironing? This is just eight kinds of crazy. Still, the OCD cleaning thing is better than crack or heroin. We're just saying.

Posted on April 13, 2008
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