Hollywood Reporter reports that former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul is in talks to join ABC's "Star Search" revamp, sources said. Abdul would likely be a judge of some kind on the new edition of the classic TV talent contest. more. Do any of the networks do anything original these days? And they wonder where their viewers went. The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years, according to a person familiar with the deal. more
With a 2-1 rise for "Telephone," Lady Gaga and the track's featured artist Beyoncι have tied the record for most No. 1s since the Nielsen BDS-based radio airplay chart launched in 1992. more
It looks like 50 Cent's bodyguard may have pulled a Kanye. Fiddy's bodyguard was arrested in Copenhagen, Denmark this weekend following an alleged fight with photographers outside the city's Skt. Petri Hotel more
American Idol "judge" Kara DioGuardi's father, who is a former Congressman from New York, is expected to formally announce his run for the U.S. Senate today.
Mother of the year: Courtney Love has spoken out about her high-profile bust-up with daughter Frances Bean - insisting the teenager punched, bit, and scratched her during a frenzied attack. more
Jessica Simpson has become the latest star to wade into the debate over Gabourey Sidibe's weight after Howard Stern urged the portly Precious star to seek help - the singer has called the DJ's comments "disrespectful". more
James Brown's body is not missing, according to funeral director C.A Reid. As previously reported, the soul legend's daughter LaRhonda Pettit had said his body had been moved, but the singer is apparently still at rest in South Carolina. more
Friends star David Schwimmer is to marry British photographer Zoe Buckman, his publicist has confirmed. more
