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Paula Abdul's fans are all atwitter about the possibility their idol may not be invited back for another season as a judge on "American Idol."

There may be speculation about which judges will be returning to "American Idol" next season, but there's no question about one "Idol" regular: Host Ryan Seacrest is definitely back on board in a big way. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Seacrest closed Monday on a deal with CKX, parent company of "Idol" producer 19 Entertainment, worth $45 million over three years.

The first post-"American Idol" albums from Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and Jason Castro are expected this fall, in time for the holiday season.

Below are several of the biggest moments from Michael Jackson's memorial. Some are light-hearted, some are heart-breaking, but all are memorable.

Susan Boyle has cut a trimmer figure and the first track for her new album.
The overnight Scottish singing sensation was seen in a blue T-shirt and pants looking slimmer and switched on for her touring engagements.
She has cut her first track - and Britain's Got Talent's judge Simon Cowell is tickled pink.

The father of "American Idol" star David Archuleta was busted for hiring a massage parlor prostitute following a January raid in Utah.

American Idol’s glamtastic runner-up Adam Lambert opens up in the next issue of Rolling Stone, speaking frankly about his sexuality, though he doesn’t think his revelation is particularly shocking. “I don’t think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I’m gay,” Lambert says in the new issue of Rolling Stone ...

NEW YORK — Eminem says he knew full well what he was about to face at the MTV Movie Awards - including Sacha Baron Cohen's bare butt.

Enimem told the Web site RapRadar.com that the much-talked about stunt was all rehearsed, right down to Eminem's mock disgust. Says the rapper: "I'm thrilled that we pulled this off better than we rehearsed it."

It has only been two weeks since Kris Allen's "American Idol" crowning, but Fox has already announced audition dates and locations for season 9 of the hit show.

Disney Channel spokeswoman Hope Diamond says Cyrus has signed up for a fourth helping of the family friendly sitcom.