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According to TMZ, American Idol judges Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell are not on the best of terms with each other.

The feuding started when Ellen reported for her first day of work on the show, to which Simon was reportedly late. That’s not the only reason for her dislike, however. She doesn’t particularly care for the way that he badgers the contestants and rips on them for their performances.

TMZ reports:

Our insiders say Simon and Ellen aren’t even trying to hide it. Ellen can’t stand what she believes is Simon’s cruelty toward contestants. And, we’re told, Simon actually enjoys pissing Ellen off with his blistering critiques.

It all started badly when Simon showed up late for Ellen’s first week of “A.I.” taping and made her wait around. Producers separated the two — who began the season sitting side-by-side — but the tension has gotten worse.

But business is business. “A.I.” is beating the Olympics, and ratings for Ellen’s show skyrocketed last week.

Are you glad that he’s no longer going to be on the show after this season? Who do you think should replace him?

Simon Cowell thinks that celebrity blogger Perez Hilton might be a good fit to replace him on the next seasons of “American Idol”.

In a statement yesterday, Cowell said that Hilton knows his music and might be a good fit for the franchise. He said, “Perez would be funny. He’s got good taste in music, he’s got a personality, that could work.”

Cowell also wishes to have pop megastar Lady Gaga as a mentor for the contestants. He added, “She is the most relevant pop artist in the world right now. And she’s very smart. I like her.”

What do you think of Perez Hilton on Idol?

Sound off in the poll below!

Now here’s a rumor if I’ve ever heard one. Apparently, someone out there thinks that Conan O’Brien should be Simon Cowell’s replacement on American Idol. That’s rich.

Not that he wouldn’t be a funny replacement on the talent competition, because he would be. That show doesn’t need comic relief, it needs music industry knowledge and honesty. Sure, he would be a great guest judge. It would probably boost ratings, but as far as the long haul, I’m leaning towards no.

What do you think? Would you like to see Conan on Idol? I would love to see him get another late night talk show, and Fox would see a ratings jump if he guest hosted, but I don’t think he’s got what they’re looking for. Not that that’s a bad thing, because I loved Conan. He worked hard for “The Tonight Show” and got rammed in the rear by NBC.

Rumor has it that Madonna’s manager, Guy Oseary is being considered as a replacement for Simon Cowell on “American Idol”.

A source said, “Guy has been in the music business since Madonna discovered him when he was 17, and he has a lot of the same experience as Simon. His competition just can’t live up to his level of experience and the people behind the show are slowly starting to realize it.”

I still want Howard Stern to be his replacement. The Shock Jock has already said that he would do it for $100 million. It’s too bad that Ellen DeGeneres doesn’t feel the same way.

It’s obviously becoming a sinking ship, the producers of the show will need a really big name to up the ante to keep viewership. Who do you think they should pick?

Howard Stern addressed rumors that he is gearing up to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on “American Idol”.

The shock jock said, “They’d have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of dough. Yeah I would do that show for $100 million.”

I would love to see that. We’d have Howard, Ellen and Randy. Now if they would only can Kara DioGuardi, it would be the best show ever.

Apparently “American Idol” is ready to jump on the Howard Stern bandwagon. After Mr. Nasty, Simon Cowell, announced that he was jumping ship next year for “X Factor” in the States, that left a lot of people wondering who is going to fill his shoes.

According to Page Six, it may just be the Shock Jock himself. Idol insiders say that Stern is their top pick for a replacement for Cowell and they have approached him to take his empty judge’s seat on the singing competition.

A source said, “It’s one of the few shows that could compete with Stern’s $100 million-a-year Sirius contract, and Idol bosses think he’s be even nastier than Simon. They know he would be great TV and would clash with the other judges such as Ellen DeGeneres and the contestants. Idol will do what it takes to sign him.” (continue reading…)

Simon Cowell knows a cash cow when he sees one! And “Twilight” actor Robert Pattinson is no different.

According to “The Sun“, Cowell approached Pattinson to sign a record deal.

In case you’ve missed it, RPattz does sing a little and has even contributed a song or two to the “Twilight” soundtrack.

A source said, “Robert is reluctant to be turned into a pop star – and takes his music very seriously. He is a bit wary of signing up with Cowell, who is, of course, associated with X Factor and pop.”

Should he do it???

Rumor has it that LaToya Jackson is seeking to fill Simon Cowell’s vacant seat on future seasons of “American Idol”.

According to TMZ:

We spoke to her and she tells TMZ: “I would LOVE to be a judge on ‘American Idol.’ I would love to have a chance for the public get to know the real me. I would be thrilled.”

She’s as soft as pudding, and if Idol is going to be around after Simon leaves, then they’re going to need someone mean. Another Mr. Nasty, if you will.

Thoughts?

Glee actor Matthew Morrison gets a record deal – Amy Grindhouse

Katy Perry not pregnant, gets ultrasound – Hollywood Dame

Britney Spears performing at the Grammys? – Poor Britney

Elton John replacing Simon Cowell on Idol? – Dipped In Cream

Mashup: Ke$ha just wants to have fun – Popbytes

Lady Gaga explains concert cancellation – Allie Is Wired

Teddy Pendergrass has died – I Need My Fix

Jamie Lynn Spears is trying to be sneaky – Tragicomical

Demi Lovato involved in drugs?? – Hollywood Dame

New Lil’ Wayne Video “She’s On Fire” – Hollywood On Crack

Simon Cowell says sayonara to Idol – Dipped In Cream

Britney Spears does not hate her body – Poor Britney

Beyonce is taking a 6-month break – Allie Is Wired

Gossip:

Rebecca Romijn & her twins “Got Milk” ad – Amy Grindhouse

Christina Aguilera scratches her cooter – Tragicomical

Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell discussed Simon’s departure from “American Idol”.

Basically, Simon said that he was going to do both shows, originally, but “you can’t be on TV too much.”

Check out the mp3, after the jump! (continue reading…)

Ellen DeGeneres reacts to Simon’s departure - Amy Grindhouse

J-Lo says in-vitro is messing with God – Hollywood Dame

Michael Jackson death investigation is complete (finally) – Hollywood On Crack

Sam & Adnan caused Britwick separation – Poor Britney

Noah Cyrus is trying way too hard to look like Lourdes Leon – Dipped In Cream

Video: Miley Cyrus attempted auto theft – Allie Is Wired

Gossip: Perez Hilton incorrectly reports Spider-Man news – Tragicomical

Just after talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has joined the new season of “American Idol”, Simon Cowell says this one will be his last.

What’s also being said is that Ellen is already having second thoughts on joining the talent competition. Reportedly, Ellen has said “she doesn’t want to do it if Simon isn’t on the show.”

Who could blame her? And would you watch a show that only had Kara and Randy left? Makes you wonder why they didn’t renew Paula Abdul’s contract.

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Paula Abdul is out and has been replaced as the female judge on “American Idol”, but rumor has it that Simon Cowell is going to be checking out of the singing competition next year, as well.

According to his brother, Tony Cowell, he’s gearing up for retirement from the show.

Tony said, “A press statement is being prepared which will confirm what everybody expected: Simon will leave Idol at the end of 2010 to concentrate on bringing the American version of ‘X Factor’ to U.S. TV in 2011.”

I’m not feelin’ that British BS — or as they say, bollocks.

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Last night, we were not only treated to Aaron Carter’s whiney butt getting the boot from “Dancing With The Stars”, but right before that Susan Boyle performed.

She sang the song that made her famous, “I Dreamed A Dream” and sounded just lovely. The song went beautifully while dancers Tony Dovolani and Chelsie Hightower took to the floor to dance.

See her graceful performance, after the jump! (continue reading…)

Miley Cyrus was “singing” her new song “Party In The USA” at last night’s taping of the Teen Choice Awards. Oh my God, did her performance sound so awful that it made my ears want to bleed!

Check it out for yourself: (continue reading…)