Ex-Idol Producer Responds to Paula Abdul
"You do not take somebody in that room that you believe is a danger toherself or a danger to Paula," Nigel Lythgoe told PEOPLE at Thursday's Superstars of Dance press day in Los Angeles. "That would notenter our heads. On Nov. 11, police discovered Goodspeed dead of an apparent suicide outside of Abdul's Los Angeles home. "The very fact that this happened, I'm really sad for her family," saidLythgoe. "It happened about four weeks ago. For it to come back four weekslater, I'm really sad we're s

Report: Ex 'American Idol' producer responds to Paula Abdul
NEW YORK - Former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe has fired back at criticism by Paula Abdul that the show put her in peril by allowing an alleged stalker to audition. Lythgoe says in an interview posted on People magazine's website: "You do not take somebody in that room that you believe is a danger to herself or a danger to Paula. That would not enter our heads." Abdul, one of the "Idol" judges, claimed during an interview with Barbara Walters on her Sirius XM radio show that produc

Nigel Lythgoe Fires Back at Paula Abdul, Is She or Isn’t She Leaving Idol?
During a press conference for his upcoming TV show Superstars Of Dance, former American Idol producer, Nigel Lythgoe, had a response to Paula Abdul’s accusations that Idol producers put Paula Goodspeed in front of the judges, despite knowing she was stalking Paula:“You do not take somebody in that room that you believe is a danger to herself or a danger to Paula,” Nigel Lythgoe told PEOPLE at Thursday’s Superstars of Dance press day in Los Angeles. “That would not enter our hea

Paula Abdul Out At Idol?; ScarJo's Romantic Marriage [Dirt Bag]
Sources say Paula Abdul is basically done with American Idol. Just like when she sees a mediocre contestant, it's all: "Thank you, but no." [MSNBC Scoop]Former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe says maybe it was the producers' fault that "stalker" Paula Goodspeed ended up in the same room with Abdul on the show: "We've seen over 700,000 contestants. And one has made a terrible, terrible mistake." [People] Macaulay Culkin's sister Dakota died yesterday in a terrible traffic accident in L.A.; she stepped o

Nigel Lythgoe Responds to Paula Abdul’s Comments
Nigel Lythgoe couldn’t have picked a better time to leave American Idol. Over the past week, Paula Abdul has taken several opportunities to criticize her bosses over the Paula Goodspeed incident. In interviews with Barbara Walters and Good Morning America, the reality show judge said those involved with the Season 5 auditions were fully aware of her frightened state. She also claimed that the fan was intentionally let in because the producers find it amusing to cause her stress. After listening to t

'Idol' Producer On Contestant Suicide: 'I Like Dem Odds!' [American Idol]
Paula Abdul is now freely admitting she was scared shitless the day she came face-to-face in the Idol audition room with a longtime obsessive fan who'd later commit suicide outside her home.On Monday, she told Barbara Walters she "begged producers" not to let Paula Goodspeed, who had been sending her scary letters for close to 18 years, into the audition room. It was a request producers responded to in typical fashion. ("Do you enjoy your job here, Paula? It would be a shame if something were to happen to i

Report: Ex `Idol' producer responds to Abdul
Former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe has fired back at criticism by Paula Abdul that the show put her in peril by allowing an alleged stalker to audition. Lythgoe says in an interview posted on People magazine's Web site: "You do not take somebody in that room that you believe is a danger to herself or a danger to Paula. That would not enter our heads." Abdul, one of the "Idol" judges, claimed during an interview with Barbara Walters on her Sirius XM radio show that producers knew Paula

Will Paula Abdul Stay on Idol?
After blaming American Idol producers for letting a stalker get close to her, Paula Abdul's future on the show is being discussed. One 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 sa

Paula Abdul to Stay With American Idol
Paula Abdul to Stay With American Idol Atlanta, GA 12/12/2008 11:44 PM GMT (TransWorldNews)   After slamming American Idol producers for letting a stalker get too close, Paula Abdul is now denying rumors that she is set to leave the show. Abdul accused producers of letting alleged stalker Paula Goodspeed, who committed suicide outside the Idol judge’s home last month, get to close by allowing her to audition for season five of the show. "I said,

Paula Abdul is as good as gone from ‘Idol’
Paula Abdul has spent the better part of the week telling anyone who would listen that she’s dissatisfied with the producers of “American Idol” and the she’s upset with Simon Cowell (“he’s like a family member you can’t get rid of”). Seems a little strange to air so much dirty laundry just weeks before the new season of “Idol” premieres, but as it turns out, Abdul might not have much reason to care about awkwardness. That’s because she’s seriously considering not going b

Will Paula Abdul Stay on Idol?
One 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.

Idol Producer Skirts Blame Over Abdul's Stalker (E! Online)
The former American Idol producer, who over the summer defected to So You Think You Can Dance, is speaking out about last month's apparent suicide of onetime Idol contestant and Paula Abdul admirer Paula Goodspeed, denying that show producers intentionally placed Abdul in an unsafe situation in exchange for a few minutes of entertaining footage. But while Lythgoe told People that it "would not enter our heads" to put Goodspeed or anybody in the audition room

Paula Abdul Has Finally Lost Her Ever-Loving Mind
What in the heck IS this? And where did she BUY it?

Abdul: Idol judging will continue as is
Television personality Paula Abdul arrives at the gala premiere of 'Criss Angel Believe' by Cirque du Soleil at the Luxor Resort & Casino October 31, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller, Getty Images) Paula Abdul insists fellow American Idol judge Simon Cowell will continue to scathingly critique performers on the show despite the alleged suicide of a former contestant. Former Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed, who had been allegedly stalking Abdul, allegedly overdosed

Abdul: Idol judging will continue as is
Television personality Paula Abdul arrives at the gala premiere of 'Criss Angel Believe' by Cirque du Soleil at the Luxor Resort & Casino October 31, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller, Getty Images) Paula Abdul insists fellow American Idol judge Simon Cowell will continue to scathingly critique performers on the show despite the alleged suicide of a former contestant. Former Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed, who had been allegedly stalking Abdul, allegedly overdosed

David Letterman tells Paula Abdul to sue Fox over stalker
David Letterman knows a little bit about stalkers. That's why he advised Paula Abdul to sue the "American Idol" producers -- and Fox, while she's at it -- for putting her known stalker, Paula Goodstone, on the show a few...

Paula Wants Double Her American Idol Salary
Recession schmeshion for the suicide inducing Paula Abdul. Her current 5-7 million isn’t enough for the star to come back for a 9th season and sources say she’s negotioating for double. This after she slammed producers in the press for putting her life in danger and bring Paula Goodspeed in to audition. Honestly she deserves more, since Simon gets near 30 million and he crazy antics are half the reason we even tune in. “Realistically, Paula knows she couldn’t get anywhe

'Idol' format changes planned
Fox is readying to announce some "American Idol" format changes. The tweaks have been rumored online this week thanks to a memo leaked to a fan site. The network will officially reveal the plans Monday and hold a news conference with executive producer Ken Warwick. The changes include: -- Fewer audition episodes and more Hollywood-round episodes. The shift increases the show's emphasis on talented performers and shies further away from the crash-and-burn spectacle of less-talented attention seekers

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Idol Headlines for 12/13/08
Rock of Ages Aims for Spring Bow on BroadwayRock of Ages, the off-Broadway musical that rocks out to the sound of ‘80s so-called hair bands, is eyeing a Broadway run. The show, written by Chris D’Arienzo and directed by Kristin Hanggi, is aiming for a spring bow, possibly at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.The musical currently plays at New World Stages and features American Idol alum Constantine Maroulis, Will Swenson, Kelli Barrett, Nova Bergeron, Adam, Mitchell Jarvis, Michele Mais, Lauren Molina, Br

'American Idol' not giving back?
There are a lot of questions about Season 8. Is Paula unhappy on the show? Do her recent comments reflect her future on the show? And are producers changing up the format to show the relationships between the contestants? Fans...

Paula Leaving American Idol for Cheerleading?
Perturbed Paula is lashing out at the producers of American Idol. The AI judge, who has spent the better part of the week spewing crazy about her stalker situation not getting enough attention, is now saying she's seriously considering leaving the show. How seriously? A source close to Abdul says, “She’s all but done.” The source went on to say that Paula doesn't need American Idol. Why? Because she has other projects in the works, like her very own jewelry line and Rah! Paula

AI Takes Back Instead Of Gives Back
For the past 2 years the Idol Gives Back special has collected donations to benefit needy kids in the US and in Africa. The specials have included such big acts as Bono and Miley Cyrus. The rumor is that the event is canceled for this year. It's Paula's fault! Or Simon Cowell took all the money for himself! Posted: December 12, 2008 at 4

Holly Madison & Criss Angel Plan “Madifreak” Birthday Bash
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Holly Madison & Criss Angel Plan “Madifreak” Birthday Bash
Though keeping a relatively low profile since her break-up with Hugh Hefner, Playboy playmate Holly Madison is about to catapult herself back into the spotlight again. It was just announced that Holly and her magician beau Criss Angel are set to co-host a “Madifreak” Las Vegas birthday bash on December 19. Celebrating together at LAX nightclub in the Luxor Hotel, Madison will be turning 29-years-old on December 23, while the Mindfreak magician will celebrate his 41st birthday on the actual party dat