Good news to those of you who have been yearning after Adam Lambert: he is now single! The bad news? I don’t think he his available. He did break up with his partner, Drake LaBry, but the reason is not because they don’t want to be with each other anymore. It’s simply because of Adam’s crazy schedule that comes with his career. Sources say they’re friends and that there was little drama behind the split.

Did you know that American Idol Carrie Underwood has been dating a Canadian hockey star? Yep, his name is Mike Fisher, and he says that it has been good so far. Lucky kids, aren’t they?

Things are going good for this young country singer. I know she’s releasing an album this month (or is it next month?), and now there’s news that she will be starring in a variety TV show. Co-stars include Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, and David Cook.

What are your plans for your 50th birthday party? If you’re Simon Cowell, you’d rent out Wrotham Park in Hertfordshire, England. It’s this private mansion that the rich people rent to hold private parties. Look at that tent – maybe he’s planning to invite all American Idol contestants, past and present?

Ellen Degeneres has spoken out in defense of herself. Lots of people have been saying that she is not exactly qualified to be a judge on American Idol, but the spunky talk show host said that she has always been judged, so she knows what it’s like. For what it’s worth, I think she’ll do a great job.

The latest American Idol’s single is finally out. Titled “Live Like We’re Dying,” the single is a cover of the song by Irish band Script. You can buy the single on iTunes starting the 29th of this month. In the meantime, tune in to your favorite radio station to hear it.

Paula Abdul hosted the recent VH1 Divas and surprised everyone by poking fun at Ellen, her replacement on American Idol. She had this signature Ellen get up – blonde wig and jeans – and did an impersonation. Ellen tweeted that she doesn’t mind at all. Why would she? She’s the one who has the job, right?

I think ecstatic is the word that she used. After the news that Ellen is going to replace Paula Abdul on American Idol got out, the current sole female judge of the show expressed her sentiments on the turn of events. I wonder how they will get along?

Seems like Paula Abdul will really not be returning to American Idol. On Wednesday, Fox made an announcement regarding her “permanent” replacement: talk show host Ellen Degeneres. Simon Fuller is excited about it, and so is Ellen. Some critics say she is the wrong choice, I think she’ll do wonderfully. What do you think?

Why am I not surprised? After all, Simon and Paula had chemistry on screen. Simon says that, while he does not want to get in between the producers of the show and Paula, the show is very different without her. Think she’ll ever come back?

Queen Latifah is back in the limelight. She has been invited to guest judge on Idol, and she is slimming down. Looks like things are going great for the Queen.

Dallas American Idol hopefuls will be in for a treat as they audition for the singing contest: Joe Jonas. The youngster will be sitting beside the three regular judges and help decide the fate of countless wannabes for the upcoming season of AI. I guess they had to get someone like him to cater to various preferences huh?

It looks like Paula Abdul is not coming back to American Idol anytime soon. The three judges recently announced that Shania Twain just might join them as a guest judge. I wonder what Paula is thinking right now?

That’s the news, according to some sources close to Paula Abdul. They say that, for the right price, Paula will return to American Idol. Her price? $10 million. Talks with other shows haven’t materialized and it seems that Paula wants to go back. But will they meet her price? Or will she settle for less?

Seems to me that Paula Abdul’s leaving may be opening new doors for a lot of celebrities these days. Here’s another tidbit – Mary J. Blige is going to guest judge in American Idol. I think it’s a great idea to have different people, if only for the variety, but it might have a different effect on the contestants and the show’s results. What do you think?

I am not a big fan, but you gotta admire this girl. Despite tabloids repeatedly picking on her about her weight, she easily dismisses them and even talks about working out and how comfortable she is with her body. She says she’s healthy and has no problem about how she looks. Would that more people are like her!

You gotta love him or you gotta hate him. For some, the line is quite thin. One thing is for sure – Simon Cowell will be staying with American Idol for at least three more seasons, cantankerous wit and all.

Former American Idol contender Jennifer Hudson has given birth to her first child. Named David Daniel Otunga Jr, the baby is Jennifer’s child with fiance actor David Otunga. May this be a sign of more good things to come!

She is now wearing the shoes of Paula Abdul in American Idol, and she is not guilty about it. The erstwhile Spice Girl says that she is a spiritual person and believes that you get what is coming to you and that she believes that Paula will have something bigger and better. In the meantime, she wants to be the “nice” judge in the singing contest. How’s that gonna work?