Paula Abdul to judge Dance Show

Popstar Paula Abdul may soon be seen on small screen as the judge of a dance reality show. Abdul had recently announced her decision to quit popular music reality show ‘American Idol’ after judging the show for eight seasons.

She is now in talks with Nigel Lythgoe about becoming a part of a dance reality show named “So You Think You Can Dance”.

The executive producer Lythgoe seemed interested in bringing Abdul to the show but believes Abdul’s apparent departure from ‘American Idol’ might be reversed. “I don’t know anybody that’s had her experience of being a dancer, of being a choreographer and of being a judge,” Lythgoe said.

Jennifer Lopez not to sign up American Idol

Singer turned actress Jennifer Lopez has denied reports that she was in the run to replace “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul.

Abdul had recently hinted that she was not too keen to return to the show and had not signed a contract with Idol producers to return for season 8 of the FOX hit singing competition, fuelling reports that Lopez was to replace her.

But the “Waiting for Tonight” hitmaker, who recently wrapped up her latest movie “The Backup Plan” in New York, has termed reports as "false".

"The rumor of Jennifer Lopez throwing herself in the ring to take over for Paula Abdul is completely false. Jennifer loves Idol but just as a fan. She just wrapped the feature film “The Backup Plan”, due out January 2010, and will release an album then as well," said a representative for Jennifer Lopez.

Simon Cowell to date 17 ex-girlfriends on b`day

"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell will be confronting 17 of his ex-girlfriends at a special bash organised ahead of his birthday.

Cowell will be turning 50 in October, but the bash is being organized this weekend. The Bash is been hosted by his ex and close pal, model Jackie St Claire. The star has been warned to expect the unexpected.

The guest list includes the likes of Terri Seymour, singer Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole. American Idol judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson is also expected to be present at the bash.

It can be a nightmare for most men, but Simon has the gift of the gab And, if truth be told, he’s actually on exceptionally good terms with nearly all of them so there shouldn`t be any waterworks or embarrassing tantrums.

Jennifer Hudson soon to be a MOM

Jennifer Hudson may soon be a mom. One of the close one’s of the singer confirmed to Essence magazine that Hudson is expecting her first child.

The Grammy-Oscar winner is engaged to Harvard law graduate David Otunga, who appeared on the reality show "I Love New York 2."

Hudson, who was a contestant at "American Idol", saw her worst days when her mother, brother and nephew were murdered in Chicago and her brother-in-law William Balfour was charged of the murder.

Hudson returned to the stage on February 1, singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Super Bowl. A week later, she won her first Grammy Award for best R&B album.

Yes, I was a Stripper, so what?.. says Nikki McKibbin

First-season American Idol finalist Nikki McKibbin says she was upfront with Idol producers about her stripping past seven years ago.

McKibbin, who came in third during the first season of the Fox singing competition, says she stripped for "five or six months" in Fort Worth, Texas. When asked on an "Idol" application if she had any professional dance experience, McKibbin says she wrote: "Yes — exotic."

Current finalist David Hernandez made headlines last week when it was revealed he steadily worked as a stripper for three years, dancing nude for the "mostly male" clientele at Dick's Cabaret in Phoenix.

McKibbin's advice to Hernandez: Have "no regrets" about his past.

"He did what he did for a reason, whether he loved what he was doing or he needed the money," said McKibbin.

The now-married mother of two is rebutting a report that she had a suicidal breakdown on Feb. 21 over her mother's death last August. McKibbin said the incident has been "blown out of proportion."

"I broke my foot and had a bad reaction to pain medication," McKibbin said on Monday.

McKibbin insists she was never suicidal.