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Arsenio Hall ‘Not Involved Romantically’ With Paula Abdul

Arsenio Hall and Paula Abdul are not giving love a second try.

Despite reports that former couple has rekindled their 20-year-old relationship, the former talk show host and actor told Access Hollywood that he is not romantically linked to the former “American Idol” judge after an online report last week suggesting the duo had started dating again.

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Paula Abdul: Michael Jackson ‘Punked Me With Bubbles The Chimp!’

Paula Abdul was one of the many friends of the late Michael Jackson who turned up for his “This Is It” premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday night and she had a surprising revelation – the King of Pop used to pull pranks on her when she was a young dance diva.

Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Jackson Brothers & More Step Out For ‘This Is It’ Premiere

Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Paula Abdul and Paris Hilton were among the stars who hit the red carpet in Los Angeles for the premiere of Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” on Tuesday night.

Braving winds that started up earlier in the day, the glammed up stars, including David Cook, Adam Lambert and Katy Perry, packed the red carpet, all eager to see the movie made up of rehearsal footage from the tour that never was.

Brooke Elliott On Shooting With Paula Abdul & Fighting Over Liza Minnelli On ‘Drop Dead Diva’

Brooke Elliott sprung out of the theater world and became a hit on primetime cable TV over the past few months by playing a recently deceased 24-year-old perky model who comes back to earth in the body of a 30-something curvy lawyer in “Drop Dead Diva.”

The actress, who AccessHollywood.com named a Rising Star over the summer, lived up to the accolades thanks to her effervescent performance as the legal eagle with a developing conscience, Jane Bingham.

Report: Simon Cowell’s ‘The X Factor’ Heading Stateside

Simon Cowell’s “The X Factor” is America-bound, according to a new report.

Britain’s Daily Mirror reported that television’s Mr. Nasty is bringing his U.K. reality competition stateside in a deal with FOX worth an alleged $103 million.

Last week, The Hollywood Reporter claimed Simon and FOX were “hammering out a deal” to launch the show responsible for introducing Leona Lewis to America and the Mirror claims it is now a reality.

Paula Abdul To Rejoin ‘So You Think You Can Dance?’

Paula Abdul may make an appearance after all on “So You Think You Can Dance?,” her former boss, ex-“American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe, Tweeted on Friday.

“I saw Paula @ the ‘Power of Women’ event yesterday. I asked her to come on SYTYCD again and she said she would. I hope she means it?” Nigel, a producer and judge on the show, Tweeted.

Ellen DeGeneres: ‘I’m Going To Be A Great [‘Idol’] Judge Because I’ve Spent My Whole Life Being Judged’

Ellen DeGeneres is taking on her critics who are worried she won’t have the chops to sit behind the judge’s table on “American Idol.”

Paula Abdul Channels Ellen DeGeneres on VH1’s ‘Divas Live’

Paula Abdul had some fun Thursday night at VH1’s “Divas Live” when she took the stage dressed as her replacement on “American Idol.”

Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson Become Official Divas On VH1 Special

There’s a new class of divas in town — and they’re ready to rock with attitude.

Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus and Kelly Clarkson were among the new inductees at the “VH1 Divas” concert Thursday night.

Paula Abdul On ‘Idol’s’ Ellen Future: ‘It’s Going To Be A Different Show’

When Paula Abdul left “American Idol,” the reality competition’s judges’ panel lost a genuine pop “Idol” of its own – a singer with No. 1 hits and real-life experience. So with Ellen DeGeneres, a comedienne and talk show host, taking her spot alongside Simon, Randy and Kara, what does that mean for “Idol?”

Rosie On Ellen’s ‘Idol’ Move: She’ll Be ‘Much Better Than Paula’

Rosie O’Donnell is predicting success for Ellen DeGeneres as the daytime talk show host takes over the fourth judge’s seat on “American Idol.”

“I think she’ll be very good at that show,” Rosie told Access Hollywood as she ventured out for Fashion’s Night Out in New York City on Thursday evening.

The outspoken former “View” moderator, who is gearing up to host her own radio show on SIRIUS XM this fall, said she thinks Ellen will actually fill the chair better than Paula Abdul, who in August, ended her “Idol” negotiations and Tweeted she would not be returning to the show.