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Dish Of Salt: Friday TV Round-Up

Our AccessHollywood.com TV expert, Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman, breaks down what’s happening in the world of TV over the weekend. Plus, which “Battlestar Galactica” babe is scrub-a-dub-dubbing into CBS’s “The Big Bang Theory?” And news on what some “American Idol” alumni are up to for the holidays.

Read all of the details…. after the jump!

Oprah Says Decision To End Show Came ‘After Much Prayer & Careful Thought’

Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying “prayer and careful thought” led her to her decision.

Jennifer Lopez & Adam Lambert Ready For AMA Stage

Jennifer Lopez plans to include a boxing ring, fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance. “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather, chains and handcuffs into his.

Joanna Krupa & Derek Hough Eliminated On ‘Dancing’

Despite having Derek Hough as her professional partner and a second place overall finish on Monday night, Joanna Krupa was booted from the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom on Tuesday night.

The model was eliminated just one week shy of the Season 9 finale, but Joanna noted her time on the show was rewarding.

Whitney Houston To Perform On ‘Dancing’ Season Finale

After much speculation, Whitney Houston is headed to “Dancing With the Stars,” Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Whitney will perform on the November 24 Season Finale of the reality competition, ABC confirmed to Access on Monday.

Janet Jackson To Open American Music Awards

Janet Jackson will kick off the 2009 American Music Awards with a special opening medley, Access Hollywood has learned.

Whitney Houston Selling Her New Jersey Home

Whitney Houston has reportedly put her New Jersey home on the market.

The singer is offering the home, located in Menham, N.J., for $2.5 million, although it is worth $5.6 million, according to several reports.

ROLL CALL: Whitney’s Wardrobe Malfunction

Plus, did Paris Hilton demand live lobster during a recent film shoot? Are Alexander Skarsgard and Kate Bosworth an item? And, Brit spotted looking great in Mexico!

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

Susan Boyle Covers Madonna, The Monkees, Rolling Stones On Debut Album

Get ready for more SuBo!

“Britain’s Got Talent” 2009 runner-up Susan Boyle will make her highly anticipated album debut with “I Dreamed A Dream” which will be released on Columbia Records on November 24. Many predict the album could be one of the year’s biggest selling albums — during a week in September, its pre-release sales alone topped Whitney Houston and the Beatles at the top of Amazon.com’s charts.”

The full track-listing… after the jump!

David Foster To Embark On 10-City Tour With ‘David Foster & Friends’

Famed musical showman, producer and songwriter David Foster and some of his talented friends will be embarking on a 10-city tour of “David Foster and Friends” starting in Chicago on October 21, including stops in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Miami.

In addition to such artists as Philip Bailey from the chart-topping Earth, Wind and Fire, Oprah protege Charice, Chicago’s Peter Cetera and ‘American Idol’s Michael Johns,’ fans can expect surprise visits at every show.

Bobbi Kristina To Follow Mom Whitney Houston Into Singing

Whitney Houston’s daughter revealed that she’d like to follow in her mother – and father’s – footsteps… by becoming a singer.

During Whitney’s appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Oprah asked Bobbi Kristina, now 15, if she planned to pursue a singing career.

Whitney Houston Tells Oprah Winfrey That Bobby Brown Spit On Her & Was Emotionally Abusive

Whitney Houston says ex-husband Bobby Brown was emotionally abusive during their marriage and at one point spit on her.

After a long absence from music, Houston is staging a career comeback with a new album last month and a two-part appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”