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Matthew Belloni / Hollywood Reporter:
Paula Abdul Closes Deal to Join Simon Cowell as ‘X Factor’ Judge — Paula Abdul will reunite with Simon Cowell on The X Factor. Sources tell THR that Abdul's deal is finally done for her to join Cowell and previously announced judges Cheryl Cole and Antonio “L.A.” Reid …
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Abdul rejoins Cowell as ‘X Factor’ judge — NEW YORK - Paula Abdul will be back at the judging table with Simon Cowell, this time on Fox's “The X Factor,” a person familiar with the negotiations said Saturday. — Though widely expected, confirmation of Abdul's joining the new singing contest …
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Paula Abdul Closes Her Deal For ‘X Factor’ — ‘X FACTOR’ DRAMA: Paula Abdul Asked To Judge Without Done Deal I hear Paula Abdul just closed her deal to be the fourth judge on Fox's The X Factor and is getting ready for tomorrow's first two auditions tapings at 1 PM and 6 PM.
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Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
'X FACTOR'S DRAMA, DRAMA, DRAMA: Paula Abdul Asked To Show Up As Judge Without Done Deal; Nicole Scherzinger Didn't Want Corbin Bleu As Co-Host; Now Steve Jones Done Deal As Replacement — EXCLUSIVE: Simon Cowell sure knows how to turn up the behind-the-scenes drama on his TV shows.
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Christine Fenno / PopEater:
Paula Abdul Hired as ‘X Factor’ Judge; Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones to Co-host — The ‘X Factor’ judging panel is complete, with the final chair to be filled by Paula Abdul, who just closed the deal in last-minute negotiations, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Matthew Belloni / Hollywood Reporter:
‘X-Factor’ Hosts Are Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger (Exclusive)
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TMZ.com:
David Beckham in Car Accident on LA Freeway — David Beckham was involved in a car accident on one of the busiest freeways in all of Los Angeles ... and the driver of the other car had to be taken to a local hospital ... TMZ has learned. — According to law enforcement sources …
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Manny Pacquiao Injured in Car Accident — Manny Pacquiao was just involved in a car accident in Las Vegas ... but we're told he's going to be alright for the fight tonight ... TMZ has learned. — Sources close to Pacquiao tell TMZ he was traveling in a fleet of cars after church today …
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Ulrica Wihlborg / People.com:
Victoria Beckham's Pink-Themed Baby Shower — Victoria Beckham only had one request for her baby shower: pink gifts, please! — The mom-to-be, who already has three boys, got her wish on Saturday as she celebrated the upcoming arrival of her daughter with close friends including Nicole Richie …
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Pippa Middleton — $5 Mil Porn Offer from the States — Time for a little porn math — Pippa Middleton = 5 Octomoms ... because TMZ has learned a major company is offering Kate's little sister a whopping $5,000,000 ... for JUST ONE SCENE. — Vivid Entertainment honcho Steven Hirsch sent Pippa the letter …
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X17 Online:
Johnny And Penelope Premiere Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides At Disneyland — Disney stars were out in full force for the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Saturday at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. New mom Penelope Cruz looked radiant in a feather and lace mermaid gown …
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Christine Fenno / PopEater:
Tina Fey Joins Maya Rudolph for a Baby-Bumping ‘SNL’ Duet — Kicking off what she dubbed 'the Mother's Day episode,' Tina Fey hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ this weekend with a dose of her usual self-deprecation. — Making the most of her six-months' pregnant figure, the ‘30 Rock’ star …
TMZ.com:
Charlie to Twins: Can You Say 'Mommy's in Rehab?' — Charlie Sheen tells TMZ ... he's teaching his 2-year-old twin boys new words this weekend — like “rehab” — because he wants them to know where their mother spends so much time. — Charlie tells TMZ ... it's the first time he's been able …
