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5:00 PM ET, May 8, 2011

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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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Associated Press:
Abdul Rejoins Cowell as ‘X Factor’ Judge  —  NEW YORK (AP) — 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 …
Discussion: X17 Online, Extra and Pop Crunch
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.
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.
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.
Discussion: omg! and Inside TV
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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TMZ.com:
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 …
Discussion: Anything Hollywood and Reuters
Elaine Aradillas / People.com:
David Beckham Involved in Freeway Car Accident
Discussion: PopEater
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 …
Discussion: Perez Hilton, USA Today and Celebuzz
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AceShowBiz.com:   Victoria Beckham Posts Picture From Baby Shower
TMZ.com:
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 …
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 …
Discussion: omg! and TV Squad
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 …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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