Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul heading to Beso restaurant in West Hollywood (6/26)

Paula Abdul announced on her Twitter late yesterday that she will not be returning for the 9th season of American Idol:

With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all . . . I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon . . . What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me . . . It truly has been breathtaking, especially over the past month . . . I do without any doubt have the BEST fans in the entire world and I love you all.

Fox released a statement which confirmed Paula's departure:

"Paula Abdul has been an important part of the American Idol family over the last eight seasons and we are saddened that she has decided not to return to the show. While Paula will not be continuing with us, she's a tremendous talent and we wish her the best."

Don't be sad for Paula. She told E! that she already has a job lined up as one of the people that hang out at intersections and beg for change. "Former vet. Any money or prescription drugs would be appreciated. God bless."

Paula Abdul thinks she's important

Paula Abdul thinks very highly of herself . . . which tends to happen when you're high all the freaking time. From the National Enquirer:

Paula Abdul was in diva mode as she and a male friend dined at West Hollywood's Sushi Roku on April 14. Despite the fact that no fans approached her during her meal, Paula demanded a private dining room halfway through the dinner, leaving the wait staff shrugging their shoulders and rolling their eyes. (Print Edition - 5/4)

Paula's right. She does deserve her own room . . . as long as it's padded. Can you really blame her though for wanting her privacy? It can be pretty embarrassing emptying your entire medicine cabinet on the dinner table in front of people you don't even know. If Paula really wants her own space to ingest illegal substances at a restaurant, she should just use the celebrity VIP area (aka, the bathroom stall).

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Paula Abdul might get her own talk show

Paula Abdul wants to launch her own daytime talk show. Can you say female version of The Magic Hour? Please. Let. This. Happen. The American Idol cohost has already held talks with CBS and it's rumored the show could debut this year. A source close to the star told the National Enquirer.

"Paula's been dreaming about having her own talk show for three years, and she's ready to make it a reality . . . And if she does get her [American Idol] contract demands, Paula will attempt to negotiate a clause that states she can have other projects, including a talk show, and will juggle both. Paula is unpredictable and not afraid to speak her mind — but she also leads from the heart and really connects with people. Studio execs feel those are the kind of personal attributes that would make her perfect for a daytime talk show." (Source)

Paula thinks she deserves her own talk show? There's only one type of program she should take part in this year . . . and it involves 12 steps. Actually, Paula might be onto something. For all of you out there that think watching a drunk, drugged-out, incoherent Paula slurring her words for an hour on T.V would never be successful, I've got two words for you: Ozzie Osbourne.