It seemed like she was a perfect fit for the American version of “The X Factor” but now it seems Cheryl Cole has been kicked off the show. The British songstress was reportedly fired from the gig, with FOX blaming her strong Northern English accent for the decision.

Filed under: Keith Olbermann , TV Keith Olbermann saw the handwriting on the wall with the new owner of NBC and cut a deal for his exit that will give him money and options — sources tell TMZ. Here’s how it went down

Filed under: Keith Olbermann , Paparazzi Photo , TV After leaving his MSNBC show Friday night, Keith Olbermann hit up the Gramercy Tavern in Manhattan for a late dinner. If you’re looking for a dinner date next week, Keith is available.

Backing up ongoing rumors surrounding her expected departure, it has been confirmed that Kara DioGuardi’s run on “American Idol” is officially over. Joining Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres as exiting judges, Kara told, “I felt like I won the lottery when I joined American Idol two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave Idol.” Making a name for herself thanks to her FOX job, Kara adds, “I am very proud to have been associated with American Idol — it has truly been an amazing experience.” Commenting on Miss DioGuardi’s decision to exit, “American Idol” executive producer Simon Fuller said, “I will miss having her on the show, but I look forward to working with her in music for many years to come.”

Filed under: Jessie Lunderby , Celebrity Justice , Playboy The Arkansas jailer who got naked for Playboy has just been officially canned by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department … TMZ has learned

After taking to Twitter to announce her retirement earlier this week, Amanda Bynes is back in the news, once more. Rumors are swirling around the “Sydney White” actress, saying she was kicked out of starring in the new comedy “Hall Pass” because of bad behavior.

Filed under: Ben Roethlisberger , TMZ Sports Ben Roethlisberger has just lost a major sponsor — after his beef jerky company decided that the sexual assault investigation left a bad taste in the mouths of the consumers. TMZ spoke with the people behind Big Ben’s Beef Jerky , who tell us they’ve… Read more

Filed under: Celebrity Justice , Exclusives Here’s something to make you go “Hmmmmmm” — Arsenio Hall is being sued by his ex personal assistant/housekeeper.

Filed under: Michael Jackson , Exclusives TMZ has learned the bodyguard who says Dr.