Kara DioGuardi — Fired From ‘American Idol’

Filed under: Kara DioGuardi , American Idol FOX is finally telling people what TMZ told you five weeks ago — Kara DioGuardi   has been fired from “American Idol” … actually, FOX isn’t using the word “fired,” but that’s exactly what happened

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Jennifer Lopez — ‘American Idol’ Deal Imminent

Filed under: Jennifer Lopez , American Idol , TV Jennifer Lopez is in the final stages of negotiations with ” American Idol ” — and we’re told it’s all but a done deal and Jennifer will be the last critical link in the chain. Sources connected to the negotiations tell TMZ … contrary to some news… Read more

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January Jones and Jason Sudeikis: Shopping Sweethearts

Looking to be pairing up quite nicely, January Jones and new boyfriend Jason Sudeikis were spotted doing some shopping at their local Target in Los Angeles on Wednesday (August 18). The “Mad Men” actress and her comedian beau browsed the racks for a small cooler and other home needs before racing past paparazzi and out to their nearby car

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Kat von D Deletes Relationship Tweet

Maybe she should think before she tweets – as Kat von D made a big announcement earlier today (August 18) via Twitter and then took it back. The tattoo temptress tweeted, “And yes, Jesse and I are dating.” But moments later, she deleted the post. Although von D and James claimed to be just friends, they were recently spotted out and about together in Las Vegas looking to be more than they’re claiming

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Snooki Enters Not Guilty Plea

She was arrested on the beach in Seaside Heights, New Jersey at the end of last month, and today (August 18) Nicole Polizzi pleaded not guilty. The reality TV star sent her lawyer to court to enter the plea against the disorderly conduct charge – with a trial having been set for September 8. In other news, Ms Polizzi seems to have gotten her way and had her nickname “Snooki” trademarked

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Zsa Zsa Gabor: On the Mend

She took a turn for the worse just a few days ago, but now it is being reported that Zsa Zsa Gabor’s health has improved.

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‘American Idol’ Back-Up Plan — Shania Twain

Filed under: Jennifer Lopez , Shania Twain , American Idol , TV , Developing Stories ” American Idol ” sources tell TMZ … the Jennifer Lopez deal isn’t dead yet, but if it does flatline …

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TMZ Live: J-Lo, Fantasia, and Dina Lohan

Filed under: Fantasia Barrino , Oksana Grigorieva , Mel Gibson , TMZ Live , Celebrity Justice , American Idol , Dina Lohan , Lindsay Lohan , Jennifer Lopez , Shania Twain We took your questions on everything — including “Idol” making Shania Twain their J-Lo back-up plan, Oksana ’s home being debugged, and Dina Lohan getting set to do a Lindsay interview. Plus: Fantasia Barrino possibly being sued for “husband stealing.” Read more

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‘American Idol’ Judges — Dangerous Strangers

Filed under: Simon Cowell , Jennifer Lopez , Steven Tyler , Randy Jackson , Paula Abdul , Nigel Lythgoe , American Idol , TV Sources connected with ” American Idol ” tell TMZ … execs on the show recklessly rolled the dice by choosing Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as the new judges.

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