Paula Abdul Quits Idol on Twitter

Paula Abdul’s Idol journey is officially over, with the longtime reality judge announcing her termination from the show on her Twitter feed.

Abdul, who has been with American Idol since its creation, said that she had made the decision to leave, but would miss the show terrribly and was grateful for all the love and support she had received over the years.

“With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to ‘Idol,’” her Tweet read. “I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from Day 1 become 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.”

Although Abdul hadn’t made it official with the show’s producers, a joint statement from Fox, FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment – the brawn behind Idol – confirmed that the former performing artist would not be returning the for the show’s ninth cycle.

The statement read: “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.”

Apparently, Abdul was demanding $20 million to stick with the reality show. She rejected an offer of a 30 % pay increase, which would have seen the onetime singer pocket an eight-figure sum in a multiyear deal.

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Delta Goodrem Twitter-Stalked by ‘Messiah’

Australian singer Delta Goodrem has been forced to consult security experts after her fiance Brian McFadden was repeatedly threatened by an online stalker who calls himself ‘The Messiah’ over popular networking site, Twitter.

The man, believed to be Australian, goes under the Twitter alias Saviour Mankind, and has professed his “love and ownership” of Goodrem through countless messages on the site, some of which have been responded to by McFadden.

There are some who have suggested that by responding to the threatening remarks, McFadden has “egged on” the stalker rather than placating him, with Saviour Mankind’s Twitter posts quickly turning to darker topics like murder and rape.

On another website, Saviour Mankind has described himself as a “schizophrenic” who hears voices and is a “messiah” figure.

Jennifer Fontaine, a spokeswoman for Goodrem and McFadden, told News Limited: “We’re very much aware of this matter but we’ve been advised to not make any comment at this time. We have security looking at it.”

The longtime couple has threatened to obtain a restraining order against Saviour Mankind, after McFadden received the following letter from the stalker:

Courtney Love’s Twitter War With ‘The Veronicas’

I love Twitter. It’s such an easy medium to converse with people across the globe – and, say, start a verbal war with someone, like Courtney Love has done, in her oh-so eloquent way.

The former rock chick, who is now more ’stick’ than ‘chick,’ lashed out at Jess Origliasso from Australian band The Veronicas and Gossip Girl-turned rocker Taylor Momsen, accusing the pair of being image thieves.

Here’s what Love had to say (please note that all typos are Love’s and hers alone… the girl can’t spell for shit!):

	Why does Taylor Whatsit deeply disturb me and why is the Blonde one from the verons or whatever they are clled wearing my actual clothes?
	i mean she is wearing MY clothes I bought and dyed and did shit to
	I will do MY job you kids runalong and find your own little jobs whne you can even THINK that you can play aROCK show for 3.5 hrs call me
	the chick from Goissip Girl and the verons girls arent actually playing ROCKMUSIC anyone takes seriousl.Itscrappy POP
	i mean call a Spade a Spade! i am Slow but @BrodyDalle is the only other female who plays guitar for shit.PAthetic.Learn yr Craft.Or Leave.

Apparently the Twitter war began after Courtney Love allegedly sent a message to Origliasso on the social networking site, asking her to give the former Hole star a call. When Jess still hadn’t called two days later, Love started on her Twitter tirade, attacking the singer and her actress look-a-like, Taylor Momsen.

Here’s what Origliasso had to say in response (again, all spelling errors are that of the celebrity and not mine):

C-love doesn’t like me today ..2 days ago she was Begging me to call her & hang out.. I guess she’s upset that Unlike her, Ive been too busy promoting a NEW record, & touring to bother. Sorry Courts!

	Oh and babe, Nancy Spungen had the bleach blonde far before you. Don’t give yourself THAT much credit.
	that being said.. I still think Hole were an amazing band <3
	I don’t hate @courtneylover79 .. Im a huge fan of her music! …. Its ok that she isn’t into POP music, or our band… But the stealing her clothes thing, and the hair? Give me a break

If you couldn’t make heads nor tails of Courtney’s Twitter speech, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Sometimes I don’t even know if Courtney knows what she’s talking about.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Not Engaged, Says Rep

It seems congratulations aren’t in store for Jennifer Love Hewitt after all, with the star’s rep revealing that she and beau Jamie Kennedy did not get engaged at the Laugh Factory in Long Beach, despite reports to the contrary.

“There’s no truth to the report,” Hewitt’s rep said. “There’s no truth to this report whatsoever.”

However, a real engagement may be just around the corner for the love birds, with the Ghost Whisperer actress revealing that she and Kennedy have discussed marriage – so much so that they even have an engagement timeline.

“By this time next year, if we’re not planning something, then there’s a situation,” Hewitt said on 104.7 FM’s Johnjay and Rich Show recently.

Kennedy himself confirmed that the engagement rumours are completely false with a post on popular social networking site, Twitter.

Kennedy Tweeted on Tuesday: “There’s a lil rumor going round that i got down on one knee in Long beach. If i was gonna get down on one knee do u think i wud do it in the LBC???? I mean i’m down with Snoop but L Beach doesnt scream Romance. I luv my girl and wen it happens you’ll be the first to know.”

So you’ve heard it from the horse’s mouth (so to speak) folks: Jen Love and Jamie are NOT engaged. Though stay tuned, because Jamie did say ‘when’ and not ‘if’…

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Pitt to Kutcher: “Don’t Take Pictures of Your Wife’s Butt!”

Brad Pitt has spoken out against Ashton Kutcher’s rather inorthadox Twitter antics in the latest issue of Wired magazine, declaring that posting pictures of your better half’s butt is just not acceptable.

“Don’t take a picture of your wife’s butt. That’s silly,” Pitt said of Kutcher’s recent Twitter post, in which the Punk’d star Tweeted a shot of wife Demi Moore’s bikini-ed behind for his million or so followers to see.

However, Pitt had no problems with his fellow actor posting pictures of other women’s rear ends.

“Take pictures of other people’s wives’ butts,” Pitt instructed.

While Pitt had issues with Tweets about certain parts of the female anatomy, he had no qualms about Tweeting whilst on the can; however, he admitted that if you were going to do that, you had to be careful.

“Just be sure you don’t hit the wrong button and end up putting a photo of your junk on Twitter,” he added. “Trust me, you don’t want those followers.”

Sounds like ol’ Brad’s speaking from experience there.

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Elizabeth Taylor to Skip Jackson Memorial

Dame Elizabeth Taylor has confirmed that she will not attend the memorial service of her close friend Michael Jackson, and says that the late popstar would have “approved” of her decision.

Pouring out her grief on her official Twitter page, Taylor said, “I just don’t believe that Michael would want me to share my grief with millions of others. How I feel is between us. Not a public event.”

Though she has chosen to remain home, Taylor admits that she was asked to speak at Tuesday’s memorial service at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.

“I cannot be part of the public whoopla,” the 77-year-old wrote. “And I cannot guarantee that I would be coherent to say a word.”

The actress added: “I will always love Michael from the depth of my being and nothing can separate us. My love goes out to Katherine and Michael’s beloved children.”

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Britney Spears Makes Light of Recent Celebrity Passings

Pop star Britney Spears has made light of the number of recent celebrity deaths, jokingly posting a notice of her own passing to her official Twitter account moments ago.

The Womanizer singer, who has just announced plans to tour Australia for the first time in her career, posted a picture of a rudimentary black cross via TwitPic, with the caption: “Britney has passed today. It is a sad day for everyone. More news to come.”

This tweet comes hours after American television pitchman Billy Mays was found dead in his Tampa home, and days after Hollywood lost the shining lights of Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson and Ed McMahon.

UPDATE: The tweet has since been removed from Spears’ official Twitter page. No doubt her management got wind of the tweet and removed it before it could offend any members of those families who’ve lost loved ones over the last week.

UPDATE # 2: It appears Britney Spears’ Twitter account was hacked earlier today, and the offensive tweet was posted by an unknown hacker. Twitter has since disabled the ability to upload mobile photos via TwitPic.

Jeff Goldblum Death a Hoax

Jeff Goldblum’s death has been confirmed as nothing but a cruel hoax in a day that has been plauged by celebrity tragedy.

Shortly after news of Farrah Fawcett’s and Michael Jackson’s deaths hit the web, unconfirmed reports of Jurassic Park actor Jeff Goldblum’s fatal accident on a film set began to surface on popular social networking site Twitter.

Fans across the globe were sent into panic as word of Goldblum’s alleged fatal cliff fall circulated amongst the tech-friendly, but the rumour has been put to rest, with fellow actor Kevin Spacey making the announcement on his official Twitter feed.

“Jeff Goldblum is alive and well. I just spoke to his manager. Stop these stupid rumors,” Spacey wrote.

That’s good to know. Thanks for the heads up, Spacey!

Michael Jackson: The Twitter Reaction

Michael Jackson shot straight to the top of the Twitter trending topics mere seconds after news of his shock death broke to the world.

Those in the celebrity world with Twitter accounts have been posting furiously since hearing about Jackson’s heart attack, sending out words of support and voicing their shock at the 50-year-olds death.

Lindsay Lohan: NO OMG … sending my love and prayers out to Michael and his family … i feel sick..

Marlon Wayans: My prayers, my love, my heart goes out to michael jackson and the entire jackson family. I pray so hard for them. I’m crushed! Please pray.

Pete Wentz: Prayers and thoughts with michael jackson … I haven’t hope in so long that news isn’t true.

Kim Kardashian: Wow I am truly in shock that Michael Jackson has passed away! I love u Jackson family, my prayers are with the whole family!

Matthew Lewis: A sad day for music. Another revolutionary genius has passed away. R.I.P. Michael Jackson.

Tom Felton: Crazy shit! Excuse the French but who saw that coming! Sad day for music : (

Imogen Heap: Noooooooo!!!! Michael Jackson was my childhood! I loved him. So so so so sad. So nearly saw him live. Just a couple of weeks. crying.

Ashton Kutcher: Pray for his kids. Rip Sending love and light to family and friend but especially his kids.

Hugh Jackman: To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die ~Thomas Campbell, “Hallowed Ground” Our Love to Michael Jackson’s and Farrah Fawcett’s Families.

Demi Moore: I am greatly saddened for the loss of both Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Especially for their children!

Jackson, cardiac arrest, hospital and CPR have been the top topics this morning, over-taking Farrah Fawcett and Iran, which has been on top for the past week in support of the Iranian people during their troubled presidential election.

Perez Hilton’s Latest Publicity Stunt

Perez Hilton is claiming that he was bashed by Will.I.Am and his security guards.

The Black Eyed Peas band was in Toronto, to perform at the awards called Much Music, where they won the Best International Video Group Award for their hit song, “Boom Boom Pow”.

Being the media tart that he is, the first thing Hilton did was reach out for his phone and Twitter the bashing, saying he needed police help.

OK, let me think about this for a second.

He has ‘allegedly’ been bashed, in his mind, seriously enough to require police assistance; he has a phone in his hands, yet his first instinct is not to use his phone to call the police himself, rather he chooses to send a post to Twitter, asking for someone to call the police for him.

Riiiiggghhhtttt…….

Now, call me suspicious, but could his actions be nothing more than the usual attempt at a PR stunt?

Now what could be the reason for that I wonder?

Oh that’s right, he is trying to go more mainstream and is reporteldy starting a new ’safe’ site.

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