Patti Labelle Says Some 'American Idol' Judges Aren't Qualified

R&B legend Patti Labelle told it like it really is about "American Idol." She said some "American Idol" judges aren't qualified to judge. I am pretty sure she isn't dissing Ellen DeGeneres, who I believes she likes a whole lot. We know it wasn't Randy Jackson or possibly Simon Cowell. Patti Labelle is a class act and I am glad she told them like it really is!

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The Jacksons May Reunite, in Negotiations with AEG Live to Perform at O2 Arena in London

Will the untimely passing of Michael Jackson resurrect the singing career of the Jackson brothers? Four Jackson brothers, members of the hit-making quintet led by Michael Jackson until his solo career skyrocketed, have been in negotiations with AEG Live about performing at the O2 Arena in London. They want to take over some of the dates the venue had earmarked for Michael Jackson's 50 comeback concerts, the Los Angeles Times has reported.

The quintet broke up in 1984. But there are outward signs that Michael's death has brought the brothers closer together and may result in the rebirth of the Jacksons on the stage. On Friday, promoters for Jamaica's star-studded music festival Reggae Sumfest announced that three members of the group -- Tito, Randy and Jackie Jackson -- had been confirmed as attendees at a concert next weekend. The announcement said that a fourth member, Marlon Jackson, "may also join." Jermaine Jackson will be in Austria that weekend at the 2009 Save the World Awards, where he will accept a posthumous humanitarian award for Michael.

As sad as this sounds, Michael Jackson will be worth more in death, literally and figuratively, than in life. I suspect his brothers will make more money now than they have ever made previously.

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Manager: Paula Abdul Likely Not Returning to American Idol

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It's ironic that as Ryan Seacrest and other counterparts ink megadeals to return to American Idol's ninth season, Paula Abdul's manager, David Sonenberg, said that his client will ditch the FOX show unless producers change their tune. Really Paula? AI depends on you for so much! He told the The Los Angeles Times that she has yet to receive a proposal for her return. The new season is set to premiere in January.

"I find it under these circumstances particularly unusual; I think unnecessarily hurtful," he added of the holdup. "I find it kind of unconscionable and certainly rude and disrespectful that [Idol production companies Fremantle and 19 Entertainment] haven't stepped up and said what they want to do."According to Sonenberg, who began managing the star in June, he told the network Abdul would "love to be on the show," but has not heard back as to any sort of proposal.

"She's not a happy camper as a result of what's going on. She's hurt. She's angry," Sonenberg said. "I think at this point we're going to be considering everything, including some kind of a competition show. She has tremendous ideas for a whole variety of shows." Source: US Magazine

Last week, Idol's Ryan Seacrest inked a three-year, $45 million deal to continue on as host, tripling his previous salary of slightly less than $5 million per seaso, while judge Randy Jackson is signed onto the series through 2011. Simon Cowell asked to be paid in excess of $100 million a season. Let's see how this plays out. I scarcely think people will lose sleep or the show's ratings suffer if Paula Adbul doesn't return for the new season.

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