Ellen DeGeneres will not return to the judging panel on American Idol for the show’s upcoming season.
Here’s what the 52-year-old entertainer had to say in a statement:
“A couple months ago, I let FOX and the American Idol producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn’t leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for.”
“I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. I loved the experience working on Idol and I am very grateful for the year I had, I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be.”
Idol is said to be undergoing a major shakeup after Simon Cowell’s departure. Justin Timberlake, Jessica Simpson and Elton John have all been rumored to be a part of the show’s tenth season.
Jesse Williams has been signed by Alfani Red as the newest model featured in a series of ads this fall.
ET joined the 28-year-old Grey’s Anatomy actor, who recently became a series regular on the hit medical drama, on the set for his sexy new photo shoot!
On set, Jesse shared that he’s quite happy with his fiancee, a real-estate broker. He said, “I’ve been engaged to a lovely girl, who I’ve been with for quite a while. Her name is Arin. We just moved out here from Brooklyn. We’re excited to have a wedding soon!”
Justin Timberlake and pal Trace Ayala are teaming up with Target to release a William Rast collection at the mass retailer!
The 28-year-old entertainer’s line joins fashion houses like Rodarte, Jean Paul Gaultier, Proenza Schouler and Zac Posen in bringing more affordable labels to the masses.
USA Today reports that the William Rast collection will be available for a month after a December launch. Expect to see denim, outerwear and sportswear for both guys and girls.
Gerard Butler will be the new face of L’Oréal Paris Men’s Expert, a full range of skin care products including cleansers, face wash, shave balm and moisturizers.
According to WWD, the 40-year-old has signed on to be the worldwide spokesman for the Hydra Energetic line — except in the United States. How rude!
Gerry and Michelle Monaghan have been busy shooting their new movie, Machine Gun Preacher, in Detroit, Mich.
President Obama dropped by The View today and revealed what he knows about celeb culture today!
The ladies grilled Obama on Lindsay Lohan, Snooki and Mel Gibson.
“I don’t know who Snooki is!” Barack said when Joy Behar asked if the pint-sized Jersey Shore starlet should run for the mayor of Wasilla, Alaska.
As for what’s on his iPod, Barack cited Jay-Z, Maria Callas and Frank Sinatra on his playlists but admitted that he didn’t have anything by Justin Bieber.
Barack Obama Talks Celebs on The View
Len Wiseman, the man behind the Underworld series and husband of Kate Beckinsale, will be directing a remake of the Arnold Schwarzenegger hit Total Recall for Columbia Pictures!
The 37-year-old Live Free or Die Hard director was chosen for his “incredible love of the genre and a great gift for action,” according to Variety.
Len started his career in the art department on films such as Men in Black and Independence Day before writing and directing the vampire flick Underworld.
ARE YOU EXCITED to watch the reboot of Total Recall?
Katie Holmes hurries to a meeting on Thursday (July 29) on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood.
The 31-year-old actress paired her casual chic outfit with Christian Louboutin peeptoe heels!
Katie is back in town after shooting next year’s History Channel miniseries The Kennedys in Toronto, Canada. Katie plays the role of Jacqueline Kennedy to Greg Kinnear’s JFK!
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