Paula Abdul is supposedly thisclose to signing on for a revamped "Star Search" on ABC -- but if her reaction last night is honest, it ain't exactly a done deal for the ex-"American Idol" judge.
Choices, choices.
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Here's one of this week's booted "American Idol" contestants, Lilly Scott (left) -- and the Albino from the 1987 film "The Princess Bride' (right).
One of them pales in comparison to the other.
We're just sayin'
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The General better start preparing for war -- 'cause Larry Platt has been hit with a nasty lawsuit over "Pants on the Ground."
Here's a shocker -- it's all over money.
A music company called American King Music claims they funded Platt's recent recording session with rapper/producer Mims for the official full-length version of POTG.
But in the suit, filed in Atlanta, American King claims Larry and his reps, "failed to take care of Platt's obligations." They fail to describe exactly what those obligations are.
Now, American King is suing over the music distribution agreement and expenses related to producing, writing and recording of the single.
UPDATE: TMZ spoke with Platt's manager, Pinky, who tells us Larry never made a contract with American King -- but the company believes they're entitled to 50% of the profits from sale of POTG on iTunes.
Pinky tells us they're prepared for battle -- and adds, "This is a lawsuit for a non-agreement."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Music, American Idol
Ryan Seacrest's stalker, Chidi Uzomah, just pled no contest to felony stalking ... TMZ has learned.
Uzomah, who repeatedly hunted the "American Idol" host down and came close to him while armed with a knife, agreed in court to submit to a 3-month psychiatric evaluation at Chino State Prison in California.
As for prison time, we're told he could serve up to two years behind bars. And it's likely the judge will issue a criminal stay away order to keep Uzomah clear of Ryan Seacrest for the next 10 years.
People who worked on the case say the L.A. County Deputy D.A. assigned to the case, Wendy Segall, drove a hard bargain.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, American Idol, Ryan Seacrest, Exclusives
Wearing a spiked codpiece, former "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert performed at a Mardi Gras party in Sydney over the weekend.
Adam likes to use protection.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, American Idol, Fashion, Adam Lambert
Some people can hold it. Kelly Clarkson is not one of those people. 
Kelly was performing in Germany on Friday night when she mysteriously disappeared from the stage during a song. The band covered for her for a bit before she finally returned. She finished the song and then admitted, "I'm really sorry, I had to pee."
Such a lady.
Filed under: Music, American Idol
Simon Cowell got a little touchy-feely with someone on the "American Idol" judge's panel last night -- himself!
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Years before hooking up with Simon Cowell, "American Idol" makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy was in the clutches of another "A.I." dude ... Clay Aiken.
This pic of Aiken groping Simon's alleged fiancee's breasts dates back over six years ago.
Not that there's anything wrong with that ...
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Elliott Yamin had nothing but bad things to say about his trip to Chile ... then a 8.8 earthquake hit and he quickly changed his tune.
The former "American Idol" contestant is in Chile for the Viña del Mar International Song Festival. He bashed the experience last night on Twitter, saying, "Thanks 4 nothing Chile!...what an aweful experience!"
Less than an hour later, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit and Yamin began tweeting:
-- "Huge earthquake just now in Chile!!....I swear I thought this was the end of my life!!!!!"
-- "F**k!!!!!! I take it all back everybody!!....I just escaped w my life,from an 8.3 earthquake!!!...is everybody ok?...where was the epicener?"
-- "Complete and utter choas on the streets...no power...my heart is beatin outta my chest!....tsunami warnin...I am only a mile inland!"
Yamin settled down and even began giving interviews via phone. No word on when he plans to leave Chile.
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Move over, Frank Sinatra -- there's a new man in Sin City and he goes by the name of Gen. Larry Platt. 
The genius behind "Pants on the Ground" performed at JET nightclub at the Mirage Hotel last night -- and judging by the bevy of women who surrounded the General ... that song may have taken on a whole new meaning.
Filed under: American Idol, Hot Vegas, Photo Galleries
Chikezie Eze was arrested after trying to buy men's cologne on a stolen credit card ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
We broke the story ... the former "American Idol" was busted at Neiman Marcus last night and booked on felony identity theft.
Chikezie told us earlier today he used a Neiman's credit card with his name on it to purchase two bottles of cologne, but we've now learned the store flagged the plastic as a "stolen credit card."
Chikezie is out on $50,000 bail ... the approximate price of two bottles of cologne at Neiman's.
UPDATE: A rep for Neiman Marcus tells TMZ, "We're cooperating with local authorities."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, American Idol, Exclusives
Chikezie Eze is now dealing with a felony arrest because he just wanted to smell good.
We spoke with the "American Idol" alum a few minutes ago about his arrest last night at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills for felony identity theft.
Chikezie says he went cologne shopping at Neiman's last night, took two bottles to the counter and presented his Neiman's credit card -- a card he had never used before.
Chikezie says the clerk flagged the card, called security and he was taken downstairs for questioning. He says he was told something was "untrue" on his credit card application, though he had no idea what it could be.
Chikezie says, "They said they were waiting for someone to use the card and when they did they would pull them down."
Chikezie says he has no idea what information on the application might be false, adding, "I am who I am. It's not like I can hide that." He mentioned security said something about the name of his company -- Advanced Business Strategic Solutions -- on the application, but didn't know if that's why Neiman's flagged the card.
Chikezie says, "I haven't done anything wrong myself and I'm pretty confident nothing is going to happen."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, American Idol, Exclusives
Remember Chikezie from "American Idol?" Well, apparently a sales person at Neiman Marcus remembered him because the singer was busted last night for felony identity theft ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
Chikezie Eze was at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills when he allegedly tried to use "fraudulent means" -- possibly a phony check or credit card -- to purchase merchandise.
Chikezie was detained by store security until the Beverly Hills cops arrived. The singer was then taken to Bev Hills jail and booked on felony identity theft.
He is currently in jail, where he's being held on $50,000 bail.
UPDATE: We're told Chikezie was busted at the counter of Neiman Marcus with items he was trying to purchase.
UPDATE: Chikezie bailed out.
UPDATE: A rep for Neiman Marcus tells TMZ, "We're cooperating with local authorities."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, American Idol, Exclusives
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