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Rumors about the new American Idol judge is still not yet solved. Latest news mentions that Elton John is the first choice to replace the position left by Ellen DeGeneres.

According to Nigel Lythgoe, who has joined as executive producer of this talent search show, Elton John is the right choice for judge. The reality TV mogul said in an interview in USA Today that the grumpiness of Elton will add attractiveness of this spectacle. (more…)

Celebrity Gossip – For a fan, nothing is more fun than knowing the deepest secrets of their idol. So it’s no wonder that Madonna’s dirty little secret is offered in an auction if the pop diva’s belongings. A journal containing Madonna’s secrets will be auctioned on eBay. (more…)

Celebrity Gossip – Katie Holmes will likely soon have a major role in her acting career. Katie – Tom Cruise’s wife – reportedly will portray former U.S. first lady, Jackie Kennedy. (more…)

Lucy Liu – the Charlie’s Angels star – is to make her Broadway debut. Liu will take to the stage in God of Carnage — a Tony award-winning comedy about the clash between two liberal, middle-class couples whose children get into a fight.

The 41-year-old actress will join fellow actors Dylan Baker, Janet McTeer and Jeff Daniels when the current cast are replaced at the end of next month.

The play’s current cast — Jimmy Smits, Annie Potts, Christine Lahti and Ken Stott – will perform together for the last time on February 28.

Lucy is the latest in a long line of TV and film stars to tread the boards in New York’s famous theater district.

Scarlett Johansson recently received rave reviews for her debut Broadway performance in Arthur Miller’s tragedy, A View from The Bridge.

Simon Cowell – the music mogul – has announced that the upcoming season of American Idol will be his last. Simon made the announcement during the semiannual Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena.

Cowell says he’s leaving the smash hit TV talent show to be a judge and executive producer on FOX’s upcoming American version of The X Factor — the UK talent show that launched Leona Lewis‘ glittering career.

“I’m thrilled that we have put a date on the launch of the U.S. version of The X Factor, and delighted to be continuing to work with FOX,” Cowell said in a statement. “We have a fantastic relationship, a great team and are all very excited about this.”

Simon — who makes a reported $36 million on Idol — stands to make even more money on The X Factor when it launches stateside.