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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 Showbiz News – According to a report on TMZ, Elton John is the hot favorite to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol, insiders say.

Idol producers are keen for the Rocket Man singer to fill the void left by Cowell, who announced earlier this week that the current season is his last.

When contacted for comment, Elton’s rep said, “He’s on holiday.”

Elton, 62, was recently hospitalized with an E.coli infection.

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.

Celebrity Gossip – Adam Lambert — who is single after splitting from beau Drake LaBry — has shot down claims he’s dating Ferras Alqaisi. Star magazine recently reported that the American Idol runner-up had hooked up with pop singer/songwriter Alqaisi at a private L.A. costume party. (more…)

Music Celebrity Gossip – Pink, the Funhouse hitmaker, says she’d never be able to judge a show like American Idol — because she would hate all of the contestants. Pink admits she doesn’t like watching TV talent shows — but the singer knows what advice she’d give to the wannabes if she did. (more…)