Ellen DeGeneres ‘Knew ‘American Idol’ Was Not The Right Fit,’ Perez Hilton Says

‘She wisely extricated herself from the show,’ celebrity blogger tells MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena Ellen DeGeneres and Randy Jackson Photo: FOX Barely an hour after news broke that Ellen DeGeneres will be leaving “American Idol” , after just one season at the judges’ table, someone who has long been saying he’d be a great judge on the show — Perez Hilton — shared his thoughts on the matter with MTV News. “Ellen DeGeneres is a very funny lady and also extremely smart.

Is Jennifer Lopez A New ‘American Idol’ Judge?

J. Lo may take over the panel spot vacated by Ellen DeGeneres, according to Deadline.com

Ellen DeGeneres Leaves ‘American Idol’

‘It was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings,’ the talk show queen writes on her website. By Mawuse Ziegbe Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi Photo: FOX Talk show queen and comedienne Ellen DeGeneres has announced that she will no longer be a judge on the amateur talent juggernaut “American Idol.” After sitting down at the judges’ panel for just one season, the star cited a packed schedule and her aversion to hurting contestants feelings as reasons for her departure. “Dim the lights…I’ve voted myself off American Idol,” the star tweeted on Thursday (July 29).

Eminem Is The ‘Godfather Of The Hip-Hop Game,’ G-Unit Members Say

Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks attribute Eminem’s chart-topping success to his fan base. By Shaheem Reid Eminem Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage His reign at the top is not short like leprechauns, but long like scowling giants: Eminem is enjoying his fifth week with the top-selling album in the country. Wednesday, on the set of Lloyd Banks’ “Any Girl” video, G-Unit members Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo said the key to Em’s success is simple and obvious: He has a very loyal fanbase .

Eminem ‘Wanted To Connect With Radio Audience’ With Recovery, Manager Says

Reaction to album ‘has been gratifying’ to rapper, Paul Rosenberg says. By Gil Kaufman Eminem Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic With a five-week chart run for Recovery that shows no signs of abating and sales of 2 million just over the horizon, Eminem has been on a winning streak lately

‘Jersey Shore’ Cast Teases Season Two: ‘More Drama, Make-ups, Breakups’

‘Sit back and relax! You guys can see how to party!’ the Situation says about new season in Miami premiering Thursday. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Garth Bardsley The cast of “Jersey Shore” Photo: MTV The “Jersey Shore” cast got America fist-pumping last year when they launched their hit reality-TV series with more than a few drunken nights, brawls and hookups.

Foxy Brown: Lindsay Lohan’s Jail Sentence ‘Brought Back Tears And Memories’

MC, who spent a year in prison, says, ‘My heart goes out to Lindsay Lohan.’ By Kyle Anderson, with reporting by Sway Calloway and Jayson Rodriguez Foxy Brown and her lawyer Salvatore E. Strazzullo Photo: MTV News Lindsay Lohan’s jail sentence is already close to its conclusion, but the effects of her incarceration are still being felt.

Michael Jackson Doctors Won’t Be Charged In Singer’s Death

California state investigators will not file charges against seven other doctors who treated the late star. By Mawuse Ziegbe Michael Jackson Photo: Getty Images Seven doctors who treated the late Michael Jackson will not be charged in the singer’s death. According to The Associated Press California officials said Wednesday (July 28) that they will not file charges against the doctors who were under scrutiny as part of an investigation launched by the state’s Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement.

Eminem’s Chart Streak: How Long Will It Last?

Slim Shady beat out Rick Ross for his fifth week on top of the Billboard albums chart. By Gil Kaufman Eminem Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Back in the good old days of the early 2000s, major artists sometimes sold a million records during their first week and topped the charts for months at a time. Thanks to Internet piracy, a precipitous decline in album sales and the rise of

Wiz Khalifa Will Be The Guest On MTV News’ ‘RapFix Live’ Friday!

‘Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010′ will be the guest on our livestream, Friday at 1 p.m. ET! By Jayson Rodriguez Wiz Khalifa Photo: Rostrum Records Wiz Khalifa’s already-good week just got a lot better. The Pittsburgh rapper bested his fellow upstart MCs to earn MTV News’ “Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010″ nod during the “Sucker Free Summit” on Sunday, and now the Taylor Gang leader will be the next guest on “RapFix Live” this Friday at 1 p.m.

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