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Jenelle Evans Responds to Horrific Abuse Claims: It’s Not My Fault!

Right now, Jenelle Evans is possibly in the hottest water she’s ever been in. It’s true: this might finally be the time that she faces some consequences for her actions. For all the times she’s been arrested — the assault charges, the drug charges, everything — she’s always managed to get out of trouble somehow. But this time, considering the seriousness of the case against her and the way things are turning out so far, her luck may be running out. About time, right? To recap, Nathan Griffith’s mother, Doris Davidson, went to court at the beginning of this month to file for emergency custody of Jenelle’s son with Nathan , Kaiser. According to the claims Doris made in the court documents for the case, Jenelle is still using drugs — so much that when she gave birth to Ensley, the poor little baby tested positive for marijuana. Another big issue is that she says Kaiser is being neglected when he’s with Jenelle. As evidence, she claims that one day she pulled up to her house and saw the then two-year-old playing outside all by himself. In a particularly horrifying section of those documents, Doris also says that Jenelle’s fiancé, David Eason, has been abusive to the little boy. She claims that on one occasion, Kaiser told her that David had punched him, and he mimed a blow to the head, over and over. Obviously, if any of this is true then Jenelle definitely needs to be held accountable. But as Teen Mom 2’s biggest trainwreck claimed in a statement of her own … well, to be honest, we’re not sure exactly what Jenelle is trying to claim here. “Our lawyers are talking today,” she said in a statement to E! News made yesterday. “Doris made accusations but I can tell you that Barbara has a lot to do with them.” Oh, so it’s Barbara’s fault? We should’ve seen that one coming . “Doris threw her own son under the bus by admitting that he has pending felonies and possibly on drugs. Her emergency filing was against me and Nathan both,” she continued. We’re not sure what this has to do with anything — wouldn’t this be a sign of Doris’ good intentions, that she’s even willing to take custody of Kaiser from her own troubled son? “I can tell you that they are allegations, mostly driven by my mom,” Jenelle concluded. “Our lawyers are working out a new agreement.” Why would they be working out a new agreement if these are just “allegations”? Interestingly enough, the original version of this statement concluded with Jenelle saying something about how Doris hadn’t won emergency custody, “and that says it all.” Wonder why she wanted that changed? Possibly because while Doris wasn’t immediately given custody of Kaiser, a court date has been set. According to Nathan, anyway. In a statement he made on Twitter, he asked someone, presumably Jenelle, to “please stop lying.” “My mom never said I was possibly on drugs, I never have been,” he wrote. “Plus, the court case is set Oct. 2.” This is just getting juicier and juicier, huh? If we can believe Nathan, Jenelle will be facing yet another custody battle in less than a month — which seems pretty fast, considering how drawn out her battle for Jace was . Could that be because this situation is a little more dire, considering Kaiser could be in danger? Whatever happens, it’s pretty darn interesting that in Jenelle’s statement, she never outright denied the allegations against her. She did refer to them as “allegations,” but why wouldn’t she say something like “of course I don’t abuse my son,” or “I never did drugs while pregnant”? Wouldn’t statements like those hold more weight than blaming her mother for literally no reason? There are so many questions, but so few answers. Really, all we can say right now is “those poor kids …” Oh, and, as always, “Dang, Jenelle.” View Slideshow: Teen Mom & Teen Mom 2: The Complete Babies and Children Guide!

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Kim Kardashian Hangs With Scott Disick, Rocks Super Blonde Hair

Earlier this week, we learned that Scott Disick was recently hospitalized and placed on 5150 psychiatric hold after exhibiting behavior that led authorities to believe he may be a danger to himself or others. Sadly, it wasn’t terribly shocking news, considering Disick has reportedly spent the past several months drinking heavily, abusing drugs, and generally getting caught up in a frightening downward spiral. What is surprising is the fact that just weeks after being released from the hospital, Disick is still drinking and partying, despite the fact that he won’t be permitted to see his kids until he sobers up. And what might be even more shocking than that is the fact that Kim Kardashian has apparently been spending time with Kourtney’s troubled ex. To be clear, no one is implying that there’s anything romantic going on between Kim and Scott. We’re pretty sure that would never happen, but on the other hand, it would probably translate to huge ratings, and you can never overestimate the power of a suggestion from Kris Jenner. Anyway, the fact that Kim met up with Scott in New York last night is unusual for two reasons: 1. We had no idea that Kim is now the Mother of Dragons. She looks like she has dinner reservations at 8 and needs to ride Drogon into battle at 10. 2. Kourtney isn’t even on speaking terms with Scott, but Kim is meeting him for dinner? That’s weird even for a family with a long history of overstepping boundaries with one another’s significant others. Of course, it’s times like this that it’s important to remember the Kardashians are the custodians of a lucrative media empire first, and a family second. So it stands to reason that Kim is hanging out with Scott not to offer her support, but to shoot a dramatic scene for the upcoming season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. “Kris is absolutlely going to use this for next season,” a source tells Radar Online. “Kris pretty much owns him. Without the show and the drama, Scott would not be able to live like such a baller.” We get the point of that statement, but we’d probably replace the term “baller” with “emotionally stunted addict on a suicide bender that’s unfortunately being enabled by his pseudo-in-laws.” We suppose that would’ve made for a more awkward and depressing sentence. Watch Keeping Up With the Kardashians online to relive the rocky road that brought Scott to where he is today. View Slideshow: The Good, The Bad, The Lord: 23 Times Scott Disick Owned Reality TV

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Kim Kardashian Hangs With Scott Disick, Rocks Super Blonde Hair

Earlier this week, we learned that Scott Disick was recently hospitalized and placed on 5150 psychiatric hold after exhibiting behavior that led authorities to believe he may be a danger to himself or others. Sadly, it wasn’t terribly shocking news, considering Disick has reportedly spent the past several months drinking heavily, abusing drugs, and generally getting caught up in a frightening downward spiral. What is surprising is the fact that just weeks after being released from the hospital, Disick is still drinking and partying, despite the fact that he won’t be permitted to see his kids until he sobers up. And what might be even more shocking than that is the fact that Kim Kardashian has apparently been spending time with Kourtney’s troubled ex. To be clear, no one is implying that there’s anything romantic going on between Kim and Scott. We’re pretty sure that would never happen, but on the other hand, it would probably translate to huge ratings, and you can never overestimate the power of a suggestion from Kris Jenner. Anyway, the fact that Kim met up with Scott in New York last night is unusual for two reasons: 1. We had no idea that Kim is now the Mother of Dragons. She looks like she has dinner reservations at 8 and needs to ride Drogon into battle at 10. 2. Kourtney isn’t even on speaking terms with Scott, but Kim is meeting him for dinner? That’s weird even for a family with a long history of overstepping boundaries with one another’s significant others. Of course, it’s times like this that it’s important to remember the Kardashians are the custodians of a lucrative media empire first, and a family second. So it stands to reason that Kim is hanging out with Scott not to offer her support, but to shoot a dramatic scene for the upcoming season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. “Kris is absolutlely going to use this for next season,” a source tells Radar Online. “Kris pretty much owns him. Without the show and the drama, Scott would not be able to live like such a baller.” We get the point of that statement, but we’d probably replace the term “baller” with “emotionally stunted addict on a suicide bender that’s unfortunately being enabled by his pseudo-in-laws.” We suppose that would’ve made for a more awkward and depressing sentence. Watch Keeping Up With the Kardashians online to relive the rocky road that brought Scott to where he is today. View Slideshow: The Good, The Bad, The Lord: 23 Times Scott Disick Owned Reality TV

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Apollo Nida Reunites With Fiancee From Behind Bars

If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard from Phaedra Parks’ ex-husband Apollo Nida in a while, then you may be in for a bit of a shock. Back in 2014,  Nida was convicted of fraud charges  and sentenced to eight years in prison. These days, Apollo is behind bars, but he’s not letting the pesky peculiarities of his living arrangement interfere with his social life. To the surprise of many (ya know, because of the whole “being in prison” thing) Nida got engaged  to a woman named Sherien Almufti last year. The news came as a shock, because in addition to the fact that he’s locked up (Have we mentioned that?), Apollo had only been divorced from Phaedra for a few months when he put a ring he made himself on Sherien’s finger . (We suppose “I’m in prison” is a pretty good excuse for not shelling out for a diamond.) The news that Sherien is an aspiring famous person who was promised a spot on The Real Housewives of Atlanta helped to shed some light on the mystery of why she rushed headlong into a relationship with a convict. Sadly, it seems there was more than just Plexiglass coming between Apollo and Sherien, and the couple broke up earlier this year. Maybe it was the forced separation. Maybe Sherien realized that marrying Apollo wouldn’t be her ticket to the A-list, after all. Or maybe she simply got sick of Nida blathering on about his hobbies all the time (shiv-sharpening, ramen based-cookery, hanging posters of decade-appropriate film starlets over the ever-deepening tunnel in the wall of his cell). Whatever the case, Apollo and Sherien called it quits. For about two weeks. Yes, as suddenly as they began their romance, Apollo and Sherien have reconciled. Almufti even celebrated her birthday by visiting Nida in the clink last week: Yes, Sherien and Apollo enjoyed a jailhouse embrace – presumably after assuring the nearest C.O. that they wouldn’t be passing anything to one another. Almufti seemed to briefly address the breakup in her caption for the photo, acknowledging that things “haven’t always been peachy” as of late. “God has blessed me with another year. I am so thankful for every single thing in my life,” she wrote. “Although it hasn’t always been peachy, I wouldn’t trade it for the world! Thank you God for every mistake I have made and for every lesson I have learned. I am stronger today than I was yesterday!” She later praised Nida, hailing him as “an amazing person inside and out,” who will someday get his due. You may now commence being depressed about prison inmates having healthier relationships than you do. Watch The Real Houseives of Atlanta online to relive Apollo’s many ups and downs.

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If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard from Phaedra Parks’ ex-husband Apollo Nida in a while, then you may be in for a bit of a shock. Back in 2014,  Nida was convicted of fraud charges  and sentenced to eight years in prison. These days, Apollo is behind bars, but he’s not letting the pesky peculiarities of his living arrangement interfere with his social life. To the surprise of many (ya know, because of the whole “being in prison” thing) Nida got engaged  to a woman named Sherien Almufti last year. The news came as a shock, because in addition to the fact that he’s locked up (Have we mentioned that?), Apollo had only been divorced from Phaedra for a few months when he put a ring he made himself on Sherien’s finger . (We suppose “I’m in prison” is a pretty good excuse for not shelling out for a diamond.) The news that Sherien is an aspiring famous person who was promised a spot on The Real Housewives of Atlanta helped to shed some light on the mystery of why she rushed headlong into a relationship with a convict. Sadly, it seems there was more than just Plexiglass coming between Apollo and Sherien, and the couple broke up earlier this year. Maybe it was the forced separation. Maybe Sherien realized that marrying Apollo wouldn’t be her ticket to the A-list, after all. Or maybe she simply got sick of Nida blathering on about his hobbies all the time (shiv-sharpening, ramen based-cookery, hanging posters of decade-appropriate film starlets over the ever-deepening tunnel in the wall of his cell). Whatever the case, Apollo and Sherien called it quits. For about two weeks. Yes, as suddenly as they began their romance, Apollo and Sherien have reconciled. Almufti even celebrated her birthday by visiting Nida in the clink last week: Yes, Sherien and Apollo enjoyed a jailhouse embrace – presumably after assuring the nearest C.O. that they wouldn’t be passing anything to one another. Almufti seemed to briefly address the breakup in her caption for the photo, acknowledging that things “haven’t always been peachy” as of late. “God has blessed me with another year. I am so thankful for every single thing in my life,” she wrote. “Although it hasn’t always been peachy, I wouldn’t trade it for the world! Thank you God for every mistake I have made and for every lesson I have learned. I am stronger today than I was yesterday!” She later praised Nida, hailing him as “an amazing person inside and out,” who will someday get his due. You may now commence being depressed about prison inmates having healthier relationships than you do. Watch The Real Houseives of Atlanta online to relive Apollo’s many ups and downs.

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Khloe Kardashian: I Have Some Regrets About My Family’s Show …

Khloe Kardashian’s opening up … just not about her plans to have a baby with Tristan Thompson . For the 10 year anniversary of Keeping Up With The Kardashians , Khloe is reflecting on her experiences over the last decade. And including her regrets. As it turns out, there are two things in particular that Khloe wishes that the show had never filmed anything about. For the 10 year anniversary of Keeping Up With The Kardashians ,  Khloe Kardashian penned an essay for Glamour that was long and very informal. (That’s not a dig — this post is also informal) She talks about how it all began. “At my mom’s house, we’d always have these big family dinners. Ryan Seacrest came to one and was like, ‘You guys are crazy. You need to be on TV.’ My mom and my sister Kim wanted to do the show, but Kourtney and I were really against it.” That really fits with their respective characters — in the past, anyway. Also, if you ever want to know who should shoulder the blame for the Kardashians, you have your answer. Ryan . “We were like, ‘No — we love our little life. We love what we’re doing.’ But Ryan said, ‘We need the whole family or nobody at all.’ So my mom kind of sold it to us as a great commercial for our stores. We were like, ‘Ugh, fine.’” Note that Kendall and Kylie, it sounds like, never even got a word in. At the beginning, Khloe says, she was a novice about being a reality star. “I’d still go to the Fantastic Sams across the street from my store a few times a week to get a blow-dry for $25. I did my own makeup.” That explains why she looked so much better on Law & Order: LA in her one little cameo appearance but so often wasn’t flattered by camera lighting elsewhere. If you’re going to be on TV, folks, you need to have your makeup done by a professional. (A lot of male politicians seem terrified at this prospect, but even they bite the bullet or the cameras will make a 50 year old man look like he’s at death’s door) “Occasionally I’ll catch an old episode and notice how we all talked in these baby voices. It’s crazy if you listen to it now. I think maybe we did it because we were nervous.” A lot of people use vocal fry when they speak, and it’s not out of nervousness. “We film six days a week, 12 to 18 hours a day, every single day.” Yeah, that’s a bonkers schedule. Though, to be fair, the family is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, so … most would say that it’s worth it. “When you compile that much footage into 13 or 14 44-minute episodes, you can find a lot of drama. Not every episode is juicy to us; it’s only juicy to the audience.” Recently, not that much has been juicy to audiences, either. But every now and then, the show surprises you. But now we get to Khloe’s regrets. “Things like Kim’s robbery or Caitlyn’s transition? That’s the kind of stuff we wish we had never filmed.” That makes a lot of sense. Filming things around what will hopefully be the single most traumatic incident in Kim’s life is … of questionable taste. A lot of people get filmed during or after major traumas (like after the destruction and death of Hurricane Harvey … or, soon, Hurricane Irma). Most people don’t voluntarily film themselves in the aftermath of trauma. Not that extensively, anyway. As for Caitlyn’s transition. … It was important for America to see a tremendously famous trans woman, despite the backlash. Caitlyn Jenner, as it turns out, is still a terrible role model. That’s why she gets confronted by more authentic trans activists who have been fighting for their rights a lot longer, and who don’t support politicians who oppose their rights. Khloe kind of exists in the celebrity bubble, though. Maybe she just meant that she wishes that they hadn’t given Caitlyn so much air time over the years. Currently, Caitlyn is somewhat estranged fromt he family — Cait and Kim Kardashian haven’t spoken in 9 months . Khloe’s meaning isn’t especially clear. Khloe also gets into how things aren’t planned. “We aren’t ever like, ‘Oooh! Let’s do this for season nine.’ This is our life, and these are the things that happen. And it’s funny — when we decide not to shoot things, people feel slighted. But when we film too much, they’re like, ‘Oh, you never should have filmed that.’ It’s a catch-22.” Reality storylines are generally based upon what’s actually happening, with a little dramatic flare sprinkled in and maybe a few “challenges” suggested by the producers to stir up some extra drama, if needed. What Khloe’s getting at with the catch-22 thing is that the Kardashians are a family that many people love to hate. There’s no winning in those circumstances. “When it comes to our drama, we are a large, blended family. If you put a microscope over any family for 10 years, you’re bound to find cracks in the foundation. That’s just the name of the game, and we’re strong enough to endure it.” That’s been their real key to success. Taking the hate and turning it into money. View Slideshow: Khloe Kardashian Gym Selfies

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Taylor Swift Releases ANOTHER New Song: Listen Here!

Last week, Taylor dropped “Look What You Made Me Do,” the very first single from her new album … and she blew our minds. Not necessarily because of the quality of the song, which was honestly not so great, but because she had a completely different sound than the old Taylor Swift. Which makes sense, because in the song, she explains that the old Taylor Swift is dead. It was also fun to analyze the lyrics and, a few days later, the music video — she obviously has a big grudge with someone, and the girl left us so many hidden clues and messages. It was like celebrity gossip Christmas, really. Even though it's been over a week now since we first heard the song, people are still talking about it. A lot . Which makes it more than a little surprising that she went ahead and released another single today. The new song is called “…Ready for It,” and while it's still very, very different than what we'd expect from her, this one is a little more familiar than “Look What You Made Me Do.” And that's because this song is a love song. Judging by some of the lyrics, we're guessing this is about her current boyfriend, actor Joe Alwyn . They've been dating since last year, and in a lyric from the first verse, Taylor sings that the object of her affection here is “younger than my exes but he acts like such a man though.” Joe is 26, a year younger than Taylor, and quite a bit younger than many of her previous lovers, men like Tom Hiddleston, Calvin Harris, and John Mayer. There's a chance she could still be pulling inspiration from her relationship with Harry Styles, who is four years her junior, but that would be sad at this point. So let's just say this is about Joe — and if it is, then she seems to be very, very serious about him . So serious that in another part of the song, she sings “Every lover known in comparison is a failure, I forget their names now.” And like, we know she didn't actually forget their names, but this Joe must be pretty darn special, huh? Listen to the full song below:

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Tom Brady: Caught Lying About Floyd Mayweather Friendship?

As expected, Floyd Mayweather defeated Conor McGregor Saturday night in a fight that was far more entertaining than it had any right to be. Of course, now that his career in the ring is over, Mayweather will likely spend the rest of his days engaged in the other kind of battle he’s become famous for. No, we’re not talking about the many incidents of spousal abuse he’s been arrested for over the years. We’re talking about the odd, passive-aggressive verbal sparring between Floyd and random celebrities that seems to take up much of the boxer’s time. The most high-profile example in the past year saw Floyd getting dissed by former friend Justin Bieber , who decided to cut ties with the Money Man as a result of Mayweather’s ungodly ways. (Strip clubs and Moet don’t jibe with the Biebs’ newly Bible-thumping lifestyle.) Now, Floyd is in a tift with another talented, but widely-despised pretty boy. And amazingly, he’s found a frenemy who might be even more universally-disliked than Bieber. Asked about his celebrity friends in a recent interview, Mayweather stated that he and Tom Brady are pretty much besties. “That’s a close friend of mine. Tom Brady is a very, very close friend,” Mayweather said. “An unbelievable guy with unbelievable talent…he’s a great guy. Actually, Tom Brady texted me yesterday.” In case you didn’t get the point that he and Tom are bros for life, Mayweather continued: “We have a cool friendship. He texted me and asked me ‘How’s everything going?’ And I texted him back: ‘Everything is cool, how you doing? How’s the family?’ And he said, ‘Everything is going A-OK.'” Wow, sounds like they’re pretty tight. Unless, of course, you ask Tom Brady about his supposed BFF. Fortunately, that’s just what a pair of Boston radio hosts did this week, and the results were hilariously awkward. After repeating that he’s only met Floyd “a couple of times,” Brady responded with a curt “no” when asked if he and Mayweather are friends. “No, I met him a couple of times,” Brady said, clearly dying to move on to a new topic. “I think he’s a great fighter. That was a great fight the other night.” We hate to side with Floyd on … well, on anything, really, but Mayweather is probably telling the truth here. TMZ is reporting that Floyd was spotted video conferencing with Brady during a press conference just before his fight with McGregor. For boxers, every fight is one of the biggest days of their life, so if they’re video chatting with you the night before, you’re probably more than just some dude they met a couple times. In all likelihood, the Patriots QB is just trying to manage his public image after the debacle that ensued last summer when the world learned that Brady and Donald Trump are friends . Anyone who watched the Deflategate press conference knows old Tom Terrific isn’t the most media-savvy guy on the planet but watching that guy who used to make inappropriate comments about your wife at cocktail parties become the most powerful man in the world is enough to teach anyone a lesson.

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Kanye West Accused of Drug Use, Heavy Drinking Prior to Breakdown

In November of last year, Kanye West was hospitalized after suffering an emotional breakdown. The situation forced Kanye to cancel several tour dates , a necessary decision that cost several parties (including West) millions in revenue. The tour was fully insured, but now, Radar Online is reporting that the insurance company is refusing to pay up , claiming that Kanye violated the terms of their agreement by engaging in heavy drinking and illegal drug use in the months prior to his breakdown. Kanye is reportedly claiming that Lloyd’s of London is citing his marijuana use as their sole reason for backing out of the claim, but according to recently-filed court documents, there’s more to it than that. “This Insurance does not cover any loss directly or indirectly arising out of, contributed to by, or resulting from the non-appearance at an Insured Event of any Insured Person due to: the possession or use of illegal drugs by an Insured Person, the effects on an Insured Person of prescription drugs when not taken as medically prescribed, the consumption of alcohol which renders and Insured Person(s) unfit to perform contracted duties,” reads a counterclaim filed by the company on August 29. “The Insured’s or any Insured Person’s lack of care, diligence or prudent behavior, the result of which would increase the risk, and/or likelihood of a loss, hereunder.” So from the sound of it, Lloyd’s is planning to argue that Kanye was not only using “Illegal drugs” (which may just refer to marijuana), he was also abusing prescription medications, and drinking so heavily that it interfered with his ability to make scheduled appearances. Kanye’s breakdown already poked some holes in the carefully constructed facade of his marriage to Kim Kardashian, but in a way, it also served to humanize the couple. We always knew their life couldn’t be as perfect as they tried to make it seem, so when they publicly endured a particularly brutal rough patch (Kanye’s hospitalization came on the heels of Kim being robbed at gunpoint in Paris.) they both earned the sympathy of fans and instantly became more relatable. Public image is always at the forefront of the Kardashians’ minds, so it should come as no surprise that Kim weathered that storm with grace and ease. However, if it turns out that Kanye’s breakdown was drug-fueled and that fact was carefully covered up, it may result in a scandal that even Kris Jenner can’t spin in her family’s favor. Even Kanye’s biggest detractors would agree that for all of his flaws, the rapper has maintained an admirably honest relationship with the public. If it turns out he was battling various substance abuse issues and disguising his struggles as a mental health issue, then that reputation will take a serious hit. Kanye shouldn’t be shamed for struggling with addiction (if that’s really what’s going on here), but one of the perils of a career that’s based on candor with the public is that it doesn’t leave much room for secrets.’ And the insurance company who’s set to square off with Kanye in court is accusing him of keeping some very big secrets. View Slideshow: 45 Kute and Kuddly Kimye Photos

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Katy Perry: Disastrous VMAs Hosting Has American Idol Producers in a PANIC!

Folks who didn’t watch the VMAs on Sunday because they were too busy watching relatives bone on Game of Thrones or escaping rising floodwaters, answer this: What did you hear, after-the-fact, about Katy Perry? Katy Perry was the host, and she was just … not overwhelming. No huge controversies, sure, but not even Katy’s terrible opening monologue was especially memorable. That’s a problem for Katy, but it might be an even bigger problem for American Idol producers, who are reportedly very concerned that they’re paying $25 million to Katy Perry to be a judge only for her to flop. On Sunday, I had friends over, and they mentioned that traffic was especially slow near my home. Why? Because American Idol auditions were in town. Yes, in case you’ve managed to forget, American Idol is coming back, like some archetypal horde that people thought had been defeated. The biggest stir of publicity about it is Katy Perry’s salary of $25 million. Don’t get us wrong, she’s a big-time celebrity who’s hosted the Superbowl, which is probably what the American Idol producers and the network were thinking when they hired her. What they clearly weren’t thinking about: One, that Katy Perry was singing for her Superbowl Halftime show, which is very different from sitting at a table and talking and judging. Two, that Katy Perry was pretty famously upstaged at that show by Left Shark . You didn’t forget Left Shark, did you? Well now, RadarOnline is reporting that ABC higher ups and American Idol showrunners are worried that they made a mistake by hiring Katy Perry  to be a judge. It sounds like they’re panicking, actually. RadarOnline ‘s source reports that her lackluster hosting over the weekend is what has them so concerned. “They are paying her $25 million and she was a total dud [on the VMAs].” You might be wondering how they didn’t catch it earlier, right? Here’s how: “No one ever auditioned her for the new Idol job and they are freaking out that they hired someone who is terrible on live television.” Oh dear! Usually, if you get a job without applying for it (or auditioning, in this case), it’s because someone who’s seen your work up close before (maybe a coworker or a former boss) is either doing the hiring or has vouched for you. It sounds like Katy was just offered the gig, sight unseen. ABC had already had concerns, RadarOnline had previously reported, that Katy Perry might upstage contestants. (Like Mariah Carey) Or that she might just need to tone down … not her look, but her very attention-grabbing personality. (As far as we can tell, that’s not a euphemism for her boobs) Judges are supposed to evaluate contestants, not overshadow them. Now, though, it sounds like ABC and American Idol are afraid that Katy’s just going to fall flat like she did at the VMAs. Just because someone is good at singing and performing doesn’t mean that they’re good at talking on camera. Similarly, like, just because someone’s great at giving interview or interviewing people doesn’t mean that they have a dazzling singing voice or would make an amazing performer. This should be a lesson to us all, we suppose: make sure that you hire the best and most highly recommended babysitter or dog-walker or whatever. Not just the one who happens to be hot. View Slideshow: MTV Video Music Awards Fashion: Who Looked Best?

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