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Michael Jackson’s Friends, Family Pay Final Tribute

The wait is over. Michael Jackson was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park today. The service was attended by many of the star’s famous friends and family, as well as the King..

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Avril Lavigne To Guest-Judge ‘American Idol’ In Los Angeles

Katy Perry will reportedly split fourth-seat duties with the pop-punk singer. By Gil Kaufman Avril Lavigne Photo: Joey Foley/ FilmMagic “American Idol” producers definitely appear to be sending a strong message to hopefuls who are vying to make it to season nine’s competition: Your guest judges know exactly what they’re talking about. Following the shocking departure of Paula Abdul last month, the rotating list of celebrity judges warming up the fourth seat on the panel keeps growing

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Avril Lavigne To Guest-Judge ‘American Idol’ In Los Angeles

Colbie Caillat Isn’t Sure Paula Abdul Is Leaving ‘American Idol’

Singer/songwriter says judge offered contestants ‘that little boost of confidence.’ By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Nicole Guanlao Colbie Caillat Photo: MTV News Perhaps working on her new album Breakthrough with Kara DioGuardi means Colbie Caillat has some sort of insider scoop on what’s happening with the judging musical chairs on “American Idol.” Or maybe it’s just wishful thinking on Caillat’s part. “I’m not sure that Paula’s really leaving,” she told MTV News of Abdul’s surprise exit from the show earlier this month.

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Michael Jackson AEG Hearing

Filed under: Michael Jackson Several witnesses expected to take the stand today as lawyers for Michael Jackson’s estate — as well as lawyers for Katherine Jackson and Michael’s kids — give testimony about the proposed deal with AEG about a Jackson memorabilia tour. ***KEEP ..

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Joe Jonas: American Idol Bound!

American Idol just got a whole lot cuter. As the show looks to replace Paula Abdul, there’s a good chance it continues to rotate random singers alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi during various audition episodes. And those lucky enough to try out in Dallas next week will perform in front of Joe Jonas ! The musician will take over for Victoria Beckham and Mary J

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Jackson Bros to Carry the Casket One More Time

Randy Jackson just confirmed to TMZ that he and his brothers will serve as pallbearers at Michael Jackson’s burial service. Here’s the message we just received straight from Randy — ” I will be there ..

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No Idol Time for Jessica Simpson

On the surface, Jessica Simpson may have seemed like the perfect replacement for Paula Abdul: Both are sweet, ever so slightly past-prime pop stars who aren’t exactly the verbally sharpest…

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Drake Talks Recent Onstage Collapse: ‘I Forgot I Was Injured’

‘I was just so full of adrenaline,’ MC says of Philadelphia performance where he re-injured his knee. By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway Drake Photo: MTV News Drake’s buzz was so big that not even some blown knee ligaments could stop him

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Mary J. Blige To Guest-Judge On ‘American Idol’

R&B singer joins the list of celebrity replacements for Paula Abdul. By Jocelyn Vena Mary J. Blige Photo: Stephen Lovekin/ Getty Images In the wake of Paula Abdul’s departure from “American Idol” earlier this month, Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham and Katy Perry announced they’d sit at the judges’ table alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi during auditions.

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Kara DioGuardi: ‘I Never Was Here To Replace Paula Abdul’

‘American Idol’ judge ‘completely shocked’ by Abdul’s departure. By Jocelyn Vena Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi Photo: R. Mickshaw/ American Idol 2009/ Getty Images On Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on Friday (August 7), the “American Idol” host revealed that he, along with judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and guest judge Victoria Beckham, had landed in Denver for the next round of auditions.

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Kara DioGuardi: ‘I Never Was Here To Replace Paula Abdul’