Photos of Simon Cowell With Lady Friend, Reports of Paula Abdul Leaving American Idol

Simon Meets Some New VIPs But Might Lose Paula

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Simon Cowell cozied up to a lady friend while partying at Club VIP in St. Tropez yesterday. While he's off in France, controversy over Paula Abdul's return to American Idol is heating up back home. Paula's manager revealed that it seems unlikely she'll return to the show, as she has yet to receive a new contract, and she's apparently upset about Ryan Seacrest's massive raise. Former contestants and fans are tweeting their love for Paula, and she's been busy expressing her appreciation. Idol would be a lot different without her, but we'll have to wait and see what happens before season nine gets underway.

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Source: Bauer-Griffin Online
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11 Comments

twoloversandlove twoloversandlove
guys!, help me! IS PAULA ABDUL?
krisindenver krisindenver
VIP Room? Looks like Strip Club!
poopooshishi poopooshishi
haha Green is Good - I hear that!
Green Is Good Green Is Good
Bitch, please. If $imon didn't have that Brinks Truck parked out back, this trick wouldn't give him the time of day.
Green Is Good Green Is Good
Bitch, please. If $imon didn't have that Brinks Truck parked out back, this trick wouldn't give him the time of day.
I read Ryan had dinner with J Lo and made a comment she would be great for American Idol. I wonder if Ms. Lopez is already on board?
It's the money. And Ryan Seacrest is the grim reaper of radio.
nutrihuney nutrihuney
didn't we go through this last year too?
babaloo babaloo
The allure of money goes a long way.
Asche Asche
It's the VIP Room. Not Club VIP. It's a European institution!
sblilac sblilac
She is trying waaaay too hard!
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