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  Simon Cowell: I've made it clear I want Paula Abdul back on 'Idol'

  July 21, 2009
  If Simon Cowell gets his way, Paula Abdul will return as a judge for American Idol's ninth season.
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  Manager: Paula Abdul may not return to 'American Idol' judges' table

  July 20, 2009
  Paula Abdul's "invitation" to continue serving as a judge on American Idol has apparently hit a snag.
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  Simon Cowell: New $144 million 'Idol' deal report 'absolute nonsense'

  July 13, 2009
  Simon Cowell knows he deserves big bucks, but he has denied recent reports that he has signed a $144 million deal to continue serving as an American Idol judge.
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  'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest signs new $45 million, 3-year deal

  July 13, 2009
  Ryan Seacrest will apparently continue to be a fixture on the American Idol stage.
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  `American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi gets married in Maine

  July 6, 2009
  Kara DioGuardi celebrated the Fourth of July weekend with some wedding fireworks.
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  Paula Abdul: "I've been invited to stay" with 'American Idol'

  July 6, 2009
  Paula Abdul claims she has been invited to continue serving as an American Idol judge until the show goes off the air  -- that is, if she's able to reach a new contract agreement.
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  Report: Simon Cowell already in talks to launch 'The X Factor' in U.S.

  July 6, 2009
  Simon Cowell is reportedly following through on his idea to take his The X Factor reality series stateside.
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  Simon Cowell praises first single from 'Talent' runner-up Susan Boyle

  July 4, 2009
  "Britain's Got Talent" judge Simon Cowell says the first recorded album track from Scottish singer Susan Boyle sounds "fantastic."
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  Report: Simon Cowell to stop judging his U.K. 'The X Factor' series

  June 25, 2009
  Simon Cowell has reportedly decided which of his three reality competition's will be cut from his hectic schedule -- and it apparently isn't American Idol.
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  Report: Simon Cowell being offered Oprah-size deal to stay with 'Idol'

  June 24, 2009
  Simon Cowell is reportedly on the verge of extending his American Idol contract -- and receiving an Oprah-sized payday in the process.

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