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Texannie
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07-16-2001
| Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 4:07 am
Music Column: Idol to Replace Paula Abdul with Whitney Houston? Do it! Posted on 7/12/05 at 2:58 AM ET Written By: Adam Gonshor (andPOP) - Reports - though none credible - indicate that producers of American Idol are eager to replace Paula Abdul as a judge on the next season of the hit show. According to Star Magazine, aliens are invading... sorry wrong page... producers have asked Whitney Houston to be the new judge. Whitney is crazy, unpredictable, and unreliable. Potential disaster? No. Best move ever. Let's take a look at Paula vs. Whitney: Paula has been a "judge" for four years. She loves everyone who takes the stage, so she's not really a judge at all. She's already had the affair with a contestant, so it's not like she's going to shock you anymore in future seasons. How's she going to top the affair? Anything short of snorting cocaine live on the air will be a disappointment. Which is exactly why Whitney will be a great judge. Whitney's going to be just as fed up as you are hearing contestants sing Alicia Keys' Fallin' a million times, and she's going to speak up, unlike Abdul who will send them to Hollywood, and maybe even offer them a room. Whitney will get in their face and yell at them for having the nerve to sing such a tired song. Every week, she'll have you guessing what her current problem is: Eating disorder? Domestic abuse? Drug problem? Maybe all three! American Idol is boring. It was exciting the first season to see what Simon would say, but it became obvious that it was just a gimmick during the middle of that season. The first and second seasons were memorable, not because of the judges, but because they had great singers. Seasons three and four had weaker singers, and a fifth season needs something fresh. The talent isn't going to get any better; Ryan Seacrest will still be Ryan Seacrest; so the only fix is to get Whitney Houston. I have to follow the music industry every day, and I am proud to admit that I haven't watched American Idol in two years (aside from the last 5 minutes of the finales). As I've mentioned in previous columns (and taken the abuse after I said so), I hate country music. But I can't say I hate season four winner Carrie Underwood because I've never actually heard her sing (and I think I'm a happier person because of that). (As a follow-up to a past column: I have heard Shania Twain sing and I still dislike her music. Feel free to email your complaints. And don't tell me she's a pop singer. I know she has pop elements to her music, but telling me she is a pop singer is insulting your intelligence.) I've stumbled off the point. The point is American Idol has lost its relevance. Its only chance of survival is making the show interesting again, and who is more interesting than Whitney Houston? If after five seconds, you can't think of anyone, the only move is to give Whitney a job. And I can promise you one thing, Idol would have at least one more viewer. http://www.andpop.com/article/4483
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Babyboo
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06-16-2003
| Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 7:23 pm
Even thought i think that Paula should go, replacing her with whitney would be a big mistake.
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Fruitbat
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08-07-2000
| Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 2:17 am
Houston is a huge star and I seriously doubt that this is anything more than rumor. She is not going on the grueling tour to search for talent or take what she would consider a step down to be on a regular on a TV series. Her stardom would not only overshadow Simon but it would be a huge distraction on the road and the show itself. I expect to see Paula there. Paula is part of the fabric of this show and certainly created buzz this past year and that is what entertainment is about. I suspect there have been meetings about her non commital judging and we will see more of a critique from her though.
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Roxip
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01-29-2004
| Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 6:22 am
Whitney USED to be a huge star...these days she is famous for her infamy - and what a tragedy that is - I can remember when she was everywhere - movies, radio, television - now she sits on a reality show with her husband looking out of it most of the time. It is very sad.
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Fruitbat
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08-07-2000
| Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 8:19 am
Agreed, but her name and ego are far too big for this show. I did not mean to imply she is hot stuff on the singing circuit now.
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Roxip
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01-29-2004
| Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 11:33 am
I still say it's too bad, because she was SO talented "back in the day." And yes, in her mind she still is a huge star.
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Idolworship
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05-07-2003
| Friday, July 22, 2005 - 5:51 pm
Surreal Life would be perfect, for Whitney. ANYone else, please, for AI.
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Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000
| Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 5:05 pm
Where do I apply? 
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Escapee
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06-15-2004
| Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 12:33 pm
Escapee and Ketchuplover along side Simon Cowell. I don't think they really need Randy either. Every response from Randy: It was Ai--ight. From Paula: Loved it, you are so wonderful (blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah) It's getting old. I live for Simon's brutal honesty.
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Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000
| Friday, August 12, 2005 - 4:58 pm
Paula's coming back. Investigation found no evidence of "something fishy going on"(those are my words) 
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Ladytex
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09-27-2001
| Friday, August 12, 2005 - 5:23 pm
'American Idol' Sticks With Abdul By LYNN ELBER, AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES - "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul will remain with the hit Fox TV series after an investigation found no proof that she had an affair with a contestant or helped him on the talent show, the network said Friday. Lawyers who investigated claims by former contestant Corey Clark of a sexual relationship with Abdul could not substantiate his allegations, Fox said. "Paula Abdul, therefore, can continue as a judge on 'American Idol,'" the network and series producers said in a statement. But "an enhanced non-fraternization policy" will be added to prevent future incidents that could appear to call into question the relationship between judges, contestants or any others connected to "American Idol," they said. ... more http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/american_idol_abdul
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Tabbyking
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03-11-2002
| Friday, August 12, 2005 - 8:02 pm
tabby spits and laughs out loud. how do you investigate claims of a sexual relationship? now, do i think it happened? you betcha. do i think corey was stupid for bringing it up (the claim, not the appendage)? yep, cause he knew it was wrong, too, to have an affair while being a contestant. so get rid of corey and whatever fame he was hoping for and get rid of paula, too. it takes two to tango, i mean, tangle the sheets.
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Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003
| Friday, August 12, 2005 - 8:31 pm
You said a mouthful, Tabby! ITA.
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Fruitbat
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08-07-2000
| Saturday, August 27, 2005 - 1:12 pm
I have always defended Paula, mostly because she has been part of the fabric which is this show. I could not picture it without her. The three had a good balance and rapport. HAD. Now that time has passed and a new season looms, I find myself disappointed that we will witness the dynamic that once was fresh, now turned tiresome and irritating. Can I hope that the producers have talked with her and demanded more rounded critiques? And yeah, I believe she slept with him.
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