25th August, 2008
American Idol adds fourth judge to keep eye on Paula Abdul
In the biggest format change for "American Idol," producers have decided to add a fourth judge. She is Los Angeles Superior Court judge Linda Mellton who has seen her fair share of drug abuse cases over the last two decades. Judge Mellton will not only judge contestants, but she will also keep a close eye on Paula Abdul. Insiders say it was a desperate move on the producers' part to keep Paula "sober" and "drug-free" during the shows this season. "I think if you're sitting next to a criminal judge for an entire season, you're going to be acting a little different," said the insider.
Paula's erratic behavior isn't the only matter producers have been concerned with over the last few years. According to sources, Simon Cowell was the target of an intervention last month. Friends and family confronted Simon about his addiction to skin-tight shirts. Cowell has entered an addiction program.
"It's a tricky situation with that tight shirt addiction," said a source. "Matthew McConaughey had a tight shirt problem. He was cured, but look what happened to him."
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20th August, 2008
Jessica Simpson: Abuse confession
Singer makes confession as she talks about album
Jessica Simpson has revealed a song on her album is based on her own experience of abuse.
The singer made the admission when talking about her forthcoming country record, Do You Know.
But the 28-year-old refused to reveal the details.
'I have definitely experienced abuse in a way that I would tell people to take their heart and run,' she reveals.
But Jessica is determined to stick up for herself.
‘So many people want to bring me down, and I can’t wait to prove them wrong,’ she tells Elle.
‘If [people] believe what they read about me, they automatically persecute and torment me.’
Jessica is currently dating American football star Tony Romo, 28.
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