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Former American Idol finalist, Nikki McKibbin, says that Simon Cowell drove her to drink and do drugs.  Sure, it’s always easier to blame someone else than to take responsibility for your own actions.

McKibbin, who finished third in Season 1 of American Idol, says that Simon Cowell’s particularly harsh comments to her about her singing and talent led her into a downward spiral that included drugs, depression and alcohol.  During one period, McKibbin ended up in a mental hospital because of her problems.  She said that American Idol did a real number on her self-confidence.

McKibbin will appear on the new season of the VH1 reality show, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.

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If I were Paula Abdul, I would be pissed!  According to this article I read on MSNBC.com, Nigel Lythgoe reports that Simon Cowell is making a whopping $36 million a year on American Idol.  What is Paula Abdul making in comparison?  Abdul is raking in approximately $5 million - $8 million dollars a year.  That’s nothing to sneeze at but compared to Simon Cowell, that’s a rip off. 

The article says that Paula knew that Simon was making more money than her but she never realized he was making that much more.  I’m sure this can cause a lot of problems if she lets the news work on her emotionally.

Simon Cowell is super proud of his latest famous discovery, singing sensation Leona Lewis. Lewis was on Simon Cowell’s show, Britain’s Got Talent, and he has been parading her around on different shows ever since, including American Idol and America’s Got Talent.

Simon may not have the greatest people skills in the world, but he does know talent when he sees it. Leona has had great success with her hit, Bleeding Love, and now with her new song, Better In Time. I really love Better In Time. I have it as my ringtone on my cell phone now.

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Never one to mince words, American Idol judge, Simon Cowell, comments on the news about Clay Aiken coming out of the closet.  Simon had this to say….

“Wow. That’s a shock. It’s like being told Santa Claus isn’t real. Unbelievable.”

Then Simon did soften up a little bit and remarked…

“Good for him. If he said it, it’s the right thing for him. Good for him.”

Simon also made the comment that it’s 2008 and who cares if he is gay?

Aiken’s fan base has been very supportive, as most people have taken the news rather well.  I don’t think it’s a big surprise or shock to anyone other than Claymates.  They seem to have been shocked and surprised by the news.

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According to current media reports, a new judge will be added to the line up for Season 8 of American Idol.  Kara DioGuardi, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, will be added to the current mix of judges we have been so used to all of these years.  How will adding another judge be helpful?  To me I think it will just create even more chaos and confusion among the judges and we will hear more meaningless “critiques”, if that is what you call them!

Don’t get me wrong…I like my American Idol, but I do get annoyed with Randy Jackson’s “dawgs”; Paula Abdul’s incoherent ramblings and Simon Cowell’s rudeness.  Now we have to listen to one more person who says that she is going to speak to Simon the way she does everybody.  I smell more drama!  Kara also told reporters today:

“I’m just gonna have my opinion, be honest and I don’t foresee any problems. I’m really excited about this, and up for the challenge.”

DioGuardi has written songs for superstars like Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, and Kelly Clarkson.

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