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Simon Cowell scores $144m a year for Idol

With American Idol on current hiatus, salary figures for the upcoming season are now being leaked – and they make a quite a sickening read. With income from his various works already tagged by Forbes Magazine at $72-million a year [including $36-million from last season’s ‘Idol,’] Simon Cowell has now been offered four times that amount to remain with the show when the next season starts - up to $144-million…A year. American Idol is Fox’s crown jewel – netting aroun...

Melissa Rycroft engaged to be wed!

After being callously dumped on national TV, during ‘Bachelor’s, Season 13,  Melissa Rycroft has found true love at last. The 26-year old Texan is now sporting a very large ring, after accepting a proposal from boyfriend, Tye Strickland, whom she’s been timeshare-dating for more than two years. “He’s my best friend,” Melissa told People in April when their latest connection was announced to the press. Tye, an insurance agent from Dallas, asked the big question...

Kid Rock and Kellie Pickler are dating?

In news from the ‘It’ll never last’ department, it seems Kid Rock and American Idol alumnus, Kellie Pickler have been secretly dating. Kid, 38, made an unscheduled appearance at the CMT Video Awards in Nashville with his ex, Sheryl Crow and Kellie, by his side (photo right). But sources report the real reason he showed up was to be near his new squeeze - Ms. Kellie. According to folks in the know, the affair between Kid Rock and the 23-year old star of Idol, season five has bee...

Michael Jackson’s Will Cuts Out Papa Joe?

The will of the late Michael Jackson has been the subject of much debate with concern there might not be a validone in place.However, a will from 2002 has emerged from Jackson’s lawyer, which is believed to be his final one. The 2002 document was prepared by Attorney John Branca, who is also named as executor along with music executive John McClain, a longtime friend of Jackson’s. Details emerging from the will divide Jackson’s large estate between his mother, three children an...

Anna Kournikova gets in cat fight at bar

Former tennis ace Anna Kournikova was involved in a cat fight last Saturday night, and she came out on top with a well-earned grand slam. The 28-year old Russian lawn-tennis diva was attending a party at the Lavo restaurant on Las Vegas Boulevard when an unknown woman threw a drink at the star, “She felt Anna was invading her space.’ says a source. Calling on the fitness that won her Grand Slam titles in ‘99 and ‘02, the far younger and stronger Ms. Kournikova began screaming a...

Jet Magazine Honors Michael Jackson

Jet magazine remembers Michael Jackson with a special collector's edition featuring exclusive photos and interviews. In honor of MJ's June 25th passing, Jet is dedicating an entire issue to the King of Pop that includes exclusive photos of The Jackson Five and from the Thriller 25th anniversary celebration. "The relationship between the Johnson and Jackson family spans decades. They'd visit our offices, and there was a very special business relationship between my father, John H. Johnson, and Mi...

Michael Jackson Public Viewing Set

The public will now have the chance to say their final farewell to the late Michael Jackson. CNN is reporting the the singer's body will be taken to his Neverland Ranch in California for a public viewing scheduled for Friday.[Read full story on The Insider]

Debbie Rowe: Distraught Over Michael’s Death

A source close to the mother of Michael Jackson's children, Debbie Rowe, talks to "The Insider," following reports that Michael wasn't the biological father to kids Prince Michael and Paris. "Debbie Rowe is so distraught and devastated over Michael's death that she cannot even get out of bed," a source tells "The Insider." "[She] has no comment about Michael's death or custody of the children." Click HERE for more on Michael and his children...[Read full story on The Insider]

Redmond O’Neal On His Way to Farrah’s Funeral

"The Insider" has the latest... "The Insider" has learned that Redmond O'Neal is en route to his mother Farrah Fawcett's funeral. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department confirms that he has already been transferred so that he can attend today's services. "The Insider" will have more on the funeral as further details emerge.[Read full story on The Insider]

Farrah Fawcett’s Funeral To Be Held Today

A private funeral will be held today for Farrah Fawcett, who died last Thursday. The service will take place at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels at 4 pm. Farrah’s son Redmond O’Neal, who is currently serving a sentence for a parole violation, will be allowed to attend his mother’s funeral and will be allowed to wear a suit and not his regular prison gear. Farrah died last week at age 62 after losing her battle with cancer. [Photo: Getty Images]