I read this article about Paula Abdul's attempt to get some money out of the American Idol cash cow. She would only stay if her salary $20 million a year, but then she dropped it down to $12 million. No word yet on a deal being made or if her asking price will drop even further.
Obviously both are ridiculous asking prices for today...BUT it's American Idol and I have a soft spot for Paula. She was the most lucid judge up there last season. INCREDIBLY this is true. Randy's too busy...well Randy was too busy not watching the stage that was 2 feet in front of him to give a decent comment or criticism of a performance, while Simon was too busy trying to sabotage Idol with a win for Danny Gokey. Why?? I have no idea! As argued on a Drugstore Diary message board, I was not a fan of Danny Gokey.
Which brings me to Paula. Yes, at different seasons she seems to be more "out of it" then usual, but last season she really shined as the voice of reason and one that was really aware of what the performers were going for. She may not be the most articulate judge out there (although that could also be argued in her favor - Randy has yet to drop "dawg", "for me, for you", and "that was hot!"), but I think they should give her what she wants. A season without Paula would mean that Simon & Seacrest win.
