In the American Idol is depserately trying to get into the news by planting stories department, it's being noted that American Idol 11 is Ryan Seacrest's last year of his 3 year $45 million deal. Since the show isn't nearly as hot as it was 3 years ago, he couldn't get that much money anymore. And with the possibility of moving to "The Today Show", does he even need Idol anymore? It's a sick catch-22, Idol probably wouldn't survive without Ryan, and Ryan's career will probably start to fade out without Idol.

Do you think this story is real or is Idol just looking for publicity? And would Idol survive without Ryan?

Ryan Seacrest announced on his radio show that the Idol producers will apologize tonight for Steven Tyler's "outrageous" behavior. What? This sounds like a publicity stunt since Steven Tyler hasn't done anything outrageous at all. He's just hitting on contestants and saying stupid things, which everyone loved in Paula and everyone still loves in Steven. So we're pretty sure this is all Ryan Seacrest's attempt at a joke... and it's lame. 

So we'll save you the time - don't watch the show tonight. This is clearly an attempt to get people to watch the show and it's just a joke. And if it's not, it's even lamer.

The rumors about Jennifer Lopez's diva attitude continue. Now, according to In Touch, she's apparently arguing about whether she or Ryan Seacrest get top billing on this upcoming season of Idol.

Jennifer, 41, and Ryan, 35, have begun a power struggle over everything from dressing rooms to which star gets top billing. “Ryan was the one who first suggested Jennifer, but now he’s starting to regret it, because she’s acting like she’s a much bigger star than he is,” the insider says.

We're hoping Jennifer is actually a raging bitch, because then maybe this season won't suck.

As American Idol heads to San Francisco for its auditions, newly reintroduced executive producer Nigel Lythgoe is there to talk about what the show is looking for this year. He's tired of winners like Lee DeWyze that stand there with a guitar and don't move. Nigel tells PressDemocrat.com:

"I would really like to see somebody who can sing and move. I'm so sick of watching people who are just wandering around. All of the stars of the show move. The next Michael Jackson might be out there."

While that's doubtful, Ryan Seacrest echoes Nigel's claims, saying that they're looking for the next Lady Gaga. Ryan says he wants a young act that's a spectacle on the stage. That's exactly what we want too! As many spectacles as possible please. Could Idol finally be casting the show correctly? We're not holding our breath.