What’s great about this new judge is that it has boosted ratings for American Idol. It’s been stated that around 28 million viewed into the debut of Ellen on American Idol. That’s great news for the show. Now that it’s known Simon Cowell is leaving after this season to pursue “The X Factor” it’s nice to know that Ellen might be able to keep this show afloat. Good luck!

Today marks a sad time in the celebrity industry – Ed McMahon died this past Tuesday at age 86, Farrah Fawcett died today at age 62 and now Michael Jackon at age 50. Bad news seems to always come in three’s. It’s a tough week for everyone.

Justin Timberlake, Madonna and Elizabeth Taylor, to name a few, are all devastated by this news today. Jackson was reported to have complications at his home and essentially passed away due to cardiac arrest. Paramedics were unable to revive him.

It is such a shock as he was rehearsing yesterday at the Staples Center and, although, he arrived 3 hours later and appeared listless, dancers and people who know him stated that that was normal behavior for Michael.

“So You Think You Can Dance” has stated tonight that “American Idol” will re-broadcast the top 13 from last year when they did songs from Michael Jackson.

He will be remembered as being an Icon in music, videos and dance. We miss you Michael!