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The Costume: Paula Abdul

What You'll Need: Being former 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul (not unlike 'Being Bobby Brown') is all about the attitude: Randomly jump around and start dancing, while throwing your hands in the air and making the "I love you" horns ... randomly start spouting nonsensical phrases like "Simon always refers to a fortune cookie and says the moth who finds the melon finds the corn flake always finds the melon and one of you didn't pick the right fortune" ... randomly start slurring your speech and nodding off, like you're "tired" while giving a TV interview ... you get the idea. Act craz ... uh, enthusiastic and spirited.

Edward Norton adopts 'Modern Family,' Ellen replaces Paula on 'Idol,' Augusten Burroughs' 'Sellevision' and the Internet's 'Text From Last Night' head to the small screen, and more of today's top TV headlines.

Audrina Patridge runs from 'The Hills,' The Daytime Emmys dips to an all-time low, Fred Armisen books a guest spot on 'Parks and Recreation' and more of today's top TV headlines.

Kristen Johnston replaces Paula Abdul, Rosie Perez goes after pedophiles on 'SVU,' Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson team up for an HBO movie and more of today's top TV headlines.

Former 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul already has her sights set on another TV show: 'Ugly Betty.'

Also in the news today: Scott Foley books 'Law & Order: SVU,' while 'True Blood' continues to be a big ratings draw.

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From touchy subjects (abortion, homosexuality, Scientology!) to naughty touches (in all sorts of places), we've got all the bases covered in our rundown of the Top 20 Television Controversies of all time.

So, read through our list of TV's most shocking events, moments and mishaps ... and prepare to be scandalized. -- By Adam Duerson

Can 'American Idol' really exist without Paula Abdul? Fox thinks so. The show has already scheduled guest judges for the audition rounds, and is expected to find a permanent replacement for Paula by January.

Also in the news today: Virginia Madsen will guest on 'Monk,' while the details of 'Family Guy''s abortion themed episode are revealed.

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'True Blood' has officially reached new heights, earning an astounding 4.3 million viewers for Sunday night's episode. This marks the show's best ratings performance to date.

Also in the news today: Paula quits 'American Idol,' while Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian book 'America's Next Top Model.'

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Dominic Monaghan is returning to ABC.

The 'Lost' alum will join Joseph Fiennes and others in the new drama series 'FlashForward,' about people who experience visions six months into the future.

Also in the news today: Ian Somerhalder says he's returning to 'Lost,' while the Octomom lands a big payday.

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'24' has been named the most addictive TV show of all-time. See the full list while the clock is still ticking [Telegraph]

The votes are in: See who is America's most trusted newscaster, post-Walter Cronkite [Time]

Amidst Paula Abdul's latest media firestorm, PopEater wonders: Who could possibly fill her 'Idol' throne? (Our vote: anyone but Kara DioGuardi) [PopEater]

In case you missed it: See the hilarious Tracy Morgan talk Emmys on 'Letterman' [YouTube]

'The Jay Leno Show' is getting a jump-start on its Sept. 14 premiere. Check out the official website [NBC]

The American Bar Association recently voted on the best legal shows ever. Get the verdict (No 'Ally McBeal'? We object!) [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]

In the battle of the deadliest fantasy warrior, who wins: Buffy or Xena? [Torch Online]

'Lost' fans determined to solve the show's mysteries may have just found a new way to get schooled [Lost University]

We loved Melissa and Ade's emotional dance on 'So You Think You Can Dance.' But was it overpraised? [PopWatch]

Should TV remakes bring back characters from the original? [Buzz Sugar]