Paula Abdul is leaving "American Idol" after eight seasons over a salary dispute with Fox, reports the
Los Angeles Times. Fox and the two companies that produce "American Idol," FremantleMedia
North America and 19 Entertainment, were apparently unwilling to meet her demands: a significant salary raise in line with host Ryan Seacrest's deal: $10 million starting in 2010, paid by 19
Entertainment. Fox, per sources, was willing to pay Abdul an estimated $5 million a year for three years.