Paula Abdul’s Manager There Have Been ‘No Discussions Whatsoever About’ ‘American Idol

Paula Abdul is not in talks to return to “American Idol,” her manager, David Sonenberg, told the Los Angeles Times.

There are “no discussions whatsoever about ‘Idol,’ " he told the paper.

Earlier this month, Abdul ended her negotiations to renew her contract with the FOX reality series via her Twitter account.

“With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #Idol,” she posted on her Twitter page on August 4.

And while Abdul’s manager said “never count anything out,” when asked about the judge’s possible return, it seems she is moving on.

“She feels fabulous. She feels free,” Sonenberg told the newspaper. “I think in some ways she was typecast in ‘Idol’ and she was kind of restricted from doing anything she wanted to do and now she’s free to decide. She really is very excited about the future and that there’s support for her.”

Sonenberg confirmed that Abdul had spoken with people at most of the networks – apart from FOX — and she has a host of opportunities in front of her.

“She loves television. She has a number of exciting ideas, some of which are competitive, some of which are just theme-oriented,” Sonenberg said. “I think you’re going to be seeing a lot of Paula, sometimes as an executive producer, sometimes as a performer or mentor and sometimes as a creative developer.”

As for Abdul’s future, she herself suggested her path may not lie where people expect in a new Twitter post on Wednesday evening.

“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost,” she wrote.

Joe Jonas Signs On For ‘Idol’ Judge Slot; Kelly Clarkson Approached

A rep for the Jonas Brothers confirmed that the raven-haired singer has signed on to judge alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, People reported.

Joe will judge in Dallas, TX, on Monday August 24.

Previously, a FOX executive told reporters that “Idol” was looking for a host of women to fill the slot vacated by Paula Abdul, who decided not to return to the “Idol” judges’ table. Joe will be the first male guest judge this season.

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham recently filled in on two separate stops on the “American Idol” auditions cross-country jaunt.

Katy Perry, Mary J. Blige and Shania Twain have also been confirmed as upcoming guests.

And in related news, according to the Los Angeles Times, Kelly Clarkson, the original “American Idol” winner is in talks to also take a seat on the panel to help whittle down the batch of contestants.

Reps for Joe and Kelly were not immediately available for comment.

Britney Spears Dons A Bikini To Read ‘Top Ten’ List On ‘Letterman’

A bikini-clad Britney Spears hit the set of the “Late Show with David Letterman” on Tuesday, where she presented one of the show’s famous “Top Ten” lists.

The theme of the pop princess’ list was the “Top Ten Ways The Country Would Be Different If Britney Spears Was President.”

Wearing the dark-colored two-piece, and perched on a stool with a red flower in her hair, Britney shared her views.

“I’d be the first president to wear eye shadow since Nixon,” the pop singer said as her No. 10 answer, to hearty laughs from the “Letterman” audience.

Britney said her No. 9 way the country would be different was, “We would only invade fun places like Cabo.”

And in the final clip made available by CBS in advance of the episode airing, Britney offered her No. 8 way the country would be different if she was Commander in Chief.

“Free Pie for everybody,” Britney said, extending out her arms to the camera.

“Letterman” airs on CBS at 11:35 PM local time.

Could Zac Efron’s Next Role Be As Publicist?

Zac Efron reportedly could be spinning gossip rather than basketballs, for his next character on the big screen.

According to E! Online’s Marc Malkin, Zac is considering playing the lead role in the big screen adaptation of “Spin,” a new novel from first-time fiction author Robert Rave. The novel is due out August 18.

While Marc reports that no deals are in place, he claims that Zac would play the central role of Taylor Green, a recent midwestern college grad who ends up working for one of the most despised publicists in New York City – the fictional Jennifer Weinstein. The young man literally stumbles into the job, by sneaking his way into one of Jen’s trendy downtown restaurant openings.

But the swag, “comes at a price, and Taylor struggles to balance his own definition of sanity with that of Jennie’s drug-fueled, high-intensity world,” according to the book’s description.

Zac is currently in production on, “The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud.”

Access reached out to Zac’s rep for comment, but has not yet heard back as of publishing this article.

Was Michael Jackson Planning A ‘Wonderland’ In Las Vegas?

Michael Jackson might have abandoned his Neverland Ranch in recent years, but before the singer’s sudden death on June 25, he was reportedly eyeing a property in Las Vegas that he had dubbed “Wonderland.”

According to The Las Vegas Sun, the pop star had his sights set on a 10-acre compound that he reportedly planned on moving to following his series of comeback concert dates in London.

“He got so excited, the minute we drove through the gates here he got that feeling of Neverland,” said Zar Zanganeh, a realtor with Fine Vegas Estates, told the paper. “As soon as he stepped out of the car, he said, ‘Zar, I love this place. I’m calling it Wonderland.’”

Jackson was reportedly set to offer $16.5 million for the 15,000-square-foot home, which featured secret tunnels, bulletproof doors, other doors disguised as walls and cabinets, and even a panic room.

“Safety was by far his biggest issue,” Zanganeh said. “Michael wanted to make sure that his kids were very safe.

“He was always nervous that someone could perhaps kidnap the kids, or something awful could happen, so safety was the biggest factor for him in finding a home,” he added.

The home also features a car museum big enough for 20 automobiles, a screening room for 16, stables for eight horses and a “doggie villa.”

Additionally, the Vegas home has a golf driving range, basketball and tennis courts, greenhouse, and a pool with waterfalls. There was also a 1,000-square-foot grotto guest suite, which Jackson reportedly planned on turning into a playhouse for his three children.

The home’s indoor shooting range was reportedly going to be converted into a recording studio for the singer.

Prior to announcing his plans to play 50 shows in London, many believed Jackson would make a comeback on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer reportedly recorded music – that has yet to be released – at the Studio at the Palms in 2008.

Tyra Banks To Guest-Star On ‘Gossip Girl’

Tyra Banks is heading from reality television to “Gossip Girl.”

The “America’s Next Top Model” and “The Tyra Banks Show” host will star in an episode of the third season of the popular CW drama this fall – but not as herself, a rep for the show confirmed to Access Hollywood.

Instead, Tyra will join the cast for an episode as Ursula Nyquist, a “larger-than-life actress” that Serena tangles with at a film premiere. It’ll be the supermodel’s first character television role since a 2004 episode of NBC’s “American Dreams.”

She won’t be the only fresh face on The CW show. Hilary Duff will also appear on the program as a movie star, one who enrolls at NYU and rooms with Vanessa (Jessica Szohr). “Gossip” fans will have to wait and see if their paths cross when the show returns this fall.

Marries In Beverly Hills Mark Walhberg

Mark Wahlberg is now a married man.

Wahlberg wed longtime partner Rhea Durham in Beverly Hills on Saturday afternoon, People reported.

The “Max Payne” star and his model wife have three children together, Ella Rae, 5, Michael, 3, and Brendan Joseph, 10 months.

The couple was reportedly joined by a dozen members of their friends and family at Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

According to a People source on the scene, the bride looked “like a princess and beyond stunning” during the 45-minute ceremony, wearing a white strapless dress.

The star previously revealed his plans for a summer wedding to Access Hollywood last October, noting,“We’re talking about August.”

Of his then-newborn son, he said things with Brendan and Rhea were “awesome.”

“[I’m] just happy that they’re both healthy and everybody’s home safe,” he said.