MSNBC – Paula Abdul gets candid in an interview with ABC News “Nightline’s” Cynthia McFadden airing Thursday. The “American Idol” judge talks about alcohol and prescription drug use, rumored feuds with her fellow judge Kara DioGuardi and her future with the popular reality singing competition.

Abdul’s free-form feedback style during judging on “Idol” has caused many to wonder if she’s ever battled against alcohol or prescription drugs — something she flatly denies.

“So let me just ask you the question straight up. Absolutely crystal clear you have not abused prescription drugs?” McFadden asked.

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TMZ - Idol” contestant Frankie Jordan might want to remember her confidentiality agreement next time she’s out house hunting. The singer blabbed that she is still on the show — which means she most likely made it through Hollywood week. Hopefully after her slip she’s able to stay there.

The Hollywood Reporter.com – The eighth season debut of the massively popular singing competition lost about 10% of its audience this year and a bit more (-15%) in the adult demo.

“Idol” was seen by 30.1 million viewers, with an 11.7 national rating among adults 18-49 and 28 share. That’s the lowest since the show’s non-comparable series debut in the summer of 2002. Among total viewers, it’s the lowest since a special Monday start in 2004 (30.0 million).

Randy? “Yo Dawg, We can do better!”

Paula? “Blah blah blah *burp* Blah Blah Blah I Love You and your beautiful *hic*!”

Simon? “This is all a bad dream. I’m out of here!”