:: Trouble in paradise already? Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres are reportedly not getting along. Weird. We always pictured Simon to be the type to embrace change with open arms and treat newcomers as his equal. [Radar Online]

:: The Simon Cowell-organized rerecording of R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” single to benefit Haiti will be out February 7, and will feature (deep breath) Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Kylie Minogue, Michael Buble, Jon Bon Jovi, Take That, Robbie Williams, Mika, James Blunt, James Morrison, Westlife, Susan Boyle, Cheryl Cole, JLS and X Factor winners Alexandra Burke, Joe McElderry and Leona Lewis. Not featured: Jay Leno and his boo-hoo tears. [Billboard]

:: A woman was arrested for attempting to murder her husband when the couple began fighting while watching the Dallas auditions of American Idol. We’re going to assume Idol wasn’t strictly to blame and that this couple probably had other issues going on. [Idol Chatter]

:: Season 9 is set to be the longest season yet—producers are extending the episodes covering the Top 12 through Top 9 to two hours apiece. Can’t wait for Season 10, when the show continuously airs 24 hours a day for five months straight. [MJsbigblog]

:: Contestant Todrick Hall just appeared on Idol and is already involved with a scandal. Wow, ahead of schedule!  [Vote For The Worst]

:: And a very happy 28th birthday to Adam Lambert! Give our favorite glitter-bot a very special b-day prezzie in the form of a donation at DonorsChoose.org. [@AdamLambert]