· Further proof that “American Idol” is having a rough season: next year the Wednesday results show will be cut down to 30 minutes.

· More awkward news for “Idol”: Ex-Idol Taylor Hicks hasn’t had the best time as a pop star, so he’s headed to the home of many “Idol” refugees. Meet Broadway’s new, um, Teen Angel.

· Britney Spears and Mel Gibson, the most unlikely BFF’s ever, are on vacation together in Costa Rica.

· Jammie Thomas, the woman who was the first defendant to be tried in one of the RIAA’s file-sharing lawsuits –- which resulted in a $222,000 judgment against her –- may get a new trial.