TV News: Changing of guard tests TV’s mettle — Jeff Zucker and Jeff Gaspin bid adieu to NBC U while Bob Greenblatt made plans to move in. Simon Cowell bowed out of “American Idol.” ABC said goodbye to “Lost” and Steve McPherson. Conan O’Brien said so long to broadcast TV entirely, and Oprah Winfrey is about to join him.

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TV News: Move puts net into Thursday mix; other changes announced — Fox has finally shifted “American Idol” to Wednesday and Thursday nights.

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Fox shifts ‘Idol’ to Wednesdays, Thursdays
As the preview last week teased, there was literal urination on Survivor Nicaragua last night. During the middle of a challenge for which the challenge team had constructed a pool just off the beach, Fabio/Jud told his teammate Chase, “I’m gonna pee real quick.” Chase was incredulous, but Fabio went for it anyway
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Survivor contestants pee in their own pool
TV News: Pop diva, iconic rocker nab gig on Fox megahit — In bringing on pop diva Jennifer Lopez and rock bad boy Steven Tyler as the show’s new judges, the “Idol” exec producers said they were looking for a panel that boasted plenty of experience navigating music stardom.

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Lopez, Tyler in as ‘Idol’ judges
TV News: Show may return to three-judge format — “American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi is officially out, Fox confirmed Friday.

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It’s official: Kara DioGuardi leaves ‘Idol’
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TV News: Exec producer wants to bring back Abdul — Now that he’s back as an “American Idol” exec producer, Nigel Lythgoe has an idea — or 20 — about how to reboot the franchise. First up: Lythgoe told Daily Variety on Wednesday that he’d like to find a way to bring former “Idol” judge Paula Abdul back into the fold.

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Inside Nigel Lythgoe’s plans for ‘Idol’
TV News: Music group pacts with 19 Entertainment, Fuller — Universal Music Group has signed a long-term strategic alliance with 19 Entertainment and Simon Fuller, creator of “American Idol,” to develop, distribute and market “American Idol’s” musical acts.

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Universal pacts for ‘Idol’ acts
TV News: Fox looks to reboot popular reality series — DeGeneres’ exit is part of the massive “Idol” overhaul currently underway, as Fox and producers FremantleMedia and 19 Ent.

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Ellen DeGeneres leaving ‘American Idol’