Entertainment Edge: The Simpson's Go Gaga; Simon Explains Idol Departure

Lady Gaga has confirmed she'll appear on "The Simpson's" and says it's one of the coolest things she's ever done. But be patient. The episode won't air until the spring.
Entertainment Weekly reports that the episode entitled, "Lisa Goes Gaga," will include a song, of course.

Simon Cowell is revealing the *real* reason he left "American Idol." Cowell, who has gone on to helm "The X-Factor," which debuts on Fox next month, told The Hollywood Reporter it was because it didn't yield a big enough personal or professional gain -- other than money. In the article the Englishman also reportedly goes into what happened with one of the personalities originally slated to be a host on "The X-Factor." He claims he told Cheryl Cole -- who had been a judge on the UK version -- she'd have to "raise her game a bit for an American market." Cowell went on to say she never responded to his final offer to come onboard.

Al Pacino reunited with the "Scarface" cast for a special screening of the film in Los Angeles. The screening celebrated the film's upcoming release on blu-ray disc, and nearly thirty years after the film's release Pacino says he is still surprised by the movies' lasting impact.

"When you're picking up your kids from school and your son's 8-year-old's friends are saying, 'hey, say hello to my little friend.' you say, 'wow!' you are not allowed to see that picture," explains Pacino. "But, you grow used to it."

Scarface comes out on blu-ray September 6^th.