Simon Cowell's order for a metric ton of bubble wrap, Ace bandages and doll heads suggests Lady Gaga might be joining the "X-Factor" faculty:
Tales out of Britain say Cowell has offered a judgeship on his new talent show to the singer and clothing iconoclast, MSN's the Scoop reports. This could leave rumored contender and former "American Idol" colleague Paula Abdul crying into her oversize jewelry.
A source said to be close to Cowell says there is no room on the panel for both Gaga and Abdul. Figuratively, we assume. They're both kind of small.