"How do these rumors get started..."

You may have heard the rumor that Michael Jackson was going to be a guest on "Idol" this year. Apparently, even "Today" was reporting it.

Well, I hate to disappoint you Michael Jackson fans, but it's not true.

Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe, in an interview with TVWeek.com categorically denied the rumor saying Jackson "will not be on 'American Idol' this year."

I'd say that's a pretty definite no...