scowell050811_19_X17230tight.jpgPaula Abdul is officially part of the X Factor's judging panel, however the "Straight Up" singer is currently in a dispute with her agents at United Talent Agency over unpaid commissions, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Sources tell the THR that Abdul is refusing to pay the standard 10 percent commission to her agents for the X Factor deal ... which closed on May 7. Abdul is said to believe the gig resulted from her close relationship with show creator Simon Cowell.

As for her deal for CBS' Live To Dance, Paula reportedly payed her commissions for that gig.

Find out how much Abdul will reportedly make for X Factor ... after the jump.