American Idol  judge Jennifer Lopez says Hollywood Week this year is going to have drama like never before. During an ExtraTV interview, Lopez said some of the biggest voice fell apart during the Hollywood rounds. That would explain why, after reading our American Idol Spoilers, some people are left scratching their heads wondering where their favorites [...]

Jennifer Lopez visited the Today Show this morning and talked about her return to American Idol with host Matt Lauer. Keeping the diva perception alive JLo starts things off by complaining that the last time she visited Matt Lauer had to cover a bigger story instead. That’s kind of like when she complained on GMA [...]

The big week is finally here! American Idol Season 11 premieres Wednesday and we’ve got an interview with the judges. Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler discuss the new season and auditions. They talk about the great talent that came out of Savannah, how each of them judge and what they look for: confidence, [...]

Last season on American Idol Jennifer Lopez gave us insightful, thoughtful judging comments like “you gave me goosebumps” and “ohh, more goosebumps!” This year, Lopez promises us she’ll be tougher now that the bar has been set. “We’re a little tougher on everybody. Because of last season and the standard that we set, it’s easy [...]

It’s official. Jennifer Lopez will return for American Idol 2012 this January along with the other two judges, Randy and Steven, along with host Ryan Seacrest. Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe made the announcement this morning on Seacrest’s radio show and you can listen to the news below. Jump to 3m30s to hear the tidbit on [...]

Has Jennifer Lopez signed a contract to return for American Idol 2012? Insiders are saying that’s the case and it was done with a massive raise from last year’s $12 million paycheck, according to The Wrap: The pop star will be returning to the singing competition with a contract with the Fox Broadcasting Network that’s [...]

The Hollywood Reporter is is reporting that Jennifer Lopez is finally expected to sign a deal this week to return as a judge on “American Idol” next season. “We’re in good shape. No worries. No dark clouds on the horizon,” Cécile Frot-Coutaz, CEO at FremantleMedia North America, which produces Idol told the Wall Street Journal. [...]

Jennifer Lopez, whose return to American Idol 2012 has been in question, announced her divorce from Marc Anthony this past Friday. While I have no interest in digging in to the reason for the couple’s split, I can’t help but wonder about the impact on JLo’s still unannounced decision on whether or not to return [...]

I wrote about this a month ago, but it’s popping up again and American Idol news is slow today so here’s more news about Jennifer Lopez clamoring to keep the spotlight on her (and my begrudging support of that). Right now we know Randy “For Me, Yo” Jackson and Steven “Hellfire Matches” Tyler are definitely [...]

With FOX’s Upfronts this week there were a few tidbits for the American Idol 2012 season. First off we know when the show will return (January 22, 2012) along with its weekly schedule (Wednesdays and Thursdays, post-auditions). Now we also have word on who will be sitting behind the Judges’ table. Steven Tyler and Randy [...]