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Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson & Steven Tyler Talk ‘American Idol’ Return

Singing reality competitions may be all the rage, but the folks at “American Idol” aren’t worried about competing with anyone.

‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe: Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler & Randy Jackson Are Returning For Season 11

Season 11 of “American Idol” will have three familiar faces at the judges’ table.

Randy Jackson Says All Three ‘American Idol’ Judges Will Return For Season 11

The Dawg has spoken!

While an official announcement has yet to be made, Randy Jackson says he and his fellow “American Idol” Season 10 judges, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, are “in it to win it” for Season 11 of their reality mega-hit.

‘American Idol’ Final 5 Perform As Steven Tyler & Randy Jackson Pick Their Early Favorites

“American Idol” inched closer to its Season 10 finale, and according to Randy Jackson, the competition is over, something Steven Tyler agrees with — they just don’t think the same contestant has it in the bag.

Randy Jackson Gives ‘American Idol’s’ James Durbin The Edge: He ‘Could Win The Whole Thing’

Past “American Idols” David Cook and Lee DeWyze better watch their backs – there might be a new “Idol” rock god in the making in the form of James Durbin, at least according to judge Randy Jackson.

Randy Jackson: ‘Anybody Can Take This & Win’ On Season 12 Of ‘Idol’

The Dawg has spoken… and he thinks the title of the next “American Idol” is “anybody’s thing” at this point in the competition.

“It could be [male-dominated], man. The girls are very special too,” Randy told Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards in LA on Saturday. “As I looked at them, the whole Top 13, I’m like, ‘Yo, you know what? It’s anybody’s thing.’ Anybody can take this and win this. So, it’s hot!”

Randy Jackson Weighs In On ‘Idol’s’ Week 2 Contestants; Says Age Is Making This Season So Good

“American Idol” just wrapped up its second week, proving definitively that without Simon Cowell, this really is a new show.

At the Nashville, Tenn., auditions, there were a handful of awful singers, but spearheaded by executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, the show focused on the emotional back stories of the good ones — young men and women who had golden pipes – like 15-year-old Lauren Alaina.

‘American Idol’ Season 10 To Be Cuddlier; Randy Jackson Taking Bigger Role

“American Idol” kicks off its tenth season on January 19, and according to the show’s retooled cast and crew, it’s likely to be a cuddlier one.

“I think they bring more of a critique rather than just, ‘Pack your suitcase, go home,’” “Idol’s” returning executive producer Nigel Lythgoe told reporters at FOX’s portion of the Television Critics Association Winter 2011 Session on Wednesday in Pasadena, Calif.

Randy Jackson Lashes Out On Twitter Over Oprah Visit With Jackson Parents

Michael Jackson’s brother, Randy Jackson, lashed out at Oprah Winfrey on Twitter about an upcoming interview with Joe and Katherine Jackson.

UPDATED: The Results Are In! Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler & Randy Jackson To Fill ‘American Idol’ Judges’ Seats

After months of speculation, the judges for the upcoming tenth season of American Idol have been officially announced. Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler will fill the famous seats formerly occupied by “Idol” originals, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul, while Randy Jackson will remain on the bench for his tenth season of the reality singing competition.

In addition, super-producer Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records and co-founder of Beats Audio, will join the show as an in-house mentor. Throughout the season, “Idol” will go behind-the-scenes to feature Iovine lending his expertise to the contestants as they compete to become the next “American Idol.”

Nigel Lythgoe: Paula Abdul ‘Can’t Do’ ‘Idol’; Hopes Randy Jackson Stays

Following Nigel Lythgoe’s announcement that he’s returning to “American Idol after a two-season absence, the executive producer talked to Access Hollywood about rumors of new judges and changes he wants for the next season of the hit FOX reality series.

Randy Jackson On ‘American Idol’: Only ‘Sure’ Thing Is Ryan

Those who have been keeping track of the “American Idol” judges’ shuffle know that Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell are both out, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler both might be in, Kara DioGuardi is reportedly out, and Randy Jackson is in limbo.

The big “dawg” himself recently told E! News that there is only one person locked in for Season 10.