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“American Idol” Season 10 judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are seen with show host Ryan Seacrest on September 22, 2010
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Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson appear onstage at a press conference to officially announce the Season 10 “American Idol” judges panel at The Forum, Los Angeles, September 22, 2010
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“American Idol: Season 10” — Jennifer Lopez
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“American Idol: Season 10” — Randy Jackson
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Steven Tyler joins the fold for “American Idol” Season 10

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When a husky, mustached auditioner awkwardly snaps his way through Billy Joel’s “The Longest Time” in front of Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson, something totally out of the ordinary happens: They don’t make fun of him.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif.

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NEW YORK, N.Y.

The past six months have flown by for Paula Abdul as she raced to get her new show, “Live to Dance,” on its feet.

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Judges, Host Named For Paula Abdul’s New ‘Live To Dance’

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NEW YORK, N.Y.

CBS has announced the host and judges for Paula Abdul’s new talent competition series, “Live to Dance.”

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