Idolator — Did You Hear? :: Following Ellen’s surprise departure, rumors are swirling that Jennifer Lopez will become a full-time judge on American Idol. Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler has also reportedly been approached to join the show. Actually, instead of bec... more info

ContactMusic — Singer/songwriter KARA DIOGUARDI has been fired from AMERICAN IDOL - and is set to be replaced by AEROSMITH rocker STEVEN TYLER, according to a new U.S. report.The... more info

MTV.com News — J. Lo will take over one of the panel spots vacated by Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres, according to Deadline.com.By Mawuse Ziegbe Jennifer Lopez Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic With two open seats now on the "American Idol" judging panel,... more info

ContactMusic — AEROSMITH have been given a boost ahead of the start of their Canadian tour - legendary rocker JOAN JETT has agreed to join the band on the road.The group kicked off... more info

Stereogum — In which a working stiff experiences raw sirloin bursting through his skin to the sounds of Beck’s disembodied moans and pleasantly dusky vocals, overtop Tobacco’s “Terrible Lie” reminiscent synth-wonk spunk. The album’s called Maniac Meat,... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Aerosmith star Joe Perry is adamant he was deadly serious about replacing Steven Tyler when the frontman shocked his bandmates and fans by announcing plans to take time off last year. more info

Starpulse — Aerosmith guitar great Joe Perry is contemplating retirement - because there's nothing else left for him to achieve as a rock star. The rocker insists he'll never be a better musician and the most... more info

Unreality Music — Straight from the Pinch Of Salt Department, rumours about that Aerosmith riffmiester Joe Perry may be considering hanging up his Les Paul for good. That's shocking, primarily because the 'Smit... more info

Mercury News, California — Singer Steven Tyler not quite back to full speed, but the band still rocks the Oracle Arena in Oakland Friday. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Aerosmith star Joe Perry is adamant he was deadly serious about replacing Steven Tyler when the frontman shocked his bandmates and fans by announcing plans to take time off last year more info