Pop Justice — » Some people will do anything to stop Sophie Ellis Bextor performing. (Twitter) (http://twitter.com/SophieEB/status/101479070818254848) » Jennifer Lopez has been persuaded to return as a judge on American Idol after a rumoured $8 million pay ris... more info

Mjsbigblog — According to Jacob Wieselman of the Insider, who tweeted from the SYTYCD final tonight, "Jennifer Lopez is NOT officially signed on for #Idol season 11 according to Nigel Lythgoe. "The contract has not been signed," he tells me." Nigel announced on... more info

Pop Crunch — Because a day without Jennifer Lopez news is like a day without sunshine. Sweet booty-shaking Latina diva sunshine. We start out with ‘American Idol’ executive producer Nigel Lythgoe’s appearance on [...] more info

VH1 Blog — Jennifer Lopez Will Return To American Idol So said Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, in so many words, this morning on Ryan Seacrest‘s morning show: “I believe we’re still waiting for the official announcements but I am delighted to say t... more info

ContactMusic — Superstar Jennifer Lopez has officially signed on to return as an American Idol judge for a second season of the hit TV talent show. The singer/actress was recently said to have agreed a deal with Fox TV executives worth a staggering $20 million (12.... more info

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Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It is not quite official, but it is pretty close. Singing star Jennifer Lopez will return as a judge on top-rated TV singing contest "American Idol," the program's lead producer said on Wednesday. more info

E! Online — Jennifer Lopez's return to American Idol is official. Sorta. As I've been telling you, Lopez is expected to be back for a second season, but there was still some... more info

People.com — Nigel Lythgoe confirms all three judges will be back next season more info

ContactMusic — Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson are all returning to 'American Idol'. The three judges - who appeared for the first time together on the show this year - have signed up to return for another season, according to the show's executive pr... more info