Big Apple Music Scene — Ex-Spice Girl Mel B says she's "too busy" to be a judge on American Idol ... unlike expected shoo-in Jennifer Lopez. ... More Post from: Crushable Mel B To Simon Cowell: Give Me A Shot! more info

Mjsbigblog — Stephen Tyler’s name is in the mix of possible Idol judges, but according to The Wrap, the Aerosmith frontman has not even been made an offer yet. As far as Tyler knows, his name is in the mix, but other options are being consider... more info

411 Mania — He also talks about Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez... more info

MTV.com News — Producer talks about his plans to refresh the show in season 10.By Gil Kaufman Nigel Lythgoe Photo: Mathew Imaging/ Wireimage We still don't have an update on the judging panel that will greet contestants for the upcoming 10th season of "Am... more info

Guardian Music — Singer's plans to join US talent show may put future of band into question, says guitarist Joe PerryIt seems Steven Tyler never tells Aerosmith anything. After only recently patching things up, Tyler is back to his old tricks – this time plotting a... more info

Mjsbigblog — It’s official, Nigel Lythgoe is returning to American Idol. He signed a two year contract and will once again executive produce the show alongside Ken Warwick and Cecil Frot-Coutaz Nigel spoke to USA Today and Variety here are the... more info

MTV.com News — Aerosmith guitarist says Tyler's judging job is a 'done deal,' but the rocker didn't give the band a heads-up.By Mawuse Ziegbe Joe Perry and Steven Tyler Photo: Kevin Kane/WireImage Aerosmith's Joe Perry said he has been in the dark about ... more info

411 Mania — Will Jennifer Lopez be a good American Idol judge? Will Steven Tyler make it into Simon Cowell's chair? Are we looking forward to the new Kings of Leon album? Will Michael Jackson's new album be a #1 hit? Dan Marsicano and Michael James debate thi... more info

Mjsbigblog — Now that 19 Entertainment will be distributing music through Universal Music Group, instead of Sony Music, who will be Idol’s new Clive Davis? The Los Angeles Time reports it’s music producer Jimmy Iovine: Iovine, who has worked... more info

Mjsbigblog — The Los Angeles Times is reporting that two sources have confirmed that Nigel Lythgoe is returning to American Idol to run the show with Ken Warwick. Haven’t we already heard this rumor? Several times?  Why is the LAT repeating ... more info