TMZ — Filed under: Jennifer Lopez, American Idol After being a movie star, music diva and fashion icon, Jennifer Lopez is ready to conquer the television world ... again. Here's the former Fly Girl on FOX's " In Living Co... more info

MTV.com News — 'I respect her and her decision to leave,' the season-nine runner-up says of the talk show host's 'Idol' exit.By Mawuse Ziegbe Crystal Bowersox Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images "American Idol" contender Crystal Bowersox responds to the ne... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Fox has a deal "in principle" with Lopez but she has not signed on the dotted line. more info

Mjsbigblog — Nigel Lythgoe — The King Returns to ‘American Idol’ TMZ has learned Nigel Lythgoe will return to “American Idol” next season as the executive producer … marking one of the biggest TV “I told you so!” moments in decad... more info

Mjsbigblog — The Hollywood Reporter is confirming through sources that the brand-new judges panel will consist of Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson. They also report that “further tweaks are coming to other aspects of the show ove... more info

VH1 News — Perez Hilton feels Jessica Simpson is a better fit for "American Idol" over "diva" Jennifer Lopez. more info

Idolator — One thing’s for sure—American Idol sure knows how to get some major press in its off-months. We’ve compiled a round-up of web reactions to Ellen’s departure, Kara’s alleged axing, and Jennifer Lopez’s possible premiere as an Idol judge. C... more info

VH1 News — Would Jennifer Lopez, who has been rumored to become an "American Idol" judge in the wake of Ellen DeGeneres' departure? Experts think so ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — "American Idol" has indisputably jumped the shark. more info

People.com — Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler make up the show's new panel, according to reports more info