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New Season of American Idol Premieres: How Was It?

January 19, 2012

American Idol premiered last night, and even though we barely had a breather from the last episode of The-X Factor ‘till now, it’s already time for more singing competitions.

The usual suspects (judges) were back. Steven Tyler still looks like your very fashionable grandma. J.Lo looked surprisingly like “Jenny from the block”... were those gold hoop earrings AND a ponytail? And Randy is still Randy, talking about dawwggs and swagging out of control.

Confirmed: Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler Coming Back to Idol

August 10, 2011

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Not that we really needed the official announcement, but American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe announced that all three judges will be returning for another season.

Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson are all returning to 'American Idol' with huge pay raises for the 11th season.

Idol's Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed the news during a Wednesday call to On Air With Ryan Seacrest. "I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of American Idol [Seacrest] is back for the next season," Lythgoe said.

So what’s the secret to churning out great talent on "Idol" year after year? Lythgoe told Hollyscoop: “I think the singers last year were focused on who they wanted to be. Scottie knew he wanted to be country. James knew he wanted to be heavy metal. I like that. I like that they’re not copying. They’re not just karaoke singers. They’re unique to themselves.”

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