Judge Again

Next season on TV’s American Idol, staying-put judge Keith Urban will hold court with Randy Jackson Nicki Minaj Mariah Carey Jennifer Hudson (maybe) and/or returning-to-the-fold diva Jennifer Lopez?

Indeed, word of the weekend was La Lopez is thisclose to signing on for a third stint on the competition following her break last season.

will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas is said to be in the mix for the third judging spot.

The show is not expected to hire a fourth judge for its 13th season premiering next winter.

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