Ryan Seacrest announced at a press conference today at the Los Angeles cattle call auditions what we already knew–Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez will sit on the judges panel for American Idol Season 10.
The live stream was a disaster. There was no audio or video initially. The video began working during Steven Tyler’s introduction. The audio finally cut in during Jennifer Lopez’s remarks. I hope this major fail isn’t a bad omen.
Some quotes from the Hollywood Reporter:
“I’m so excited. I do believe I’m calling ‘Idol’ Season 10 ‘The Remix, ’” Jackson told the cheering crowd. “I believe we’re going to find the greatest Idol ever.”
“I’m going to bring some rock to this roller coaster, ” said Steven Tyler
“I love you guys, ” Lopez said. “It’s about concentrating on the moment, do the best you can and just live. … I’m looking for the next Michael Jackson.”
Interscope/Geffen/A&M Records chairman Jimmy Iovine will join Idol as an ongoing mentor to the contestants. Throughout the season, Idol cameras will go behind the scenes to show Iovine helping singers improve their craft.