According to the New York Post, now that Jennifer Lopez is getting a big fat raise, worth up to 20 million a year as she closes in on a deal to return as judge to American Idol, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson are a little jellus! (Read more at the NY Post)
Despite being in the middle of a two-year deal that pays about 10 million dollars a year, Steven is now attempting to re-negotiate a sweeter deal with Idol.
One source told Page Six, “J.Lo’s management is close to brokering her a huge deal to come back to the panel for at least one more season, and but the side effect is that it means her fellow judges also want more money.
“Steven is halfway through a two-year deal, and his management has asked for more money, ” the source said. “They argue he was just as sensational and as popular on the panel as Jennifer. But, on the other side, show bosses argue he’s tied into a deal and has to stick to it. However, it’s hoped they can come to a compromise to keep Steven happy, because the producers love him.”
According to the Post, “the money deal with J.Lo has been agreed, the final negotiations center around scheduling her “Idol” appearances around her other TV and movie commitments.”
A spokesman for Jennifer told the Post, “Talks are ongoing — she has nothing to announce as yet.”
