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Are you ready for Season 14 tonight of Idol?  All the music, laughs and tears begin at 8pm on Fox.

Rumors and speculation around American Idol have been swirling for months. Now, we know who we'll be seeing on our screens next season.

Sounds like there may be two Jennifers on the 'American Idol' panel this fall. Jennifer Hudson reportedly signed on to judge the somewhat struggling Fox juggernaut, and now former judge Jennifer Lopez may be rejoining the judges' table.

After dating for about two years, pocket-sized couple Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough have called it quits. And once again, PR people trotted out their most well-worn talking point: The couple's busy professional schedules just left them no time for each other.

The new season of American Idol kicked off last night with a new look, at least on the judging panel.

It's been an exciting year on "American Idol."

I don't think that there is anyone in the entertainment industry who hasn't been impacted by Dick Clark. As you probably know by now, the legendary broadcaster and producer died earlier today at the age of 82.

Sacha Baron Cohen is well known for his public hijinks. As Borat and Bruno, he's played plenty of gags for all to see. With a new movie on the way, The Dictator, The Academy was wary that the British actor may overshadow the show with a stunt. Suffice to say, their worries were well placed.

We've known for close to a year that Regis Philbin is on the verge of retirement, but it's hard to believe that it's right around the corner (November 18th to be exact). The show will continue, but now producers have to decide who will sit next to Kelly Ripa on a daily basis.