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Jax's "super adorable" maltipoo puppy Benny was diagnosed with the deadly virus Parvo and she's asking fans to help get him healthy again.

With news breaking just a little while ago that Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will be joining Katy Perry on the judging panel when American Idol returns to primetime in January, let's take a look back at the plenty of New Jersey links in the show's history.

Former American Idol contestant Jax said she's been silent on social media for the last few months. But her disease could have cost the young star her voice entirely.

I hope by now you've seen the American Idol finale.  I watched it live, recorded it, and then watched the playback, not once, but twice.  What was it about the well-produced show that had me smiling all weekend?  I'll share a few random thoughts here: It reminded me that Idol brought many talented singers into our homes every week...

Guests at Great Adventure's Fright Fest were treated to a celebrity zombie this Halloween weekend. Jersey's very own Jax joined the ranks of the undead at Six Flags and scared the heck out of some of the thrill seeking guests. Take a look.

It was the end of the "American Idol" road for East Brunswick's Jax as she fell short of making the show's finale.

Jersey Girl Jax will be honored by her hometown Friday when she returns to the Garden State. She took one step closer to the American Idol finals this week, becoming the only woman in the competition's top 4.

She is doing awesome!  Jax from East Brunswick, NJ!  Jersey is in the house on Idol this year and we couldn't be more proud of this girl!  She's ready to perform her her little heart out again tonight on American Idol!  She's fantastic!

She is doing awesome!  Jax from East Brunswick, NJ!  Jersey is in the house on Idol this year and we couldn't be more proud of this girl!  She's ready to perform her her little heart out again tonight on American Idol!  She's fantastic!