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Jennifer Lopez nears 'Idol' deal, source says

Jennifer Lopez nears  Idol  deal  source says

Former "Fly Girl" Jennifer Lopez is poised to return to television — this time as a judge on "American Idol."
The singer-dancer-actor was close to signing a deal to join Fox TV's hit singing contest, a person familiar with the negotiations said late Thursday. The person, who was not READ MORE

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