American Idol Jennifer Lopez and 'American Idol' reportedly close to inking deal 09/03/2010 Jennifer Lopez is close to inking a deal to be an "American Idol" judge, people with knowledge of the negotiations said. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' runner-up Lauren Alaina calls off engagement to high school sweetheart Alex Hopkins'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery marries Gabi DugalScotty McCreery: I forgot there was a gun in the backpack I took to airport TAGS: American Idol Simon Cowell Ellen DeGeneres Jennifer Lopez
