Television News Jennifer Lopez reportedly close to 'American Idol' deal 08/04/2013 Jennifer Lopez is close to signing a deal to return to "American Idol" as a judge for the reality show's 13th season, sources told The Hollywood Reporter. Read More RELATED NEWS Kaitlyn Bristowe calls Jason Tartick out for being "mean and pathetic"Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' dropping to only four nights a weekAshley Tisdale announces birth of her second child TAGS: American Idol Mariah Carey Randy Jackson Jennifer Lopez Nicki Minaj Keith Urban