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Randy Jackson -- I'M LEAVING 'AMERICAN IDOL'

Published: 05/09/2013

The Dawg is putting his "American Idol" career to sleep -- Randy Jackson just announced he's leaving the show for good at the end of the season. Jackson -- who's been with the show from the very beginning -- just released a statement saying, "Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to rest,…

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Mariah Carey -- Breaking Bread with Randy Jackson

Published: 10/13/2012

Not every judge on "American Idol" wants to shoot Mariah Carey (yet) ... the diva had dinner last night in the Valley with the dawg himself, Randy Jackson. Fun Fact: Randy and Mariah actually go waaaaaaay back -- Randy has served as her musical director for a number of her tours throughout the…

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Randy Jackson -- Seriously Asks ... Did TMZ Win An Emmy?

Published: 09/26/2012

"American Idol" judge Randy Jackson wants to know if TMZ won an Emmy this year -- so, we figured the best way to answer that question is to roll our best-of reel. Or worst-of. Something like that. Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings!

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'American Idol' -- Judges Get Right to Work

Published: 09/16/2012

"American Idol" judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson wasted no time getting right to work today ... showing up in NYC alongside host Ryan Seacrest for day one of auditions. "Idol" made the official announcement about this season's judging panel just a few hours earlier.…

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'American Idol' -- Judges List Official, Randy Jackson Survives

Published: 09/16/2012

Randy Jackson's stay of execution is confirmed -- he will remain a judge on the 12th season of "American Idol" ... officially joining Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban. As TMZ reported, "Idol" producers locked down Jackson after talks with Enrique Iglesias fizzled out. Mariah was the first…

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Randy Jackson -- Gets Reprieve on 'American Idol'

Published: 09/11/2012

Randy Jackson is staying at the judge's table on "American Idol" ... after negotiations with Enrique Iglesias fizzled out. Sources tell TMZ ... Jackson is very close to signing his deal ... after producers initially tried to move the dawg away from the judge's table and use him as a "mentor."…

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Only One Judge Has Signed On For 'American Idol'

Published: 09/05/2012

"American Idol" is in a pickle -- the judges start their on-air auditions in New York City in 2 weeks, and only one judge has signed a deal ... sources connected with the show tell TMZ. Our sources tell us ... only Mariah Carey has inked a deal ... and a good deal it is at $18 mil. We know…

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Randy Jackson -- Time to Himself

Published: 09/02/2012

Suddenly finding himself with a lot of free time on his hands, Randy Jackson was spotted at LAX yesterday ... heading out of town. As TMZ first reported, Randy will not be back as a judge on the next season of "American Idol," but will transition into a "mentor" role on the show. As for who will…

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'American Idol' -- Randy Jackson OUT AS A JUDGE

Published: 08/31/2012

The dawg days are over at "American Idol" ... TMZ has learned Randy Jackson is officially LEAVING the judge's table ... but will still remain a part of the show as a "mentor."Sources connected to "Idol" tell us ... there's some concern among the brass that Jackson is not well-suited for the mentor…

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'American Idol' Judges NOT A Done Deal -- and Mariah Carey is PISSED

Published: 08/21/2012

Nicki Minaj may well become a judge on "American Idol," but it will be at the expense of Mariah Carey, who we're told hung up the phone when she was told Nicki was the top candidate. Sources connected with "Idol" tell TMZ ... Mariah was led to believe she would be the only woman on the judge's…

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Randy Jackson & Simon Cowell -- You Hiring, Dawg?

Published: 07/15/2012

With "American Idol" judges dropping like flies, it's quite interesting that Randy Jackson caught up with old pal Simon Cowell over dinner in West Hollywood last night. The former co-workers posed for a pic with a fan before grabbing a little late dinner at Ceconni's, showing up around 11:30 PM.…

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Jennifer Lopez -- I'm Quitting 'American Idol' Too

Published: 07/13/2012

Jennifer Lopez just announced ... she will NOT be returning to "American Idol" next season. JLo called in to Ryan Seacrest this morning, saying, "I honestly feel like the time has come that I have to get back to doing the other things that I do." She said, "Something has to give" ... adding, "We…

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