Beginning tonight, fans across America will be given the opportunity to show their support for Chris Medina, who left “American Idol” last night. An original song based on his emotional story, “What Are Words,” (19 Recordings/Interscope) written and produced only a few days ago especially for Medina to perform by acclaimed hitmaking songwriter-producer Rodney Jerkins (Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige), will debuts tonight, and is available digitally immediately after the show. A video, shot this past weekend, will premiere at 2 p.m. (ET), Friday, on aol.com.  Read more...

NEW YORK (AP) — A source close to “American Idol” says that Aerosmith front man, Steven Tyler, told the source he will be a judge on Fox’s “American Idol” next season.

While an official announcement about Tyler has yet to come from Fox and the producers of the top-rated show, the source told The Associated Press on Wednesday, “there is no reason to refute” Tyler’s account. The source spoke only on the condition of anonymity because the source was not authorized to comment publicly on the matter.  Read more...

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