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Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez named 'American Idol' judges

The official announcement ended months of speculation following the departure of old hands Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi.

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Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez named 'American Idol' judges
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Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler will join the judging panel of top-rated US TV talent show American Idol, producers said on Wednesday.

The official announcement ended months of speculation following the departure of old hands Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi and represents a major overhaul of the Fox TV show following a four-year slide in viewership.

American Idol has been a ratings juggernaut for advertisers and News Corp's Fox, and has beaten the competition on rival US networks for seven years. The singing contest returns for a 10th season in January 2011.

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