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October 13, 2010 Extra Scoop

The miners emerged like clockwork, joyfully embracing their wives, children and rescuers -- and looking remarkably composed Wednesday after surviving 69 days in the depths of a mine. -- New York Post

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Randy Jackson is Noprah on Oprah -- TMZ

Report: Stylist Rachel Zoe is Pregnant -- Us Weekly

September 30, 2010 American Idol

"Extra" got the first glimpse of the new "American Idol" crew at work; Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson -- as auditions began in Jersey City. Watch what the judges have to say about their different styles of critiquing.

September 23, 2010 American Idol

Newly crowned "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez won't be the next Simon Cowell, but she will be honest!

"Extra's" AJ Calloway caught up with Lopez right after the announcement that she, along with Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson, would be judging the show's 10th season, and asked her about how she'll handle her duties.

August 06, 2010 American Idol

According to FOX Chief Rupert Murdoch, negotiations for the new "American Idol" judges are close to being signed -- in what is turning out to be a game of musical almost-chairs.

Sources leaked the secret that "Idol" producers wanted to bring music and film mogul David Geffen aboard as a judge, but couldn't quite seal the deal.

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July 20, 2010 Television

"Extra's" Terri Seymour caught up with former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul, who stepped out with Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi at VH1's "Do Something Awards."

The judges' reunion sparked rumors of Paula possibly returning to "Idol" to take over for Simon Cowell.

When asked if she were replacing Simon, Paula laughed it off, saying, "Good question Terri. Too bad I don't have an answer for it."

Kara and Randy also remained mum about the possibility of having Abdul back at the judging table.

Check out more of their interview, plus all the raw footage from the "Do Something Awards."

June 15, 2010 On the Mend

Randy Jackson has been taken to a hospital in Pasadena, Calif., complaining of chest pains, X17 Online reports.

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Michael Jackson's youngest brother was working on his late brother's one-year anniversary memorial when the pains began.

June 07, 2010 Television

It's hard to believe that "Glee's" Amber Riley, who plays Mercedes Jones, was once rejected by "American Idol." "Extra" caught up with "Idol" judge Randy Jackson on Saturday at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, where he told us Riley didn't even make it past the producers audition.

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"I'm honestly, really excited for Ryan Murphy and the whole 'Glee' cast," said Jackson. "Yo, that girl Amber Riley, she I guess ,I didn't know this, she didn't make it to us. She auditioned for 'Idol' and got rejected. She's like the lead singer the lead star of 'Glee' and let me tell you something America, this girl is talented and she can really sing."

May 16, 2010 American Idol

The "American Idol" judges are getting animated on "The Simpsons" 21st season finale.

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In the episode, "Judge Me Tender," Moe discovers a talent for judging contests and is invited to appear on "American Idol" with host Ryan Seacrest and fellow judges Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson, all guest-voicing as themselves.