The singer and actor told reporters backstage at Thursday's results show that he's been approached for the gig before, too

After the WGAs there was more hardware handed out and a major new traffic snarl at the Grove. The UK's Topshop openingis glossier than an US Weekly with Kardashians, Ryan Seacrest, J.Lo  and even Chris Brown. 

"America's Best Dance Crew," which was executive-produced by "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson, ended its seventh season in June

Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson continue to insinuate that their brother's will is a fake

Keeping tabs on the clowns in the Jackson family's latest circus

Judge's order temporarily strips Katherine Jackson of custody of her grandchildren

Jackson says he wouldn't stand in the way of Carey, whom he manages, joining 'X Factor'

Simon Cowell was a teddy bear compared to how the "Inglourious Basterds" star would handle his judging duties

The Angeleno Idols have clearly broken with all reality when it comes to their star quality

It's not just all the love children ... he sings, on tune, and is headin' for a smackdown with Randy

And they didn't just audition -- every 15-year-old who went before the panel in Milwaukee garnered a Golden Ticket.

But debut of new judges still easily the most-watched entertainment show of the season