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Judge Jonas takes on Idol

Thu, 08/20/2009 - 00:17 by Salinder Kumar

Joe Jonas has been added to the American Idol celebrity judging carousel.

The Jonas Brothers star will sit on upcoming auditions in Dallas, Texas, joining show regulars Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi.

Victoria Beckham, Shania Twain and Mary J. Blige have already signed up for judging duty on the show.

The celebrities have stepped in to replace Paula Abdul, who quit the show earlier this month (Aug09). (KL/WN/KD)

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Shania to temp as 'Idol' judge

Tue, 08/18/2009 - 23:44 by surajdogra

Los Angeles -- Canadian singer Shania Twain has agreed to be a guest judge on the singing competition series "American Idol."

E! News reported the recording artist is to join permanent panelists Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for contestant auditions in Chicago for two days this week.

Victoria Beckham, Katy Perry and Mary J. Blige are among the other celebrities alternately filling in for longtime "Idol" judge Paula Abdul, who recently announced she would return for the show's upcoming ninth season.

No permanent replacement for Abdul has been announced.