Tyler, Jackson back, but Lopez plays hard to get

IDOL CHATTER: Meanwhile, at the granddaddy of televised music competitions, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson will both return for Season 11 of Idol, Entertainment Weekly reports. Indeed, Tyler had already signed a deal for several seasons. But uncertainty continues to surround Jennifer Lopez’s future with the show, which kicked off auditions Tuesday. While J.Lo said recently that she's "on the fence" about returning as a judge because she has "a lot of other things happening," many observers conclude that she’s playing hard to get as a negotiating ploy. Lopez earned a reported $12 million last season. (6/30a)