As suspected, American Idol announced on Wednesday that Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are definitely on board as judges in the upcoming 10th season. Alum Randy Jackson, who has weathered every judging change without batting an eye, will be returning to the series to join them. The only surprise to the panel comes in the form of Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Record.

From their comments, one may infer that J-Lo plans to be the new “nice judge” in the same vein as Paula Abdul. “For nine years I’ve enjoyed watching artists compete to get a meaningful chance to achieve their dreams,” she said. “I know from my own experience how hard it is to succeed, and I’m looking forward to discovering and nurturing that spirit in the many American Idol contestants I look forward to meeting this year.”

Steven Tyler, on the other hand, seems poised to become the new Simon Cowell of the panel. “If you don’t like what I say don’t get mad, get better.”

Randy Jackson, meanwhile, wants everyone to know that “Season 10 is going to be hot!” Yeah, yeah, we’ve heard that before.

Lopez’s achievements in the music and film industries are well-known. Steven Tyler has been the front man of Aerosmith, American’s best-selling band, for decades. But who the heck is Jimmy Iovine? In simple terms, he’s a suit. Iovine is the current chairman of A&M Records, the company which will now be distributing Idol’s music. Iovine founded Interscope (with Ted Field) in 1990. Eminem, Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, No Doubt and Mary J. Blige among the many artists associated with the label.

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