More fine-tuning of 'American Idol'
The addition of new judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler isn't the only change in store for the 10th season of "American Idol," premiering Jan. 19 on Fox. Here are six things that viewers can look forward to:
AN UPDATED SET The set is undergoing substantial modification, including the location of the band.
FASTER ELIMINATION Viewers at home will still shape the semifinals, but the Top 24 may go directly to 12 contestants - or 15, as producers are still mulling over a final number.
ONLINE VOTING Plans are in the works for an online integration that would include bonus content and the ability to vote with a click.
NEW LIVING ARRANGEMENT An "Idol" mansion. Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe "was keen on it," a source says.
ORIGINAL SONGS Producer-songwriters will mentor the contestants, helping them with song selection, then arrange and produce the musical accompaniment - a prerecorded track augmented by a live band - specifically for each contestant. For the first time, the contest won't be limited solely to cover songs.
FASTER MUSIC RELEASES Instead of taking the summer months to work in the studio and releasing an album in the fall, finalists will have music out as the season progresses.
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