Mary J. Blige 'American Idol''s Newest Guest Judge

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"The Insider" can confirm that singer Mary. J. Blige is the latest star to land a guest-judging role on "American Idol" following Paula Abdul's departure from the show.

Blige will join judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi in Atlanta at auditions for some of next season's "Idol" hopefuls, says People.com.

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and singer Katy Perry are also set to be guest judges on the show.

Published 8/14/09 by the Insider

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  • yes!!! One of the Best Pick for the show
    NormaC2 10/25/09 Reply
  • You go Mary!!
    OrvisJ 8/20/09 Reply
  • yea, she's finally on a show
    Anonymous 8/18/09 Reply
  • I love mary she is the best
    Anonymous 8/18/09 Reply
  • yaaay
    Anonymous 8/15/09 Reply
  • yaaay
    Anonymous 8/15/09 Reply
  • Mary is the best she do need to do the whole show
    Anonymous 8/15/09 Reply
  • that mean"American idol"win more credibility.
    Bravo!!!!!!
  • i think that they should have mjb on there full time now that is talent forget paula mary is the best thing somking queen of hip hop r&b soul u name it that is her i love mary j blige
    Anonymous 8/15/09 Reply
  • Cool:
    NeverLetGo 8/14/09 Reply
  • finally real talant paula was in it to get the money she did not care she was a frod but she did spice up the show but a bit to nice sorry paula
    Anonymous 8/14/09 Reply
  • At last, real talent, SOUL TALENT.
    Anonymous 8/14/09 Reply