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Jennifer Lopez 'Idol's' $12 million dollar girl?

By April MacIntyre Sep 13, 2010, 6:14 GMT

US Singer/Actress Jennifer Lopez (C), Us Singer Lenny Kravitz (3-L) US Actor Chuck Bass (L) spending bucks at a fashion show EPA/PETER FOLEY

Jennifer Lopez has allegedly negotiated a $12 million dollar salary for one year as an "American Idol" judge, according to Deadline Hollywood.

DHD reports that Lopez initially asked for a $15 million dollar paycheck plus a put picture deal for her stalled movie career.

DHD writes: "'In the old days, these were called a 'vanity deal' for good reason. They simply don't exist today. Will Smith doesn’t have put pictures.' Another informant says she also was angling for TV development projects to replace the ones that had gone by the wayside when her career grew cold. Also, Team JLo was pissed that the Idol producers never discussed ahead of time their decision to offer a judging job to Aerosmith's Steven Tyler."

Does having Jennifer Lopez as judge warrant the alleged $12 million dollar annual fee? How do you think she and Steven Tyler will get on. 

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