Meet Your New American Idol Team

Fox and 19 Entertainment released their 'Dream Team' line-up of judges for the 2011 season of American Idol. After weeks of speculation they (Fox and co.) have emerged with Randy Jackson, Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler, and Jennifer "Jenny from the block" Lopez.

Many have already expressed substantial disappointment with the lack of qualified selections - depending upon whom you ask what the word "Qualified" implies...

After all, Randy Jackson has been known throughout the music industry for _______, Steven Tyler has been fronting Aerosmith for 5,000 years and Jennifer Lopez (Not known for friendly) has not had a hit in 10 years...Yeah, we are still just a little cantankerous about Paula not being re-signed.

Further, it was suggested (By me, of course) that Randy should have been relieved of duty, however besides Ryan Seacrest, may be a friendly familiar 'Dawg'. Having said, it is hopeful that Randy has more to contribute other than precursory feedback.

Salaries for the group have been a reported $8 million for Randy, $11 million for Jennifer Lopez and $15 million for Ryan Seacrest (Most likely due to cross promotion on E!, radio show, et al).

Meanwhile, I would like to remain positive about the future of the show, but am finding it difficult to exude enthusiasm. Many have also said that American Idol should have finished it's run with a little grace and dignity (No such luck). Prepare the shark to be jumped in 5, 4, 3, 2...