It looks like Fox is finally (finally!) getting ready to say who exactly will be on the “American Idol” judges panel, as host Ryan Seacrest has confirmed the impending confirmation.

"Looks like I have some new plans on wed!” Seacrest tweeted. “I will be able to introduce the @AmericanIdol judges panel! We will send u a pic! Can't wait"

Neither can we, Seacrest. Neither can we.

If it all goes according to media speculation, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler will be joining Randy Jackson for the next season of "Idol," THR points out. But, looks like we'll have to wait until Wednesday, September 22.

After all of the stewing over whether or not Casey Affleck's film of Joaquin Phoenix's unraveling, "I'm Still Here," is real or just an elaborate joke, Affleck has finally admitted that it is, in fact, a performance.

"It's a terrific performance, it's the performance of his career," Affleck told The New York Times, referring to Phoenix's oddball behavior, like that bizarre interview on "Late Show with David Letterman" in February, 2009. He was performing then, too, Affleck confirms.

But that performance was necessary to "create a space," Affleck explained, in order for people to "believe what's happening is real."

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Although some in Hollywood liken reality TV stars to other, more scantily-clad sorts of performers, Michael Grimm doesn't seem like he belongs in that category of fame-seekers.

The 30-year-old blues singer was named the winner of “America’s Got Talent” last night, triumphing over the operatic talents of 10-year-old Jackie Evancho, and he says he’s going to take the $1 million prize money and stick to his original plan: buying his grandparents a home.

From the start, Grimm – who lost almost everything in Hurricane Katrina – had hopes that entering “America’s Got Talent” would eventually help him get a house for his grandparents, who raised him.

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We "Showbiz Tonight" staffers are a pretty cool group...except when it comes to opportunistic cheaters.

There’s a new interview just out today with Michelle “Bombshell” McGee - you remember her, the much-tattooed chick who claims to have had a torrid affair with Jesse James.

Well, she’s back and she's talking smack about how she's following in Angelina Jolie’s footsteps. "Bombshell" says she feels solidarity with Angie as an alleged former cheater, so she should be able to move on and “make the world a better place” just like Angelina.

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If “The Event” really was intended to be something of a substitution for “Lost” fans, it looks like the NBC show may end up getting competition.

J.J. Abrams, who created the oft-puzzling yet addictive series that concluded with much fanfare in May, has attracted Fox with a pitch for another island-based show called “Alcatraz," according to EW.

Fox has given a pilot commitment to the program, which is based on a script written by “Lost” scribe Elizabeth Sarnoff.

Details are scarce (this is J.J. Abrams we’re talking about here) but it does appear that the plot will revolve around the notorious prison in the San Francisco Bay that housed the likes of Al Capone.

We already know she’s basically a superhuman - four kids, exciting career, a singer for a husband, legs up to there, plus a sparkling personality - and now Heidi Klum is offering women an opportunity to get the look she adopts while she’s making it all happen.

Having already become a hit with moms-to-be for her flirty and stylish maternity clothing lines “Lavish” and “Loved," Klum is expanding her design savvy to active wear.

The supermodel and "Project Runway" host has teamed up with New Balance to develop a clothing line that suits women on the go.

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He’s battled "Gladiators," shot arrows at the Sheriff of Nottingham and now, thanks to RZA, Russell Crowe will become a kung fu master.

In an interview with E! News, RZA opened up about his forthcoming movie, “The Man With the Iron Fist,” which features Crowe. RZA said that he will co-star and direct the Universal-released feature, which boasts a $20 million budget.

As for the details of the plot and Crowe’s character in particular, the Wu-Tang frontman is keeping a tight lip.

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Parents, are you tired of settling fights between your kids? Are their arguments over who gets to watch what movie first in the minivan driving you to drink? If so, Hulk Hogan may be able to offer a solution.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hogan will portray a “larger-than-life judge” on a kid-friendly, Court TV style show.

The program, which is called “Hogan’s Court,” is described as a live-action game show to settle sibling disputes, like the problems that arise from someone’s sneakers stinking up the house, or when a sibling spends way too much time in the bathroom.

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Editor's Note: If you're sensitive to spoilers, stop reading now.

Hayden Moss may have won “Big Brother” last night, but Britney Haynes won’t be going home empty-handed.

Haynes was sequestered in Los Angeles as she prepared for “Big Brother’s” season finale Wednesday, and as a result was completely unaware that her home in Little Rock, Arkansas had been heavily damaged in a fire.

The good news in this story is that Haynes was voted America's Choice and won $25,000. By the time Zap2It caught up with Haynes, she had just learned the reality she’d be returning to.

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If you’ve always dreamed of performing live in front of millions and being judged on national TV by Randy Jackson and maybe J.Lo and Steven Tyler, you no longer have to leave the comfort of your own home to get the opportunity: “American Idol” is now accepting online auditions.

“In celebration of ‘American Idol’s 10th anniversary season, the No. 1 show on television is offering aspiring singers an additional opportunity to have their voices heard,” Fox said in a statement.

Starting September 15, “Idol” is accepting video auditions on MySpace from singers between the ages of 15 and 28. You have to sing acappella from an approved list of songs, and you only have a mere 40 seconds to blow the judges’ minds. Submissions will be judged pretty similarly to live auditions (does this mean we'll get to see the judges' "wtf" faces as they watch them at the start of next season?), and "a select number" will get to advance to the next round in Los Angeles.

This isn’t a terribly surprising turn of events, judging from the success other young singers have had by showcasing their talents on the Web. There’s that very obvious example, Justin Bieber, as well as Greyson Chance, whose video depicting his rendition of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" landed him a record deal with Ellen DeGeneres.

“Idol” is accepting video auditions until October 6.