First, let's hold off on the talk of jumping sharks and crashing ratings for "American Idol."
Now that we know pop diva Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler will join a returning Randy Jackson at the judges table on the popular TV show, it is easy to get distracted by visions of disaster.
The star of "Monster-in-Law" and "Gigli" advising someone else on how to have a successful showbiz career? The jokes write themselves.
But their installation -- revealed Wednesday after months of rumors -- is only part of a widespread "Idol" makeover following the departure of star judge Simon Cowell that includes younger contestants, online auditions, a new in-house mentor in Interscope Records chairman Jimmy Iovine and the return of producer Nigel Lythgoe.
"I just want to find the next Michael Jackson," Lopez said during an announcement of the three judges, held at the Forum in Los Angeles.
Tyler, who at 62 will be the oldest "Idol" judge, said "I just want to bring some rock to this roller coaster." In a later press conference, he acknowledged that some of his band mates might be jealous.
There is no doubt that the show's equation has changed. Here is a look at the winners and losers.
Winners J.Lo: Say what you will about her singing abilities, but this gig is Lopez's instant ticket to showbiz relevance after a string of lackluster albums and movies. It doesn't hurt that Fox tossed in a first-look deal with its network and movie studio for her production company.
