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Jennifer Lopez is sandwiched in between her handsome co-judges Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. at the American Idol Season 13 Finalists Party held at Fig & Olive Melrose Place on Thursday (February 20) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The judges were also joined by the show’s host Ryan Seacrest and new mentor Randy Jackson.

The top thirteen contestants – Ben Briley, CJ Harris, Jena Irene, Caleb Johnson, Jessica Meuse, MK Nobilette, Kristen O’Connor, Emily Piriz, Alex Preston, Dexter Roberts, Majesty Rose, Malaya Watson, and Sam Woolf – were all in attendance as well.

FYI: Jennifer is wearing a Cushnie et Ochs dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, W. Britt bracelets, and Joan Hornig earrings.

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Randy Jackson is set to return to American Idol next year as the in-house mentor for contestants, replacing Jimmy Iovine, according to Deadline.

The 57-year-old former Idol judge announced at the end of the show’s last season that he would not be coming back again as a judge, but it seems he can’t get away from the show!

Jimmy was hired in season ten to fill the void left by Simon Cowell‘s knowledge as a music executive. Even though he won’t be with the show anymore, there might still be a top music producer on the judging panel as Dr. Luke is in talks to join Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban.

There are also rumors swirling that Justin Bieber‘s manager Scooter Braun could take the vacant seat on the panel, according to Us Weekly.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Randy Jackson coming back to American Idol?

Randy Jackson has confirmed that the current twelfth season of American Idol will be his final one on the show.

The 56-year-old judge is the only one on the panel that has been there from the beginning and his departure comes right after reports surfaced saying that next season will see an entirely new group of judges.

“Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol I have decided it is time to leave after this season,” Randy told E! News. “I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry. It’s been a life changing opportunity but I am looking forward to focusing on my company Dream Merchant 21 and other business ventures.”

ARE YOU SAD to see Randy Jackson leave American Idol?

Jessica Alba keeps it chic while attending “The Honest Life” Book Launch held at the Mondrian LA on Friday (March 15) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 31-year-old actress was joined at the launch by American Idol judge Randy Jackson.

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Earlier in the week, Jessica was spotted signing copies of her book and chatting with fans at Coral Gables Congregational Church in Florida, where she was also spotted landing.

FYI: Jessica is wearing a Peter Som jacket, Maje blouse, Rag & Bone jeans, Nicholas Kirkwood heels, Dana Rebecca Designs earrings, and an EF Collection ring at the launch.

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Mariah Carey strikes a pose as she arrives at the American Idol 2013 Season 12 Finalists Party held at The Grove on Thursday (March 7) in Los Angeles.

The 42-year-old entertainer was joined by host Ryan Seacrest, fellow judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson, and the Top 10 contestants Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller, Burnell Taylor, Candice Glover, Curtis Finch Jr., Devin Velez, Janelle Arthur, Kree Harrison, Lazaro Arbos, and Paul Jolley.

In case you missed it, check out the top ten’s performances from earlier this week.

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Steven Tyler flashes a smile while attending the 2013 Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party held at the Pacific Design Center on Sunday (February 24) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The former American Idol judge was seen posing with current judge Randy Jackson, Jane Lynch, Jim Carrey, Chris Brown, Elton John, and Miley Cyrus.

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Earlier in the night, Randy tweeted, “wow. @IAMJHUD killed it. #oscars2013.”

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Kim Kardashian covers her growing baby bump with a frilly feather skirt at the Topshop Topman LA Opening Party at Cecconi’s West Hollywood on Wednesday (February 13) in Los Angeles.

The 32-year-old pregnant reality star was joined at the event by her mother Kris Jenner, along with Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson, and Derek Hough.

The next day, Valentine’s Day, Kim headed to the gym where she was given flowers by a photographer.

Kim and her beau Kanye West just returned from a trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they met up with actor Will Smith.

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