Is Jennifer Lopez taking a page out of Simon C0well's book?  She tells People that she and the rest of the judges are going to be tougher on everybody during the upcoming season of  'American Idol.'

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The reason they'll all be a little tougher?  Jennifer's explanation is that they set a high standard last season and will be looking to see if this season's contestants are as good as last season's top 24.  She assures fans that they've already found some very special talent this time around.  How does she get along with Randy and Steven?  They're all like family, according to Jennifer, and even though they  drive her crazy like brothers do, they still love each other.

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