Opinion: J-Lo Most Successful “Idol” Judge Ever

Thursday, 05 May 2011 | by Pat's Picks

Jon Caramanica writes an excellent column in today’s New York Times about Jennifer Lopez.  He says she is the most cogent and helpful judge “American Idol” has ever had.  And without being mean about it, he says that’s because Jennifer Lopez is sharing what she has put into practice, calling her a “woman of modest talents who has nevertheless triumphed.” Caramanica describes her as “a famous musician, though never a very good one, and a famous actress, though never a great one, all because she deeply understands the extrinsic factors and strategies that go into creating a star.”