After Jennifer Lopez, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler too has demanded a hike in his American Idol pay deal.
The 63-year-old rocker, who is already tied into a two-year deal worth about $10 million a year, wants to increase his wage to continue as the judge on the popular US talent show, reported New York Post.
Lopez has reportedly negotiated the finishing touches of her deal which is said to be worth up to $20 million to return to the show for another season.
"Jennifer's management is close to brokering her a huge deal to come back to the panel for at least one more season, but the side effect is that it means her fellow judges also want more money," said a source.
"Steven is halfway through a two-year deal, and his management has asked for more money. They argue he was just as sensational and as popular on the panel as Jennifer. But, on the other side, show bosses argue he's tied into a deal andhas to stick to it. However, it's hoped they can come to acompromise to keep Steven happy, because the producers lovehim," the source added.
Lopez and Tyler joined the panel after star judge Simon Cowell left last year to launch his own singing competition, The X Factor, which starts next month.
The 63-year-old rocker, who is already tied into a two-year deal worth about $10 million a year, wants to increase his wage to continue as the judge on the popular US talent show, reported New York Post.
Lopez has reportedly negotiated the finishing touches of her deal which is said to be worth up to $20 million to return to the show for another season.
"Jennifer's management is close to brokering her a huge deal to come back to the panel for at least one more season, but the side effect is that it means her fellow judges also want more money," said a source.
"Steven is halfway through a two-year deal, and his management has asked for more money. They argue he was just as sensational and as popular on the panel as Jennifer. But, on the other side, show bosses argue he's tied into a deal andhas to stick to it. However, it's hoped they can come to acompromise to keep Steven happy, because the producers lovehim," the source added.
Lopez and Tyler joined the panel after star judge Simon Cowell left last year to launch his own singing competition, The X Factor, which starts next month.
