Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez is said to be “this close” (**pinches fingers together tightly**) to finalizing a legitimate deal with “American Idol!”

Sources close to the deal tell TMZ that despite the rampant rumors, “there has been no drama and no diva demands” and everything has been “typical negotiating.” If everything goes according to plan, J.Lo could have her name signed on a dotted line as early as next week.

Idol executives feel as though Jennifer and the new panel of judges, which according to recent rumors also includes Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler, will bring some much needed life into the otherwise dying show.

Thoughts?

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony touched down in LA yesterday after a weekend getaway with their children Max and Emme in Cabo. The reason for the trip was Jennifer's 41st birthday, which was on Saturday. J Lo broke from the celebrating to fit in a run along the beach, and all her hard work isn't going unappreciated — she was spotted checking out the reflection of her famous backside on her family's minivan at the airport. Jennifer's quick vacation also gave her a break from dealing with the fallout after canceling a controversial concert in a politically sensitive area of Cyprus.