J Lo and Steven Tyler call it quits with American Idol

Plus: Sylvester Stallone's son is found dead, Khloe Kardashian is being considered to replace Steve Jones in X Factor USA, Spike Lee is directing a film on Michael Jackson and Christopher Nolan says he is finished with Batman.

Jennifer Lopez, center, and fellow American Idol judges Steven Tyler, left, of Aerosmith, and Randy Jackson, along with Ryan Seacrest, far right. Danny Moloshok / AP Photo

Sylvester Stallone's son found dead

Sylvester Stallone was described as "devastated" after the death of his 36-year-old son. Sage Moonblood Stallone, who appeared in the 1990s as Rocky Balboa Jr, the son of his father's title character, was found dead at his Hollywood home on Friday. "Sylvester is devastated and grief-stricken," said a statement issued by his publicist. The celebrity news site TMZ cited unidentified sources as saying that Sage had died from an overdose of pills. - AFP

Khloe Kardashian to host X Factor?

The reality star Khloe Kardashian is being eyed to present the forthcoming season of The X Factor USA. She is one of a number of big names in the running to replace the host Steve Jones in the reality singing series. Aside from Kardashian, the show's producer and judge Simon Cowell has reportedly shortlisted Kelly Osbourne, Mario Lopez and Stacy Keibler. - IANS

J Lo and Steven Tyler off American Idol

Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler won't be back for a third year as judges on American Idol. Lopez broke the news to Idol's host Ryan Seacrest on his radio show on Friday. "I honestly feel like the time has come that I have to get back to doing the other things that I do," she said. Tyler said in a statement: "I strayed from my first love, Aerosmith, and I'm back." The panel is down to one judge, Randy Jackson, and there are reports he may take a different role when the talent show returns in January for its 12th season.— AP

Spike Lee working on Jackson film

Spike Lee is directing a documentary about Michael Jackson and his 1987 album Bad. "We have footage no one's ever seen, stuff Michael shot himself," Lee said. "We had complete access to his vaults. He wrote 60 demos for the Bad record. Only 11 made it. So we got to hear a lot of that stuff - it was just a great experience." The film, due out later this year, commemorates the 25th anniversary of Bad, which is being re-released in September with additional tracks and a DVD. - AP

Nolan says no to Justice League

Christopher Nolan has quashed speculation that he's involved in a Justice League movie. The writer and director said his take on Batman wraps up with The Dark Knight Rises, his third film centred on the superhero. "No plans, none at all," he said. "We're finished with Batman. This is the end of our take on him." Fans have conjectured that Nolan might produce a film on the Justice League, DC Comics's Avengers-style ensemble which include the Dark Knight, Superman and Wonder Woman. Nolan guesses that the rumours started because of his involvement as a producer on next year's Superman relaunch, Man of Steel. - AP