Katy Perry’s star power is working wonders for the ‘American Idol’ brand.

Good news below…

Perry was paid a monumental sum of money to launch the show’s ABC revival and has learned that the connection she has built with its audience has given the entity good reason to renew it for a third season (its 18th overall).

Past seasons of the series saw Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez stand as judges and carry the series alongside the likes of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and launch the careers of Fantasia, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks and Ruben Studdard.

Stay tuned for more details.

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