Lionel Richie to judge American Idol?

As ABC is in the process of rebooting the show American Idol, TMZ.com reported that they are planning to get Lionel Richie onboard as a judge. Sources close to the show told the website that the producers think Richie’s legendary music career and his outgoing attitude will make him a perfect option. However, it’s unclear how much the 67-year-old singer will be payed. While Ryan Seacrest reportedly signed a deal somewhere between $10-15 million, Katy Perry is receiving a whopping $25 million.