J.Lo, Bon Jovi to appear on ‘Idol’

Gwen Stefani, Diana Ross, Barry Gibb also to be among stars on top show

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Jennifer Lopez will be among the stars set to appear on "American Idol" this season.

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updated 12:48 p.m. ET Feb. 25, 2007

LOS ANGELES - Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Tony Bennett, Diana Ross and Bon Jovi are among nine musical stars who are set to appear on "American Idol" this season.

Others to appear as celebrity coaches or guests of the hit show will include former Bee Gee Barry Gibb, country singer Martina McBride, Scottish singer Lulu and Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits, host Ryan Seacrest announced on the show Thursday.

Former "Idol" winner Carrie Underwood and former finalist Kellie Pickler also will perform on the show.

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