Steven Tyler walked the T-Mobile Magenta Carpet yesterday at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. The ‘American Idol’ judge dressed for the occasion by rocking a cowboy-inspired outfit with a hat, a magenta leopard print shirt, and worn-out jeans.

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While some think new judge Steven Tyler may be taking things too far on American Idol, the father of four and grandfather of one is harmless, and is actually saving the show, says daughter Mia Tyler.

“We’re a very sarcastic family,” Steven’s model turned photographer daughter, Mia Tyler, explains to Life & Style. “He’s the funniest man I know. He’s saving the show because it was kind of boring before. There’s only so many times you can watch Simon be mean to people.”

While he’s trying to be wild and controversial on-screen, he isn’t all pheromone-soaked silk scarves and spandex off-camera. Indeed, after having completed rehab for heavy drug and alcohol use in 1986 and getting treatment in 2009 for a painkiller addiction, a sober Steven has settled into his own version of family life. “He’s very much a dad when he’s home,” Mia tells Life & Style. “He’s very protective and gets mad at us for not cleaning the catlitter box — typical dad stuff.”

“It’s so nice to see him up there,” says Mia. “He loves it!”

I wouldn’t say he’s SAVING American Idol. He’s no Simon. Simon actually made the show interesting. I could only make it through 1 hour of the premiere – and haven’t tuned in since. It’s boring now!

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The tenth season premiere of aging juggernaut “American Idol” fell 13 percent among total viewers and 18 percent in the ad-coveted demographic of 18-49-year olds, according to preliminary data from Nielsen. The much-hyped two-hour opener, featuring new judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, was watched by 26.1 million viewers with a 9.7 in the demo.

Last year’s premiere — which kicked off the final year of Simon Cowell, considered by many observers to be the show’s linchpin — was watched by 29.9 million viewers and averaged an 11.8 demo rating. That was down slightly compared to the 2009 premiere, which averaged 30.4 million viewers and an 11.7 rating in the demo.

“American Idol” has been declining since the 2007 season when the premiere installment attracted a high of 37.4 million viewers with a 15.8 in the demo.

Last night’s decline is not entirely surprising given the shows age and this year’s makeover. But the premiere most likely benefited from a curiosity factor ratings boost. So the true test of “Idol’s” staying power – and Lopez and Tyler’s success as judges — will come as the season wears on.

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I watched about half of the show, and I have to say – I think it’s doomed. It wasn’t that interesting at all. Without Simon Cowell, I think the show is going to bomb. I was annoyed with Steven singing along with the contestants – I was annoyed with how much Jennifer kept saying “This is so hard!” – and annoyed with Randy Jackson – just in general. I don’t think the three of them have good chemistry, and I really was very disappointed! I don’t think it’s going to survive without Simon. Did you watch it? What did you think?

Hollywood power couple Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony did some holiday shopping at “Kitson Kids”, on Robertson Boulevard, in Los Angeles yesterday.

Jennifer Lopez will be judging on American Idol when it returns in January. Below you can watch a sneak peek! “It takes a lot of guts to come out here and do this. We know this. We’ve been in your position. We understand how you feel. Have fun and believe in your destiny. Just do your thing, okay?” she tells Idol hopefuls while standing next to fellow judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler.

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Singer Jennifer Lopez is the newest judge, alongside Steven Tyler, to take the judge’s seat on American Idol, but that doesn’t mean contestants should feel comfortable singing her songs.

People reports:

“It was cute, super entertaining and flattering, but no,” the pop diva says of contestants who failed to make it through auditions by performing one of her hits.

“They know we’re not out to cut them down or make a joke of them,” she told reporters Thursday at a stop in Los Angeles. “We’re trying to mentor them to the next step.”

What do you think? Is she being stingy?

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Newly appointed American Idol judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez took their seats at the judges table for the first time as auditions began yesterday. The only original judge left, Randy Jackson, nabbed the coveted seat once held (for nine seasons) by Simon Cowell.

Nigel Lythgoe tweeted this picture from the set yesterday.

Tell me – are you going to watch American Idol?