American Idol In The Star Trak Beam!: Pharrell Williams In Talks To Become American Idol Judge

US Weekly reports that the Neptunes producer is one of the music stars being considered to become a new judge on American Idol in lieu of Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler's departures. According to the mag's source, Jackson will be assuming a "mentoring" role, leaving two vacancies to be filled next Mariah Carey, who accepted a lucrative deal to become a judge on the reality television series and talent show.

Williams -- who has produced hit records for Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Gwen Stefani -- is currently negotiating the terms of his contract. "Everything is looking good, but they're still working out details," an insider tells Us.

It will be interesting to see if Skateboard P is indeed able to add "American Idol Judge" to an already crowded resume and schedule that includes overseeing his i am OTHER Youtube channel, running the BBC clothing line and dropping a memoir, Places and Spaces I've Been, in October, among other endeavors.