‘American Idol’ banking on being nicer

American Idol’ is reportedly hoping that the new, nicer judges (Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler) will make a difference for the show and give it another chance with viewers.Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe is happy with the new direction the show is taking, states TV Squad. “I feel that with the times we are in, the economic crisis we are in, I believe in America now, we need warmth,” Lythgoe