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Mariah Carey Takes on Serious Role in 'The Butler' [VIDEO/PREVIEW]

Heather DeLuca — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:53:17 +0000

When Mariah Carey appeared as a social worker in the Oscar-nominated movie Precious, she purposely toned down her diva looks. In the latest movie from that same director, Lee Daniels, she’s repeating the process. In a film trailer for The Butler, Mariah is shown fresh faced, standing in the middle of a cotton field, her [...]

Two More American Idol Judges Call it Quits [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Fri, 31 May 2013 11:14:30 +0000

Talk about ‘one and done’….. This is really no surprise. The reality show that is Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj is finally over. Mariah made it official just hours after her nemesis Nicki Minaj made it official on her twitter page by saying ‘ Thank you ‘American Idol’ for a life changing experience! Wouldn’t trade [...]

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Go Over the Top for Easter [PHOTO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:27:59 +0000

Mariah Carey fans know just how ‘festive’ the star can be when the holidays hit. But this Easter the diva took the celebration to costumey level, even managing to get hubby Nick Cannon in on the action. The bunny get-ups seem more fitted to the couple’s 2 1/2 year old twins Moroccan and Monroe, but [...]

Mariah Carey Sure Does Love a Wind Machine [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:28:36 +0000

'Almost Home' is the new single from Mariah Carey, appearing on the soundtrack for the film Oz the Great and Powerful. For the music video Mariah leaves the color to the movie clips, while remains black and white in the face of a wind machine so powerful it could rival the original Wizard of Oz twister.

Listen and Vote on Mariah Carey's New Song [AUDIO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:11:36 +0000

‘Almost Home’ is the new single from Mariah Carey. The song was recorded for the forthcoming film Oz The Great and Powerful, starring James Franco and Mila Kunis. Take a listen and let us know what you think! ‘Almost Home’ lays in the mid-range of Mariah’s voice, a straightforward and decidely undramatic track consideration her [...]

Mariah Carey Teases New Song [AUDIO]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:57:46 +0000

‘Almost Home’ by Mariah Carey will be featured in the upcoming film Oz The Great and Powerful, The Wizard of Oz prequel starring James Franco. The song will be available tomorrow on iTunes, but you can hear a little bit of it today! The megastar and American Idol judge will likely release of full album [...]

Nicki Minaj Won't Tolerate Mariah's Diva-tude [AUDIO]

Heather DeLuca — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:28:31 +0000

It was tension from the word go when American Idol Season 12 premiered Wednesday night on FOX. Much has been made about the catty relationship between judges Mariah carey and Nicki Minaj and the proof was in the footage. Scuffle rumors were proven when Nicki refused to put up with couldn’t Mimi’s divaliciousness. They argued [...]

Mariah Carey Christmas Classic Gets the Fallon Treatment [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:05:57 +0000

Mariah Carey is responsible for one of the most beloved original Christmas songs of all time. 'All I Want for Christmas is You' has been covered by many artists since its release in 1994, and now Jimmy Fallon is giving it his spin. But Mariah's not about to let the late night host have holiday fun alone.

Nicki Minaj Blows Up on Mariah Carey During Idol Auditions [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:09:57 +0000

With only two weeks of American Idol auditions in the books, Nicki Minaj and her pink hair went ballistic on Mariah Carey! What was once a disagreement, turned out to be a scene from an episode of Jerry Springer…. I’m sorry, but I still can’t get over that hair!!! Never mind the trailer park “verbiage” [...]

Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj Before There Was Beef [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:25:35 +0000

Long before Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj were named to the American Idol judges panel...long before they were rumored to be on the outs, the two divas joined forces on Mariah's song 'Up Out My Face'. In fact, Mimi was one of the first in the music business to collaborate with Minaj, who in this clip from 2009 was just on the verge of her own super stardom. I don't know what kind of rivalry will take place once Idol officially begins, but I think they made a pretty good pair on this track.

The "Dawg" is Saved, Urban is Coming – Idol May Finally Be Ready?!?!

Rob Acampora — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:57:09 +0000

Remember the reports that Randy Jackson is out as an American Idol judge, and the rumors that Keith Urban was passing on judging on the hit FOX show ...... well this may be proof that predicting what the crew at Idol is going to do is almost impossible.

American Idol Contestants Weigh in on Idol Drama [AUDIO/VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:07:21 +0000

This past weekend, I caught up with Skylar Laine, Colton Dixon, and Heejun Hann from Season 11 of American Idol! They had a lot to say regarding the ‘Idol judge carousel’…. In this segment, the contestants give us their opinion on whether or not the Idol producers are trying to put Niki Minaj and [...]

Would Nicki Minaj Make A Good American Idol Judge? [POLL]

Tom Morgan — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:36:33 +0000

Many sources are confirming that Nicki could be the next ‘American Idol Judge’. Both Fox and Nicki have said…. nothing. Although, Nicki did tweet that she has a big announcement to make. Sources close to TMZ also said that Mariah Carey isn’t too happy, even hanging up the phone once she was notified [...]

If You're Waiting For Mariah Carey's New Album… Keep Waiting

Jessica Sager — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:00:19 +0000

Sorry, lambs, but you’re going to have to wait a while to hear more new music from Mariah Carey. The multi-octave diva’s next album won’t be released until March 2013! Billboard reports that Mimi’s next effort, which she’s been hyping up since late last year, won’t be due until spring, and even that date is [...]

SoJO First Listen–Mariah Carey 'Triumphant' [AUDIO]

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:29:58 +0000

With 'Triumphant', Mariah Carey begins her post-motherhood emergence back into the world of music, ahead of her upcoming stint as American Idol's newest talent judge. Take a first listen to Mimi's new single!

Mariah Carey Gets $18 Million To Join 'American Idol' [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:39:06 +0000

Mariah Carey, one of the world's best-selling artists, is joining the judges panel of 'American Idol'. The singer confirmed the news today via her website, MariahCarey.com.

Jennifer Lopez–Comeback Queen, According to Analysis [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:56:45 +0000

The title of 'World's Greatest Musical Comeback' now belongs to JLo. A digital search agency called Accuracast used a seven year finding of 1 billion online Google searches to put Lopez of even Mariah Carey.

Oversees Troops Take on Mariah

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:14:57 +0000

'All I Want For Christmas Is You', originally recorded by Mariah Carey nearly 17 years ago, may have officially crossed over into the world of the holiday standard. It's popularity clearly solidified in pop culture by the military men and women spending Christmas far from home this year. Mimi, here's your serenade!