MARIAH CAREY JOINS THE "AMERICAN IDOL" JUDGES TABLE

It was announced today that Mariah Carey has officially signed on to be at the judges table for the 12th season of American Idol. Last year's season for the reality show franchise saw the lowest ratings in their 11 season run.

Mariah Carey expressed, "I am so excited to be joining 'Idol'. This kind of all just happened really quickly. I can't wait to get started in the fall ... and I will see you in January."

Fox entertainment chief Kevin Reilly added that Mariah is "the biggest recording artist that any of these (talent) shows has ever had. She is the "artist that many of these contestants have tried to emulate, have tried some of the songs, have tried to hit the notes. Not being the only game in town now, we need to keep things fresh. The search is on for a third judge, and (we) promise another impressive pick. It could a star or someone like music executive and 'Idol' mentor Jimmy Iovine, who wasn't a household name when he joined. After 12 seasons we need to have something to talk about. We have the biggest names in the business, like Mariah Carey, interested in doing this ... so for the next couple of weeks it will be a matter of picking the right one, with the right chemistry, making the deal, and finalizing this."

Former judge Simon Cowell even weighed in on the news saying, "I'm happy for her, actually. I like Mariah. I think she's going to find it difficult to say no. You've got to say no to people and she's sweet. No, I think she'll be great."

Now talks are still in speculation that Jennifer Lopez isn't 100% out just yet, but how they the show support two divas? Let alone, Mariah Carey will be making about $18 million a year with option for renewal. With all the other talent competition shows, it seems like every year, you have to up the ante and get someone big to join. Look at what X-Factor did by hiring Britney Spears and Demi Lovato. I personally would definitely tune in now to watch Britney Spears AND Mariah Carey. So what's the future with the 3rd seat on the judges table up for grabs? I guess we just have to wait and see. Until then...


Tune in for season 12 of American Idol in January 2013!

You Just Do you, Imma Do Me

Camille

Wed, 04 May 2011 at 11:50 am

Moroccan & Monroe Cannon: Mariah Carey's Twins!

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have revealed their newborn twins’ names!

The 41-year-old legendary singer told CNN that she and Nick have named their son Moroccan Scott Cannon and their daughter Monroe Cannon.

“Dem babies,” as Mariah and Nick referred to them before their birth, were born on Saturday (April 30), each weighing over 5 pounds.

Moroccan and Monroe are the first children for both Mariah and Nick.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of the names Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon chose for their babies? http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/04/moroccan-monroe-cannon-mariah-careys-twins/

Sat, 30 April 2011 at 3:10 pm

Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Welcome Twins!

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary with two very special people - their newborn twins!

The 41-year-old entertainer gave birth on Saturday (April 30) - their wedding date - to a boy and girl at a Los Angeles hospital at 12:07 p.m. EST, her rep told the AP.

The girl was born first, weighing 5 lbs., 3 oz., and 18 inches, while her brother weighed in at 5 lbs., 6 oz., and 19 inches.

“My wife just gave me the most incredible anniversary gift ever in life! I won’t ever be able to top this!” Nick, 30, tweeted.

Mariah’s rep, who said the couple hasn’t named the twins just yet, also revealed they listened to Mariah’s hit song, “We Belong Together,” after the children were born.

Congrats to the happy parents!!! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/30/mariah-carey-nick-cannon-welcome-twins/

Sun, 27 March 2011 at 11:15 am

Mariah Carey: My Babies Were Almost Born on My Birthday!

Mariah Carey is ready to pop - and she thought she’d be giving birth to her twins on her own birthday after she began to have contractions on Sunday (March 27)!

The superstar singer, who celebrated her 41st birthday on the same day, tweeted, “So #dembabies really wanted 2 celebrate w/us/share the anniversary! I started having contractions last night..went 2 the hospital-Finally they said I could come home after they got it under control but They almost came on 3/27- happy anniversary in deed!!! We have a few more weeks 2 go but- wow!!!: ) #soreadyallready!”

Mariah’s hubby, Nick Cannon, recently shared that he’s in awe of Mariah but is a little worried about labor!

“I am probably going to faint in the delivery room! I need to man up!” Nick tweeted. “Or maybe I should say WOMAN UP since they are the ones that have to be the strongest in the whole ordeal! I am in awe of my wife!” http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/03/27/mariah-carey-my-babies-were-almost-born-on-my-birthday/

Wed, 02 February 2011 at 5:20 am

Mariah Carey: Girl & Boy On The Way!

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon will soon be the parents of a boy and a girl!

“Even before we announced it was twins, I was trying to keep everything gender-neutral because I didn’t want to impose an identity on them too soon,” Mariah, 41, tells Life & Style.

“There were fan contests on Twitter about what gender they are and rumors about them being two boys or two girls - but nobody guessed this!” she told the mag.

“It’s all about pink and blue these days,” a friend of the couple added. “It’s truly going to be a dream come true for them. They get a son and daughter.” http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/02/02/mariah-carey-nick-cannon-expecting-boy-girl/

Thu, 16 December 2010 at 10:50 am

Mariah Carey: Twins On The Way, Says Nick Canon!

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are having multiples!

Nick shared the happy news with his listeners on Thursday (December 16) during his 92.3 Rollin’ With Nick Cannon radio show. “We are having twins,” he admitted

The new first spilled on Sunday when Mariah was performing at TNT’s Christmas in Washington. President Barack Obama was backstage with First Lady Michelle Obama when he asked if she was having twins.

Nick shared, “They, ironically enough, questioned my wife about, you know, ‘So, what are you having, are you having twins?’ And at this point she hadn’t told anybody anything because doctors advised us to keep it to ourselves until we [got] further along. And because of the excitement [and] emotion, she was overwhelmed [and] shared with the President and First Lady that we are having twins.”

Furthermore, Nick confirmed the news on Animoto, which is an online video production application that allows you to make videos using pictures.

“Of course the big news,” Nick said. “New additons to our family!”

Congrats to Nick and Mariah!!! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/12/16/mariah-carey-twins-nick-cannon/

Thu, 28 October 2010 at 9:50 am

Mariah Carey: Pregnant Afterall!

Mariah Carey has officially confirmed that she and husband Nick Cannon are expecting a baby in the spring.

After months of speculation about her pregnancy, the 40-year-old singer spoke with Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush about the good news.

“Yes, we are pregnant, this is true!” Mariah shared. “It’s been a long journey. It’s been tough because I’ve been trying to hold on to a shred of privacy.”

“The greatest gift on earth is a child,” Nick said in the interview. “We’ve had names picked out from the first day we met and we want to stay true to that.”

Congrats to the happy couple! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/10/28/mariah-carey-pregnant-afterall/

MARIAH AND NICK WELCOME "DEM BABIES!!!"

Finally, Mariah Carey's long awaited pregnancy is finally over!!! On April 30, Mariah Carey gave birth to a twins at 12:07PM EST!!! The girl named MONROE CANNON came out at 5 lbs 3 oz while the boy named MOROCCAN SCOTT CANNON came out to 5 lbs 6 oz through C-section. Everyone is doing fine, and how ironic for the babies to be born on Nick and Mariah's 3 year wedding anniversary!! I can't wait to see how they're twins look like, but congrats to both Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, as well as their families!!! :D

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL TERRORIST MUAMMAR GADDAFI

It has been in the news that music artists HERE in the United States have performed for Libyan terrorist Muammar Gaddafi. Maybe they didn't know who they were performing for, but I guess when at least $1 million dollars is on the line, who can say no to that amount of money.

The family of the dictator is known to throw lavish parties where these musical artists perform short sets for Gaddafi's son Muatassim. The names of these artists include: BEYONCE, MARIAH CAREY, USHER, 50 CENT, AND NELLY FURTADO.

Recently word has come out about Libya's protests of Muammar Gaddafi's public brutality amongst the people in Libya. Not only is he a supporter of international terrorism, but he is ANTI-AMERICAN AND ANTI-WESTERNER. Knowing this, why would an "American artist" who became popular in the United States agree to perform for this man and his family? Do they have any moral codes or do they only speak in terms of money?

It has been brought up recently that Beyonce being centered in controversy over her "blackface"photo shoot needs to speak up about what she believes in, and with this story being brought up again, we're questioning whether she has any moral code. This applies to the other artists who were on the list as well. Since this story is in the news, many executives in the music industry are saying that these musicians should donate their money to a cause such as Nelly Furtado recently announced. But though that is the right thing to do, who knows if these artists will realize own morals about what's right and wrong, and give away the money for charity.

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon

Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon arrive at JFK from London