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Mariah Carey's Ex Tommy Mottola Admits to Controlling Nature

Alexandra Capotorto — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:20:13 +0000

Well, at least there are some honest people in the world? We're attempting to look at the bright side of things here.

Tommy Mottola, Mariah Carey's ex-husband and onetime manager, hasn't exactly denied accusations that he's "controlling" and "a Svengali," as Carey was once quoted as saying. The New York Post quoted him as written in his mem

Mariah Carey's Ex Tommy Mottola Reveals Past Abuse in Memoir

Jeff Giles — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:36:51 +0000

Today, Mariah Carey is one of pop's most adorably daffy divas, as well as Nick Cannon's ostensibly happy wife and the mother of two of the world's most pampered twins. But before she achieved true career security and domestic bliss, she spent a few years unhappily married to her former label boss, Tommy Mottola.

Mariah Carey Performs New Year's Eve in Australia, Brings Her Family Onstage

Alexandra Capotorto — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:25:15 +0000

Mariah Carey and her fam spent the New Year in Australia (thanks to the start of her tour down under), and what better way to say hello to 2013 than to bring out your entire family during your concert!

Jimmy Fallon, Mariah Carey and The Roots Perform Best 'All I Want For Christmas' Rendition Ever

Emerald Catron — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:20:26 +0000

If only Jimmy Fallon’s show was just music. Here is probably the best rendition of ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You‘ ever, performed by Mariah Carey, Jimmy Fallon, and the Roots on toy instruments. Oh! Plus a chorus of jack-in-the-box kids wearing winter hats. It has maybe gotten us more into the Christmas spirit [...]

What Is She Wearing: Mariah Carey at the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting [PHOTOS]

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:05:35 +0000

We don't mean to sound like grinches thefting Christmas or anything, but dude.

During a Nov. 27 pre-taped performance, Mariah Carey sang at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Rockefeller Center (it aired on TV the next night) -- and she pretty much unwrapped her "gifts" for all the world to see.

Mariah Carey + Cee Lo Green Confirmed for 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' Performances

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:20:23 +0000

It’s beginning to look and sound a lot like Christmas! The 15th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center event will feature two reality show judges, but we doubt they’ll be putting up their dukes and battling, since holiday cheer and spirit will be in the air.Â ‘American Idol‘ panelist Mariah Carey and ‘The Voice‘ coach Cee [...]

Is the Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Feud a Publicity Stunt for 'American Idol?'

Jessica Sager — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 20:00:30 +0000

When video surfaced of Nicki Minaj berating a bemoaned Mariah Carey on the 'American Idol' set, it obviously was going to get tongues wagging. But was that deliberate?

Rumors are surfacing from skeptics that the entire argument, which was conveniently caught on camera and sent to TMZ, may have been a publicity stunt for 'Idol,' especially since its ratings haven't been that great in the past two seasons. Is there any truth to that?

Mariah Carey Says Nicki Minaj Threatened Her With a Gun on 'American Idol' Set

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:41:17 +0000

While Nicki Minaj is stirring the pot of drama between herself and fellow 'American Idol' judge Mariah Carey via tweets, Carey revealed to Barbara Walters that the rapper threatened her with gun violence.

Nicki Minaj Goes Nuclear on Mariah Carey During 'American Idol' Taping [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:09:50 +0000

A while back, there were murmurings that some diva-licious sparring was already happening between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on the set of 'American Idol.' At the time, the public was given a gentle pat on the head and told that no, none of those rumors were true so we should just run along and play because, really, Mommy and Daddy still loved each other so everything was fine just fine.

But now there's video evidence to the contrary. It's on, y'all. It. Is. ON.

Nicki Minaj Curses at Mariah Carey on American Idol [VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:03:32 +0000

All the buzz today is about the big feud on American Idol. The two ladies get into a little spat. You can’t quite hear what Nicki Minaj is shouting at Mariah Carey, but folks who were there say she threatens to “knock you out”. She can also be heard shouting nasty words saying she would [...]

Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Are Already Making 'American Idol' More Interesting

Kathy Landin — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:29:19 +0000

The next season of the waning talent search show â€˜American Idolâ€™ began taping on Sunday, and after working their way down a long list of possible judges, the producers ended up with a panel that seems to include one too many divas — and we can only hope the fireworks make it to air. Past [...]

'Idol' Judges Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Were Originally Set to Join 'The Voice'

Scott Shetler — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:20:47 +0000

The new divas of 'American Idol,' Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, were about to pledge their allegiance to 'The Voice' before 'Idol' came calling. Us magazine reports that the superstars were originally considering taking temporary chairs on 'The Voice' for one season.

Mariah Carey Shakes Off Rumors of Nicki Minaj Feud

Jessica Sager — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:15:33 +0000

If you ask Mariah Carey, two divas can fit on one panel, thank you very much. The multi-octave legend has dismissed rumors of a beef with fellow newly minted 'American Idol' judge Nicki Minaj as nothing more than nonsense.

Are 'American Idol' Judges Nicki Minaj + Mariah Carey Already Feuding?

Alexandra Capotorto — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:20:19 +0000

Now that it has been officially announced that Nicki Minaj will be joining ‘American Idol‘ as its newest judge, we thought talk about the singing reality show would die down a bit. But boy, were we so wrong. We never could have imagined that Minaj’s addictive personality would be much of an issue, but insiders [...]

Official 'American Idol' Judges List Released: Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Keith Urban + Nicki Minaj on Panel

Jessica Sager — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:16:00 +0000

Good news for ‘American Idol‘ fans! The official list of judges has finally been released. Who will grace the stage? Everyone you thought! Mariah Carey was the first judge officially announced (and the highest paid judge in reality TV history, pocketing a cool $18 million for one season), and now we know for sure that [...]

Mariah Carey Posts Bikini Shots

Robert and Erin — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:39:49 +0000

Mariah Carey is getting a little rest and vacation time with her children before she starts her new job as an “American Idol” judge. She tweeted photos of her vacation with 1-year-old twins Monroe and Morrocan, including a sexy bikini shot. The 42-year-old singer is being paid 18-million a season to step in [...]

Mariah Carey to Release New Album in March 2013

Jessica Sager — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:00:19 +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 [...]

What Sort of Diva Demands Does Mariah Carey Have for 'American Idol'?

Alexandra Capotorto — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:00:57 +0000

We still can’t get over the fact that the No. 1 diva herself Mariah Carey has agreed to be a judge on ‘American Idol.’ Of course, with a price tag of $18 million, we’re not terribly surprised, but we have a sneaking suspicion she agreed because she feels the need to compete with veteran competitors like ‘X Factor‘ judge Britney Spears and ‘The Voice‘ judge Christina Aguilera.

Mariah Carey Officially Joins 'American Idol' as Judge

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:05:02 +0000

Mariah Carey has officially joined ‘American Idol‘ as a judge for Season 12, which kicks off in 2013. Congrats not only to Carey but to Fox on this major, major coup. While it seemed that producers had a challenge on their hands in trying to find a suitable A-list replacement for the departing Jennifer Lopez, they outdiva-ed the diva with this addition.

Is Mariah Carey Close to Joining 'American Idol' as a Judge?

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 19:00:50 +0000

‘American Idol‘ sure is looking to fill the heels, er, judging spot, vacated by Jennifer Lopez, with someone bigger and better! The show is reportedly thisclose to replacing one diva with another in the form of Mariah Carey. O to the M to the F to the G. The five octave Carey as an ‘Idol’ judge? So much for those rumors that ‘Idol’ was planning to downsize for Season 12. Producers are shooting for the stratosphere if they close this deal.