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Nicki Minaj + Mariah Carey Confirm the Obvious: They're Leaving 'American Idol'

Jessica Sager — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:07:46 +0000

In case anyone had any doubts, both Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj confirmed their exits from ‘American Idol’ last night (May 30). Mimi’s PR team confirmed her quitting on Twitter, posting: W/ global success of “#Beautiful” (#1 in 30+ countries so far) @MariahCarey confirms world tour & says goodbye 2 Idol http://t.co/ww2q8xmocr — PMK•BNC (@PMK_BNC) [...]

Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj are Officially Out of 'American Idol'

Damon Houx — Fri, 31 May 2013 02:16:18 +0000

As had been rumored for a while, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have both publicly confirmed that they are leaving 'American Idol' after this season, following the announcement that Randy Jackson was also retiring. This leaves Keith Urban as the last judge standing, though perhaps not for long.

Mariah Carey Has a Wardrobe Malfunction on 'GMA' But Never Loses Her Cool [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:18:49 +0000

Mariah Carey may be a diva, but hell if she hasn’t earned the right to the title. The multi-octave former ‘American Idol’ judge may have ripped her Versace gown on ‘Good Morning America,’ but she also recovered from it like only Mimi can — with a husky giggle and sass. While Mimi was lamenting having [...]

Mariah Carey Medleys, Jennifer Lopez Lives It Up With Pitbull on 'American Idol' Finale [Videos]

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:47:20 +0000

Too Much Diva Alert! Judge Mariah Carey took the stage on the finale of Season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ tonight (May 16), as did former judge Jennifer Lopez, who served during Seasons 10 and 11. Mimi elected to perform a medley of hits that included ‘Vision of Love,’ ‘Make It Happen,’ ‘Hero,’ ‘We Belong Together’ and [...]

'American Idol' May Cut All Four Judges to Reinvent Itself

Damon Houx — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:22:53 +0000

'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.

Mariah Carey to Leave 'American Idol' as Pink, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez + Diddy Eyed for Panel

Jessica Sager — Tue, 07 May 2013 01:06:05 +0000

In light of the massive drama this season between 'American Idol' judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, the multi-octave diva is pretty much guaranteed to walk out -- and the producers of the now-struggling Fox juggernaut are eyeing some unbelievably huge names to fill in the panel.

Names like Pink, Diddy, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez!

American Idol: Best and Worst of the Top 10 (So Far)

Roxi — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:53:31 +0000

Last Night on American Idol it was the ladies that nailed ever song and did an outstanding job! Here are my best and worst picks.This year I’m loving Candice Glover! Candice is truly one of the most talented singers on the show and she showed us last night that she is in it to win [...]

See Mariah Carey's Svelte Bikini Body

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:44:29 +0000

Mariah Carey is gearing up for her big debut as a new judge on ‘American Idol‘ next week and she has gotten herself into fighting shape. No, seriously. Mimi showed off her red hot bikini body while Down Under — she was in Australia. The singer looks amazeballs, having shed some excess pounds and toning [...]

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!