Mariah Carey

July 27, 2012 Television

"Extra’s" Terri Seymour sat down exclusively with “The Voice’s” Christina Aguilera and her new team mentor, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong.

Christina talks for the first time about the pop diva face-off on primetime with "American Idol's" Mariah Carey and "X-Factor's" Britney Spears, unlikely Team Xtina mentor Armstrong and her ongoing sparring with fellow judge Adam Levine.

July 24, 2012 American Idol

“Extra’s” Terri Seymour spoke with “American Idol” Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe at the FOX Television Critics Association press tour, commenting on Mariah Carey’s $18-million deal to join “Idol.”

Nigel Lythgoe on Mariah's 'Idol' Deal: 'Randy Jackson is Her Man'
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Mariah’s deal is netting her more than Jennifer Lopez or “The X Factor’s” Britney Spears.  Lythgoe said, “Randy Jackson manages Mariah, so Randy Jackson is Mariah's man.”
July 23, 2012 American Idol

FOX announced Monday superstar Mariah Carey has inked a deal to become a judge on “American Idol” when it returns in January 2013.

Mariah Carey a Go for 'American Idol'
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“As a singer, songwriter and producer, it’s going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back with ‘American Idol,’” said Carey. “I’m currently in the studio working on my new album and its first single, ‘Triumphant,’ which will be out early next month. I can’t wait to channel my creative energy as a part of this show which is a massive global phenomenon.”

July 21, 2012 Extra Scoop
Extra Scoop: Katherine Jackson Reported Missing?
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Authorities said Sunday they believe Katherine Jackson, the mother of Michael Jackson and the guardian of his three minor children, is safe in Arizona with family members after she was reported missing.

Full Story at The San Francisco Chronicle

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July 16, 2012 American Idol
“America’s Got Talent” host Nick Cannon says “American Idol” is going to have to show wife Mariah Carey the money if they want her!
 
TMZ caught up with the affable Cannon to ask him about rumors that Mariah may join “Idol” as a judge, following the departures of both Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez.
 
Nick joked, "I don't know if they can afford Mariah Carey. That's a lot of money. If they gave J.Lo $20 million, they might have to double that!"
 
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July 12, 2012 American Idol

The “American Idol” judging panel is having one heck of a day!

Jennifer Lopez hinted on the “Today” show on Thursday that she's leaving, then Steven Tyler announced hours later he is definitely splitting. Now Randy Jackson is planning to move on, reports Us Weekly, with Mariah Carey, who is managed by Jackson, in talks as a replacement.

More 'Idol' Shakeups: Randy Jackson Out, Mariah Carey In?
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"They are in serious talks with Mariah and it's very close to being a done deal," a source told Us. "And they will move Randy into a more mentoring role. [Show producers] think they need to freshen everything up now.”

July 02, 2012 Remembered

Stars at the BET Awards dedicated a touching tribute to Whitney Houston on Sunday, including a performance by her mother, gospel singer Cissy Houston.

Cissy Houston Pays Emotional Tribute to Whitney at BET Awards
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Mariah Carey told the crowd, "We really got to know each other as people, not divas. She was a hilarious person with a cutting sense of humor. She was real and she kept it real. That's why we got along so well and so many others feel like I do: If you really knew Whitney, you couldn't help but love her."
June 21, 2012 The Extra List

Bikini season has officially arrived! From Mariah Carey to Kirstie Alley, here are seven celebrities who slimmed down this year, sharing their diet secrets with "Extra"!