Mariah Carey
"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.“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.”
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.”FOX announced Monday superstar Mariah Carey has inked a deal to become a judge on “American Idol” when it returns in January 2013.
“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.”
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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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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.
Stars at the BET Awards dedicated a touching tribute to Whitney Houston on Sunday, including a performance by her mother, gospel singer Cissy Houston.
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."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"!


























