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Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj Set to Perform at 2013 BET Awards

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:17:04 +0000

It looks like Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj will reunite at the 2013 BET Awards. The two former 'American Idol' judges have been tapped to perform at the all-star awards ceremony.

Mariah Carey Explains Meaning of New Album Title

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:03:25 +0000

The title of Mariah Carey‘s 15th studio album is supposedly ‘The Art of Letting Go,’ according to a pre-order link on Walmart’s site. You can see it here. Carey also issued a tweet, talking about her feelings of melancholy and the act of letting go of the album and handing it off to her label, [...]

Mariah Carey's New Album Gets a Release Date

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:36:40 +0000

Attention Lambs! Mariah Carey has announced the release date for her new album, which is still untitled. Mimi went on Twitter Wednesday (June 6) and shared the news. “The New Era Begins..7/23,” she tweeted with the hashtag MC723. If you are clueless to what Carey means by “the new era,” you’re not alone. But we [...]

Mariah Carey Quits 'American Idol' After One Season

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:23:55 +0000

She's one and done. Mariah Carey's PR firm let the world know that the diva has exited 'American Idol' after one lucrative season as a judge. Her reps did so via a tweet issued with little fanfare. It's like she exited through the back door, stopping to confirm what everyone already knew with a Miss America-like wave goodbye.

Mariah Carey Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on 'GMA'

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:48:38 +0000

Mariah Carey had a wardrobe malfunction Friday morning (May 24) during her live appearance on 'Good Morning America.' The back of the R&B songbird's Versace dress popped open while she was chatting with 'GMA' host Lara Spencer.

Mariah Carey Achieves 27th Top Ten R&B/Hip-Hop Hit

Natelege Whaley — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:32:07 +0000

Mariah Carey continues to show these younger R&B divas why she’s still one of the greatest. At 43, the ‘American Idol’ judge, will soon be dropping her 11th studio album and her new single, ‘#Beautiful,’ with younger crooner Miguel, has reached the top ten on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts in only two weeks. This gives Carey [...]

Mariah Carey Reveals the Origin of the Red Car in '#Beautiful' BTS Footage

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 12 May 2013 03:45:20 +0000

In the behind-the-scenes footage from the ‘#Beautiful’ video, Mariah Carey reveals that they are shooting the second set up, which features her father’s car, a cherry red Speedster that has never before been seen. Mimi says that her pops had it his whole life and never finished it, but she did so in his honor [...]

Mariah Carey + Miguel Hit the Road and Get Romantic in '#Beautiful' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:13:55 +0000

Mariah Carey and Miguel hit the road on a motorcycle and get romantic in their video for ‘#Beautiful.’ They play a sultry couple, with her clinging to his waist while atop the cycle and nuzzling his ear and neck. The action continues with her dancing suggestively for him, dressed only in a slinky yellow mini [...]

Nick Cannon Says 'American Idol' Producers Forced Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Feud [Video]

Jessica Sager — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:57:17 +0000

Though it's pretty much a given at this point that Mariah Carey won't be around for the next season of 'American Idol' after the massive drama with Nicki Minaj this season, her hubby Nick Cannon is shedding more light on everything.

The funny man explained that neither he nor Carey blames all the brouhaha on Minaj herself -- but that the brunt belongs with the producers of the show, who deliberately rocked the boat for ratings.

Mariah Carey Drops New Single, '#Beautiful' With Miguel

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:59:33 +0000

Mariah Carey and Miguel have dropped their new duet ‘#Beautiful,’ a track that sounds like it was recorded to tape and several decades ago at that. The song has a throwback energy, but it works, especially since these two have such strong and inimitable voices. While Mimi felt like a featured act on her own [...]

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Renew Vows at Disneyland [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:32:55 +0000

Mariah Carey is a diva of the highest order. Mimi proved that she's earned her status as a queen bee yet again, as she and her husband Nick Cannon celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary, which is also the second birthday of their twins aka Dem Babies, by renewing Dem Vows at Disneyland on Tues., April 30.

Jennifer Lopez Asked Fox to Return to 'American Idol,' Not the Other Way Around

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:47:31 +0000

There have been rumors that producers planned for one diva (Jennifer Lopez) to oust another (Mariah Carey) on the 'American Idol' judging panel mid-season in a desperate attempt to boost sagging ratings. However, the latest consensus is that it was J. Lo who contacted Fox, and not the other way around. That's a pretty (J) lo(w) blow and an affront to Mimi, no?

Mariah Carey Teases 'Beautiful' Collaboration With Miguel

Georgette Cline — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:42:56 +0000

Mariah Carey has kept herself busy with motherhood, doting on her twins, and taking on the task of judging ‘American Idol’ hopefuls week after week, but she’s managed to get back to her craft in the process. The chart-topping songstress has recorded a new song with celebrated crooner Miguel. ‘Beautiful,’ which will debut on May [...]

Mariah Carey Motivates in 'Almost Home' Video

Sowmya Krishnamurthy — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:54:26 +0000

Mariah Carey gives us a more subdued look for her new video, ‘Almost Home.’ The black-and-white visual finds Mimi demurely dressed in a floor-length gown, with plenty of wind surrounding her in a performance sequence. Images of the movie ‘Oz the Great and Powerful,’ from which the song is from, are interspersed throughout. ‘Oz the [...]

Jay-Z, Usher, Nelly and Ludacris Perform at So So Def's 20th Anniversary Concert

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:13:07 +0000

Hip-hop and R&B superstars Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Usher, Ludacris and So So Def artists -- past and present -- performed at Jermaine Dupri's So So Def 20th Anniversary All-Star Concert in Atlanta Saturday (Feb. 23).

'American Idol' Season 12, Episode 8 Recap: Nicki Minaj Is Disappointed During Men's Auditions

David Whitely — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:06:46 +0000

So after Wednesday night’s group round of ‘American Idol’ auditions, the guys had the opportunity to shine by themselves in tonight’s solo round. The talent pool that started with 43 guys at the beginning of the episode got cut in half by night’s end to make room for the top 20. But not so fast — eight [...]

Mariah Carey Recording 'Almost Home' for the 'Oz and the Great and Powerful' Soundtrack

Scott Shetler — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:23:13 +0000

The soundtrack for the upcoming adventure film ‘Oz and the Great and Powerful’ will feature at least one great and powerful diva, because Mariah Carey has signed on to contribute the song ‘Almost Home.’ The single drops on Feb. 19 and the video debuts on March 8, the same day ‘Oz’ arrives in theaters. Based [...]

Mariah Carey Preps Release of New Single, 'Almost Home'

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:11:50 +0000

Mariah Carey will return to the R&B game with a brand new song called ‘Almost Home.’ The ballad, which is scheduled to be released on Feb. 19, is from Disney’s fantasy movie, ‘Oz the Great and Powerful.’ Mimi co-produced the song with the hit-making team Stargate. She says that the effort works beautifully with the [...]

'American Idol' Season 12, Episode 3 Recap: Nicki Minaj Storms Out of Charlotte Audtions

Emily Tan — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:23:57 +0000

It was the first time ‘American Idol’ took auditions to Charlotte, and they did it in style by holding them at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Known for being the homestead of past ‘Idol’ winners Scotty McCreery and Fantasia, the judges were hoping to find another winner in the crowd. Naomi Morris made a strong statement [...]

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!

'American Idol' Tries to Make Us Believe the Minaj-Carey War Isn't For Ratings

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:12:22 +0000

Nigel Lythgoe, producer of 'American Idol' (and just about every other FOX reality show), insists that smackdown between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj was very real and wasn't conjured up by the publicity-hungry suits at the network.

Not because they'd never do such a thing, but because the timing is way off.