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Mariah Carey is ready to quit 'American Idol' (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:33:31 PDT

Mariah CareyThe 43-year-old singer is reportedly so sick of working with Nicki Minaj, 30, that she wants to quit the show so she doesn't have to deal with her any moreA source told Fox News: "Mariah doesn't want to come back Nicki is really disrespecting her, and she's tired of trying to bite her tongue all the time"One night Nicki tried to be kind of nice, but Mariah didn't bite, so I guess she figured ‘screw that READ MORE

'American Idol' producers secretly plotted to replace Mariah Carey with Jennifer Lopez (IrishCentral)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:03:25 PDT

'American Idol' producers secretly plotted to replace Mariah Carey with Jennifer LopezBosses were keen to see the return of 'On the Floor' singer Jennifer midway through the show's current season but, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter, once they were threatened with legal action by Mariah's team they backed offThe insiders added a search has already begun to replace Mariah, Nicki Minaj and possibly even the entire judge's panel - which also includes Randy Jackson and Keith Urban - for the next seasonMariah was a huge signing for the show, but has proved less popular with viewers on the show than Jennifer, who appeared in the previous two seasons, was Mariah's comments and criticism have been criticised as passive and disengaged, and she has been overshadowed by Nicki on the show READ MORE

‘American Idol’ judge Demi Lovato has discovered she has a secret half-sister (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:47:13 PST

Demi Lovato discovers long lost siblingThe 'Skyscraper' singer has revealed she recently reconnected with her long lost older sibling, who she only found out about this yearThe 20-year-old star told Long Island, New York web radio station WBLI on Monday "I think my fans would be excited to learn that I just got to know I have an older sister that I've never known my whole life"I actually have a third sister that I didn't even know about until this year She's in her thirties READ MORE

American Idol judge Mariah Carey thinks motherhood is a ‘blessing’ (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:46:11 PST

Mariah CareyThe 'Hero' singer - who has 20-month-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with her husband Nick Cannon - never expected she would have kids so loves spoiling them rotten and exposing them to the benefits of her showbiz lifestyleShe gushed: "Every moment is incredible and a blessing I was performing in Sydney and I brought them out on stage because I want them to have these experiences Some might disagree with that, but I know Monroe especially was going to love it READ MORE

Mariah Carey admits she and her fellow ‘American Idol’ judges often argue (IrishCentral)

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:46:04 PST

Carey with the other judges from American IdolWhile the singer had a huge bust-up with Nicki Minaj during the audition stages of the popstar search show, Mariah admitted all four judges, including Keith Urban and Randy Jackson, have disagreements about the contestantsShe told E! News: "We have to go against each other sometimes to say, 'But wait, this person has something amazing! Maybe you're not seeing it It's a little bit beyond your comprehension at this moment, but there's something great about this person'"However, they don’t always disagree READ MORE

Mariah Carey hopes her 'American Idol' feud with fellow judge Nicki Minaj will be good for the show's ratings (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:30:50 PST

Nicki Minaj and Mariah CareyThe 42-year-old songstress - who went head-to-head with the 'Starships' rapper on the judging panel of the show last October, with Nicki at one point threatening to shoot the 'Hero' singer and filming having to be called off - has revealed she felt extremely unsafe after their argument and confirmed she hired extra security after itShe told Barbara Walters in a new interview with ABC News: "It felt like an unsafe work environment Anytime anybody's reeling threats at somebody, you know, it's not appropriate""I'm a professional READ MORE

Mariah Carey’s husband convinced her to join the ‘American Idol’ panel (IrishCentral)

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 07:46:49 PST

Mariah Carey and Nick CannonThe ‘Hero’ singer admitted she was initially wary of taking a role on the judging panel of the pop star search show but ‘America’s Got Talent’ host Nick Cannon talked her into itShe said: “He really wanted me to do this I had my own kind of reservations about it because I didn’t know how I would adapt to the situation It’s a huge deal READ MORE

'American Idol' judge Mariah Carey splashed out $1,500 on an eight-hour massage (IrishCentral)

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:15:43 PDT

Mariah CareyThe 'American Idol' judge hired a masseuse to help her relax at her Los Angeles mansion last month, and during the rub down she insisted on watching Sacha Baron Cohen's 2009 comedy movie 'Bruno' – which lasts 81 minutes and sees the actor portray the titular character, a flamboyant fashionista - on repeatA source told Us Weekly: "The masseuse made $1,500 She insisted 'Bruno' play on repeat It looped the entire time!"Mariah may have required the massage to relieve tension built up after feuding with fellow 'American Idol' judge Nicki Minaj on the show, but the programme's bosses are said to "love the drama" READ MORE

Steven Tyler slams Mariah Carey's 'American Idol' feud with Nicki Minaj as a publicity stunt (IrishCentral)

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 05:17:57 PDT

American Idol judge Mariah CareyThe Aerosmith star - who announced he was leaving the reality show in July after a successful two season run on the judging panel - believes producers have orchestrated the women's outspoken rivalry to boost ratingsThe 'I Don't Want To Miss A Thing' singer told US gossip website TMZ: "Of course, are you kidding," when asked if he thought their furious bust-up was designed to generate more publicityFilming of the new series was called to a halt earlier this week after the judges' disagreement over a contestant turned into a bitter screaming match as Nicki hurled insults at Mariah, calling her "boring as f**k" and threatening "off with your head!"The 'Starships' rapper has continued to blast Mariah on her twitter pageBut 'American Idol' producers have insisted the show must go on despite the tension and pledged their support for the entire judging panel READ MORE

Keith Urban upset by Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj’s feud on ‘American Idol’ (IrishCentral)

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 06:02:54 PDT

American Idol judgesThe country singer and fellow panelist Randy Jackson were caught in the middle when Mariah and Nicki had a furious bust up earlier this week, leading to auditions being cancelled for a day and sources close to Keith say he doesn’t know what to doAn insider told the Chicago Sun Times: “Keith is such a wonderful, easygoing, lovely guy This kind of drama was not the reason he signed on to be an ‘Idol’ judge … He hates nastiness in any form READ MORE

Nicki Minaj has ‘love and respect’ for fellow American Idol judge Mariah Carey (IrishCentral)

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:02:53 PDT

Mariah Carey & Niki MinajThe 'Starships' hitmaker said she was "shocked" at rumors the 'Fantasy' singer was unhappy with her appointment to the 'American Idol' panel in an interview conducted before a row between the pair that caused filming to be stoppedShe said: "Up until the rumours, I didn't think there would be a problem because she and I had worked together, I had so much genuine love for her and respect for her, I was shocked hearing the rumours as well"However, the pink-haired star insists that any disagreements on the judging panel would not become major personal problems and tensions would end once filming stoppedSpeaking on the 'Kyle & Jackie O Show' on 2Day FM, she added: "It is what it is, it's a competition, we're there to help someone else become a superstar, I think if we disagree on the judging panel, then we disagree on the judging panel, it's not something that's going to bleed into our regular lives, we don't take it home with us READ MORE

Mariah Carey has stunned 'American Idol' staff - with her normal requests (IrishCentral)

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 05:02:20 PDT

Mariah CareyThe 'Hero' hitmaker has renowned for her outrageous backstage demands - which in the past have included 20 white kittens, butterfly-shaped confetti, baskets of puppies, white roses and a "tea service for eight" - but insiders claim there is nothing unusual about the dressing room set-up she has requested in her new job as a judge on the talent showA source told the New York Post newspaper: "It's all standard stuff, nothing out of the ordinary It's not like they'll need to put a new roof on the building It's standard lists, whether it's for water, soda, veggies, snacks READ MORE

‘American Idol’ judge Mariah Carey set to become highest paid judge on any music competition show (IrishCentral)

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:01:07 PDT

popdustcomThe latest addition to the 'American Idol' panel will apparently make $18 million in one yearA show insider told UsMagazinecom: Mariah is getting paid $18 million with a one-year option to do 'Idol', making her the highest paid judge on any music competition show READ MORE

Charlie Sheen ‘genuinely interested’ in joining 'American Idol' (IrishCentral)

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:46:15 PDT

Charlie Sheen ( PA Images / Mark J Terrill / AP)The 'Anger Management' actor says producer Nigel Lythgoe mentioning him as a possible replacement for recently departed panelists Jennifer Lopez or Steven Tyler piqued his interest and he thinks it makes "perfect sense", though he hasn't heard from show bosses since he first expressed his desire to be a judgeHe told 'On Air with Ryan Seacrest': "It kind of came out of nowhere and I responded with a quote just to sort of check the temperature of it or test the waters, haven't heard anything back I guess it got some people curious"It seems so out of the blue that it almost made perfect sense READ MORE

American Idol can't 'afford' Mariah Carey as a judge (IrishCentral)

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:30:58 PDT

Mariah CareyThe 'We Belong Together' singer has been linked with a role on the show following the announcement JenniferLopez and Steven Tyler are to leave, but her husband Nick Cannon thinks she would cost show chiefs much more than the salaries paid to the departing panelistsNick told website TMZ: "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!"Despite Nick's claims, Jennifer was rumoured to have been paid $15 million to appear on the show READ MORE

Mariah Carey in serious talks with “American Idol” - Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez walk out (IrishCentral)

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:33:11 PDT

By: KELLY DONOHOE

It has been a week of surprises on ‘American Idol’ news when in the space of two days, Steve Tyler and Jennifer Lopez announced they are both stepping down from Idol after two years.

Charlie Sheen wants to be an 'American Idol' judge (IrishCentral)

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:30:50 PDT

The 'Anger Management' star says he would consider joining the judging panel of the singing show if the money was good enough and programme bosses donated part of his salary to charity, after producer Nigel Lythgoe said he wanted him to get involvedHe told TMZ: "If the numbers move the needle AND 'Idol' matches 20% of my weekly salary for Autism Speaks, JDRF, and the Boys and Girls Club READ MORE

Irish pal Louis Walsh stands up for 'American Idol' boss Simon Cowell (IrishCentral)

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:30:15 PDT

Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh British talent show impresario Simon Cowell has certainly made his mark on this side of the Atlantic with American Idol -- but not so much his follow up The X-Factor, which debuted here to so-so ratings last yearNow he’s got a new problem on his hands, a just published warts and all unauthorized biography that portrays him as a self-obsessed, eccentric, plastic surgery loving lothario who can’t get his act together when it comes to opposite sexCowell has at least one defender out there, though – Louis Walsh, the Irish boyband manager and judge on the British X Factor who has been both a friend and foe of Cowell’s for yearsWalsh, 59, quite the entrepreneur in his own right given that he founded two of the biggest boybands in Europe, Westlife and Boyzone, says Simon may have his faults, but overall he’s one of the good guys READ MORE

Jim Carrey’s daughter Jane Carrey makes it through to the next round on “American Idol 2012” – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:23:20 PST

By: BUZZ BRADY

It was a surprising turn of events last night on “American Idol 2012” when one Miss Jane Carrey stepped up in front of the judges, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler to audition.

'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest opens broadcast center in children's hospital (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:00:09 PDT

The 'American Idol' host's charity, The Ryan Seacrest Foundation, launched The Voice at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and he was accompanied by Selena Gomez as he cut the red ribbonHe said: "I'm excited to bring The Voice to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a leading pediatric clinical and research facility and a national leader in developing techniques to support the patient's emotional well-being The Voice closed-circuit broadcast center is a new addition to their existing Child Life programs and provides creative, interactive entertainment READ MORE