On Monday news broke that Nicki Minaj was joining Mariah Carey as a judge on "American Idol." Sources told Us Weekly, "I'm not sure the deal is completely done yet, but yes, she is definitely doing it. A few more slight things to sign off on but it is happening," one of the sources said. The other stated, "100% confirmed to judge American Idol."

Now rumors have surfaced that Enrique Iglesias will also be joining the panel, perhaps sending Randy Jackson into a mentor role. In late July, US Weekly reported Nick Jonas was in lengthy talks to judge talent on the singing competition.

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Even though her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown beat her up after the 2009 Grammy Awards, Rihanna has confessed she still cares for the hip hop star and that he's the love of her life.

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Halle Berry has said an ex-boyfriend once hit her so hard she is still largely deaf in her left ear.

In 1998, Pamela Anderson's husband, Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, was arrested for spousal abuse, child abuse, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Anderson filed fo...

Who will join Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson on the "American Idol" judging panel? Not country star Toby Keith. Keith's publicist has confirmed reports he was asked to work on the new season of the singing competition but didn't accept.

Keith was offered to fill the slot recently vacated by Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler, but he turned producers down. The country's star rep told CountryWeekly.com that Keith was "flattered" by the invitation but didn't feel it was the right fit.

But "Idol" execs have been considering other big names in the music business, including country star Brad Paisley...

Curvy girls are making a comeback. For many years the skinny gals ruled the roost, but now stars such as Sofia Vergara (above) and their robust figures are super popular among their peers.

Vergara is sizzling these days. Her career is smoking (she was recently named the highest paid actress on television by Forbes magazine), and she is enjoying a romance with her boyfriend (and possible fiance) Nick Loeb.

She is joined on our "Curvy Celebrities" list by singers such as Beyonce and Mariah Carey and acting goddesses including Scarlet Johansson and Christina Hendricks.

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Fox executives are seriously considering adding country star Brad Paisley to the "American Idol" judging panel, according to Deadline.com. Mariah Carey just joined the program, taking over Jennifer Lopez's slot, and the search is on for a replacement for Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler.

Many former "Idol" contestants have focused on country music, including Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery and Kellie Pickler, making Paisley a logical choice. He has performed on the show in the past and co-hosted the CMA Awards with Underwood four times.

Paisley is currently on tour until November, making h...

Yesterday, Fox presented their new panel for The X-Factor to the Television Critics Association via satellite from their auditions in Miami. New judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato joined Simon Cowell. Cowell had some choice words for Mariah Carey, joining his former show American Idol as a judge.

“I’m happy for her actually,” Cowell said, adding what he sees as her upcoming challenge. “I like Mariah. I think she’s going to find it difficult to say no. You’ve got to say no to people. She’s sweet but I think she’ll be great. I got wind of this last week so I knew it was going to happen.”
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It's official - Mariah Carey has signed on as an American Idol judge.

TMZ.com reports that the singer's deal is for $12 million - close to what Jennifer Lopez made on her first season of the show.

Fox boss Kevin Reilly made the announcement during the TV Critics Association press tour in Beverly Hills on Monday.

"I am so excited to be on Idol," she tells USA Today. "I can't wait to get started in a couple of months."

Just a week ago, Mimi's husband Nick Cannon said that Idol couldn't afford her; saying, "I ain't letting her outta the house for less than $100 million."

The signing fills...

With one judge definitely gone, and two more possibly on their way out, the show is looking to freshen things up for the new season.

American Idol will not look the same next season, whether they like it or not. With judge Steven Tyler gone, Jennifer Lopez most likely gone and Randy Jackson’s future in jeopardy, the show will need to survive another facelift.

“Though Tyler’s departure was announced last week, the decision to overhaul the show was effectively made months ago, when the 10th season suffered the biggest ratings drop in the series’ history,” said Entertainment Weekly. “Idol wa...

Mariah Carey is in talks to become a judge on "American Idol," but her husband Nick Cannon insists she'll need a huge paycheck to take the job.

Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler aren't returning next season, and Carey is one of the contenders to fill a chair. Cannon, who hosts "America's Got Talent," admits his wife is definitely interested in the position. However, FOX executives have to make it worthwhile, particularly since they have twins at home to take care of.

He explained, "They want her, I know that... but I ain't letting her outta the house for less than $100 million. They've (pro...

Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon is convinced American Idol producers will have to double the money they paid Jennifer Lopez if they want the superstar singer to join the TV show.

Idol bosses are currently looking for replacement panelists following the departure of Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, who confirmed her exit on Friday after two seasons as a judge.

Carey is rumored to be in talks to take over from Lopez, but her husband insists TV bosses will have to double Lopez's rumored $20 million salary if they want to get Carey on board.

Cannon tells TMZ.com, "I don't know if they ...

'American Idol' faced a huge shakeup on Thursday as judge Jennifer Lopez hinted (heavily) at leaving the show, followed by Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler announcing his departure after two seasons.

And now it appears that Randy Jackson, who's been with the show since it began, is also stepping away from the judges' table.

Us Weekly.com reports that while Jackson would be leaving his spot on the judging panel, he would still remain with the show in a mentor capacity; and Mariah Carey - who hired Jackson as her new manager last November - is in talks to replace him.

"They are in serious t...

Eddie Murphy has joined the death hoax club. Online rumors swirled on Wednesday that the actor tragically died in a snowboarding accident in Switzerland.

The manner of his death should have indicated it was a hoax. Other stars who have "died" in snowboarding incidents include Keanu Reeves, Adam Sandler and Jim Carrey.

Jeff Goldblum and Tom Hanks both met their maker after allegedly falling from cliffs in New Zealand. In April, Ryan Gosling reportedly died while filming in Austria and falling from a cliff.

Let's face it - tons of celebrities have been victims of death hoaxes, particularl...

"The X Factor" is starting its second season this fall with two brand new judges: Britney Spears and Demi Lovato. And it appears that "American Idol" is looking for some fresh blood too. Jennifer Lopez has hinted she might not return for a second season, and execs may be looking to completely shake up the judging line up.

Rumors suggested Adam Lambert was in talks to return to the show for the upcoming 12th sesason, and he is thrilled by the possibility. But would he be a good fit?

What about Taylor Swift? She released her first album at age 16. Her sophomore album "Fearless" went gold i...

Mariah Carey has thrown her full support behind President Barack Obama's re-election campaign by penning an inspirational new song in his honor.

The R&B superstar debuted the ballad, titled Bring It on Home, on Thursday as she performed at a special fundraiser for the Democrat at New York's Plaza Hotel.

Carey, who also backed Obama in the 2008 election, took to her Twitter.com blog after the bash and wrote, "Just finished performing Hero, We Belong Together and BRING IT ON HOME - a song I wrote especially for the event."

The Plaza Hotel party took place hours after Obama mingled with ...

Mariah Carey's estranged sister has reached out to the superstar in a bid to end the rift which has kept them apart for years.

Alison Carey Scott, who is HIV positive and a former prostitute, fell out with her famous sibling in 1994 and they have barely been in touch over the last 15 years.

However, former drug user Scott, 50, now wants to make amends with Carey as she is desperate to meet her sister's baby twins.

She tells Britain's The Sun, "I want to reach out to my sister and tell her how much I miss her and how proud I am that we are family... I cannot put into words how moved I was...

Singer Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon renewed their wedding vows at the Eiffel Tower in Paris yesterday, according to the pair's publicist.

On Friday the couple shopped in luxury boutiques while visiting the City of Light. They were likely buying gifts for the children who turn one years old on Sunday - also the day of their anniversary. Mariah, 42, and Nick, 31, got married on April 30, 2008, after dating for just six weeks.

The singer stuck by her man in recent months while he battled a life-threatening kidney disease. But he's made a full recovery and will be hosting the up...

It must be nice to be rich enough to shop for baby clothes on the Champs Elysees in Paris. Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon shopped in luxury boutiques while visiting the City of Light today. Maybe they were buying birthday presents for their twins?

The couple is probably in the French capital to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary, which takes place on Sunday. Their son and daughter, Moroccan and Monroe, turn one on the same day.

Mariah wore a short maroon dress with a black coat and red and black pumps. Nick opted for a black trenchcoat and a gray sweater.

Nick's show "A...

Celebrities often say things that get them in trouble and draw criticism. More times than none, they will make excuses for their outlandish statements by saying they were misquoted or their comments were taken out of context.

Misquoted or not, their opinions and takes on certain topics and subjects are hilarious. Here's a slideshow of some of the funniest celebrity quotes ever.

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"I've never wanted to go to Japan. Simply because I don't like eating fish. And I know that's very popular in Africa." -...

Kenny Rogers battled through his grief following the death of his good friend Dick Clark on Wednesday to pay tribute to the beloved TV personality on a news show.

The veteran broadcaster, 82, passed away in a hospital in California after suffering a heart attack, and stars including Billy Ray Cyrus, Goldie Hawn and Snoop Dogg flocked to Twitter.com to pay their respects.

Rogers, who appeared on the star's show American Bandstand when he was first starting out in music, was left stunned by the news - and he went live on Your World to mourn Clark.

He revealed, "I knew that he looked fra...

Jennifer Lopez recently bought her boyfriend Casper Smart a customized Dodge Ram truck for his 25th birthday. It must be nice having a girlfriend with such deep pockets! Jennifer isn't pulling any punches when it comes to keeping her man happy. Or perhaps she is just particularly generous?

A handful of female popstars are dating much younger men. There's just something about these women (who happen to be gorgeous) that turn men on.

Lopez, 42, seems to be having a great time with her much younger beau. Over the weekend they took Jennifer's twins to see the Easter bunny. In addition, the tw...

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are planning a big celebration to mark their fifth wedding anniversary.

The couple exchanged vows on a beach in the Bahamas in 2008, and Cannon and Carey have renewed them every year.

But this April 30 is going to be extra special because it'll be the pair's first anniversary as parents to twins Moroccan and Monroe, who turn one on the same day.

Cannon tells Life & Style magazine, "It's a family day. We'll celebrate with them during the day and just the two of us at night... We get married every year; it's our thing. I just have to keep doing it to make sure ...

Nick Cannon has urged parents to take more responsibility for their children's internet habits as youngsters lack the "judgment or maturity" to protect themselves online.

The entertainer, who is a father to twins with his wife Mariah Carey, was in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to throw his backing behind a new bill which aims to increase internet privacy laws to protect children.

Cannon spoke at a hearing on Capitol Hill in support of the Do Not Track Kids Act, but he insisted that even if new restrictions are put in place, parents still need to keep an eye on what their children are ge...

Singer/actress Adrienne Bailon has been left in tears after accidentally exposing herself on the red carpet at a New York event on Thursday.

The former star of Disney group The Cheetah Girls stunned photographers when she turned up at Gotham Hall for a free concert headlined by Mariah Carey, wearing a skimpy cream dress with a completely sheer bottom.

The outfit featured a large, ruffled piece of material meant to help preserve the wearer's modesty, but Bailon, who chose to go without underwear, was left exposed when a light breeze caused the fabric to shift, revealing her bare pubic ar...

Pop wonderkind Justin Bieber turns 18 years old today. In just a few short years in the spotlight, Justin has turned millions of girls around the world into Beliebers, racked up a truckload of trophies and seen his debut album "My World" go double platinum. Not bad for a kid from Canada who was discovered on YouTube!

He's got superstar collaborations with Mariah Carey and his mentor Usher under his belt, and with a third album, "Believe," on the way, it's clear the new prince of pop's reign has only just begun.

Justin was given a birthday surprise when his manager presented him with a bra...

Mariah Carey is returning to the stage this week to perform her first concert since becoming a mother to twins last year.

The pop superstar will headline a free, intimate show at New York's Gotham Hall on Thursday as part of a Plot Your Escape promo.

Carey will be supported by rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs in the Big Apple, while Maroon 5 will play a simultaneous concert in Chicago, Illinois, and Gavin DeGraw will perform in New Orleans, Louisiana.

There will also be a concert in Los Angeles, but the line-up for that show has yet to be revealed.

Only 50 tickets have been made availab...

Mariah Carey was interviewed on "Good Morning America" in New York City this morning. We spotted the singer posing for fans after an appearance on the show.

She looked fab in a tight black dress and matching wrap. She looked in high spirits despite dealing with some familial health issues.

The pop star has been busy caring for her ill husband Nick Cannon. Nick was hospitalized for the fourth time in three months last week. In December he was diagnosed with acute kidney failure. Later he was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and an enlarged ventricle in his heart.

Singer Mariah Carey was doubly-traumatized when she heard about her idol Whitney Houston's death last weekend as she was tending to her sick husband Nick Cannon in hospital when the tragic news broke.

The "I Will Always Love You" singer was found dead in the bathroom of her Los Angeles hotel suite last Saturday afternoon and the tragedy hit headlines around the world just hours later.

Carey was left heartbroken and subsequently pulled out of a TV interview on Valentine's Day to grieve Houston, and Cannon has now revealed his wife was in the middle of a family health scare when she heard t...

Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon has quit his daily radio show on doctor's orders after he was hospitalized for the fourth time in three months last week.

The America's Got Talent presenter was recently diagnosed with acute kidney failure after falling ill while on a post-Christmas family vacation in Aspen, Colorado. He subsequently underwent surgery in Los Angeles and returned for further treatment in January.

He was back under doctors' care last Friday when he was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and an enlarged ventricle in his heart.

Cannon addressed his health woes on ai...

Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon was hospitalized for the fourth time in three months last week after suffering pain in his chest and right arm.

The America's Got Talent presenter was recently diagnosed with acute kidney failure after falling ill while on a post-Christmas family vacation in Aspen, Colorado. He subsequently underwent surgery in Los Angeles and returned for further treatment in January.

However, Cannon had to seek doctors' help once again last Friday following another health crisis as a result of his busy work schedule between New York and Los Angeles.

This time, he w...

Singer Mariah Carey pulled out of a TV interview on Valentine's Day to grieve the loss of her friend Whitney Houston.

The Hero hit-maker was due to appear on Good Morning America on Tuesday to discuss her role as a spokesperson for diet firm Jenny Craig and chat about losing weight after giving birth to twins.

However, Carey pulled out of the appearance, telling producers she was still too upset about Houston's tragic passing on Saturday.

Her representative explains, "Mariah is still mourning the death of her friend and collaborator Whitney Houston and thought it was too soon to appea...