Guardian Music — Singer is first confirmed judge on US TV series since the departure of Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith's Steven TylerMariah Carey has joined the forthcoming season of American Idol. The 42-year-old singer, who has sold more than 100m albums worldwide, i... more info

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ContactMusic — Latin singer Enrique Iglesias is rewarding fans who bring banners to his concerts by agreeing to meet them backstage The Hero hitmaker is currently on a North American tour with singer Jennifer Lopez and has urged fans to get creative with the signs ... more info

Perez Hilton — Awww sweetie Lopeziti! You're just so g-damn sugary, we're getting cavities from watching you work! Now that Jennifer Lopez has unofficially been labeled the most powerful celebrity in the WORLD, she don't need no stinkin' American Idol to hold her ... more info

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ContactMusic — Jennifer Lopez has passed on some tips to Mariah Carey for American Idol Mariah was confirmed as a new member of the judging panel today 23 07 12 one of the replacements for Jennifer and Steven Tyler and the departing panellist believes he will... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Mariah Carey has officially signed on as an American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler quit the panel earlier this month Jul12 sending TV show bosses scrambling to fill their vacant spots The Hero hitmakers name was tossed into... more info

ContactMusic — Mariah Carey has been confirmed as a judge on American Idol The 42-year-old singer has joined the panel of the popstar search show following the departures of Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly reveale... more info

Starpulse — 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.... more info