ContactMusic — TV and music mogul Simon Cowell has dealt American Idols new judge Mariah Carey a bitchy blow revealing she originally asked him for a spot on his new U S TV talent show X Factor - and he suggested she try out for his old spot instead Carey signed on... more info

Starpulse — Randy Jackson is definitely returning as a judge on the new season of "American Idol" alongside Mariah Carey. A source confirmed to TVLine.com, "The rumors are true." more info

ContactMusic — Musician and producer Randy Jackson is set to join old pal Mariah Carey at the judges table for the new season of American Idol Reports last month Jul12 suggested Jackson would return to the show for his 12th season in January 13 as a mentor to wanna... more info

Mjsbigblog — Yep. It looks like THE DAWG--Randy Jackson is returning to the American Idol judges' panel, as Nicki Minaj, and Keith Urban close their deals. The trio will join Mariah Carey whose contract was signed earlier this summer. According to sources, FOX w... more info

Perez Hilton — And THAT ladies and gents, is how it's done! Mariah Carey can sing ANYTHING — even on a moment's notice! The American Idol judge stopped by Belmans Bar, where she delighted unexpecting bar-goers with a little tastey-taste of her AH-Mazing Jazz sk... more info

CNN Showbiz — Mariah Carey's 1997 album "Butterfly" holds a number of hits, including the smash singles "Honey" and "My All." more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Mariah Carey, Drake, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj all took home top honors at BMI’s Urban Awards in Beverly Hills on Friday. more info

Mjsbigblog — Watch Randy Jackson play coy on The View this morning. When Barbara Walters asked him if he'll be returning to American Idol and in what capacity, he immediately began talking about how excited he was that Mariah Carey was joining the panel. Video ... more info

411 Mania — Is Mariah Carey still hot at 42? You tell us! more info

411 Mania — Mariah Carey recognized the by the publishing association... more info