411 Mania — Her old friend L.A. Reid... more info

E! Online — Congrats to Mariah Carey on getting the new American Idol judgeship, but isn't she a bit too famous for that? What would such a big star get out of being a reality... more info

Mjsbigblog — TMZ is reporting that Mariah Carey is the highest paid judge in reality show history. more info

411 Mania — She was terrible in 2008… more info

Mjsbigblog — Seacrest, Sparks react to Mariah Carey joining ‘Idol’ – With the news that Mariah Carey indeed has joined Fox’s American Idol as a judge, the show’s host and a former winner are showing support. – Read more at USAToday Hangs with ‘X Fa... more info

People.com — She's a diva - but will the pop star be able to dish out tough criticism? more info

The Newsroom — The latest celebrity news including Mariah Carey is new "American Idol" judge and Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift's big night at the Teen Choice awards. more info

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

Perez Hilton — Oh, Mimi! We're so happy to have you!! It's true! It's been confirmed that Mariah Carey is the new judge on American Idol!! And, while we were busy jumping up and down and giving ourselves high-fives, that sneaky little lamb took to her Twitter acco... more info