Big Apple Music Scene — Maybe you think you know Mariah Carey, the newest American Idol judge, but she's been out of the spotlight for a while, so it might be time for a refresher. More » Post from: Crushable more info

Perez Hilton — Well! Well! Well! Sounds like Mariah Carey won't be too expensive after all! According to strong reports, Butterfly is just a hop and a skip away from signing the final dotted line into American Idol's judging seat. And guess how much she'll deman... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Mariah Carey’s new single will feature MMG’s Rick Ross and Meek Mill. The singer took to her twitter to announce “Triumphant (Get ‘Em)’, which will serve as the first single off her upcoming 13th studio album. The song is expected to be rel... more info

ContactMusic — Over the past few years its seemed that every time a position opens up on the judging panels of either the X Factor or American Idol pop diva Mariah Carey is one of the names linked to taking over the post Ultimately those reports have always come t.... more info

Mjsbigblog — Deadline is reporting that pop legend, Mariah Carey, is close to finalizing a deal to join the American Idol judges' panel. Sources are reporting that Mariah is negotiating a salary for more than 17 million dollars, which would set a record for tale... more info

ContactMusic — Kelly Clarkson has given fellow American Idol winner Carrie Underwood her vote as the country stars name is linked to a vacant judging role on the show where she first found fame Underwood has joined former Idol favourite Adam Lambert Mariah Carey wi... more info

Starpulse — 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. more info

ContactMusic — Mariah Careys husband Nick Cannon has confirmed the pop superstar is in talks to become a judge on TV talent show American Idol - but he insists she wont come cheap The Hero singer has been linked to the chair vacated by Jennifer Lopez last week 13Ju... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Mariah Carey will be crowned a “BMI Icon” at the BMI Urban Awards on Sept. 7  in Beverly Hills. Previous honorees include James Brown, Little Richard, Al Green, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Snoop Dogg. more info

ContactMusic — Mariah Carey is to be honoured at the upcoming Broadcast Music International Bmi Urban Awards The Hero hitmaker will be named a Bmi Icon for her unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers joining the ranks of previous honourees inc... more info