Mjsbigblog — It's only been an hour or so since FOX announced officially that Mariah Carey would be joining the American Idol judges panel, and TMZ had already begun to slag her. 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

Time — Meet your new 'Idol' judge more info

Pop Crunch — The worst kept secret in Hollywood is a secret no longer. After weeks of speculation — Fox made it official today: Singing superstar Mariah Carey will join the judging panel [...] more info

People.com — "I can't wait to get started in a couple months," she announces via telephone at the TCAs more info

Perez Hilton — Well, there you have it! While it was previously rumored, Mariah Carey has OFFICIALLY signed on to judge American Idol!!! Mariah will be taking the seat that was once occupied by the likes of Paula Abdul, Kara DioGuardi, Ellen DeGeneres and most rece... more info

Mjsbigblog — It was announced today at the FOX Television Association Tour in Los Angeles, that Mariah Carey has officially signed on as an American Idol judge for the show’s upcoming 12th season. UPDATE: Read the press release! more info

ContactMusic — Mariah Carey is reportedly about to sign on as an American Idol judge in a deal worth up to 15 million per year It appears as though Careys manager Randy Jackson - also a judge on the show - has been looking to get Mariah to join Idol since it became... more info

Starpulse — 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. more info