July 23rd, 2012
03:34 PM ET
Say hello to your new 'Idol' judge ...Mariah Carey is just full of announcements lately. The 43-year-old singer and mom of twins recently revealed on Twitter that she has a new song, called "Triumphant," set to arrive in early August, and she's also confirmed that she'll be a new judge on "American Idol." 
July 12th, 2012
05:07 PM ET
Steven Tyler leaving 'American Idol'Steven Tyler has announced he’s leaving “American Idol.” Tyler, who joined the show in its 10th season, sat at the judges table alongside Randy Jackson and Jennifer Lopez for two seasons. (And rumors are swirling that Jackson and Lopez may be looking to leave “Idol,” as well.) 
June 6th, 2012
09:34 AM ET
Mary J. Blige, rock goddess?"Queen of hip-hop soul" Mary J. Blige belts out some rock classics in her new movie musical, "Rock of Ages," and it may have inspired her to do the same in real life.
January 30th, 2012
01:00 PM ET
Jennifer Lopez doesn't know if she'll marry againIt's been rumored that Jennifer Lopez has been getting cozy with 20-something dancer Casper Smart, but the "Idol" judge told Matt Lauer on "Today" that she's still recovering from her recent split. Lopez, who separated from husband Marc Anthony last July, told Lauer that the change in her personal life is "still fresh," adding that she doesn't know if she'll ever marry again. "It's not the time to think about [marriage] yet." What is on her mind is her new show with her estranged spouse, "Q'Viva! The Chosen," which she continued to work on with Anthony following their separation. 
December 28th, 2011
02:50 PM ET
Has Steven Tyler proposed?According to TMZ, "American Idol” judge Steven Tyler might be engaged to longtime girlfriend Erin Brady. The 63-year-old rocker and his 38-year-old lady love were photographed in Maui on Christmas, with Erin flaunting a rather large diamond solitaire. The bauble could be nothing at all, but TMZ cites sources who claim the pair are indeed engaged. Tyler’s manager, Eric Sherman, tells CNN that he has “no comment.” 
November 17th, 2011
10:44 AM ET
Mariah Carey's new manager: Randy Jackson?According to the Hollywood Reporter, Randy Jackson is very close to signing a deal that would have him managing Mariah Carey’s career. Apparently Mimi and the “American Idol” judge go way back. Jackson was the vice president of A&R for Columbia Records during the 1990s, where Carey was signed from 1988 to 2001. Plus, Randy has a long history of working closely with Mariah. He played bass for her in the studio and on the road, served as her musical director, appeared on her records and has co-written and produced tracks for the diva. |
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