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9:20 AM ET, July 24, 2012

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Mariah Carey — $18 MILLION for One Year on ‘American Idol’  —  $18 MILLION  —  for One Year  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Mariah Carey just became the HIGHEST PAID JUDGE in reality television ... because her one-year deal with “American Idol” is worth close to $18 MILLION ... this according to sources connected to “Idol.”
Discussion: Daily Mail, Us Weekly and Gawker
Michael Slezak / TVLine:
It's Official: Mariah Carey Signs as American Idol Judge for Season 12 — Is She a Good Choice?  —  It's not just a sweet, sweet fantasy: They belong together.  Yes indeed, after several days of intense speculation, Fox announced at the Television Critics Association's summer press tour …
Discussion: TVgasm and Just Jared
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Mariah Carey Is Joining American Idol as a Judge  —  Lopez, out.  Carey, in.  —  One pop diva will replace another on American Idol next season as Mariah Carey said Monday she's signed on as a judge.  —  The deal was announced with show biz flair at the Television Critics Association summer tour …
TMZ.com:
Mariah Carey — ‘A Nightmare to Work With’ On ‘American Idol’
Discussion: Gawker
PerezHilton:
It's Official! Mariah Carey Inks New Deal As Idol Judge!
Discussion: CBS News and Daily Mail
Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Breaking News: Mariah Carey Named New American Idol Judge!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Yeeeah!
Lynn Elber / Associated Press:
Mariah Carey joins ‘American Idol’ as new judge
Discussion: TMZ.com and Bauer-Griffin
Hollywood.com:
Mariah Carey Joins ‘American Idol’
TMZ.com:
Cops Rush to Jackson Home  —  L.A. County Sheriff's Deputies went to the Jackson family home in Calabasas and took a battery report ... after family members reported a disturbance.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Lost Hills deputies from the Sheriff's Dept. showed up this afternoon …
Katherine Jackson / TMZ.com:
At Arizona Spa  —  Katherine Jackson is at a fancy spa in Tucson, Arizona, but the big question now ... why did leave Michael Jackson's 3 kids?  —  Sources tell us ... Michael Jackson's siblings took Katherine from the family compound in Encino, CA to the Arizona spa, because they feel …
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Marco / X17 Online:
X17 EXCLUSIVE - KATHERINE JACKSON TOLD FAMILY SHE WAS LEAVING TOWN, DESPITE REPORTS CLAIMING SHE DISAPPEARED
Discussion: TMZ.com, omg! and Oh No They Didn't!
X17 Online:
DEMI LOVATO LANDS IN MIAMI FOR YET ANOTHER X FACTOR TAPING  —  After hosting the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, Demi Lovato arrived in Florida this morning, where she'll tape two live back-to-back X Factor shows at the Fillmore Miami Beach on Thursday.
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FOX Boss: Britney Spears ‘Feisty,’ Demi Lovato A ‘Spitfire’ On The X Factor
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TMZ.com:
Kirstie Alley Sued For Allegedly Lying About How She Dumped Weight  —  Sued For Allegedly Lying  —  About Dumping Weight  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Kirstie Alley is being sued for allegedly lying about how she dumped 100 lbs.  —  The suit, obtained by TMZ, was filed by a California woman …
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Emily Maynard may have taken a dramatic pause following Jef Holm's proposal during The Bachelorette season finale on Sunday, but it's clear that the hesitation wasn't over the engagement ring.  —  A source tells Us Weekly that Maynard's bauble designed by Neil Lane boasts …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Us Weekly
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Monica Rizzo / People.com:
Emily Maynard: ‘I Found the Perfect Man’
Discussion: Style News
NY Daily News:
Cybill Shepherd reveals she's engaged to psychologist Andrei Nikolajevic: 'I never thought I'd get married again'  —  Elsewhere:Jonas Hill doesn't hang up on his fans, and Justin Bartha's got a mystery date  —  Cybill Shepherd, who's now on Broadway in ‘The Best Man,’ tells the News exclusively …
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Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:   Cybill Shepherd, 62, Engaged to Psychologist Andrei Nikolajevic
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Glee’: Chord Overstreet Officially Returning as Series Regular  —  The actor also known as Sam Evans will return to the Fox musical for Season 4 as the series repopulates the choir room.  —  “Glee's” Chord Overstreet  —  Glee is repopulating New Directions, closing a deal to bring Chord Overstreet …
Cindy Adams / New York Post:
Miranda Kerr denies marriage split rumors  —  Supermodel Miranda Kerr and actor Orlando Bloom could be headed for divorce, according to reports.  —  The Victoria's Secret model and the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor have been spotted out without their wedding rings on …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Socialite Life
The Superficial:
BREAKING: Avril Lavigne Loves Playing With Her Friend's Giant Breasts In A Bikini  —  Between everything going on with The Dark Knight Rises, Joe Paterno and Minka Kelly's sex tape, I honestly didn't think there was room left for any more big news to happen, yet here we are looking …
TMZ.com:
TMZ Live: James Holmes ... Colorado Shooter's Secret Life  —  James Holmes  —  Colorado Shooter's Secret Life  —  James Holmes' first appearance in court was extremely bizarre — just like the Colorado movie shooter's secret life on dating websites.  How in the world was Holmes recommended as good dating material?
Discussion: PerezHilton and omg!
Michael O'Connell / Hollywood Reporter:
‘New Girl’ Casts Niecy Nash as Thieving Hooker in Season 2 (Exclusive)  —  The latest in a barrage of sophomore guest spots, the “Reno 911!” actress will have an unfortunate run-in with Zooey Deschanel's Jess.  —  David Walton  —  If this latest casting news is any indication, Jess …
Discussion: TV Fanatic and Oh No They Didn't!
Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
Robert Pattinson: I'm Not Marrying Kristen Stewart Soon  —  Wish as they might, Twi-hards won't be hearing wedding bells for Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart — yet.  —  In a new interview for the September issue of BlackBook magazine, Pattinson shoots down a recent rumor that he and Stewart …
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
Dave McNary / Variety:
Warner Bros. regroups on PR for ‘TDKR’  —  Studio in crisis-management mode in wake of deadly shootings  —  For the first time since 9/11, a national tragedy forced Hollywood into crisis-management decisions that upended long-established plans for a high-profile release.
 
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‘Alcatraz’ Star Sarah Jones Joins Upcoming CBS Drama ‘Vegas’ As New Regular
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Octomom Stripped Her Way Off Welfare, Wants You To Give Her A Medal
Jessica Herndon / People.com:
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Dan Snierson / Inside TV:
Sofia Vergara to guest on ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Cleveland Show’ — EXCLUSIVE
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X17 Online:
KENDALL AND KYLIE JENNER PARTY FOR A CAUSE
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Joyce Chen / NY Daily News:
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis caught kissing at ‘Jobs’ L.A. wrap party: Longtime friends still mum about relationship
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