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Mariah Carey — You Are the Next ‘American Idol’ ... Judge! — Jon Bon Jovi — I'm NOT the Next American Idol ... Judge — Randy Jackson & Simon Cowell — You Hiring, Dawg? — See More: MARIAH CAREY , AMERICAN IDOL , JENNIFER LOPEZ , 2 More — 7/23/2012 12:08 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
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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.”
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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 …
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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 …
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PerezHilton:
It's Official! Mariah Carey Inks New Deal As Idol Judge!
It's Official! Mariah Carey Inks New Deal As Idol Judge!
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Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Breaking News: Mariah Carey Named New American Idol Judge!
Breaking News: Mariah Carey Named New American Idol Judge!
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Lynn Elber / Associated Press:
Mariah Carey joins ‘American Idol’ as new judge
Mariah Carey joins ‘American Idol’ as new judge
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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 …
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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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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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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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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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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 …
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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 …
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Cele|bitchy and Socialite Life
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 …
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?
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Minka Kelly Sex Tape Being Shopped — Minka Kelly is the latest in a long line of actresses to star in a sex tape that is now being peddled to the highest bidder ... TMZ has learned ... but there could be a big complication ... because it's possible Minka was a minor when it was shot.
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 …
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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 …
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