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Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj leaving ‘American Idol’

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(Reuters) – Pop singer Mariah Carey and rapper Nicki Minaj will leave “American Idol” after just one season as judges on the singing contest show, following on the heels of longtime judge Randy Jackson who left amid a TV ratings slump.

“Thank you American Idol for a life changing experience! Wouldn’t trade it for the world! Time to focus on the Music!!!” Minaj said on her Twitter page on Wednesday.

Randy Jackson (C) is embraced by Mariah Carey (L) and Nicki Minaj (R) as he finishes his final season as a judge during the Season 12 finale of "American Idol" in Los Angeles in this May 16, 2013 file photo.

Carey’s departure was also announced on Twitter by her public relations firm PMK BNC, which said the singer “says goodbye 2 idol” as she prepared to embark on a world tour.

Carey, 43, joined the judging panel with Minaj, country singer Keith Urban and Jackson, a music producer, for the show’s 12th season.

Carey reportedly earned $18 million while Minaj’s salary was reported to be $12 million and Urban’s was at $8 million for the season.

Carey and Minaj, 30, grabbed headlines throughout the season for their on-camera arguments and off-camera feuding, with Carey saying in January that she had hired extra security following threats reportedly made against her by Minaj.

Despite the added star power of Carey, Minaj and Urban, the show’s ratings slumped to the lowest in 12 seasons, with the May 16 season finale of “Idol” drawing 14.2 million to see vocal powerhouse Candice Glover win the competition.

Fox released statements following the announcements of both judges.

“Mariah Carey is a true global icon – one of the most accomplished artists on the planet – and we feel extremely fortunate that she was able to bring her wisdom and experience to the ‘American Idol’ contestants this season,” Fox said.

“Nicki Minaj is a superstar who brought a level of honesty and passion to ‘American Idol’” and who had a tremendous positive impact on so many contestants this season. Given her extremely busy career, we understand and respect her decision and wish her the best,” the network added after Minaj’s announcement.

Jackson announced this month he would not return to the show next season. It was unclear whether Urban would.

Pop singer and actress Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler left “Idol” in 2012 after two seasons and used their increased visibility from the show to relaunch their music careers.

Fox, which is owned by News Corp, will also lose reality programming chief Mike Darnell, who said last week he would leave at the end of June. Darnell shepherded “American Idol” into a ratings juggernaut since its debut in 2002.

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Actor Tim Curry suffers major stroke; Jennifer Hudson may become an ‘American Idol’ judge; more P.M. Entertainment News Links

Published by EOTM News Editor on May 25th, 2013 - in Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Reality TV

Actor Tim Curry suffers major stroke; Jennifer Hudson may become an ‘American Idol’ judge; more P.M. Entertainment News Links (via Cleveland.com)

Here’s some of what’s happening this afternoon in entertainment headlines: Tim Curry suffers a major stroke in Los Angeles; Tom Cruise drops out of ‘Man from U.N.C.L.E.; Gillian Anderson discusses her return to TV; more. WireImage Actor Tim Curry suffers a major stroke on Thursday; is recouping at…

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Third time’s the Charm for Candice Glover – American Idol Winner

Published by EOTM News Editor on May 18th, 2013 - in Breaking News, Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Music News, Reality TV, Trending

Associated Press - Candice Glover performs on stage after she was announced the winner at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Candice Glover Wins ‘American Idol’ on Third Try (via NewsLook)

Video News by NewsLook Glover overcame more challenges in season 12, like a broken toe, to defeat Kree Harrison.

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Nicki Minaj Leaving American Idol – Yes…Goodbye

Published by EOTM News Editor on May 16th, 2013 - in Breaking News, Entertainment News, Music News, Reality TV, Trending

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So it appears it’s bye bye for Hip hop star Nicki Minaj, she is reportedly set to exit American Idol after the current season. Tonight the talent competition will air its grand finale.

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According to Us Weekly , their insider is saying, “It’s safe to say she isn’t coming back to ‘Idol.’ She’s okay with it. She had a great time but was only going to do one season anyway.”

Fox declined to comment on the report and no confirmation via Nicki’s Twitter account.

The 30-year-old rapper has been in an ongoing feud with fellow first-time judge Mariah Carey since the season started.

The internet has been abuzz with rumors that the show will be restructured next season with an entirely new panel of judges and a new producer.

Randy Jackson recently announced that he would also be leaving the show after 12 seasons. Jackson is the last remaining original “American Idol,” judge.

Who are you cheering for tonight? Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

‘American Idol’ to Fire All Celebrity Judges and Revamp Show

Published by EOTM News Editor on May 15th, 2013 - in Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Music News, Reality TV

‘American Idol’ to Fire All Celebrity Judges and Revamp Show (via NewsLook)

All celebrity judges on American Idol, including Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson will reportedly be fired as FOX hopes to fix down ratings and re-invent the show.

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Randy Jackson leaving American Idol “to focus on his record label”

Published by EOTM News Editor on May 9th, 2013 - in Breaking News, Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Music News, Reality TV

The last remaining original “American Idol” judge, Randy Jackson is leaving the hit reality show. Jackson will not be returning to the music talent competition next season.

The record producer says in a statement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, he's leaving "Idol" to focus on his record label and other business opportunities. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

Jackson said in a statement that he’s leaving “Idol” to focus on his record label and other business opportunities.

“To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on `American Idol,’ I have decided to leave after this season,” he said. “I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry.”

Jackson first appeared on the panel alongside Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul when the competition debuted in 2002.

The Kick it Spot: Vincent Ward from “The Walking Dead” – Nicki Minaj Blasts Mariah Carey, the movie “Pain & Gain” and Kendall Jenner

Published by EOTM News Editor on May 7th, 2013 - in Breaking Dawn, Celebrity News, Entertainment News, EOTM Awards, EOTM Radio, EOTM Radio Broadcast for the Week

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It is that time of the week…again, when you get to relax and indulge in laughter as you tune in to your host and funny man, Teangelo as he airs live on radio show “The Kick it Spot”. This week “The Kick it Spot” is proud to announce actor Vincent Ward will be visiting with Teangelo on Thursday, May 9^th at 8pm PST. Ward is most recognized for playing Oscar on season 3 of AMC’s newest hit television series “The Walking Dead”.

“The Kick it Spot” wouldn’t be complete without Teangelo’s celebrity news inside the Celebrity Hub: Nicki Minaj Blasts Mariah Carey, the movie “Pain & Gain” and Kendall Jenner. Also, Tea’s relationship advice on Matters of the Heart.

Matters of the heart: How to handle his dumb a** friends.

Vincent Ward is an athlete, an actor, was named Ebony Man of the Year, Sexiest Man of the Year and recently announced; Ward has been nominated for an EOTM award. He has performed in diverse plays such as “Black Man Rising”, and “Young Black Men are Dying and No One Seems to Care”. Vincent is currently working on a new stage play entitled “Still Standing”. His most notable portrayal is that of Oscar, the living inmate on AMC’s “The Walking Dead”. Teangelo will talk with Vincent and find out what life was like on the set of “The Walking Dead”. If you have yet to see the show you will be intrigued by the insight Ward has to offer.

Lock your doors and pray the dead stay dead while Vincent Ward and Teangelo discuss “The Walking Dead” and Ward’s other accolades this Thursdays, May 9, @ 8pm PST. Be sure to tune in and hang out as we talk about love, Hollywood happenings, and whatever else comes to Teangelo’s mind.

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Nicki Minaj Blasts Mariah Carey: “You’re a Bitter Old Woman”

Published by EOTM News Editor on May 3rd, 2013 - in Breaking News, Celebrity Gossip, Celebrity Hot Mess, Entertainment News, Hip Hop News, Music News, Reality TV, Trending

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Nicki Minaj Blasts Mariah Carey: “You’re a Bitter Old Woman” (via NewsLook)

Video News by NewsLook The feud between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey has reached an all time high. Nicki has once again slammed the diva, calling her a bitter old woman with no personality.

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Is ‘American Idol’ replacing Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj for….

Published by EOTM News Editor on April 24th, 2013 - in Breaking News, Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Reality TV, Trending, Video of the Week

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Is ‘American Idol’ Trying to Replace Mariah Carey With Jennifer Lopez to Boost Ratings? (via NewsLook)

Video News by NewsLook Would you believe that there are even more diva wars behind the scenes of ‘American Idol?’ Rumor has it the show’s producers are desperately trying to boost ratings and have considered bringing back former judge Jennifer Lopez to replace none other than Mariah Carey.

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American Idol Top 10 Revealed!

Published by EOTM News Editor on March 7th, 2013 - in Breaking News, Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Music News, Reality TV, Trending

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American Idols Top 10 for Season 12 have been announced! In the 90-minute show, Ryan Seacrest introduced the lucky ones in an offstage room and then led them to the stage.

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The finalists, named below walked through sliding doors to a surprised crowd to sing an emotional victory song and take in the judges’ praise.

Here’s your Top 10:

Lazaro Arbos
Janelle Arthur
Curtis Finch Jr.
Candice Glover
Kree Harrison
Amber Holcomb
Paul Jolley
Angela Miller
Burnell Taylor
Devin Velez

Who has what it takes to win? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

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American Idol: The Top Five girls are easy to pick

Published by EOTM News Editor on March 6th, 2013 - in Breaking News, Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Music News, Reality TV

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American Idol: The Top Five girls are easy to pick (via The Christian Science Monitor)

American Idol judges Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson at the 2012 BMI Urban Awards in Beverly Hills. When the show starts with American idol host Ryan Seacrest standing in a hallway, bathed in techno pastels you just know it’s going to be a good night. On Tuesday, the Top 10 girls performed and for the…

Rumor Mill: Khloe Kardashian Out of ‘The X Factor’?

Published by EOTM News Editor on February 19th, 2013 - in Breaking News, Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Reality TV

This week in the rumor mill The New York Post is reporting that Khloe Kardashian is about to get booted out of her X Factor judges chair, and according to their sources, “They are asking Mario Lopez to come back but not Khloe.”

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However, the network and the show’s producers say the Kardashian report is premature. “The producers have not yet made the talent decisions for this year,” an X Factor rep said in statement.

All this sounds very familiar …it was less than three months ago when they said the same thing about Britney Spears. [shrugs]

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Remember this guy ‘Corey Clark’ well he’s back and suing ‘American Idol’ for racism

Published by EOTM News Editor on January 27th, 2013 - in Breaking News, Entertainment News, Music News, Reality TV

And this time he has brought back up. (No pun intended)

Former American Idol contestant Corey Clark is suing the popular reality show for racism and it seems he has been busy, recruiting — because there are 8 other past Idol contestants that have jumped on his bandwagon, this according to Attorney James Freeman.

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Clark is well known for his highly-publicized disqualification from the second season of American Idol and later allegations of a sexual relationship between him and then-Idol judge, Paula Abdul.

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During the show it was revealed that Clark had been arrested at his Topeka, Kansas home on October 12, 2002, after neighbors called police after hearing a commotion within the residence, including a girl yelling. Police arrived and questioned Clark and his 15-year-old sister Alysha, after which Clark became confrontational with the officers. Clark alleges police misconduct in handling the matter, asserting that he was beaten by the officers, who ultimately wrestled Clark to the pavement and handcuffed him behind his back. After managing to get his handcuffed hands in front of him in the squad car, he was shown a taser and warned he would be shot with it if he continued to resist, at which point he relented. He was charged with misdemeanor battery on four police officers and his sister, and endangering the welfare of a child. However both Clark and his sister Alysha have denied that he ever hit her, and Alysha echoed her brother’s account of the way the situation transpired.

In 2012 Clark attempted to sue MTV for $40 million for covering the drama back in 2003. MTV News and former correspondent and “American Idol Expert” Jim Cantiello were among the media outlets covering Clark’s exit from the show.

According to E! News, they obtained a copy of the lawsuit filed by Clark back in 2012 in which he says MTV practiced “yellow journalism” and published “a continuous, one-sided stream of defamatory material” about him.

As to the 2013 lawsuit Freeman says “the show has been juicing-up the drama by publically revealing that some black contestants have arrest records – and then using that as an excuse to boot them off the show”. He recently submitted a letter to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission asking for permission to sue the show on behalf of nine humiliated African-American contestants – all of them male.

American Idol’s executive producer Nigel Lythgoe called the allegations ‘ridiculous.’ ‘We treat everybody the same … no matter the race, religion or sex,’ he said.

Freeman’s other past idol clients are Jaered Andrews (Season 2), Donnie Williams (Season 3), Thomas Daniels (Season 6), Akron Watson (Season 6), Ju’Not Joyner (Season 8), Chris Golightly (Season 9), and twin brothers Terrell and Derrell Brittenum (Season 5)To recap on past American Idol winners that are black; we have Fantasia Barrino, Jordin Sparks and Ruben Studdard.

Notably, Ramdy Jackson was a judge Randy Jackson — and he’s black and we can’t forget the unforgettable, Nicki Minaj.

What are your thoughts? Leave in comments below.

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Reality TV: American Idol ratings fall 19 percent

Published by EOTM News Editor on January 19th, 2013 - in Breaking News, Entertainment News, Reality TV

In a turn of events that Simon Cowell surely hadn’t predicted — Reality TV show “American Idol” ratings fell by 19 percent. And more shocking…the ratings declined after Wednesday night’s big premiere. We hate to say “only” and 17.8 million viewers in the same sentence, but according to Nielsen this is not a good look.

Jackson, Carey, Urban, Minaj and Seacrest attend a Fox panel for the television series "American Idol" at the 2013 Winter Press Tour for the Television Critics Association in Pasadena - Credit: Fox/Reuters

As we sit and ponder over the numbers we can only speculate that the feud between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey was a factor.

“People wonder if the fight was faked to get people talking about the new season,” one insider at Fox told E! News. “It was not fake. And when the video came out, there was a lot of concern among Fox execs that there could be impact on the ratings. The judges need to be likable.”

Idol judge Minaj was however overly optimistic, in a statement to E! the rapper said, “I feel like we jell well in a weird crazy way.”

Fox executives also noted that “Idol” beat the 2012 September premiere of NBC singing show rival “The Voice” by 46 percent in total viewers.

Singers Carey, Minaj and country artist Keith Urban joined the show as judges after Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler left last year.

What are your thoughts on the American Idol drama? Leave in comments below.

Cat Fights Between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey Are Plentiful During ‘Idol’ Premiere

Published by EOTM News Editor on January 17th, 2013 - in Entertainment News, Music News, Reality TV

Cat Fights Between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey Are Plentiful During ‘Idol’ Premiere (via NewsLook)

Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj’s much-anticipated judging debut on season 12 of ‘American Idol’ kicked off with claws out! Mariah started by dissing Nicki’s furry drum major hat, saying if she knew she could have brought accessories, she would have brought her dog. Nicki even called Mariah the B word…

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Kelly Clarkson To Marry Reba McEntire’s Stepson

Published by EOTM News Editor on December 15th, 2012 - in Breaking News, Celebrity Couples, Celebrity Engagements, Entertainment News

American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson is getting married! The singer is engaged to Brandon Blackstock, Reba McEntire’s stepson. Brandon, a talent manager and also the son of Clarkson’s own manager Narvel Blackstock, the two started dating a year ago.

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Blackstock proposed to Clarkson on December 14 and the superstar couldn’t wait to share the news on Twitter.

“I’M ENGAGED!!!!! I wanted y’all to know!! Happiest night of my life last night! I am so lucky and am with the greatest man ever,” Clarkson tweeted.

There are no wedding plans in the works just yet, but Clarkson did tell DeGeneres in a November interview that she was stoked about eloping, so an impromptu wedding may be in the cards. If that’s what the 30-year-old singer wants, I’m betting that’s what she will get. Still, Pop Blend would like to wish the couple the best as they move forward in the wedding process.

Congrats to the adorable couple!

J.Lo Denies Getting Hotel Maid Fired

Published by EOTM News Editor on November 8th, 2012 - in Breaking News, Celebrity Hot Mess, Entertainment News, Pop Stars, Reality TV

(Reality TV Magazine) It seems that last week was a bad week for hotel maid Pray Dodaj. It seems that asking for Jennifer Lopez‘s autograph cost Pray her job. The maid was under the impression that the former American Idol judge complained about being disturbed, and got Pray canned. Jennifer Lopez has taken to twitter to defend her honor!

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When Pray Dodaj heard that Jennifer Lopez was rooming at her place of employment, the Melia Dusseldorf in Germany, she thought she may get a chance to meet or see the star. She dished her experience to a local German newspaper, saying “I cleaned on her floor, and I am an incredibly big fan so I took all my courage and rang the bell to get an autograph. But I was rejected by two assistants at the door. A day later the cleaning company that employed me at the hotel called and said that Ms Lopez had complained. I was fired right there on the phone. Because of an autograph.’ Ouch!

When major media outlets inquired about the event to the hotel, the director, Cyrus Heydarian, says that he stands by his decision, saying, firmly, that he doesn’t tolerate employees who disrupt his guests. “She has acted contrary to the contractual arrangements and disturbed the privacy of our guests.”

When J-Lo got wind of this, she took to Twitter to clear the air. “C’mon thought you knew me better than this. Would never get anyone fired over an autograph. 1st I heard of this was on twitter. #hurtful”

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We know that some stars don’t mind giving autographs, and some do, but Jennifer seems to be incredibly friendly to her fans, so I believe that the hotel director was trying to shift some blame off of himself and the hotel when axing Pray. What do you think? We’re betting Jennifer will be sending her an autograph today!