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Mariah Carey's manager 'shoots himself after row with ex-wife'

Hip-hop bigwig Chris Lighty has committed suicide by shooting himself in the head after an argument with his ex-wife. He was 44. Lighty had been a longstanding manager of '50 Cent', 'Diddy', 'Ja Rule' and 'Carey'. The New York Daily News confirmed this with police sources. According to the New York Daily News, Law enforcement sources claimed that Lighty, who divorced his wife last year, may have been dealing with financial struggles, including owing about USD 5 million to the IRS, the Daily Mail reported. The tragic death of the celebrity manager at 11:30 am on Thursday saw his fans and industry friends taking to twitter to mourn his death. "Wow! > RT @clighty: Rest in peace to my main man The Grand Incredible Dj Scott La Rock. I am still Criminal Minded. 8/27/87," Ice T tweeted. "R.I.P. Chris Lighty," Fat Joe posted on his Twitter account. "That man saved my life. "RIP Chris Lighty. Today, we lost a hip-hop hero and one

Chris Lighty Remembered By 50 Cent, Mariah Carey

The hip-hop community and music industry at large are in shock following the tragic death of mogul Chris Lighty . Lighty, who was born Darrell Lighty, managed the careers of huge stars like Mariah Carey, Diddy, Busta Rhymes and LL Cool J through his management company, Violator . 50 Cent was another one of Lighty's star clients; Lighty helped Fif build a successful, multifaceted career in music and entertainment. "Chris has been an important part of my business and personal growth for a decade," 50 Cent said in a statement issued to Billboard. "He was a good friend and advisor who helped me develop as an artist and businessman. My prayers are with his family. He will be greatly missed." Police responded to a call at Lighty's Bronx, New York, home at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Thursday and found the music mogul with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead on the scene, and police have told MTV News that the wounds appear to be self-inflicted. S

Mariah Carey's manager 'shoots himself after row with ex-wife'

London, August 31 ( ANI ): Hip-hop bigwig Chris Lighty has committed suicide by shooting himself in the head after an argument with his ex-wife. He was 44. Lighty had been a longstanding manager of '50 Cent', 'Diddy', 'Ja Rule' and 'Carey'. The New York Daily News confirmed this with police sources. According to the New York Daily News, Law enforcement sources claimed that Lighty, who divorced his wife last year, may have been dealing with financial struggles, including owing about $5 million to the IRS, the Daily Mail reported. The tragic death of the celebrity manager at 11:30 am on Thursday saw his fans and industry friends taking to twitter to mourn his death. "Wow! > RT @clighty: Rest in peace to my main man The Grand Incredible Dj Scott La Rock. I am still Criminal Minded. 8/27/87," Ice T tweeted. "R.I.P. Chris Lighty," Fat Joe posted on his Twitter account. "That man saved my life. "RIP Chris Lighty. Today, we lo

Mariah Carey insists relationship with Nick Cannon is fine

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Mariah Carey has always been quite outspoken about how much her pregnancy with twins Monroe and Moroccan wasn't always easy. That's why recent reports suggesting she's against having any more kids were so believable. However, she's gone on record to rubbish the rumours, which were reported by The National Enquirer . A supposed insider said: "Nick desperately wants to expand their family and has been pushing Mariah to get pregnantMariah told Nick her career is her baby right now." First of all, you don't quite make babies by pushing someonewell, it's close, but no cigar. Secondly, Mariah's spokesperson told Gossip Cop that the reports were "ridiculous". In other, actual news, Mariah has signed up to be the latest American Idol judge and her salary is said to be $17million (11 million). Nick is all for his wife's new career direction, saying the gig is "amazing", and he's also up to some work of his own - as well as bei

Mariah Carey Shoots Down Baby Rift Rumours With Nick Cannon

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Anthony Dixon/WENN.com Mariah Carey has shot down rumours that she and Nick Cannon are arguing over her refusal to have more children. The couple were reported to be feuding because the American Idol judge has put baby-making plans on hold so she can focus on her career. A source had revealed to the Enquirer that while Nick is onboard for adding to their brood, Mariah isnt. "Nick desperately wants to expand their family and has been pushing Mariah to get pregnant... Mariah told Nick her career is her baby right now," the insider told the publication. However, the singers spokesperson has rubbished claims of a feud between the married couple, telling GossipCop.com the rumours of a rift are "ridiculous". Mariah Carey & Nick Canon Share Adorable Photos Of Twins WATCH! Rasheeda's Interview With The Breakfast Club! Nicki Minaj Blasted By Fans For Jacking Beyonce's Look On Twitter Video Footage Of K. Michelle Surfaces Before Implants & New Teeth

Nick Cannon & Mariah Carey 'Fighting' Over Baby Plans?

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Nikki Nelson / WENN.com Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are said to be "fighting" over plans to extend their family, with the diva said to be less keen on the idea as she is focused on her career. The 42-year-old singer is on the verge of making her musical comeback with the release of her new single 'Triumphant' in addition to having just signed an $18 million deal to appear as a judge on American Idol . However, comedian and actor Nick reportedly wants a new brother or sister for their twins Moroccan and Monroe, which is said to be causing a rift between the pair. "Nick desperately wants to expand their family and has been pushing Mariah to get pregnant," a source told Star magazine. "[But Mariah] isnt willing to give up the $18 million salary shes earning on Idol . Mariah told Nick her career is her baby right now." In the meantime, Mariah and Nick can keep themselves occupied by entertaining their cute one-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe, whom

PHOTOS: Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Share Adorable Photos Of Twins

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DemBabies.com Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's twin babies Moroccan and Monroe sure are growing up fast, judging by the new photos the couple have shared on the tots' website. The intimate family snaps show both American Idol judge Mariah and America's Got Talent host Nick playing with their son and daughter and indulging in various activities together. One snap shows Monroe looking the spiting image of her mother, dressed up to the nines in a shimmery silver ballgown, while Moroccan is a Daddy's boy laughing with Nick in another photo. Roc and Roc aka Dem Babies, as they have been dubbed, have certainly grown in the last few months and are definitely morphing into their famous parents, with Monroe the diva-ish twin while Monroe appears laidback like his father. Just precious! Check out the snaps below... Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Share Adorable Photos Of Twins... Urban Gossip & Lifestyle Karrueche Tran & BFF Christina Milian Enjoy Dinner Date WATCH! Rihann

Mariah Carey Wants Lenny Kravitz To Join American Idol

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Louis Van Amstel Plans Revenge For Dancing With The Stars All Star Season | Home | Katherine Jenkins Was Getting Death Threats Over David Beckham Affair Rumors August 28, 2012 12:00 PM by Stephanie Gustafson Mariah Carey might be the newest American Idol diva (and a highly-paid one at that!) but that doesnt mean she gets to determine who makes up the rest of the judging panel. Or does she? Rumor has it that Mariah is pushing to have friend and fellow musician Lenny Kravitz join the show in some capacity. Will she get her way? The rumors continue to fly regarding the American Idol judging panel. Apparently, Keith Urbans on for next season and Nicki Minaj has been considered for the all-important job. New judge Mariah Carey apparently isnt a big fan of either of these musicians, reportedly predicting that Nicki Minajs presence would turn Idol into a freak show. Ouch! In her ideal world, the Mariah Careys next-door neighbor on the judging panel would be fellow singer Lenny Kravitz.

Mariah Carey Worried Nicki Minaj Will Upstage Her On American Idol

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WENN.com Mariah Carey is reportedly still fuming with American Idol producers for trying to win Nicki Minaj to sign a contract, as she is worried the Young Money rapper will "upstage" her. The 'Triumphant (Get em)' singer was announced as a judge on the talent show earlier this month, becoming the first judge to take up a seat on the new-look panel following the departures of Jennifer Lopez, Steve Tyler and Randy Jackson. 'Starships' rapper Nicki was then rumoured to be in talks with producers to join Mariah, however, the Grammy award-winning diva was said to be furious with the new addition as she doesn't want another diva seated next to her. "Mariah is not happy about the idea of Nicki being on the show," an insider told The Sun . "She wanted to be the only woman on the panel. And she certainly doesnt want to work with a woman who is younger than her and could try and upstage her." Do you think Nicki would be a good addition to the pa

Keith Urban rumoured to be next American Idol judge

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Keith Urban MCT FILE PHOTO Unconfirmed reports say Keith Urban will be sitting next to Mariah Carey, judging the youth of America on Idol. It looks like Nicole Kidmans husband may have gotten himself a new job. According to The Country Vibe , citing unnamed sources, Urban has already signed on to become part of a brand-new American Idol judging panel. After the departure of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, and the rumoured relegation of Randy Jackson to some sort of mentoring role, the producers have been searching high and low. So far, the only official announcement has been about Mariah Carey, but pretty much everyone whos ever picked up a guitar or sung a jaunty auto-tune has been thrown into the rumour mill. And Urban seems like a good choice: hes not going to infringe on Careys super-diva turf and after years of looking at his wifes forehead hes good at pretending that things that arent real are really good. But who will fill the remaining seat or, possibly, seats? Nicki Minaj:

Report: Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban Near Deals to Join 'American Idol'

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Nicki Minaj (Getty) and Keith Urban (PacificCoastNews) Mimi needs some 'Idol' friends. Or at least frenemies. (Fox) It seems like every other day there's a new report about who may or may not be joining Mariah Carey on the American Idol judging panel. The latest news out of The Hollywood Reporter is that Nicki Mina j, rumored for weeks to be in the running for the gig, and country star Keith Urban are nearing deals to join the panel for Idol's 12th season. According to the report, Minaj and Urban have been in talks for weeks with producers. Minaj's Pepsi sponsorship was said to be an early impediment to a deal ( Idol is and always has been a Coca Cola institution), but that issue has been ironed out and the pop star has been offered a deal worth $8 million. Keith Urban, meanwhile, is said to have a deal for $3 to $4 million. Fellow country singer Brad Paisley was also rumored to be in the running for the third seat on the panel, but producers balked at his sal

Mariah Carey 'Triumphant' Music Video and Lyrics

Catch here the music video for Mariah Carey's latest song "Triumphant" featuring Rick Ross and Meek Mill. [Hook]Get Em, Get Em, Get Em (Go)Hit Em, Hit Em, Hit Em (Go)Get Em, Get Em, Get Em (Go)Hit Em, Hit Em, Hit Em (Go)Get Em, Get Em, Get Em (Go)Hit Em, Hit Em, Hit Em (Go) [Meek Mill]They told me get em, I got em,I swear this word to my fatherAnd the only way to make it to the topIf you go and get it from the bottomAnd I aint never asked for no hand outsYou wont carry me, no MariahThese haters love when I was dead brokeBut they aint mad at me,Im on fire and Im gon burnAnd I aint gon learn,I remember they said that it aint my turnBut it aint confirmed, then the tables turnedJust look at me now, try to hold me downBut I aint gon stop, cause Im gon climbTo the mountain top, to the mountain top, now let go [Mariah Carey]Cant fall down stay triumphant keep on livingStay on your toesGet off the ropesDont let em ever count you outRealize all things are possibleIn your heart who

Mariah Carey wants Lenny Kravitz as new 'Idol' judge

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Mariah Carey, the newest and only confirmed judge on American Idol , threw out a hint yesterday as to who should be her critiquing counterpart. After Carey reportedly expressed her disgust at the thought of judging American Idol with Nicki Minaj, the pop diva wants the world to know Lenny Kravitz is the route to go. Carey tweeted a photo of herself posing with Kravitz with the caption, @AmericanIdol Whats going on? need the info!! What about this combo? :) if we could ever get him to do it! The stylish wife of Americas Got Talent host Nick Cannon was irate at the news of Nicki Minaj joining the judges table after she was promised to be the only female. While American Idol has yet to confirm who the new judge or judges will be, several names have come up as possible candidates including Adam Lambert, Miley Cyrus and the most recent, Kanye West. After American Idol favorites Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez announced their departure from the show earlier this summer, producers have

Mariah Carey 'Triumphant' Music Video and Lyrics

Catch here the music video for Mariah Carey's latest song "Triumphant" featuring Rick Ross and Meek Mill. [Hook]Get Em, Get Em, Get Em (Go)Hit Em, Hit Em, Hit Em (Go)Get Em, Get Em, Get Em (Go)Hit Em, Hit Em, Hit Em (Go)Get Em, Get Em, Get Em (Go)Hit Em, Hit Em, Hit Em (Go) [Meek Mill]They told me get em, I got em,I swear this word to my fatherAnd the only way to make it to the topIf you go and get it from the bottomAnd I aint never asked for no hand outsYou wont carry me, no MariahThese haters love when I was dead brokeBut they aint mad at me,Im on fire and Im gon burnAnd I aint gon learn,I remember they said that it aint my turnBut it aint confirmed, then the tables turnedJust look at me now, try to hold me downBut I aint gon stop, cause Im gon climbTo the mountain top, to the mountain top, now let go [Mariah Carey]Cant fall down stay triumphant keep on livingStay on your toesGet off the ropesDont let em ever count you outRealize all things are possibleIn your heart who

Mariah Carey wants Lenny Kravitz on Idol

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People News Aug 24, 2012, 10:01 GMT Lenny Kravitz Mariah Carey wants Lenny Kravitz on 'American Idol'. The 'Fantasy' hitmaker believes her close friend would be a perfect addition to the panel because of his talent and knowledge of the music industry. A source told HollywoodLife.com: 'Mariah would love to have her dear friend Lenny Kravitz sit next to her on the 'American Idol' judge panel. She thinks he would be the perfect choice because he is extremely talented and knows music inside and out.' Earlier this week, it was reported that Nicki Minaj is likely to join the judging panel - a move which Mariah is said to be unhappy about because she doesn't want the contest to become a 'freak show'. The source continued: 'Nicki on the other hand isn't established enough to qualify as a judge. 'Mariah wants a panel of bright, inspirational and constructive judges. Not some freak show! Mariah thinks Nicki will just be a distraction and it

Mariah Carey Wants Lenny Kravitz On American Idol, Not Nicki Minaj

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Nicki may be in the running to be a new 'American Idol' judge, but a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that Mariah has someone else in mind: her pal, Lenny! Read on for the inside scoop. Nicki Minaj may have worked on Mariah Carey 's 2010 song "Up Out My Face," but it doesn't look like she has a fan in the diva belter. Mariah is not pleased that Nicki is being considered to sit beside her as a judge next season on American Idol and would rather have her friend Lenny Kravitz by her side, a source tells us! A friend of Mariah's tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively, "Mariah would love to have her dear friend Lenny Kravitz sit next to her on the American Idol judge panel. She thinks he would be the perfect choice because he is extremely talented and knows music inside and out." Our source had some harsh words for Nicki! "Nicki on the other hand isn't established enough to qualify as a judge," they say. "Mariah wants a

Jennifer Lopez: Mariah Carey should be honest

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People News Aug 23, 2012, 10:01 GMT Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez has advised Mariah Carey to 'speak from the heart' on 'American Idol'. The singer-and-actress recently departed the talent contest after two seasons as a judge and thinks her successor needs to be as honest as possible with the hopefuls on the show. She told 'Entertainment Tonight': 'So long as she's honest and speaks from the heart and just is herself, I think she'll be fine. 'I always kind of just spoke right from the heart, and how I would want someone to speak to me if I was in that position. It's just about being relaxed and being honest, and being yourself... If you try and think too much about what people might think or what you're saying too much, I think you get lost.' Meanwhile, Phillip Phillips - who won the last series of the show - hopes the new judging panel, which is rumoured to also include Nicki Minaj, will be more 'critical' as he felt he was g

Mariah Carey wants Lenny Kravitz as new 'Idol' judge

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Mariah Carey, the newest and only confirmed judge on American Idol , threw out a hint yesterday as to who should be her critiquing counterpart. After Carey reportedly expressed her disgust at the thought of judging American Idol with Nicki Minaj, the pop diva wants the world to know Lenny Kravitz is the route to go. Carey tweeted a photo of herself posing with Kravitz with the caption, @AmericanIdol Whats going on? need the info!! What about this combo? :) if we could ever get him to do it! The stylish wife of Americas Got Talent host Nick Cannon was irate at the news of Nicki Minaj joining the judges table after she was promised to be the only female. While American Idol has yet to confirm who the new judge or judges will be, several names have come up as possible candidates including Adam Lambert, Miley Cyrus and the most recent, Kanye West. After American Idol favorites Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez announced their departure from the show earlier this summer, producers have

Mariah Carey Should Be 'More Critical' On 'Idol,' Says Phillip Phillips

Phillip Phillips tells MTV News that he hopes "American Idol" judges will be "a little more critical" than last season's. To some, Phillip Phillips' "American Idol" victory was assured from the first moment he moseyed on screen in Savannah, Georgia, and nailed Stevie Wonder's "Superstition." To others, he clinched the championship with his simmering take on Usher's "U Got It Bad." And while the timeline may be up for debate, there is one thing that isn't: Pretty much everybody knew he'd win. After all, he was the judges' darling, rarely if ever receiving criticism for his performances (even if his detractors loved to point out the fact that he essentially did the same thing every week). But while Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson sang his praises, two-thirds of them won't be back for "Idol's" twelfth season, and Jackson's role on the show is still uncertain. So how would

Mariah Carey Hits the Boxing Ring With 'Triumphant (Get 'Em)' (Video)

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Rocky , Raging Bull , Cinderella Man ... and now Mariah Carey 's "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" music video. The glitzy clip, which premiered on Tuesday, features Meek Mill as a scrappy boxer, Rick Ross (and DJ Khaled) as satisfied onlookers, and Carey as a ring girl, showcasing the round number as well as a perfect physique. With the entire video tinted in gold and black, the "Triumphant" clip, much like the song itself, features Carey in a supporting role -- the real star seems to be Meek Mill, the upstart Philly rapper who declares "They told me get 'em, I got 'em!" in between bouts with a faceless opponent. The final third of the clip belongs squarely to the pop diva, though, who lands some knockout high notes before gold confetti rains down upon her. VIDEO: 'American Idol' Takes on Mariah Carey: 6 Stellar Covers of Her Hits "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" was released in three separate formats earlier this month: in the single

Mariah Carey debuts 'Triumphant (Get 'Em)' music video - watch

Mariah Carey has debuted her new music video online. The singer has teamed up with Rick Ross and Meek Mill for her new single 'Triumphant (Get 'Em)', which is available to download now. The accompanying music video sees Carey playing a boxing match scorecard girl, while other scenes see her performing the track in the ring. 'Triumphant (Get 'Em)' is the lead single to be lifted from Carey's 13th studio album, which is expected to be released in March 2013. "The album is going to be one of the great Mariah Carey albums, with a lot of stuff that you've come to love about her over the years," Carey's manager Randy Jackson said. Carey recently signed a deal to be a judge on the new season of American Idol , which will begin in January 2013. > Mariah Carey backs Lenny Kravitz to be 'American Idol' judge > Kanye West in talks to be 'American Idol' judge? > Jennifer Lopez: 'Britney Spears should be herself on X Factor

Mariah Carey to 'American Idol' -- I Was Told There'd Be No Nicki Minaj

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TMZ TV Mariah Carey : "Hello, who's calling Mariah?" American Idol : Hi, Ms. Carey! Sorry to bother you, but we umm ... well, we want the much younger Nicki Minaj to sit next to you at the judges' tab--((dial tone)) Hello? Hello?? Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings!

Mariah Carey Sends 'Desperate Messages' To Lenny Kravitz To Fill American Idol Spot?

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WENN Mariah Carey has had yet another say in who is to fill that empty seat on American Idol and she's reportedly now said she'd like it to be her rocker pal Lenny Kravitz. Hmm, thoughts? They may have duetted on a track together but it appears Mariah Carey isn't too happy with the reports that Nicki Minaj could be joining her on American Idol. With reports suggesting that Nicki is "definitely" going to be on the panel, TMZ has now reported that Mariah was less than happy with the news, so much so that she hung up her phone when she heard. And this definitely explains her sudden urge to get one of her friends on the show instead...in the form of rocker Lenny Kravitz. Coincidentally, after hearing the Minaj gossip, the 'Heartbreaker' singer took to Twitter to upload a sneaky snap of herself and Lenny, with the caption: "@AmericanIdol What's going on? need the info!! What about this combo? if we could ever get him to do it!" And the star seem

Mariah Carey Puts Meek Mill In Boxing Ring In 'Triumphant' Video Tease

In her new video tease for "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" Mariah Carey slinks around in a body-hugging gold dress and leaves the heavy-lifting to Meek Mill, who plays a boxer in the clip. In the short tease , Carey stands in front of a glittering wall as she sings about overcoming adversity. A chinchilla-clad Rick Ross sits front row as Meek enters the ring hoping to take down his competition, a fitting metaphor for the song. Carey tweeted late Monday that the full video will premiere on BET on Tuesday evening. The video was directed by her hubby Nick Cannon, and the single was co-produced by Bryan-Michael Cox and Carey's longtime collaborator, Jermaine Dupri. It is the first single being released off of Carey's highly anticipated upcoming album , which is due out next year. "Meek adds an excitement, a newness to the record that is pretty rare right now," Carey said in a conference call with reporters earlier this month. "Working with Ross and Meek on th

Chart Highlights: Mariah Carey Returns To Dance/Club Play Songs With 'Triumphant'

Chart Highlights offers a sneak peek at a select group of Billboard charts every Monday. Find out the top songs, Greatest Gainers and debuts on the surveys listed below. All our charts are refreshed on billboard.com every Thursday. Pop Songs *** No. 1 *** "Wide Awake" Katy Perry Taylor Swift's 'Never' Lands At Radio Debut/Greatest Gainer No. 18 "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" Taylor Swift Debut No. 33 "50 Ways To Say Goodbye" TrainDebut No. 37 "Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself)" Ne-YoDebut No. 39 "Windows Down" Big Time RushDebut No. 40 "Home" Phillip Phillips Adult Contemporary *** No. 1 *** "Somebody That I Used To Know" Gotye Featuring KimbraDebut/Greatest Gainer No. 16 "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" Taylor SwiftDebut No. 30 "Settle Down" No Doubt Adult Pop Songs *** No. 1 *** "Wide Awake" Katy PerryDebut/Greatest Gainer No. 21 "W

Mariah Carey, No Doubt and Cee-Lo Green Provide Music For NFL Season

This year's football season will be filled with musical contribution s by the likes of Mariah Carey, No Doubt and Cee-Lo Green. Mariah Carey and No Doubt will be performing for the Septmeber 5 pre-game show at NYC's Rockefeller Plaza. The show airs on NBC at 7:30 and precedes the Giants vs. Dallas Cowboy season kick off. In addition, Cee-Lo created a song for Thursday Night football called "I Love Football" through which fan-submitte d videos of the tune will also air in 90-second segments. None of the three acts are football novices, however, having performed during past Super Bowls. "Want to be first? Sign up for Vibe STATUS now and get the latest news delivered to your inbox daily. Plus get exclusive party invites, giveaways and perks."

Mariah Carey, No Doubt and Cee-Lo to open NFL season

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No Doubt in 2010 at the Kennedy Center Honors at the Kennedy Center in Washington. ( Jonathan Ernst / Reuters / May 29 , 2012 ) By Chris Barton August 17, 2012 , 10:37 a.m. In a meeting of stadium-sized comeback efforts, the recently reunited No Doubt will join Mariah Carey at a performance scheduled for New York's Rockefeller Plaza to kick off the 2012 NFL season on Sept. 5. No Doubt has been riding a wave of publicity since the release of its comeback single "Settle Down," and the band's album "Push and Shove" will be released a few weeks after the performance, on Sept. 25. Carey also released a new single "Triumphant" at the beginning of this month, which came after the announcement that she join the judges' panel on "American Idol"after the departures of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler . Carey's fellow pop-star-turned-singing-judge, Cee Lo Green of "The Voice," will also pay tribute to pigskin with a new song

Mariah Carey, No Doubt performing on NFL kick-off special

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Mariah Carey and No Doubt will perform before the NFL's first game of the season. Both acts will take to the stage at New York City's Rockefeller Plaza during NBC's half-hour pre-game show on Sunday, September 5. Carey promoted her appearance by promising to make the season opener "even more festive" than usual. No Doubt are expected to perform a song from their LP Push and Shove , while Carey will debut a track from her upcoming 14th studio album as well. The pre-game show airs September 5 at 7.30 ET on NBC. Cee Lo Green has also teamed up with the NFL to record the Thursday Night Football theme 'I Love Football', which will debut during the September 13 game. Watch No Doubt's 'Settle Down' music video below: > Nicole Scherzinger: 'I'm still waiting for flowers from One Direction' > Mariah Carey getting approval over Nick Jonas joining American Idol! ? > Joe Jonas backs brother Nick Jonas for 'American Idol' j

Cee Lo Green, Mariah Carey, No Doubt contributing their voices to NFL

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Image Credit: Kent Miller/PR Photos Football games this season are about to get some music star power. Itll all start at the first game of the NFL season, on Wednesday, Sept. 5, when Mariah Carey and No Doubt will perform a live pre-game show at Rockefeller Plaza. The hour-long show will air at 7:30 p.m. EST on NBC before the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys go head-to-head at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. No Doubt will be following up on another engagement with the NFL they performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2003. Meanwhile, Cee Lo Green is taking over the intro to NFL Networks Thursday Night Football . Hes recording a song called I Love Football to the tune of the Ramones Blitzkrieg Bop. The hip-hop singer is adding a crowd-sourcing element to the song: Fans are invited to submit videos of themselves singing along to the chorus of the new Fanthem as Green has dubbed it. Each week, the show will open with a 90-second video clip composed of these videos. The song will mak

Carey, No Doubt to perform before 1st NFL game

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mariah Carey and No Doubt are superstar acts, but they'll be the openers for the NFL's first game of the season. Carey and No Doubt are set to perform live from Rockefeller Plaza before the New York Giants-Dallas Cowboys game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The hourlong pregame show will air at 7:30 p.m. EDT on NBC. Carey says she's thrilled to be performing in New York - which she called her hometown - and adds she's looking forward to making the season launch ''even more festive.'' No Doubt drummer and New Orleans Saints fan Adrian Young says he's excited to take part, and noted that the band performed at Super Bowl in 2003. Carey recently released the single ''Triumphant (Get 'Em).'' No Doubt's new album, ''Push and Shove,'' is out Sept. 25. --- Online: http://www.nfl.com/kickoff

Mariah Carey to launch nail polish range

Mariah Carey is to launch her own range of nail varnishes after signing a deal with OPI Products Inc. to create two nail polish collections. The singer has signed a deal with OPI Products Inc. to create two nail polish collections and she says she can't wait to get to work as she's always loved doing manicures. She said: "I actually went to beauty school in 11th grade so I could have something to fall back on, so believe me, I've done my share of manicures as well as getting them. OPI knows that the polish you use makes a big difference not only in the look, but in the care of your nails and that's why I believe in the brand." Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, executive vice president and artistic director of OPI, added to WWD: "Nails are part of her personality. I really have always looked for celebrities for whom nails are very important, and it is not something you just Photoshop on a picture. She was very much part of the colour selection." The ranges will l

Mariah Carey shares pictures of herself with twins Moroccan and Monroe

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Mariah Carey shared two separate pictures of herself with her son, Moroccan and her daughter, Monroe, who are fraternal twins, over the weekend. The newest American Idol judge first tweeted a picture of her son, Moroccan, sleeping next to her. She then took to Twitter again to share an adorable picture of herself with her daughter, Monroe, lounging in the pool. Not only did Carey show off her daughter, she showed her post-baby body in a black bikini and a white see-through cover up. She had an oversized hat on to cover her face as she lounged in the pool. Although she had a lazy day at the pool, she soon will be hard at work on American Idol . At the time that she confirmed her judging gig, she released a statement saying "As a singer, songwriter and producer, it's going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back to American Idol . Photo courtesy of Mariah Carey

Nick Jonas Will Be American Idol Judge If Mariah Carey Approves

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A production source tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively that Nick is '99 percent' confirmed for the gig, but it's ultimately Mariah's decision. Nick Jonas recently tweeted that becoming an American Idol judge would be a "dream come true," and now HollywoodLife.com has learned exclusively that Mariah Carey is the only thing standing in the way of his dream becoming a reality! "He hasn't met up with Mariah yet, but if she signs off on it, he will be the next judge," an Idol source reveals. "It's completely her decision. If they have chemistry, and she's for it, it will be official." Is this the part where I write an impassioned letter to Mariah, begging her to give Nick a thumbs up? Because I'll do it. There are so many reasons why Nick would make the perfectjudge he's talented, in touch with the young people, etc. but most importantly, it would round out the Jonas reality TV trifecta. Kevin Jonas hasE!'s Married t

Mariah Carey shares pictures of herself with twins Moroccan and Monroe

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Mariah Carey shared two separate pictures of herself with her son, Moroccan and her daughter, Monroe, who are fraternal twins, over the weekend. The newest American Idol judge first tweeted a picture of her son, Moroccan, sleeping next to her. She then took to Twitter again to share an adorable picture of herself with her daughter, Monroe, lounging in the pool. Not only did Carey show off her daughter, she showed her post-baby body in a black bikini and a white see-through cover up. She had an oversized hat on to cover her face as she lounged in the pool. Although she had a lazy day at the pool, she soon will be hard at work on American Idol . At the time that she confirmed her judging gig, she released a statement saying "As a singer, songwriter and producer, it's going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back to American Idol . Photo courtesy of Mariah Carey

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Mariah Carey enjoys bikini time with Monroe and lounges in bed with Morroccan before American Idol

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By Lizzie Smith PUBLISHED: 16:38 EST, 13 August 2012 | UPDATED: 17:24 EST, 13 August 2012 In just a few short weeks Mariah Carey will be busy filming the new season of American Idol, with long hours as a judge keeping her away from home. But ahead of her new role the singer is enjoying spending every moment she can with her one-year-old twins Monroe and Morrocan. Mariah shared some pictures of her happy home life on Twitter, showcasing her adorable toddlers. Lazing by the pool in her bikini and a kaftan, the 42-year-old lounged back, keeping a close eye on Monroe as her daughter floated in a rubber ring. Like mother, like daughter: Little Monroe, one, obviously shares Mariah Carey's love of relaxing, as the two chill in their pool together in this picture posted on Twitter And she took to her bed with baby Moroccan, who she called 'little Roc', pretending to sleep as the wide-eyed toddler looked suspiciously at the camera. Meanwhile Jennifer Lopez, who Mariah will replac