Britney Spears officially signed on to judge Season 2 of FOX's The X Factor Monday, beating out rumored replacements like Mariah Carey , Beyonce Knowles and Janet Jackson . After the announcement was made, Extra asked Carey what she thought of Spears, 30, joining the reality show. "You think I focus on that stuff? Have we met?" the diva asked. "I love [Britney], honestly. I think she's a very nice person, but I don't care who's going on that show -- as long as it's not me." PHOTOS: Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's love story Spears, meanwhile, is "so excited about this whole experience," the engaged pop star said Monday in New York City. "It's going to be so much fun and so different from anything I've ever done." PHOTOS: Britney Spears, then and now X Factor creator Simon Cowell , 52, previously explained why Carey was no longer in the running for the judging gig. "I adore her, love her," he said. ...

Mariah Carey held a lavish celebration for her baby twins' first birthday. The singer and husband Nick Cannon showed they were proud parents as they posted party photos on Moroccan and Monroe's personal website, Dembabies.com, from their first birthday celebration. The siblings - dubbed Roc and Roe for short - were seen dressed to the nines as they played with various toys including a mini Ferrari, a rocking horse, a miniature white piano and a doll's house, with Roe even showing an early penchant for bling as she touched her mum's dazzling diamond necklace. Mariah dressed in a floor-length gown in a neutral hue for the special occasion on April 30, while Nick - who was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called lupus nephritis in March - wore a white suit. The married couple kept up their tradition of renewing their wedding vows as they celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary on the same date. "I have to do it every single year. If you were married to Mariah ...

Extras AJ Calloway chatted with Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon at the Project Canvas gala in NYC, talking about Americas Got Talent premiere Monday and Nicks fondness for new judge Howard Stern. Getty Images He sent us gifts. I was like me and Howard are having a bromance right now, said Cannon. Carey jokingly interjected, I don't know if I approve of that. I don't really like that terminology; it's not my favorite.Mariah joked she'd like a house in the Hamptons, while Cannon works on AGT in NYC. Carey smiled, America's Got Talent' is going to get us a house in the Hamptons, so we can be out there all summer long with a fabulous pool and I want it on the ocean! As for the rumors Mariah may be going on tour soon, the singer said, Darling, Ive got to finish my album! Im doing a few shows! Tune in to the Americas Got Talent premiere tonight at 8:00 PM on NBC!

dembabies.com Get ready to OD on cute Dem Babies had a birthday party and you were not invited. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's insanely adorable twins, Moroccan Scott and Monroe, turned one on April 30, 2011, and the twins had one heck of a birthday party. We're talking black tie, people. (But would you really want anything less from Mariah Carey?) Carey shared intimate pics from the party, which was held at the Plaza Athenee in Paris, France, (isn't that where you had your first birthday party?) on her "dem babies" website . The 42-year-old pop diva, 42, and her hubby celebrated the twins' big day with a few close friends, and the tots picked up some pretty sweet gifts, including a toy Ferrari, a rocking horse and a miniature white piano. Check out more pictures below. Ironically, these pictures make us want to go to Chuck E. Cheese and jump in a ball pit but we grew up a little differently than Moroccan and Monroe. Tags Mariah Carey

By Ann Pride PUBLISHED: 15:17 EST, 12 May 2012 | UPDATED: 18:55 EST, 12 May 2012 How many men does it take to help a woman walk down the stairs? In Mariah Carey's case, at least three. Wearing a blue mini dress and sky high peep toe heels, the diva, 42, teetered down some steps yesterday in New York. As she struggled to stay on her feet, a trio of helpers made up of husband Nick Cannon and two bodyguards, guided the singer down a small set of stairs. True diva: Mariah Carey received a helping hand from husband Nick Cannon and two bodyguards on Friday in New York City Don't fall: Mariah struggled to stay upright in her sky high black heels She was leaving the Project Canvas Exhibition featuring works of art by celebrities including Cee Lo Green and Swizz Beats at the Opera Gallery in Soho. Mariah and Nick also took part in the exhibit by designing trainers to be auctioned off to benefit art programs in New York City schools. Giving back: Mariah was at an art gallery for an ex...

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By Ann Pride PUBLISHED: 15:17 EST, 12 May 2012 | UPDATED: 18:55 EST, 12 May 2012 How many men does it take to help a woman walk down the stairs? In Mariah Carey's case, at least three. Wearing a blue mini dress and sky high peep toe heels, the diva, 42, teetered down some steps yesterday in New York. As she struggled to stay on her feet, a trio of helpers made up of husband Nick Cannon and two bodyguards, guided the singer down a small set of stairs. True diva: Mariah Carey received a helping hand from husband Nick Cannon and two bodyguards on Friday in New York City Don't fall: Mariah struggled to stay upright in her sky high black heels She was leaving the Project Canvas Exhibition featuring works of art by celebrities including Cee Lo Green and Swizz Beats at the Opera Gallery in Soho. Mariah and Nick also took part in the exhibit by designing trainers to be auctioned off to benefit art programs in New York City schools. Giving back: Mariah was at an art gallery for an ex...