E Buzz for July 24, 2012
by Michele Mitchell
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posted Jul 24 2012 8:31AM
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Mariah Carey Is Official on "Idol"
It was confirmed Monday that Mariah Carey will be a judge on the upcoming season of "American Idol." During a call to the members of the Television Critics Association Monday Carey said, "I can't wait to get started." Word is the deal was brokered by fellow judge, Randy Jackson, who happens to be Carey's manager. Simon Cowell of "X Factor," who once said he'd love to have Carey as a judge on his show, told "Entertainment Weekly" Monday he thought Carey was "going to find it difficult to say 'no' to contestants. She's sweet." Word is Carey will get getting $18-million making her the highest paid judge on any reality show.
Kate Gosselin Is Looking for Love -- On TV Of Course
Just when you thought Kate Gosselin was gone for good...E! News is reporting the mother of eight has signed on to do a dating show and is currently looking for a network that wants to air her quest for love.
More Jackson Drama, Police Are Called to Home
Police were called to the Jackson Family compound Monday following reports of a fight between two people inside the home, according to TMZ.com. No word on who was fighting, however sources say the alleged fight had something to do with a dispute over Michael Jackson's financial affairs.
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