Mariah Carey is officially a judge on American Idol

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Wow , i remember this chick from the late 90s , she is still around ?

yes, her new single comes out next month

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Wow , i remember this chick from the late 90s , she is still around ?

Yeah shes still around. Hasen't had a hit since early 2008 ish though and her last couple albums have failed to reach a million in sales. Not surprised she would choose Idol to raise public awareness.
 
Wow , i remember this chick from the late 90s , she is still around ?
Depends on what you mean by "around".

Is she still trying hard to remain relevant? As evidenced by this thread, clearly.

Is she actually relevant? Not at all, the closest she's come to relevance these last few years is marrying some Nickelodeon kid.
 
Wow , its funny cause no one i know my age (30s) is into this show but my younger cousins in their teens and my parents in their late 50s /early 60s are into it and I'm pretty sure none in these groups is going to know wtf she is.
 
Depends on what you mean by "around".

Is she still trying hard to remain relevant? As evidenced by this thread, clearly.

Is she actually relevant? Not at all, the closest she's come to relevance these last few years is marrying some Nickelodeon kid.

I mean, just look at all the GIFs these guys are posting, they're pretty much all from the 90s/early 00s, tells you a lot.

I don't know why you're trying this; you stan for Adele and we all know how she feels:

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I would take some notes if I were you.
 
Don't really want to make another thread but there is talk of Brad Paisley being eyed as the 3rd judge....which makes sense on multiple levels. AAANNNDDD, there's talk of possibly reintroducing the 4-judge panel.....which makes sense on no level.
 
Didn't realise Mariah was hurting for cash.

Although I guess it's still more dignified than Janet Jackson doing infomercials and slapping her niece around (BTW, is there a thread for the Jackson family metldown? Couldn't find it.)
 
Don't really want to make another thread but there is talk of Brad Paisley being eyed as the 3rd judge....which makes sense on multiple levels. AAANNNDDD, there's talk of possibly reintroducing the 4-judge panel.....which makes sense on no level.

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But in all seriousness, no.

Didn't realise Mariah was hurting for cash.

She's not. She has a net worth of ~$500 million.

But who would turn down another $12 - 18 million for sitting on your bum and reciting scripted critiques?

Although I guess it's still more dignified than Janet Jackson doing infomercials and slapping her niece around (BTW, is there a thread for the Jackson family metldown? Couldn't find it.)

Stupid search being down.

I honestly have no idea if there has been a topic about it, though it has been discussed (or "discussed", if you prefer) in Pop GAF a bit.
 
Don't really want to make another thread but there is talk of Brad Paisley being eyed as the 3rd judge....which makes sense on multiple levels. AAANNNDDD, there's talk of possibly reintroducing the 4-judge panel.....which makes sense on no level.
Are they not content with WGWGs winning every year that they now want to put one in the panel?
 
That would make sense, I remember in 2009 or whatever when she had that album that sold all those units. Its sort of amazing the staying power she managed to have in her career.

She probably also makes bank off of "All I Want for Christmas is You" hitting #1 once a month every year.
 
Are they not content with WGWGs winning every year that they now want to put one in the panel?

Maybe having a WGWG judge will satisfy the voting audience's lustful urges so they'll vote for someone who is actually talented?

I can hope, dammit.

That would make sense, I remember in 2009 or whatever when she had that album that sold all those units. Its sort of amazing the staying power she managed to have in her career.

She has actually experienced a career downturn in recent years. While she has had albums selling ~1 - 2.5 million worldwide and had a number one and top ten single since 2008, her last truly big album was 2005's The Emancipation of Mimi, which sold ~12 million copies and spawned two number one singles (and a number two single, which was blocked from number one by her previous single).

And while that's still more success than most anyone else from her generation has been having in recent years, it is the lowest point she's had in terms of sales.
 
Well, it's being reported that the other new judge on AI will be Nicki Minaj.

Which just feels like an impending trainwreck.

Why? Nicki Minaj is a talented pop star, with songs that consistently chart high on the billboards. She is relevant to todays young viewers, and has a captivating personality.

Sounds like ratings gold to me.

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Why? Nicki Minaj is a talented pop star, with songs that consistently chart high on the billboards. She is relevant to todays young viewers, and has a captivating personality.

Sounds like ratings gold to me.

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I am only OK with this if they also replace Randy.

Honestly I couldn't give a shit about relevant artists right now. I want someone who will be a good judge. I do not have super high hopes for either Nicki or Mariah but I could be wrong. We will see.
 
I would say this deserves its own topic, but not even her biggest ironic stan mentioned it.

Um..

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I am only OK with this if they also replace Randy.

Honestly I couldn't give a shit about relevant artists right now. I want someone who will be a good judge. I do not have super high hopes for either Nicki or Mariah but I could be wrong. We will see.

Mariah will be the best judge ever, and Nicki will help make things more fun since Mariah and Nicki are friends outside of the show already. The chemistry between them will work well on the show.
 
Um..

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Mariah will be the best judge ever, and Nicki will help make things more fun since Mariah and Nicki are friends outside of the show already. The chemistry between them will work well on the show.

As I said, we will see. I refuse to be optimistic.

Low expectations is what is currently maintaining my sanity about reality TV in general.
 
As I said, we will see. I refuse to be optimistic.

Low expectations is what is currently maintaining my sanity about reality TV in general.

Right? Ever since I joined Gaf I have lowered my expectations on pretty much everything. What a cynical hell this place is.

congrats on member btw
I think you were a junior before...I hope you were, because that would be embarrassing if you weren't.

edit: i edited this post like 5 times.

why can't I escape embarrassment?
 
Right? Ever since I joined Gaf I have lowest my expectations on pretty much everything. What a cynical hell this place is.

congrats on member btw
I think you were a junior before...I hope you were, because that would be embarrassing if you weren't.

He was.

And congrats, Wafflecakes~
 
NICKI MINAJ?!

Damn....they just don't give a fuck anymore. The ever-shrinking talent portion of this competition just got swallowed up by the entertainment factor.
 
I would say this deserves its own topic, but not even her biggest ironic stan mentioned it.

I didnt because it hasnt been confirmed yet, not here for rumors
tho it seems its being reported everywhere so the likeability of this being true is high
 
NICKI MINAJ?!

Damn....they just don't give a fuck anymore. The ever-shrinking talent portion of this competition just got swallowed up by the entertainment factor.

Clearly they "give a fuck" if they are hiring super stars to bring in the ratings.
 
areer downturn in recent years. While she has had albums selling ~1 - 2.5 million worldwide and had a number one and top ten single since 2008, her last truly big album was 2005's The Emancipation of Mimi, which sold ~12 million copies and spawned two number one singles (and a number two single, which was blocked from number one by her previous single).

Thats actually the one I was referring to. That was 2005!?

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Nicki Minaj went on a twitter rampage this morning.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/nicki-minaj-berates-curses-fans-363985

I keep reading reports that one of the Jonas Brothers and Pharrell Williams are being considered too.

A Jonas Brother? Ch...bye. REDEFINES washed-up. Older audiences don't care about them and their younger demo has LONG since moved on. Nothing to contribute on any front.

I would be HERE for Pharrell, though. Actually, any high-profile MODERN producer would be an interesting perspective to have on the panel.
 
Why? Nicki Minaj is a talented pop star, with songs that consistently chart high on the billboards. She is relevant to todays young viewers, and has a captivating personality.

Sounds like ratings gold to me.

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Man, that gif creeps me out.

Funny enough, it looks like it came out of a game. lol
 
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