Mariah Carey is officially a judge on American Idol
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Leona Lewis
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Only the 90s? She had the biggest hit of the 90s (One Sweet Day) AND the biggest hit of the 00's (We Belong Together).
Still eight years left this decade...
Wafflecakes
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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.
Good Job Bob
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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.
Good Job Bob
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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 hope she isn't annoying as J lo
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u7snjWbApY0
...Then again I haven't watched American Idol since the first season, waste of time.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u7snjWbApY0
...Then again I haven't watched American Idol since the first season, waste of time.
<+)O Robido O(+>
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Wait is being a diva a good thing now ? I thought it basicly meant they were the C word ?
Azzurri
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Please?
courage201
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Honestly-- its about time that they have a female judge that can actually sing. J-Lo was alright-- but Steven Tyler was terible. Ive read that they are courting Brad Paisley-- that would be an interesting panel.
Grade: B
But in all seriousness, no.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
You don't have to love pop stars but son you can't go through life hating women like this. It's unhealthy.
StopMakingSense
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Well, it's being reported that the other new judge on AI will be Nicki Minaj.
Which just feels like an impending trainwreck.
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.
The Faceless Master
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but she's not a has-been yet!
I would say this deserves its own topic, but not even her biggest ironic stan mentioned it.
Wafflecakes
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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.
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.
Um..
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.
Wafflecakes
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Um..
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.
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?
Wafflecakes
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Thanks lol
CANCEL IT!!! CANCEL IT!!! CANCEL 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
Clearly they "give a fuck" if they are hiring super stars to bring in the ratings.
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.
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.
Thats actually the one I was referring to. That was 2005!?
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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.
EightBitNate
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American Id lol
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.
Man, that gif creeps me out.
Funny enough, it looks like it came out of a game. lol
Escape Goat
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Nikki Minaj, Britney Spears, Mariah...
God, this show may have went from circling the drain to down the shitter for good.
God, this show may have went from circling the drain to down the shitter for good.
Clayton Bigsby
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Britney is on that other horrible show.
Escape Goat
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Oh, well shes another turd in their bowl. Terrible state of affairs.
But why do you feel that way?
Bomber Bob
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Mariah's smokin'
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