You may not believe it, but American Idol Season 12 isn’t solely about the feud between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey . There were actual contestants hoping to make it big on last night’s premiere. No, really! And four separated themselves from the very early pack, starting with Tenna Torres , a major Carey fan who actually attended Camp Mariah many years ago: Tenna Torres – American Idol Audition Then there was Frankie Ford , someone who sings for change in the subway system. But maybe he’ll be singing for a lot more in a few weeks: Frankie Ford – American Idol Audition Angela Miller , meanwhile, actually has 60% less hearing than most people. But you would never know it based on this audition: Angela Miller – American Idol Audition Finally, we see big things ahead for Ashlee Feliciano . Just listen to her version below of Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Put Your Records On.” Ashlee Feliciano – American Idol Audition WHO WAS YOUR FAVORITE CONTESTANT FROM THE OPENING NIGHT OF AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 12?
Ahead of Wednesday’s season premiere, MTV News maps out the history of their war of words. By Jocelyn Vena Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj Photo: Getty Images
He got engaged and starred in one of the biggest movies of all-time at the age of 22. So what will the age of 23 hold for Liam Hemsworth? The actor will start to find out right now… because today is his birthday!!! The fiance of Miley Cyrus and Gale in The Hunger Games , life is pretty darn swell for Hemsworth these days. The Australian has come a very long way since appearing opposite how now-love in The Last Song . So send in your best wishes to Hemsworth right now, along with those for the following birthday men and woman: Orlando Bloom (36) Shonda Rhimes (43) Patrick Dempsey (47) Julia-Louis Dreyfus (52)
Last night’s Miss America pageant saw Mallory Hagan win the coveted tiara, but also offered a host of fascinating, LOL-tastic revelations from the contestants. For example, Miss Iowa (whose real name is Mariah Carey, seriously) says she only supports marijuana for medical or recreational use … so basically everything: Miss Iowa Supports Marijuana Use Meanwhile, Miss California Leah Cecil thinks euthanasia is a vaccine apparently: Miss California Leah Cecil Botches Question Luckily for Miss California, this happened before the competition in a segment for ABC’s Good Morning America called “Beauty Pageant Confidential.” Luckily for you, that segment made its way online. And contains unintentionally comedic gems such as explanations of bombshell bras and butt glue: Miss America 2013 Preview
Blue Light Special!!! Nicki Minaj just signed a new deal with Kmart and it seems you won’t have to covet her style anymore! Via The Grio : The lifestyle brand will include her own fashion and accessory line, as well as housewares. The American Idol judge commented on the new deal, saying: “I am so excited to work with this iconic, mass retailer and to bring affordable fashion to my beautiful barbz all across the U.S.” Minaj made the announcement alongside Maroon Five lead singer, and co-host of NBC’s “The Voice,” Adam Levine, who also has a new Kmart clothing line. Sears Holdings, which owns Kmart, says it hopes the two new lines will drive more traffic to their online shopping destination, ShopYourWay.com. “We are thrilled to align Kmart and Shop Your Way with two of America’s superstars,” said Imran Kooma, executive vice president and president of Marketing & Online at Sears Holdings. “We welcome Adam and Nicki into our world and look forward to capturing their energy and creativity on ShopYourWay.com and translating it into unique apparel, accessories and other merchandise.” Nicki Minaj brand products will hit Kmart store shelves before the end of 2013. We can’t wait for the first shots from her line to be released! Images via tumblr
Mariah Carey Shows Off Her Post-Baby Body In A Bikini On The Beach American Idol judge and mommy-banger Mariah Carey is back in shape and ready to show off her tanned and toned body after pushing out twins less than a year ago. The knifed wifed-up songstress recently put her diva-cakes on blast in this itty bitty two piece bikini and flicked it up for the world to see. What do you think of MiMi the Diva’s comeback cakes? Do you hate it or love it ?
MiMi’s ex-hubby is talkin’ that talk in his new book… Tommy Mottola Says His Controlling Ways Were The Reason For Mariah Carey’s Success Pop superstar Mariah Carey might have broken records across genres of music, inspired generations of performers and may even have arguably had one of the greatest voices in music at one point, but her former music mogul hubby Tommy Mottola says without him laying down the law during their roller coaster marriage, she wouldn’t be the superstar diva that he is today. via Huffington Post Mariah Carey’s ex-husband, record executive Tommy Mottola — who she says was a “controlling” man who “mentally and emotionally” abused her during their four-year-marriage — is speaking out. Mottola, who is 20 years Carey’s senior and married her when she was just 23, is clearing the air in his new memoir “Hitmaker,” saying he might have been demanding, but he’s the reason for her worldwide success. “If it seemed like I was controlling, I apologize,” he writes in his book, available on Jan. 15. “Was I obsessive? Yes. But that was also part of the reason for her success.” According to the New York Post, Mottola explains that because he didn’t let Carey take a break early on in her career, she became a superstar. “My feeling was that there’d be plenty of time for Mariah to celebrate just a little ways down the road,” the 63-year-old, now married to singer Thalia, writes. “I’m not talking 10 years, just a few.” But the music mogul is not taking full responsibility, adding that Carey’s talent is untouched. “An unbelievable energy was running though me, screaming, ‘Turn the car around! That may be the best voice you’ve ever heard in your life,’” he reportedly writes of when he first listened to Carey’s demo. Hmmmm. Pretty sure diva MiMi won’t like the sound of these claims. We wouldn’t even be surprised if she spoke out on this during her interview tonight..
What’s a year without some crazy celebrity deceptions? In 2012, celebs have gotten caught cheating, freaky-deaky actress-director hookups, adult home tapes and dome checking assaults. In celebration or NBC’s Deception starring Meagan Good, we compiled a list of the biggest scandals and deceptions that made the headlines in 2012. Hit the flip and peep all the dirty deceptions from this past year… Sponsored by: Deception on NBC
