The American Idol judge for season 12 has finally been announced. The long awaited decision was songstress Mariah Carey. Her husband Nick Cannon was bluffing with his outlandish demands. At 42 years of age this is probably her last chance for a sweet deal like this. Her rumored deal is worth between 12 and 17 million dollars, but I think she would have done it for 10 or less. The hits aren't rolling in these days. Plus she couldn't pass up the chance to hold a seat once held by J Lo and Paula Abdul. That puts her in a special class. Few female performers demand the money these women get for appearances . She better get in now. Next year she might have to compete with Beyonce or Chaka Kahn. With Steven Tyler leaving also. She might find herself sitting on the panel with a much younger Myley Cyrus.
When the names of Aretha Franklin and Patti Labelle came up, I knew they were looking for a diva type. Someone well respected in the trade and a leader among their peers. But I knew they wouldn't hire either of them. Their fans don't call in and vote. Had it not been for her untimely death. This would have been the perfect job for Whitney Houston. She may have been the one person who could have given this show new life. She had a nurturing personality that seemed to go over well with other talented singers. She was so secure in her own talent. If a man wasn't involved, she could have judged them fairly. I'm not sure Mariah can do that. What will she do when we have another Jennifer Hudson? It's hard to judge who is best, when you want to be the best.
Mariah Carey's "Idol" salary is ...
ReplyDeleteMariah Carey's "American Idol" salary isn't quite as high was Nick Cannon may have hoped for, but it's still sizable. According to People, Carey will take home about $18 million for her time on the "American Idol" judge panel. This makes Carey one of the highest -- if not the highest -- paid reality TV judge.
In early July, Nick Cannon, Carey's husband, told TMZ that "American Idol" would need to show Carey some big bucks to get her to sign on. "I don't know if they can afford Mariah Carey," he said. "That's a lot of money. If they gave J.Lo $20 million, they might have to double that!"
Cannon's prediction was wrong and Carey's involvement with "Idol" was officially announced just days after he made that statement.
“As a singer, songwriter and producer, it’s going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back with 'American Idol,'” Carey said in a statement. "I'm currently in the studio working on my new album and its first single, 'Triumphant,' which will be out early next month. I can’t wait to channel my creative energy as a part of this show which is a massive global phenomenon.”
Among the new crop of celebrities turned reality TV judges, Britney Spears asked for $20 million for "The X Factor," but reportedly agreed to $15 million. Meanwhile, her fellow new "X Factor" judge Demi Lovato is taking home $1 million for her time on the show, according to TMZ. Howard Stern joined "America's Got Talent" with a $15 million paycheck, according to People.
I was wrong. Mariah changed the game. The one to watch now is Demi Lovato.
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