X Factor: Mariah Will Appear – But Not as a Judge

It's official – Mariah Carey will appear on this fall's buzzy new talent competition, The X Factor, a source close to the show tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Carey won't be a judge, but rather a guest of a judge – in this case Simon Cowell, who hinted recently the diva was interested in joining the show.

"Mariah is definitely confirmed to be a part of X Factor," the source says. "She is confirmed to tape something with Simon Cowell at the judge's homes."

And Carey won't be the only celeb guest, the source adds.

"Each of the judges will tape something with mentors they have selected and Simon has selected Mariah to do that with him. The judge's mentor the talent they pick and she will be working with them," says the source.
Source: People

Mariah Getting in Shape After the Twins

Mariah Carey continues to show off her post baby body with this latest Twitter photo of Mariah Carey and her babies.

Well… not her human ones, but still!

Check out Mariah Carey getting in a jog with the Jack Russell Terriers… looks like she’s getting a pretty tangled workout!

Mariah tweeted the photo with the caption, “Jogging puppystyle!” Jogging with the dogs is just one part of Mariah’s workout plan after having twins. She’s also tweeted photos of her splashing in the ocean and shared that she’s got a personal trainer to help her get back into shape.

Looking great, Mariah! Now, about those twins photos of Moroccan and Monroe… can we see them already?!

By the way, Mariah’s dogs are named Jill E. Beans, Cha Cha, Squeak E. Beans, JJ, and Jackie Lambchops.

Source: Babble

New Photo: Mariah Jogs With Dogs

Is Mariah Carey Joining X Factor?

What you might not know about The X Factor is that unlike American Idol, this upcoming Fox series shows "everything" behind the scenes. At least that's the word from überproducer/resident cranky pants Simon Cowell, who tackled Q's from reporters today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, along with Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and the rest of the show's cast and crew.

We got our first glimpse of some of that candor as Simon addressed rumors Mariah Carey might be a part of X Factor, what really happened with ousted judge Cheryl Cole and more. So is Mariah coming on?

Sure sounds like it. According to Simon, he wanted Mariah to be a judge, but now she'll appear in a different way. "There's certain sections on the show where we do have well known people helping us on the show," Simon explains. "I talked to her the other day, and she's been enthusiastic since day one. But then she selfishly got pregnant which is why she didn't end up as a judge."

The X Factor begins Sept. 21 with auditions.

Source: E! Online

New mother Mariah Carey is back in shape and back in a swimsuit after giving birth to twins

She recently complained her body had gone through so much to give birth to her twins earlier this year.
But it certainly looks like Mariah Carey is getting back to her normal self if this spectacular beach photo is anything to go by.
The 41-year-old Glitter star sparkled as she showed off her curves in a flattering black swimsuit.
Mariah Carey tweet on 2nd August, 2011 Ocean work out! It's been a loooong time since I've been in the ocean (said like 'OPEN' in cruise control)
The overjoyed Heartbreaker vocalist could not resist giving her fans a sneak peak of her new look, as she posted the snap on Twitter.
She said: 'Ocean work out! It's been a loooong time since I've been in the ocean.'
Back in shape: The singer worked hard to shift the pounds gained during her pregnancy with Monroe and Morocco

The shot is even more amazing because less than a week ago the singer was moaning about how difficult being pregnant had been, and the affect it had on her body.
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The I'll Be Loving U Long Time singer said: ''Everyone was always saying to me, "Oh but it's all worth it".

'And I was like, "Yeah well it's easy for you to say when you're not the one whose feet are this big".'
'It turned into a really difficult time. [Being] pregnant with twins is different to anything.

'My body went through so much - you have to keep those twins in as long as possible, but it's a sacrifice you make for them.
'I was literally 47 weeks pregnant.'
Mariah is getting back into the spotlight after keeping a low profile since the April birth of her twin children with her 30-year-old husband Nick Cannon.
Perhaps she was getting in shape as preparation for her fan-dream collaboration with easy listening legend Tony Bennett.
She is teaming up with the crooner to do a version of When Do The Bells Ring For Me on his Duets II album.

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Mariah taking a swim in the ocean NEW PIC