Mariah negotiating for big idol final performance

It’s not completely a done deal, but I'm told this will happen: Mariah Carey will perform on the American Idol finale on May 16th. She will sing her brand new single called "#Beautiful." (That's hashtag, if you were wondering.) I told you last night exclusively that Mariah's video of "#Beautiful" will debut on this Wednesday's Idol. One thing still not certain: who will sing it with her? Miguel, who performs the duet on the single, is on tour and may not be able to do it. He's got to be in Liverpool, England two days later to open for Alicia Keys. Sources say something very cool is in the works. (Nick Cannon, maybe? Nicki Minaj? Stay tuned.) It does seem like with falling ratings and re-considerations, Mariah and Idol are making up instead of breaking up. Isn’t that swell? I do hope when she performs "#Beautiful" on Idol, Mariah sings a slightly longer version than the one being released this Monday to radio stations at 7am. It's a great song and deserves a big finale. Carey will jump from the Idol finale to a special appearance on Good Morning America just eight days later on May 24th. Did I tell you yesterday that "#Beautiful" reminds me of "Dreamlover," Mariah’s 1993 smash? It's got that feel. It's also got a cool retro vibe. There's some static in the background and it sounds like a record - a 45 rpm record- is playing. PS The two hour Idol finale will feature lots of the show's past participants. Also, I've heard Carly Rae Jepsen will call them, maybe. Source: Showbiz 411 - Roger Friedman