Topic: Mariah Carey

American Idol finale: Phil Phillips soars while Jessica Sanchez stumbles (+video)

American Idol: Jessica Sanchez and Phil Phillips each performed three songs on Tuesday night in the hopes of becoming Season 11's American Idol victor.  Only one of the contestants earned a standing ovation.

American Idol: Steven Tyler predicts a Jessica Sanchez win (+video)

American Idol: The final three contestants each performed three songs Wednesday night. After her first performance, Steven Tyler predicted that Jessica Sanchez would take home the American Idol title. Did he speak too soon?

Levi Johnston to name newest baby girl “Beretta,” after handgun

Levi Johnston, the former fiance of Bristol Palin, has announced he and his girlfriend plan to name his newest baby girl “Beretta,” after the Italian handgun. Johnston, an avid hunter, already has his daughter's name tattooed on his bicep.

American Idol: Stevie Nicks coaches and the top nine shine (+video)

American Idol: Most of the remaining nine contestants had their best performances ever, with guidance from Stevie Nicks. They delivered passionate performances that kept the American Idol audience and the judges on their feet.

Cocaine a factor in Whitney Houston drowning, says LA coroner

Whitney Houston drowned but heart disease and chronic cocaine use were contributing factors, according to the Los Angeles Coroner's Office. The exact amount of cocaine in Whitney Houston's body will be revealed in two weeks.

American Idol: The fall of Jermaine Jones and the rise of Joshua Ledet (+video)

American Idol recap: For Jermaine Jones, the dream came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday. But for Joshua Ledet, the American Idol dream is just beginning.

Whitney Houston: a singing sensation silenced too soon

Whitney Houston, who died tragically Saturday in Los Angeles, was a child of the African-American church and a trailblazer for black female singers. Whitney Houston, some say, had a 'once-in-a-generation' voice. 

Reactions to Whitney Houston's passing

"My friend Whitney sang better than anyone. She was magnificent. She gave us everything she had. May she rest in peace and may we let her memory rest in peace." – Liza Minnelli

Whitney Houston was the golden girl of the music industry

Whitney Houston, who died Saturday, wowed audiences with effortless, powerful, and peerless vocals rooted in the black church but made palatable to the masses with a pop sheen.

Local version of American Idol highlights growing rich-poor divide in Papua New Guinea

The glitz of PNG Idol is putting a spotlight on the growing rich-poor divide in the country, which has seen a resource boom.

American Idol Top 13: Paul McDonald introduces JLo to Ryan Adams

America Idol Top 13: On Wednesday night, Paul McDonald chose alt-country Ryan Adams' music and Pia Toscano took on Eric Carmen's 'All by Myself.'

My night at the Oscars

I learn not to impersonate Colin Firth and walk the wrong red carpet. Is Helen Mirren sitting in my chair?

'World Idol' redux? Lin Yu Chun of Taiwan could face off against Susan Boyle.

In the latest 'American Idol'-like contest, Taiwan's Lin Yu Chun outdid even Whitney Houston with his performance of 'I Will Always Love You.' Is it time for another World Idol competition?

Port-au-Prince, Haiti: From George Clooney to Lance Armstrong, celebrities tap star power to urge giving

To boost donations after the Haiti earthquake, MTV and George Clooney are teaming up to host a two-hour telethon on Jan. 22, while magician David Blaine will conduct a 72-hour Magic Marathon in Times Square.

Review: 'Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" By Sapphire'

Sixteen-year-old Precious – illiterate, overweight, and pregnant again – is a study in quiet courage despite her nightmarish family life.

President Obama takes Michelle out dancing

Too much Obama coverage? Some TV viewers have had enough!

Review: 'You Don't Mess With the Zohan'

Adam Sandler's new movie is a pretty good scattershot comedy with counterterrorism as its backdrop.

Mariah, meet the new Mariah

On 'E=MC2,' Mariah Carey discovers fresh musical equations while multi-octave newcomer Leona Lewis gets into the 'Spirit' of things.