12:27 PM EDT 05/21/2012
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American Idol: Top Three Battle to Be in the Finale
Originally posted 05/16/2012 10:35PM
Much of Wednesday's American Idol's performance episode was filled with footage of the top three – Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips – on their hometown visits. It was touching footage of these young performers at home feeling like superstars. But who's going to cash in their Idol ticket for a chance at super-stardom?
They all have potential and they all sang three songs each on Wednesday during three rounds of competition. Song choice was selected by the judges, followed by the contestants, followed by mentor and vocal coach Jimmy Iovine.
Here's how it went down …
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Mariah & Nick Bid $21,000 on Shoes at Charity Event!
Originally posted 05/16/2012 06:00AM
Days after celebrating their twins' birthdays – in Paris, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon arrived hand-in-hand at the Opera Gallery in N.Y.C. for an arty fundraiser.
The pair was spotted laughing and enjoying themselves, sipping soft drinks and checking out tunes by DJ Mos at the event, which benefitted the Urban Arts Partnership. The happy couple – who recently renewed their vows – was apparently in a very charitable mood: Cannon placed the night's highest bid, nabbing a $21,000 Project Canvas shoe, that was paired with a diver watch, designed by Audemars Piguet.
Carey was among the celebrities who designed shoes for the event. Her creation, which was snatched up by BET chairman Debra Lee for $2,000, earned the highest price for a single pair of shoes during the evening.
Other celebrities contributing shoe designs at the event: Ellen DeGeneres and Swizz Beatz.
– Carlos Greer
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Mariah Carey Parties Until 2 a.m. at West Hollywood Gay Bar!
Originally posted 05/11/2012 06:00AM
Already celebrating because of President Obama's announcement in support of same-sex marriage, the crowd at The Abbey Food and Bar in West Hollywood was in for an even bigger treat when Mariah Carey showed up out of the blue Wednesday night.
"There was no formal announcement that she arrived at the club, but she and her friend B. Scott held court at one of the main dance floor tables – so she was very visible," a partygoer tells PEOPLE of the singer, who recently renewed her vows in Paris. "She was very nice and gracious."
In honor of Carey's appearance, the deejay started playing her songs, which caused the ladies on the dance floor to "go crazy," the source says.
Even though the pop diva, who stuck around until 2 a.m. and took some shots of Beluga vodka, kindly posed for pictures with many people at the club, the insider explains, "A security guard had to stay by her booth to control her fans."
– Dahvi Shira
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Vevo Has the Most Rockin' Moms Video Playlist!
Originally posted 05/03/2012 10:00AM
They're fierce. They're fabulous. And they put the "rock" in "Rock a Bye Baby."
They're the most rockin' moms, and PEOPLE has teamed up with VEVO to celebrate these talented ladies with a playlist of their famous anthems, from brand-new mom Jessica Simpson's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" to Pink's "So What" to a special live performance of Madonna's latest single, "Girl Gone Wild."
Check out the full list of videos below – and click here to watch them on VEVO!
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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Renew Wedding Vows in Paris
Originally posted 04/27/2012 05:00PM
They do – again!
Almost four years after their surprise wedding in the Bahamas, Nick Cannon got down on one knee before Mariah Carey in a vow renewal ceremony Friday night atop the Eiffel Tower.
In a photo shoot beforehand, Carey is beaming in a stunning white mermaid dress with spaghetti straps and a black bow at the waist as Cannon, in a white suit and black tie, locks his eyes with hers.
"Tonight was an incredible night," the singer Tweeted. "I can't express how amazing it was to renew our vows in Paris at the top of the Eiffel tower."
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Mariah Carey: How I Got My Body Back After Baby
Originally posted 04/19/2012 07:15PM
Showing off her tight midriff, Mariah Carey reveals that getting back into shape after giving birth to twins has meant more than going to the gym.
"I realize that 90 percent of losing weight is my diet," Carey, 43, who promotes the Jenny Craig plan, says in the May issue of Shape magazine.
"Today my workout routine is more about getting and staying toned," she says. "And for me, that means either taking hour-long walks a few times a week or jumping in the pool three or four days a week to do 45 minutes of aquatic exercises."
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Mariah Carey Finds a Favorite New N.Y.C. Breakfast Spot
Originally posted 04/19/2012 06:00AM
Mariah Carey stepped out for brunch with a big group of friends at Cafeteria in New York's Chelsea neighborhood. The singer, and mom of two, dug into an omelet with spinach, caramelized onions and goat cheese – and she sipped mimosas during her leisurely afternoon meal.
"They pulled up in a black Bentley and made quite a stir," a source tells PEOPLE.
And the food must have been good – because the next day, Carey stopped into the 24-hour diner again for round two – this time at 6 a.m. wearing leggings, heels and a T-shirt with a screen-printed image of Marilyn Monroe. For breakfast this go-around? A bagel with lox, a catfish fry and orange juice.
– Kristen Mascia
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Listen Now: PEOPLE's Exclusive Spotify Playlist
Originally posted 04/11/2012 06:00AM
It's the ultimate feel-good playlist!
PEOPLE celebrates real beauty with our exclusive Spotify playlist of songs about what really matters. Don't miss songs from Christina Aguilera, Pink, PEOPLE's Most Beautiful Woman of 2012, Beyoncé and other stars as we celebrate the winners of our Real Beauty at Every Age contest.
Just click on the "Beauty and the Beats" playlist below to hear the hits from Spotify.
Happy listening!
Nick Cannon Documents His Health Battle
Originally posted 04/02/2012 07:00PM
Nick Cannon is gradually coming to terms with his health issues, including kidney disease, and he's hoping to help educate other people who are dealing with similar conditions.
On Monday, Cannon, 31, premiered the first episode of a new online documentary-style series called the NCredible Health Hustle on his website.
The weekly series will document Cannon's medical issues, which first came to light when he was hospitalized for kidney failure in January.
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Nick Cannon Says He Has Lupus-Like Autoimmune Disease
Originally posted 03/02/2012 08:45AM
Nick Cannon is opening up about his ongoing health problems that came to light after he was hospitalized for kidney failure in January and then hospitalized again, weeks later, with blood clots in his lungs.
"The blood clot thing was probably the scariest because ... I've known people who have passed away from that," he told PEOPLE at New York's Teqa Restaurant and Tequila Bar, where he was deejaying an event Wednesday night.
"I thought I was getting better," said Cannon, 31, "and then that happened, so that kind of came out of nowhere."
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