Mariah Carey takes over at 'American Idol'
AFP
NEW YORK- Pop star Mariah Carey is taking over at the troubled TV talent show "American Idol" after Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and pop diva Jennifer Lopez quit as judges.
"It's gonna be so much fun working on @AmericanIdol. As a singer-songwriter, I'm excited to help find and nurture new talent," Carey Tweeted.

Lopez and Tyler announced earlier this month their departure from the show, which is struggling against rival "The Voice" on NBC.
"American Idol" has aired for 11 seasons, but was thrown into disarray by the departure of judges Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi two years ago.
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