Mariah Carey is Headed to ‘Empire’

Norman Weiss August 5, 2015, 5:28 pm

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Mariah Carey is headed to Empire

Co-creator Lee Daniels announced the news today to the crowd gathered as Carey got her Hollywood Walk of Fame star. He didn’t announce, however, what she’ll be doing on Empire.

Jon Stewart’s Daily Show desk is going to the Newseum following Thursday’s taping

The anchor desk, globe and props from the show will become part of the Washington, D.C. museum’s permanent collection. PLUS: Stewart’s nemesis Arby’s wishes him a fond farewell.

Nicolle Wallace to exit The View after rejecting a demotion

Producers had offered the former Bush White House official a contributor role next season.

AnnaLynne McCord joins Secrets & Lies

The 90210 alum will play a “slightly inappropriate housewife” in Season 2.

The Flash casts Kid Flash

Australian actor Keiynan Lonsdale willl play Wally West, The Flash’s sidekick.

Transgender singer: American Idol exploited me

Idol is being accused of trying to jump on the “transgender bandwagon.” Musician Ryan Cassata, who is transgender, claims he grew suspicious because he was called out of the blue and invited to skip the first three audition stages. Here’s the show’s response: “American Idol is about finding great talent and the show welcomes diversity in its participants.”