Up out my Face American Idol!

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Mariah Carey.  Nicki Minaj.  Butterfly Princess. Booty-Pop Princess. Fantasy.  Beez in the Trap.  When you think about the two, really there's no comparison.  So why then, is American Idol possibly risking the cooperation of Mariah Carey for the likes of Nicki Minaj?

Mariah Carey, an already confirmed judge for the show, reportedly hung up the phone when she was told that Nicki Minaj was a possible top candidate for a seat on the national show.  Why? We're not 100% sure but we've been told Mariah was lead to believe that she would be the only Diva on the panel.  It's understandable.  With one of the largest egos, being one of the biggest pop divas in the world, I wouldn't want to share the spotlight with some spring chicken almost half my age either.

But is that the only reason?  Makes you wonder.  I mean they did have that song together, "Up out my Face."  They looked like they had so much fun together so if they are suppose to be so cool why such a reaction to the news?  Hmm... there may be something else other than wanting to monopolize on the shows full supply of sequins and Louboutins.

Elle Varner - Perfectly... PERFECT

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RCA recording phenom, Elle Varner dropped her debut album "Perfectly Imperfect" earlier today and the title fits 'perfectly'.  Opening up with her debut single "Only Wanna Give it to you" featuring J. Cole set the tone for the rest of the album.  Next up on the roster is the more recent single dropped earlier this year "Refill". I don't know about the rest of you, but I just have to have a 'refill' of that song when I hear it.

Some say her voice is harsh or even dare call her 'pitchy' but I say she's exactly what the music industry needs!  Her innovative disregard for filing in with the other cookie cutter women in this industry today is very commendable.  What is she Pop? Soul? R&B? She's exactly who she wants to be and that's what matters! Not that I wasn't already a fan with the mix tape.. shes solidified it with this album. GO BUY IT NOW!!

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