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In a futile attempt to salvage its ratings, American Idol is making a few minor adjustments this coming season.
These adjustments are scheduled to be announced later this week however they’ve already been leaked via an AI fansite which somehow got a hold of a production memo.
Without changing too much of the show’s format – which initially earned it top ratings – AI will be making a minor shift toward “real talent.”
- There will be fewer audition rounds (and thusly, less of Simon’s sarcasm) and more Hollywood episodes, to shift the emphasis on “aspirational” singers, rather than attention-hungry whores or those inflicted with “I think I can sing” syndrome.
- The semifinalist round will be expanded to 36 contestants instead of the usual 24.
- Return of the second chance “wild card” round.
- Idol Gives Back has been canceled for next year, but will return in the 9th season as an every-other-year event.
I hope this gives the show the kick it needs to revive its ratings!

The recent visit of singer Mariah Carey to the clinic of an OB gynecologist in Los Angeles has given rise to rumors that she may have finally realized her dream of conceiving a child. Spies said Carey left the clinic holding something which looked like a sonogram—similar to the one held by Minnie Driver after visiting the same doctor. However, it was the cheery greetings of her entourage that further encouraged the pregnancy rumors.

Carey’s marriage to Nick Cannon earlier this year has left her fans intrigued as the wedding was done hush-hush and quickly in the Bahamas. The marriage took place six weeks after 38-year old Carey met the 27-year old Cannon. She however defended her action saying Cannon is her soulmate and that both of them had not doubts that they were meant for each other.

The singer admitted she wants to start a family but refused to comment on the rumors. She said she would rather not talk too much about the issue on pregnancy and was taking a wait and see attitude to that next phase in her life.