After the departure of both Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, "American Idol" is on the hunt for more star power in the form of Mariah Carey.
The 42-year-old diva is finalizing a deal with "Idol" carrying a price tag of approximately $17 million, according to Deadline.
No contract has been signed yet, but if acquired, the mother of twins may be joining other rumored hosts Adam Lambert and judges' table mainstay Randy Jackson.
In other Mariah news, the superstar singer was just announced to be named a "BMI Icon" at the BMI Urban Awards on September 7th in Beverly Hills for her "unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers."
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