Nick Cannon recently spoke with The Hollywood Reporter and it looks like he is pretty serious about his wife Mariah Carey to be the next “American Idol” judge. Cannon is already host for NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”

THR: What do you think about all the “American Idol” shake-ups?
Cannon: Simon Cowell was the anchor of the show. And when he stepped out, it’s like, now what? But as long as Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson stick around, I’m watching.

Has Mariah been approached to join the panel?
You know what? She talks about it. She says, “I would love to do that.” She is one of the greatest singers of our time; she would be great. I don’t know if she has enough time, though, but if they could work with her schedule, I know she would love to do “Idol.” Let’s start the campaign!

Considering Jennifer Lopez’s deal to be the new judge might fall through, there definitely will be room. But imagine what Mariah’s backstage demands will be like for every episode.

Move over Avatar…T.I. claimed earlier on radio station 93.9 that his upcoming cops and robbers film Takers will be “the movie of the century.” While that is quite the claim the movie still does look entertaining. Check his entire radio interview. Movie hits theaters Aug 27th.

Jay-Z partners up with Nike to create an iconic collection of Air Force Ones, the All Black Everything collection. The shoes will be auctioned on eBay for charity with proceeds going to the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. Whatever happen to the S.Carter Reebok collection?

via: highsnobiety

Hype Williams directs M.I.A’s “XXXO”…could this be another hit like “Paper Planes”?

CNN follows Wyclef to the streets of Haiti as he talks about politics and his upcoming plans if elected President. Expect there to be plenty more of these campaign videos. It’s still strange seeing those Presidential posters raised in the air of the man who was a Fugee.

Big Boi teams up with Atlanta Braves rookie sensation Jason Heyward for this “Road to Sir Lucious Leftfoot” webisode.

Set to her single “Hip Hop Star” Beyonce gets even more down and dirty in her new Fall 2010 Dereon ad campaign video.

Hip-hop artists sponsoring alcohol brands seems like a cyclical pattern in the promotions world. This last year has seen Snoop, T.I. and Ludacris all launch or sign deals to promote alcohol brands. And of course Diddy with his long standing Ciroc deal. Well Lil Kim wanted in on the action as well and signed a promotional deal with Three Olives Vodka. Here’s a look at the first official print ad featuring a very Photoshopped pic of Lil Kim doing the “o-face”…for “olives” of course. Via: ProHipHop