Mariah Carey has been seen flashing her giant rock around since before she got married but now that the deed is done, it’s Nick Cannon’s turn to flash his blinged out wedding ring as he left his hotel in New York City on Thursday. The 27-year old small screen actor and rapper married the 38-year old curvaceous diva in an April 30 sunset ceremony at her (now his as well) Bahamian estate. I wonder if his ring was worn by anyone else before him. It would only be fair. I mean, he gave Mariah a ring which he previously gave to his ex-fiance.

23-Aug - Cardiff, Millennium Stadium
26-Aug - Nice, Stade Charles Ehrmann
28-Aug - Berlin, Olympic Stadium
02-Sept - Amsterdam, Arena
04-Sept - Dusseldorf, LTU Arena
06-Sept - Rome, Olympic Stadium
09-Sept - Frankfurt, Commerzbank Arena
11-Sept - London, Wembley Stadium
20-Sept - Paris, Stade de France
03-Oct - E. Rutherford, Izod Center
06-Oct - New York City, Madison Square Garden
07-Oct - New York City, Madison Square Garden
15-Oct - Boston, TD BankNorth Garden
18-Oct - Toronto, Air Canada Centre
22-Oct - Montreal, Bell Centre
26-Oct - Chicago, United Center
30-Oct - Vancouver, BC Place Stadium
01-Nov - Oakland, Oracle Arena
04-Nov - San Diego, Petco Park
06-Nov - Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium
08-Nov - Las Vegas, MGM Grand Garden Arena
11-Nov - Denver, Pepsi Center
16-Nov - Houston, Minute Maid Park
19-Nov - Philadelphia, Wachovia Center
22-Nov - Atlantic City, Boardwalk Hall
24-Nov - Atlanta, Philips Arena
26-Nov - Miami, Dolphin Stadium

Jason Castro is the latest American Idol castoff and while his performance was really deserving of the boot, he may have also put the nail in his coffin himself. A source on the Ellen DeGeneres Show says that producers slowed down the tape of American Idol where Ryan Seacrest is reading the phone numbers to call to vote for Jason when the contestant mouths what looks like ‘don’t vote’. Some may think he was saying ‘vote, vote’ or ‘go vote’ but it really looks like he sent out a silent plea to get the boot which he eventually got on Wednesday.

If you’re still waiting for empirical proof that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are married, well here it is. The latest issue of People magazine has the exclusive wedding pictures of the couple. The 38-year old singer married the 27-year old small screen actor during sunset of April 30 at her Bahamian estate. Both Mariah and Nick are quoted in the magazine. Mariah says “We really do feel we are soulmates. I never felt a love like this was in the cards for me.” To that, Nick adds “She is beautiful on the outside and 10 times as beautiful on the inside.”

Lil’ Kim’s car has been repossessed - but the rapper insists it isn’t her fault.

The singer’s silver Bentley was seized after she fell four months behind on repayments. However, Kim - real name Kimberly Jones - says the situation was a “misunderstanding” as the car had been given to her as a gift.

A spokesperson for the star said she had been given the Bentley four years ago, adding: “This matter is currently being resolved and is completely out of Kim’s hands.”

The incident was caught on camera by New York TV station WPIX-TV, who were filming a news piece on avoiding repossession at the time. When they asked Kim for a response to the repossession, she said: “Oh please, get the f**k out of here. You are so f***ing ridiculous.”

Madonna and Justin Timberlake struck a pose backstage after performing together at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Wednesday night. The collaborative duo performed in celebration of the release of the Queen of Pop’s new album ‘Hard Candy’. Madonna performed a 38-minute six-song set which included the tracks ‘Hard Candy’, ‘Miles Away’, ‘4 Minutes (To Save the World)’, ‘Hung Up’, ‘Give it to Me’ and ‘Music’. She was very much into performing and getting the crowd to party hard with her by yelling “Give it to me, New York. I don’t see you people dancing up and down enough.”

Leona Lewis was spotted just as she did a sound check for her concert at the Australian Museum of Contemporary Art on Tuesday in Sydney, Australia. The 23-year old Leona and 24-year old Amy Winehouse will reportedly perform along with other acts for Nelson Mandela’s 90^th Birthday in London’s Hyde Park. Wasn’t Eminem rumored to be part of the celebration too? Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith will be the hosts of the event. Tickets for that gig will be sold via an online registration system which will cost £65. Fans can start registering from the beginning of next week.

Fergie will be a ‘cool’ wife, according to her bandmate.

Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am says Fergie - who is engaged to ‘Las Vegas’ star Josh Duhamel - will make a perfect partner for the actor. He said: “Fergie will be the coolest wife you could have. She’s Fergie-Ferg, she’s just cool!”

Will.i.am says he couldn’t be happier for the couple, who got engaged last December. He said: “They are perfect for each other. She brings out the best in him and he brings the best out of her. Josh is super-duper cool - one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met.” The ‘Heartbreaker’ singer also revealed he has already planned his wedding present to the couple.

He added: “I got a wedding gift for her and Josh - some new beats, so she can sing over them!”

Although the singer doesn’t know when the wedding between his “little sister” and Josh will take place, he insists he wouldn’t miss it for the world.

Fergie and actor Josh started dating in September 2004 after the Black Eyed Peas made an appearance in an episode of his hit US TV show.

Geri Halliwell says her career as a solo artist is over. The star insists she won’t be releasing anymore records on her own now the Spice Girls reunion tour is over, because she wants to concentrate on being an author.

Geri - who is about to release her first children’s book, ‘Eugenia Lavender’ - said: “I feel like I’ve hung up my hot pants now. I’ll always try and be honest about myself. I’ve finished as a solo artist. Right now I just feel really comfortable writing books.”

The 34-year-old - also known as Ginger Spice - believes the Spice Girls recent reunion has brought the girls closer together.

Geri - who was joined on the road by Victoria Beckham, Mel C, Emma Bunton and Mel B - added: “I feel we are just like a family. We clicked again straight away - it’s just like a family travelling in a bubble. I really enjoy our relationships. But I always wish I had left the group under better circumstances, rather than just walking out. But that’s exactly why I wanted to do it again.”

But then again, she is only seven.

The Ziggy Stardust singer is far from happy with Alexandria’s musical tastes - and refuses to stay in the room when she listens to her pop CDs.

David’s supermodel wife Iman said he has tried to educate their little girl down ulterior musical paths, but she refuses to listen.

Iman said: “Two weeks ago Alexandria was listening to Hilary Duff songs. David just leaves the room. He thinks she should be listening to underground music.”

It’s a good thing that Ashlee Simpson can keep herself busy with planning a wedding and having a baby with Pete Wentz because her music career isn’t going to be going anywhere anytime soon. Ashlee’s new CD ‘Bittersweet World’ was released on Tuesday and is only projected to sell around 50,000 – 55,000 in its first week. Her last CD ‘I Am Me’ opened to 220,000 on its first week in 2005. Her debut album ‘Autobiography’ sold 398,000 on its first week. Apparently, we’re gradually losing love for her. She’s a sweet girl, maybe a liar, but a sweet girl nonetheless. It sucks for her and it’s very disappointing.

The ‘Wow’ singer - whose ‘KylieX2008′ tour kicks off in Paris, France, on May 6 - can’t wait to get back on the road and has promised a stunning show.

She said: “The countdown has begun!! Not long now before opening night for ‘KylieX2008′!!!! “My cast, crew and I have been working hard to really make this show ’spectacular’ for you. Full production rehearsals are coming up and we are very excited to merge all the various elements of the show.”

The 39-year-old beauty admits she has been working so hard rehearsing for the tour, she was relieved to have a break while filming her latest video ‘All I See’.

She wrote: “I hope you liked the little ‘All I See’ video we did especially for you! I managed to squeeze in three hours filming at the end of a long day’s shooting for the show. And, as I always say.’When in doubt, apply more glitter!’ Girls can’t get enough of a glitter drop! As all my time seems to be taken up with elaborate and difficult rehearsals it was fun to do something simple and spontaneous. Back to the studio now and I will check in with you again before May 6th!”

The Seattle Times recently gave an excellent review of Kanye West’s newly launched ‘Glow in the Dark’ tour. Now, the LA Times is following suit by stroking the rapper’s ego some more. Who needs awards when you have reviews like this? Esteemed critic Anne Powers reviewed Kanye’s concert saying “An apocalyptic space opera…a show that carried his braggadocio into the realm of myth itself…This was pure comic-book adventure…But the real message came through those unstoppable images. Glow in the Dark raises the bar for arena tours as no show has since U2’s 1992 Zoo TV breakthrough. It’s that innovative and galvanizing…the ridiculous, beautiful heights of West’s heroics.” He was compared to U2! You can’t beat that.

Who would have thought that in a week with Mariah Carey songs as the theme for American Idol that the guys would win over the girls? They won by a mile! It’s no surprise that most contestants took on ballads but David Cook was one to go against the pack and did a huge pop hit with ‘Always Be My Baby’. And if you ask me, it was a much better version than Mariah’s! It was so much more emotional. Anyway, David Archuleta and Jason Castro sang great with ‘When You Believe’ and ‘I Don’t Want to Cry’ respectively while the Carly Smithson, Syesha Mercado, Brooke White and Kristy Lee Cook did so-so with ‘Without You’, ‘Vanishing’, ‘Hero’ and ‘Forever’.

Who would have thought that Fergie is a Latina? Or at least part Latina. The Black Eyed Peas singer told Latina magazine that “Yes, I have Mexican in my ancestry. My Dad’s grandmother was born in Guanajuato. I’m very proud of it; that’s probably where I get my fire!” She was also asked why her Latina background has been ambiguous to which she replies “I don’t go around claiming it big time because there are many more full-bred Latinas that are out there to represent.” The not-so-proud Latina that is Jessica Alba should take down some notes from Fergie. Be proud of where your family comes from!