Could American Idol Damage Mariah Carey's career?

Now, being in Britain- and being exceptionally lazy- I haven't had a chance to watch the premier of American Idol season 12. However, I have read my fair share of reviews of the show, and one thing is clear: Nicki Minaj is coming out on top in the battle of the Divas. Granted, it's only the first episode, but let's not let that stop us making wild judgements and alarmist statements on the repercussions this show may have on Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj's respective careers.

[Review] Destiny's Child Flop With First New Song In Eight Years

I'd read about Destiny's Child reuniting for Beyonce's gig at the 2013 Super Bowl, as well as the promise of new material from the trio, just this morning. I didn't have to wait too long for this new music to materialise, as the snoozefest that is Nuclear has just hit the net. Boy am I glad I didn't have much time to let the anticipation of a new DC song really build, because I would have been crushingly disappointed if I'd waited weeks only to hear this dud was the only thing waiting for me.

[Watch] Christina Aguilera Performs "Blank Page" @ The 2013 People's Choice Awards

Christina Aguilera didn't have the best year, performance wise,in 2012; rounding it off with the worst performance of her career at the American Music Awards [here]. It's now 2013, and thanks to the People's Choice Awards, we have our first chance to see/hear if this downward trend will continue into the new year.

Picking a ballad from Lotus- in the form of the Sia assisted Blank Page- the Diva dropped the gimmicks and tight costumes that have so far plagued this era. Instead, Christina chose to share the stage with only a piano and her trusty red microphone, leaving it to her voice to impress. The result was an elegant and mesmerising performance of a great song.

[New Video] Nelly Furtado- "Waiting For The Night"

You have to admire Nelly Fertardo. Despite her latest album, Spirit Indestructible, selling a shockingly low 6,000 copies in the States during its opening week- not to mention the poor performance of its first three singles- the eclectic songstress is still pushing the project, releasing the Darkchild produced Waiting for the Night as single numero cuatro.

Me Oh My, Mariah!

I saw this photo yesterday- curtsey of Mariah Carey's Twitter- and was stunned! And even now, my brain can't seem to form any sort of coherent opinion on it... I'm not quite sure what is going on!  However, I just thought you guys should all see it too, and maybe help me to come to some sort of consensus on what I should be feeling!

However, not wanting to leave you just with a scantily clad Mariah, I thought I'd post the video of her ABC Nightline interview with Barbara Walters, where the Diva talks Nicki Minaj, American Idol, and her adorable family!

[Listen] Sugababes Version 1.0 Debut First New Song,"Boys"

One of this year's most exciting comebacks has to be that of the original members of the Sugababes, Siobhán Donaghy,Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan- now going by the catchy name, Mutya Keisha Siobhan.

One of the biggest strengths of version 1.0 was their ability to create fresh and unique harmonies. To show that time hasn't diminished this uncanny ability to sing as a unit, the trio have just released an a capella teaser of unreleased song/possible-first-single, Boys.

[Vocal Profile] Etta James

Etta James

Vocal Type:Contralto
Vocal Range:3 octaves 1 note and a semitone G#2-B5
Whistle Register:No
Vocal Pluses: Fiery, earthy voice that though known for its gritty growl, was in fact a versatile and multifaceted instrument.

With a solid, thick and comfortable low and midrange, it was possible for Etta James to manipulate the tone and timbre in these registers to suit a variety of styles and genres. She could make it soft and soulful [ Misty Blue], fierce and sassy [Something's Got a Hold of Me] or create a timbre that entirely omitted its trademark growl [I Sing The Blues].

The coarse tone, and the grunts and growls were usually associated with the singer's belting range, and they're often what is most remembered about Etta James' voice. These vocal traits were noted for their power, rawness and ability to convey emotion. However, being a versatile singer, it was also possible for Etta to produce a clearer, smoother tone in her belting range by mixing with her head voice [At Last].

Etta James was an emotive, honest and smart singer that could turn her voice to any number of genres. Her voice was dexterous enough to sing melisma, and  had the power to hold notes, but her real strength lay in her ability to interpret the music she was singing: expertly varying her tone, timbre, and delivery accordingly.

Vocal Negatives:Questionable technique used to achieve trademark grunts and growls.