After the unfortunate elimination of Alexandrea Lushington and before Robbie Carrico mercifully went away, Ryan Seacrest accidentally on-purpose let slip this year's "Idol Gives Back" headliners, which include Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus (Hey, a duet from them would be MC-squared. Hmm.) Snoop Dogg, Daughtry and Carrie Underwood, with Brad Pitt and Reese Witherspoon helping out as well.
Carey's 'Idol' appearance could set up quite the massive debut for her forthcoming "E=MC2" album, which arrives in stores the Tuesday after the "Idol Gives Back" air date of April 9. Combine that with the warm reception lead single "Touch My Body" is getting at radio (not to mention the fun video featuring Jack McBrayer from "30 Rock") and Mimi's emancipation from her early-naughts slump should be complete. Where's that EMI dude who paid her millions to get out of her contract again? Oh right, booted from the company last year.
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