According to E! Online, Mariah Carey is still in negotiations to sign on as a judge for American Idol. This is one person I almost wouldn't mind seeing in one of the judge's chairs for the upcoming 10th season, because she actually has talent

"She wants it. She's seen what America's Got Talent has done for [hubby Nick Cannon] and thinks it will be a good career move."

When contacted Thursday evening for comment, a rep for Carey didn't confirm or deny, responding only that there is "nothing to report." Several sticking points remain, but we hear that Fox is optimistic that they will make a deal with Carey.

It's pretty much confirmed that Steven Tyler has signed on, and it would be awesome to get someone like Mariah Carey as a judge on there too. You'd have a rock-n-roll personality paired up with Mariah's pop aspect, which is a match made in heaven. The only problem is, Mariah's pregnant and as the season goes on, she'll become irratable and cranky as her belly grows. Next thing you know there's special commercial breaks so someone can rub the kinks out of Mariah's back, and massage the swelling out of her feet. Maybe this isn't such a good idea after all! I kid.

Here's a couple of photos of Mariah in Brazil yesterday. She's set to perform at the Festa Do Peão de Boiadeiros (Cowboy Festival) in Barretos this weekend.