London:
Mariah Carey had madepublic her wish to be on the judging panel of the US'X-Factor', but Simon Cowell is reportedly lining up herex-husband, record executive Tommy Mottola, for the role.
The two music titans wined and dined together andsources in the TV channel, Fox, have confirmed that Mottola isindeed in talks to be a judge on the talent show for singers,reported a website.
"Simon and Tommy have known each other for years sincetheir days at Sony and Simon has wanted to get Tommy on boardone of his shows for a long time," said the source.
"They get on extremely well and this could be themoment where they finally get on screen together. Tommy's fromthe Bronx in New York, he's tough talking, doesn't pull anypunches and will make great TV," added the source.
However, if Mottola, the former boss of Sony Music,takes the role, it is sure to scupper an appearance by Carey.
The 'Hero' hitmaker, who is expecting twins with herhusband Nick Cannon, had made clear her interest in joiningCowell, 51, on the judging panel of the new talent TV show.
Mottola, 61, is one of the most high-profile recordexecutives in the industry and throughout his 15-year tenureat Sony was responsible for launching Carey's career as wellas discovering Jennifer Lopez.
Mariah Carey had madepublic her wish to be on the judging panel of the US'X-Factor', but Simon Cowell is reportedly lining up herex-husband, record executive Tommy Mottola, for the role.
The two music titans wined and dined together andsources in the TV channel, Fox, have confirmed that Mottola isindeed in talks to be a judge on the talent show for singers,reported a website.
"Simon and Tommy have known each other for years sincetheir days at Sony and Simon has wanted to get Tommy on boardone of his shows for a long time," said the source.
"They get on extremely well and this could be themoment where they finally get on screen together. Tommy's fromthe Bronx in New York, he's tough talking, doesn't pull anypunches and will make great TV," added the source.
However, if Mottola, the former boss of Sony Music,takes the role, it is sure to scupper an appearance by Carey.
The 'Hero' hitmaker, who is expecting twins with herhusband Nick Cannon, had made clear her interest in joiningCowell, 51, on the judging panel of the new talent TV show.
Mottola, 61, is one of the most high-profile recordexecutives in the industry and throughout his 15-year tenureat Sony was responsible for launching Carey's career as wellas discovering Jennifer Lopez.
