Mariah Carey to Guest Star on Empire Season 3 As...

Mariah Carey is returning to the scene of the horrible crime.

Last week, the artist told reporters from the Television Critics Association that her time on Fox, as host of American Idol, was awful and “abusive.”

Fast forward just a few days, however, and we can confirm that Carey is on her way back to this same network.

The iconic artist will guest star on an upcoming episode of Empire Season 3, although she will NOT be portraying herself.

Instead, the occasional actress (remember her impressive turn in Precious?) will stop by the Fox smash as a character named Kitty.

And just who the heck is Kitty?

She’s described by producers as a superstar who comes to Empire in order to collaborate with Jamal Lyon (Jussie Smollett) on an explosive new tack.

But when the duet encounters a few obstacles, Kitty helps Jamal dig deep to overcome personal difficulties and achieve a musical breakthrough.

Let’s all hope… nay, pray, that Carey shares at least one scene with Taraji P. Henson’s Cookie.

Mariah’s World Trailer: Bring on the Puppies!

This guest appearance will not be Mariah’s only stop by the small screen this year.

As teased in the above promo, Carey will actually anchor her very own reality show, Mariah’s World, which is set to debut in December on E!.

Look for this program (which Carey has dubbed a “documentary”) to chronicle Carey’s European tour, along with her wedding plans.

Oh, yes, Carey is engaged.

She has snagged herself a billionaire named

Carey is about to kick off the second half of her Las Vegas residency, “Mariah #1 to Infinity,” at Caesars Palace later this month.

She will then heads to Latin America this fall with her “Sweet Sweet Fantasy” tour of Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Mexico.

As for Empire:

Carey will appear on the October 5 installment of the Fox series, joining previously announced Empire guest stars Taye Diggs, Sierra McClain, French Montana and Birdman.

Empire returns September 21 with new episodes and you can watch Empire online at any time via our friends at TV Fanatic in order to catch up.

View Slideshow: Empire Cast: Did You Know…?

It’s a great show. But be warned:

You won’t be able to watch just one episode at a time. Prepare to binge, people.

Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg Land a TV Show. Together.

It’s become quite clear that TV executives are running out of show concepts, because the very idea of sitting Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg on camera together every week is…weird.

Not “funny” weird.  Just weird.

VH1 announced today that the home entertaining expert and the rapper are joining forces to create Martha & Snoop‘s Dinner Party, “a half-baked evening of cooking, conversation and fun where nothing is off limits,” according to a press release obtained by E!.

That sounds a lot like the premise Kocktails With Khloe​, which was billed as a gathering “in the kitchen and around the table for an intimate dinner party filled with cooking, pop culture, conversation and outrageously fun party games.

Martha Stewart Roast Jokes

Stewart and Snoop’s party, of course, will be so much better.

“At our dinner party, we will exemplify America’s fascination with food, entertaining and celebrity,” Stewart said in a statement.

“Martha & Snoop’s Dinner Party will redesign the traditional food competition shows in a new, different and very funny way.”

Snizzle Dizzle echoed his co-host’s sentiments.

“Martha and I have a special bond that goes back,” the rapper stated.

“We’re gonna be cooking, drinking and having a good time with our exclusive friends. Can’t wait for you to see how we roll together!”

VH1 is pretty confident that it can reinvent the wheel and create a hit.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, two of pop culture’s biggest icons,” VH1 and Logo president Chris McCarthy stated.

“Good parties are filled with fun, food and unexpected guests. Wait til you see what happens at Martha and Snoop’s Dinner Party; it will be unforgettable.”

Stewart’s team Instragram’d the news to followers, promising that she and Snoop will “throw the best dinner parties you’ll ever see on @vh1. Game on, Snoop!”

Stewart and Snoop have been friends for about eight years, after he appeared on her now-defunct talk show to make mashed potatoes.  He taught her slang, she gave him a few lessons in cooking.  BOOM, a friendship was born.

The new series is scheduled to premiere in the fall.

Dead Worm in Cucumber Leads to Epic Customer Care Exchange

We don"t want to build too much anticipation for the following story, but…

… it may be the best thing you will ever see on the Internet.

Told via snapshots of a Facebook exchange, the back-and-forth began when a customer of British supermarket Tesco issued a complaint over having found a dead worm in his cucumber.

This led to a funeral for the animal, a couple of poems and an ode to former band Oasis.

Confused? Intrigued? Both?

Scroll down to better understand, and to laugh for the next few hours weeks:

1. Excuse Me, Tesco?

It’s never a good sign when references are made to these these banana spiders.

2. A Quick, Understandable Response

Tesco didn’t blow off the complaint, that’s for certain. Can this customer service rep get a raise?

3. Things Escated from There

By which, we mean that Wes organized and executed a funeral for the worm.

4. FUNERAL UPDATE

Don’t worry. Wes supplied the supermarket chain with more than just a photo of the sad event.

5. An Ode to… Oasis

We did NOT see this coming.

6. And… Here Goes!

All hail Rob, the greatest customer care person in the history of the universe.

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Dead Worm in Cucumber Leads to Epic Customer Care Exchange

We don"t want to build too much anticipation for the following story, but…

… it may be the best thing you will ever see on the Internet.

Told via snapshots of a Facebook exchange, the back-and-forth began when a customer of British supermarket Tesco issued a complaint over having found a dead worm in his cucumber.

This led to a funeral for the animal, a couple of poems and an ode to former band Oasis.

Confused? Intrigued? Both?

Scroll down to better understand, and to laugh for the next few hours weeks:

1. Excuse Me, Tesco?

It’s never a good sign when references are made to these these banana spiders.

2. A Quick, Understandable Response

Tesco didn’t blow off the complaint, that’s for certain. Can this customer service rep get a raise?

3. Things Escated from There

By which, we mean that Wes organized and executed a funeral for the worm.

4. FUNERAL UPDATE

Don’t worry. Wes supplied the supermarket chain with more than just a photo of the sad event.

5. An Ode to… Oasis

We did NOT see this coming.

6. And… Here Goes!

All hail Rob, the greatest customer care person in the history of the universe.

View Slideshow