Mariah Carey Books Empire Season 3 Guest Stint — But There's a Twist

Setting the stage for what could be the biggest diva face-off of the fall, Mariah Carey has signed on to guest star on Empire, Fox announced Monday at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.  And the pop superstar will not be playing herself.



Per the network, Carey will play Kitty, a mega-superstar who comes to Empire to collaborate with Jamal Lyon (Jussie Smollett) on an explosive new song. When the duet encounters obstacles, Kitty helps Jamal dig deep to overcome personal difficulties and reach a musical breakthrough.

Fingers crossed Carey’s Kitty will share at least one shade-throwing scene with Jamal’s mom, Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) when her episode airs on Oct. 5.
Other Season 3 guest stars include the previously reported Taye Diggs and rapper French Montana.