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Nicki Minaj Out at 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:29 +0000

Rap diva Nicki Minaj is one and done.

Sources close to the production claim that the controversial star will exit 'American Idol' after Season 12 wraps tomorrow (May 16). She served on the judge's panel for a season, famously clashing with Mariah Carey, who also sat on the panel for her first year.

'American Idol' May Cut All Four Judges to Reinvent Itself

Damon Houx — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:22:53 +0000

'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.

Nick Cannon Says 'American Idol' Producers Forced Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Feud [Video]

Jessica Sager — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:57:17 +0000

Though it's pretty much a given at this point that Mariah Carey won't be around for the next season of 'American Idol' after the massive drama with Nicki Minaj this season, her hubby Nick Cannon is shedding more light on everything.

The funny man explained that neither he nor Carey blames all the brouhaha on Minaj herself -- but that the brunt belongs with the producers of the show, who deliberately rocked the boat for ratings.

Jennifer Lopez, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj + Chris Brown Added to 2013 Billboard Music Awards Lineup

Kat Lee — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:46:30 +0000

Holy mother. The 2013 Billboard Music Awards are going to be a can't-miss, must-watch show at the rate they are adding superstar performers. Now Jennifer Lopez, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown will also take the stage at the May 19 award show.

Nicki Minaj Lands Movie Role Alongside Cameron Diaz

Jessica Sager — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:50:34 +0000

Nicki Minaj is moving from the small screen at ‘American Idol‘ to the silver screen! The ‘Freedom’ MC nabbed her first movie role (that is, in a non-voiceover part) alongside A-lister Cameron Diaz. The Hollywood Reporter says Minaj will appear in ‘The Other Woman.’ In the flick, Diaz learns she’s, well, “the other woman” and [...]

Nicki Minaj Basically Blames Other Judges for Low 'American Idol' Ratings

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:10:48 +0000

The ratings for Season 12 of 'American Idol' have been consistently down -- the worst since the first. Many critics believe the decline has to do with lackluster judges. One of those judges believes the blame lies on the doorstep of her peers. Yes, Nicki Minaj thinks the low ratings for 'Idol' are the fault of Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and sole remaining original judge Randy Jackson.

Her Minajesty also thinks it is she who keeping the show afloat. Really? Really.

Nicki Minaj Would Like You To Know She Didn't Sleep Her Way to the Top

Jade — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:48 +0000

I may not be Nicki Minaj's biggest fan, but I do have to give her props on what she wants us to all know!

'American Idol' Oklahoma City Auditions Recap: Puppets, Forgotten Lyrics + An Inspirational Kid With Cystic Fibrosis

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:05:59 +0000

On tonight's (Jan. 31) episode of Season 12 of 'American Idol,' the show hit Oklahoma City in Oklahoma, the home state and former stompin' grounds of Carrie Underwood, one of the biggest Idols in the show's history. Here's how things shook out in OKC, where puppets, an instance of forgotten lyrics to the national anthem and an inspirational kid with cystic fibrosis left their mark.

Nicki Minaj Talks Nicknames + 'American Idol' Feuds and Performs on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Jessica Sager — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:45:03 +0000

Nicki Minaj took over 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' last night (Jan. 25), not in the Matt Damon way, but in the simultaneous musical guest and major interview guest way. Not only was the Harajuku Barbie supremely entertaining, but she also revealed just how the 'American Idol' panel works together.

Hint: She doesn't think Mariah Carey is a big fan of hers.

'American Idol' Judges Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Forced to Say Nice Things About Each Other

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:36:51 +0000

They may say the drama is over and in the rear view, but it doesn't seem to be for new 'American Idol' judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. It's TMDFOJP – Too Much Diva for One Judging Panel!

Steven Tyler Responds to Nicki Minaj's Racist Accusations

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:40:01 +0000

Not a single, solitary episode of 'American Idol' Season 12 has aired yet and it's already rife with plenty of Nicki Minaj-generated controversy. Forget Mariah-gate. That's so last month.

Steven Tyler has already offered a response to Minaj's pointed accusations that he's a racist (due to comments he made about her judging ability). The former and current 'American Idol' judge had a bit of a spat in the press, with Tyler chalking it up to a big ol' misunderstanding.

Nicki Minaj Gets Sassy in New 'American Idol' Promos

Jessica Sager — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:00:34 +0000

Though 'American Idol' may have suffered in the ratings for the past few seasons, the fresh judging panel of Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban may be just what the show needs. In new promo clips, we get a glimpse of the 'Pound the Alarm' MC in action, and she's an absolute thrill to behold.

Bieber Finds a Beauty and a Beat [VIDEO]

Chad Taylor — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:47:52 +0000

His third single off the multi-platinum "Believe" album and video features the ultimate diva Nicki Minaj.

'American Idol' Tries to Make Us Believe the Minaj-Carey War Isn't For Ratings

Alexandra Capotorto — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:12:22 +0000

Nigel Lythgoe, producer of 'American Idol' (and just about every other FOX reality show), insists that smackdown between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj was very real and wasn't conjured up by the publicity-hungry suits at the network.

Not because they'd never do such a thing, but because the timing is way off.

American Idol Judge Wish List

Jade — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:59 +0000

It's time to start speculating on next seasons "American Idol" judges.

Top-Selling Albums Of The Year…So Far

Chad Taylor — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:35:00 +0000

Mommy-to-be Adele's 21 was the only album to sell at least a million copies over the past six months, "21" was also one of the two albums to sell over a million copies in the first half of last year.

Give Me All Your Luvin' Ft. M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj [MUSIC VIDEO]

Mix 94.9 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:26:28 +0000

Give Me All Your Luvin' is the first single off her twelfth studio album, MDNA.

David Guetta – Turn Me On ft. Nicki Minaj [MUSIC VIDEO]

Mix 94.9 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:19:24 +0000

"Turn Me On" is a song by French disc jockey David Guetta from his fifth album Nothing but the Beat. The song is also on Nicki Minaj's second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.