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Nicki Minaj Out at 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:04:29 +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 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.

Nicki Minaj Responds to 'Idol' Exit Rumors, Randy Jackson Quits

Gina Vespa — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:24:14 +0000

On May 9, we learned that ‘American Idol’ producers reportedly plan to replace judges Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban with a new set of panelists next season due to low ratings. Never one to bite her tongue, Minaj responded to the rumors and Jackson confirmed that he has, in fact, decided to call it quits.

'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.

Nicki Minaj Is Wary of Doing 'American Idol' Again

Jessica Sager — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:47:49 +0000

Love her or hate her, Nicki Minaj is regarded as arguably the best judge on 'American Idol' for season 12, giving insight beyond that of legendary multi-octave diva Mariah Carey.

But that doesn't mean Minaj necessarily wants to do this ever again.

Nicki Minaj Talks to Herself for ELLE [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:01:05 +0000

Nicki Minaj has made no secret that she thinks she has multiple personalities -- she often raps using her dissociative voices -- and now she's putting them to use on camera.

Minaj interviewed herself for an ELLE video, and it's safe to say this girl hates journalists. (Dude, what'd we ever do to you?)

Nicki Minaj Scrubs Down for ELLE, But Feels Naked Without Her Crazy Wigs and Makeup [PHOTOS]

Jessica Sager — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:20:40 +0000

Nicki Minaj was scrubbed down for an ELLE magazine make-under, and she reported feeling a bit exposed as a result. Apparently those nipslips in the past were no match for a lack of wigs and dramatic face paint. “I felt naked,” Minaj said of her lack of “pink lipstick” and “big ol’ crazy lashes” (quotes [...]

Nicki Minaj Fired Her Stylists Since No One Takes Clowns Seriously

Jessica Sager — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:00:17 +0000

If Nicki Minaj has seemed almost unrecognizable in the past few weeks, well, that's the point.

Minaj has been revamping her look to be more vamp and a lot less tramp, and she ditched the entire team that brought her technicolor nightmare to life in the first place.

Nicki Minaj's 'Wig Stylist' Quits Over 'Creative Differences'

Cassandra Rose — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 06:10:00 +0000

After a three-year partnership, Nicki Minaj‘s hair stylist (read: weave and wig stylist) has moved on to tease and spray fake Christmas tree snow on other celebrities who will allow him to properly express his art. Seems Minaj just didn’t understand his deep dark wig-making soul. In what appears to be a rather unnecessary press [...]

Nicki Minaj + Mariah Carey Cover The Hollywood Reporter, Still Bicker on 'American Idol' Set

Jessica Sager — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:15:59 +0000

Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj brought drama to the 'American Idol' auditions, but all they brought to their cover of The Hollywood Reporter was a lot of beauty. The ladies, accompanied by Ryan Seacrest as well as fellow judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson, look stunning!

Nicki Minaj Says She and 'American Idol' Co-Judge Mariah Carey 'Are Fine'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:30:01 +0000

The white flag has been waved and the olive branch extended …we think! Nicki Minaj has opened up about her post-fight relationship with Mariah Carey, saying that they have been "fine" since the dust up witnessed 'round the world.

Stevie Nicks on Nicki Minaj: 'I Would Have Killed Her'

Scott Shetler — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:18:12 +0000

Let there be no doubt about whose side Stevie Nicks is taking in the war of words between 'American Idol' judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. In a new interview, Nicks calls Minaj a "little girl" and says she would have killed Minaj if the rapper had spoken to her the way she spoke to Mariah.

Ryan Secreast Says Nicki Minaj + Mariah Carey Feud Has Gone 'Too Far'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:49:00 +0000

We knew this would be too much diva for one reality competition show panel. The cat fight between new ‘American Idol‘ judges and divas Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj has gone too far, according to show host Ryan Seacrest, who didn’t exactly have a ringside seat to the throwdown, but was close enough. On his [...]

Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Are Already Making 'American Idol' More Interesting

Kathy Landin — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:29:19 +0000

The next season of the waning talent search show â€˜American Idolâ€™ began taping on Sunday, and after working their way down a long list of possible judges, the producers ended up with a panel that seems to include one too many divas — and we can only hope the fireworks make it to air. Past [...]

Official 'American Idol' Judges List Released: Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Keith Urban + Nicki Minaj on Panel

Jessica Sager — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:16:00 +0000

Good news for ‘American Idol‘ fans! The official list of judges has finally been released. Who will grace the stage? Everyone you thought! Mariah Carey was the first judge officially announced (and the highest paid judge in reality TV history, pocketing a cool $18 million for one season), and now we know for sure that [...]

Nicki Minaj Reportedly Joins 'American Idol' as Judge

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:08:50 +0000

After weeks of speculation on who would take a seat next to diva-of-all-divas Mariah Carey on the revamped ‘American Idol‘ judges panel, it looks as though reigning rap royalty Nicki Minaj will be joining the show. Whoa. Mariah and Nicki? On one panel? That’s enough diva in one room to make the earth stop spinning on its axis.

Listen to Justin Bieber + Nicki Minaj Collabo 'Beauty and a Beat'[VIDEO]

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:26:17 +0000

Another Justin Bieber ‘Believe’ track is upon us, this time in the form of ‘Beauty and a Beat,’ featuring an assist from Nicki Minaj. It’s a dancey, swaggy club banger, with its uptempo pacing and party vibe. The road to ‘Believe,’ which drops on June 19, is paved with songs landing left and right!

Pre-Sale For Nicki Minaj at UNO Lakefront Arena

Steve Wiley — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:36:54 +0000

Nicki Minaj brings her Pink Friday Tour to the UNO Lakefront Arena on July 27. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 19th at 10:00 am. Lakefront Lagniappe members can buy tickets before the general public on sale beginning Friday, May 18 10:00am to 10:00pm at at www.ticketmaster.com with the password – summer.

Nicki Minaj Gives Sophia Grace + Rosie Advice, Performs Medley on 'Ellen' VIDEOS]

Jessica Sager — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:29:42 +0000

‘Super Bass’ girls Sophia Grace and Rosie were reunited with their heroine, Nicki Minaj, on — where else? — ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show.’ Ms. Minaj doled out advice as well as a special gift for the pint-sized pink enthusiasts.

Watch Sophia Grace + Rosie Nail Nicki Minaj's 'Moment 4 Life' [VIDEO]

Cristin Maher — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:10:42 +0000

‘Super Bass’ isn’t the only tune Sophia Grace Brownlee has hidden up her sleeve! The tutu-wearing 8-year-old made yet another appearance on her girl Ellen Degeneres’ talk show, and alongside her 5-year-old backup dancing cousin Rosie, the little Brit tore through Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Moment 4 Life’ without a single misstep.

Nicki Minaj Exorcises Her Demons at the 2012 Grammy Awards

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:29:19 +0000

Nicki Minaj is known for her crazy antics but her performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards Sunday night was simply weird. We should have realized that something strange was going to happen when she graced the red carpet as Little Red Riding Hood. WTF?