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

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

Earlier today (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.

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.

Nicki Minaj Teams Up With Dr. Dre for Pink Pill Speakers [Video]

Jeff Giles — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:12:54 +0000

You’re nobody these days unless you have your own personally branded line of audio gear, and Nicki Minaj isn’t about to be left out of the fun — in fact, she’s getting ready to debut her own wireless speaker. Well, maybe not her very own — more like a Minaj-ized variation on the portable Pill [...]

Nicki Minaj Fired Her Stylists Since No One Takes Clowns Seriously

Jessica Sager — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:43:17 +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.

'American Idol' Season 12, Episode 8 Recap: Nicki Minaj Is Disappointed During Men's Auditions

David Whitely — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:06:46 +0000

So after Wednesday night’s group round of ‘American Idol’ auditions, the guys had theÂ opportunityÂ to shine by themselves in tonight’s solo round. The talent pool that started with 43 guys at the beginning of the episode got cut in half by night’s end to make room for the top 20. But not so fast — eight [...]

'American Idol' Season 12, Episode 3 Recap: Nicki Minaj Storms Out of Charlotte Audtions

Emily Tan — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:23:57 +0000

It was the first time â€˜American Idolâ€™ took auditions to Charlotte, and they did it in style by holding them at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Known for being the homestead of past â€˜Idolâ€™ winners Scotty McCreery and Fantasia, the judges were hoping to find another winner in the crowd. Naomi Morris made a strong statement [...]

Alicia Keys Turns Up the Heat With 'Girl on Fire (Inferno Version)' Video Feat. Nicki Minaj

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:26:12 +0000

Alicia Keys turns up the heat just a little bit with the Inferno Version of her video for 'Girl on Fire.' This version features a cameo by Nicki Minaj. There are two added scenes of Minaj and that's about it. It's the same video, save for a double shot of the rapper.

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

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:12:22 +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.