Nicki Minaj

FOX Announces 'American Idol' Judges

September 16, 2012 American Idol

When “American Idol” returns in January 2013, Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban will be sitting at the judges’ table.

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Contestants will perform for the new panel starting Sunday at auditions in New York followed by tryouts in Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, San Antonio, Baton Rouge and Oklahoma City.

Nicki Minaj to Join 'American Idol'?

August 20, 2012 American Idol

Hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj is reportedly joining Mariah Carey as a judge on “American Idol.”

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A source told Us Weekly, "I'm not sure the deal is completely done yet, but yes, she is definitely doing it. A few more slight things to sign off on but it is happening."

Nicki Minaj Pulls Plug on U.K. Concerts to Rest Vocal Cords

August 19, 2012 Music

Hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj has cancelled her concerts in the U.K. this weekend in order to rest her damaged vocal cords.

Nicki Minaj Pulls Plug on U.K. Concerts to Rest Vocal Cords

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The singer’s publicist told The Hollywood Reporter that Minaj "regretfully cancelled" her shows at the V Festival in England on Saturday and Sunday "due to strained vocal cords.”

Nicki Minaj Red Hot on 'Today'

August 14, 2012 Hot Topics

Pop star Nicki Minaj rocked the "Today" show’s outdoor stage at Rockefeller Center Tuesday morning with a concert fans will never forget.

The 29-year-old curvaceous diva landed her spaceship, performing to her hit song, "Starships."

Scroll through the photos of Nicki in a nearly see-through, skintight body suit and bright red knee-high boots.

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Watch Nicki’s out-of-this-world performance!

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Extra Scoop: Nicki Minaj Talks Fashion-Mogul Rivalry with Lil Wayne

August 01, 2012 Extra Scoop

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Nicki Minaj had no problem poking fun at her mentor Lil Wayne in a recent interview. "Best believe, when my clothing line comes, I'm going to blow him out the park and he's probably going to be coming asking me for a job," she said with a laugh.

Full Story at Rolling Stone

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Hip-Hop Hoo-Ha: Nicki Minaj Still Hot over Hot 97 Cancellation

June 05, 2012 Hot Topics

Hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj took to the airwaves Monday night to explain why she pulled out of the Hot 97’s Summer Jam concert this past weekend.

Hip-Hop Hoo-Ha: Nicki Minaj Still Hot over Hot 97 Cancellation

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The controversy began when Lil Wayne and his Young Money label tweeted on Sunday that they were not performing at the concert -- after Hot 97 personality Peter Rosenberg said Minaj’s new single "Starships" was “wack” and not “real hip-hop.”

Extra Scoop: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Recap: Go Big or Go Home

June 05, 2012 Extra Scoop

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After stops in L.A., New York, Florida and St. Louis, “America’s Got Talent” headed to Austin on Monday, home of barbecue, live music and good times. See what the big state of Texas had to offer. Full Story at Rolling Stone

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'Extra' Raw! With Nicki Minaj in Times Square

April 09, 2012 Music

Hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj chatted with "Extra's" AJ Calloway at the US launch party for the Nokia Lumia 900 phone, where she talked about her collaboration with Madonna, and Kim Kardashian dating rumors.

Check out the interview!