Nicki Minaj

February 16, 2012 Hot Topics

Nicki Minaj's controversial exorcism performance at the 2012 Grammys confused and offended some people, and now a new report from NY Daily News says the rapper responded to her critics, asking, "I don't know -- what is the big issue?"

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The 29-year-old claimed the five-minute presentation of songs "Roman's Revenge" and "Roman Holiday," which included priests, an exorcism and levitation, was part of an unnamed movie she's currently writing.

February 14, 2012 Extra Scoop
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During Katy Perry's Grammy performance of her new single, "Part of Me," she featured several key phrases that could have been directed at ex-husband Russell Brand, such as, "You're not going to break my soul," "Look at me, I'm a sparkling firework," and "You'll never put me out again, I'm glowing."

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February 13, 2012 Awards Shows

Hip-hop singer Nicki Minaj apparently shouldered the responsibility for weirdness at the 2012 Grammys, usually provided by Lady Gaga. Minaj hit the red carpet dressed in a Versace red cloak-cape, accompanied by a man dressed like the Pope.

Then Nicki took the stage to perform her new single "Roman Holiday," which included a pre-taped segment of a mock exorcism that began with her singing a manic version of "I Feel Pretty" to her reflection. The live performance included dancing monks and priests swarming around a horizontal Minaj, who then levitated high above the stage.

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Bill Donahue of the Catholic League expressed his organization's displeasure with the performance and for the Recording Academy for allowing it to take place. "None of this was by accident, and all of it was approved by The Recording Academy, which puts on the Grammys. Whether Minaj is possessed is surely an open question, but what is not in doubt is the irresponsibility of The Recording Academy. Never would they allow an artist to insult Judaism or Islam."

February 13, 2012 Extra Scoop
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Jen Aniston and Justin Theroux hosted a birthday party for Aniston at Chateau Marmont on Saturday with 60 of their closest friends, including Courteney Cox and Adam Sandler. Doesn't she look fabulous at 43?

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February 09, 2012 Awards Shows

This year's Grammy nominees raked in the dough with album and ticket sales, product endorsements, with some adding to their musical bank accounts from their own brands.

See which awards they're nominated for -- and how much they made in 2011!

2012 Grammy Nominees' Worth

Adele

Nominated for: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance.She plumped up her bank account with $18 million in 2011, thanks to her soulful ballads.

Beyonce

Nominated for: Best Rap/Sung Collaboration with artist Andre 3000.The wealthy new mom earned $35 million in 2011.

Bruno Mars

Nominated for: Record of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Album of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance and Song of the Year.Mars earned Earth cash to the tune of $8 million in 2011.

Jay-Z

Nominated for: Best Rap Album for "Watch the Throne," Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song with Kanye West.Z got lots of $ -- rapping his way to $37 million in 2011.

Kanye West

Nominated for: Best Rap Album for "Watch the Throne," Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song with Jay-Z. Solely for Best Rap Album, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song for "All of the Lights" with Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie.West stuffed his vest with $16 million in 2011.

Katy Perry

Nominated for: Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.Perry might want to set off some "Fireworks" after earning an explosive $44 million in 2011.

Lady Gaga

Nominated for: Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album.Her Little Monsters scared up $90 million for Gaga in 2011.

Nicki Minaj

Nominated for: Best New Artist, Best Rap Album and Best Rap PerformanceNicki earned a quick $6.5 million in 2011.

Rihanna

Nominated for: Solely for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. Song of the Year for "All of the Lights" collaboration with Kanye West, Kid Cudi & Fergie, as well as Best Rap/Sung Collaboration "What's My Name?" with Drake.This "Good Girl Gone Bad" went to the bank with $29 million in 2011.

Taylor Swift

Nominated for: Best Country Solo Performance, Best Country Song and Best Country.The country cutie strummed up $45 million in 2011.

February 03, 2012 Music

Check out Madonna's new song, "Give Me All Your Luvin'," featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.!

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