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Insider: 'American Idol' to Axe All 4 Judges as Part of Massive Makeover (Exclusive)

May 8, 2013 By Jethro Nededog 2 weeks ago

Also, Jennifer Lopez not under consideration for a return to the judges' panel

  

Nick Cannon on Mariah Carey-Nicki Minaj 'Idol' Feud: My Wife Didn't Sign Up for 'Love & Hip Hop' (Video)

May 6, 2013 By Greg Gilman 2 weeks ago

The "America's Got Talent" show host says producers of "American Idol" are fueling the animosity between his wife and Minaj

  

The Best, Worst, and Most Ridiculous of the Week: 9 Showbiz Stories You Can't Miss

May 3, 2013 By Greg Gilman 3 weeks ago

America found its first openly gay professional athlete, "Rocky" is coming to Broadway, and Reese Witherspoon got wasted

  

'American Idol' Eyes Harry Connick Jr. to Join Judging Panel

May 3, 2013 By Greg Gilman 3 weeks ago

The singer and actor told reporters backstage at Thursday's results show that he's been approached for the gig before, too

  

'American Idol's' Nicki Minaj Rips Mariah Carey After Ratings Drop; Cites Jennifer Lopez in Tweet

May 2, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 3 weeks ago

The rapper calls Carey "insecure" and "bitter" during Twit-fit

  

'American Idol' Top 10 Show and After-Party: What You Didn’t See on TV

March 8, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 11 weeks ago

The judge with a hand-held mirror, Fox’s Mike Darnell on stage and the inglorious exit of the ousted contestants -- inside and after Thursday night’s live “American Idol” cutdown to the “Top 10”

  

Ratings: 'American Idol' Down 19% in Season Premiere

January 17, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 18 weeks ago

Kickoff of revamped "American Idol" sheds 4 million total viewers compared to last season's opener

  

Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj Made to Say Nice Things About Each Other

January 8, 2013 By Tim Molloy 19 weeks ago

Feud not fake, Fox exec says

  

Steven Tyler Apologizes to Nicki Minaj; Assures He's Not Racist (Video)

November 28, 2012 By Greg Gilman 25 weeks ago

Former "American Idol" judge doesn't understand why his replacement judge thought his Bob Dylan comment was racist

  

Steven Tyler Thinks Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey Should 'Shut the F--- Up'; Minaj Calls Him 'Racist'

November 26, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 25 weeks ago

Steven Tyler says new "American Idol" judges should give their opinions to the contestants, not each other

  

American Music Awards Red Carpet: High Notes, High Spirits

November 18, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 26 weeks ago

Before they hit the stage at the American Music Awards, stars like Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Pink hit the red carpet at L.A. Live

  

'American Idol' Promo Features Brutally Honest Nicki Minaj (Video)

November 16, 2012 By Greg Gilman 27 weeks ago

"American Idol" is selling the wild, wacky and sassy Nicki Minaj to viewers for season 12.

  

Lady Gaga, Beyonce Director Sells Sci-Fi Short to Warner Bros.

October 17, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 31 weeks ago

Music video director and special effects artist Stephan Zlotescu's "True Skin" has been a hot commodity since it hit the web a week ago

  

Obama Stupidly Weighs in On Mariah-Minaj Dispute (Audio)

October 15, 2012 By Tim Molloy 31 weeks ago

President walks right into criticisms that he's wasting time on unimportant things

  

'American Idol' Producers Show Support After Mariah Carey-Nicki Minaj Flap

October 5, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 33 weeks ago

Allegedly feuding coworkers Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj are "passionate, dynamic and invested," "Amercian Idol" producers insist

  

Katie Couric: 'American Idol' Judges Include Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Randy Jackson

September 13, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 36 weeks ago

Couric makes some "Idol" predictions during Jennifer Lopez interview

  

Nicki Minaj for Mitt Romney? President Obama Doesn't Think So

September 10, 2012 By Danielle Paquette 36 weeks ago

"I think she had a song on there, a little rap that said that. But she likes to play different characters,” President Obama said

  

Mariah Carey Lobbies for Lenny Kravitz in 'American Idol' Judge Search

August 21, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 39 weeks ago

As reports swirl that Nicki Minaj is all but a done deal for "Idol," Mariah Carey makes a Twitter plea to bring Lenny Kravitz aboard

  

Samuel L. Jackson to Host the BET Awards

May 22, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

"Avengers" star Samuel L. Jackson to preside over this year's BET Awards; Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj to perform

  

Nicki Minaj Review: 'Roman Reloaded' Is a Hot-Pink Mess

April 3, 2012 By Chris Willman 1 year ago

Nicki Minaj's second album is full of adventurous hip-hop for its first third. Then it turns into the season's least interesting, most bloated dance-pop record

  

Madonna Review: 'MDNA' Has a Great Beat and You Can Pay Alimony To It

March 26, 2012 By Chris Willman 1 year ago

Madonna becomes the Material Matron on her latest album "MDNA." It's two-thirds disco thumper, one-third divorce diary

  

Grammys: Watch Nicki Minaj's Exorcism-Themed Performance (Video)

February 13, 2012 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

On a night of straightforward performances, one stands out

  

Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Show Edges Out the Game

February 6, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

With the highest halftime viewership in Super Bowl history, Madonna's performance edges out the average for the Giants-Patriots faceoff

  

Madonna Pre-Super Bowl Video Gets Some Cred From NFL, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A.

February 3, 2012 By Chris Willman 1 year ago

VIDEOS: Madonna hires her own celebrity cheerleaders in a ridiculous but infectious new video for "Give Me All Your Luvin'"

  

Nicki Minaj's Nipple Sparks Moral Outrage, ABC Apology (NSFW Video)

August 5, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

"Moment 4 Life" singer's brief flash sets off shock waves

  

Gee Roberson Lands Top Geffen Records Gig

June 21, 2011 By Johnnie L. Roberts 1 year ago

Announcing the new head of the once rock-centric label, Jimmy Iovine confirms a week-old scoop by TheWrap.

  
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