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Nicki Minaj Takes Home Award for Top Rap Artist at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Kat Lee — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:35:17 +0000

For the umpteenth time in her career, Nicki Minaj is taking the old boys club of the hip-hop world and turning it on it's head. With her win for Top Rap Artist at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, she seems to be usurping the throne from rappers of the past.

Lil Wayne + Nicki Minaj to Perform at 2013 Billboard Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:06:24 +0000

Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj will be going back to high school on Sunday night, May 19, when the YMCMB duo performs together at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. While we adore Weezy and her Minajesty, let’s hope they don’t sex it up like they do in the video for the song. They are too [...]

Nicki Minaj Out at 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:04:29 +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 tomorrow (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 12:24:14 +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.

'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.

Listen to Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Tonight I'm Getting Over You' Remix Feat. Nicki Minaj

Jessica Sager — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:29:07 +0000

“This is the remix,” Nicki Minaj announces. “Carly!” And so begins the ‘American Idol‘ judge and Young Money queen’s remix of Carly Rae Jepsen‘s ‘Tonight I’m Getting Over You,’ in which Minaj gives the one-time ‘Canadian Idol’ runner up advice on just how to move past that jerk who broke her heart. The song is [...]

Nicki Minaj Basically Blames Other Judges for Low 'American Idol' Ratings

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:48 +0000

The ratings for Season 12 of 'American Idol' have been consistently down -- the worst since the first. Many critics believe the decline has to do with lackluster judges. One of those judges believes the blame lies on the doorstep of her peers. Yes, Nicki Minaj thinks the low ratings for 'Idol' are the fault of Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and sole remaining original judge Randy Jackson.

Her Minajesty also thinks it is she who keeping the show afloat. Really? Really.

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 Is Wary of Doing 'American Idol' Again

Jessica Sager — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:30:49 +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 Doesn't Care About Grammy Snub

Jeff Giles — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:00:26 +0000

Nicki Minaj was all over the charts in 2012, but when the Grammy Awards are handed out on Feb. 10, her name won't be called, because she didn't receive a single nomination -- and as she told USA Today during a recent interview, that's just fine with her.

Nicki Minaj Performs 'Freedom' on 'Ellen'

Scott Shetler — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:44:40 +0000

In promotion of her ‘American Idol‘ gig, Nicki Minaj stopped by ‘Ellen’ to sing ‘Freedom,’ a tune from her latest re-release, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up,’ surrounded by fog and giant chandeliers. ‘Freedom’ is more vocal ballad than hip-hop song, though the first minute allowed Minaj to do what she does best by [...]

Nicki Minaj Talks Boyfriend Rumors on 'Ellen'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:26:53 +0000

Leave it to Ellen DeGeneres to point out that rap queen Nicki Minaj has been wearing what looks like a wedding ring in photos. Ellen went for it, grilling the 'American Idol' judge about who she smooched on New Year's Eve. The only thing we know is that it wasn't Harry Styles, since he was kissing Taylor Swift! Minaj adopted a faux British accent, declaring "I don't want to talk about it, Ellen."

Nicki Minaj Loses Her Wig Stylist

Jessica Sager — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:24:10 +0000

As famous for her insane style and rainbow weaves as she is for her hooks and rhymes, Nicki Minaj is turning over a new wig -- er, leaf. The 'Freedom' MC has kicked her wig stylist to the curb, which may be why she's been sporting sleeker, more subdued styles as of late.

'American Idol' Judges Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Forced to Say Nice Things About Each Other

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:36:51 +0000

They may say the drama is over and in the rear view, but it doesn't seem to be for new 'American Idol' judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. It's TMDFOJP – Too Much Diva for One Judging Panel!

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!

Is 'Superbass' Just a Jay-Z Song Sped Up?

Tom Blunt — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:54:07 +0000

If you slow down Nicki Minaj’s hit ‘Superbass,’ you might get the impression that Jay-Z has been playing an elaborate trick on us all along…. While we don’t really believe both artists are one and the same, it’s eerie to hear how smoothly Jay-Z’s cadence and style are imitated by the younger artist. Of course [...]

WTF Is She Wearing: Nicki Minaj at the Pink Friday Fragrance Launch in Sydney [PHOTOS]

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:30:03 +0000

At her Pink Friday fragrance launch in Sydney, Australia on Nov. 29, Nicki Minaj looked a bit like Little Bo Peep — after a long, strange acid trip. She didn’t lose a flock o’ sheep. She lost her damn mind and her sense of style. Ruffles? Check. Mixed, clashing, loud patterns? Check. Lots of pink? [...]

Steven Tyler Responds to Nicki Minaj's Racist Accusations

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:30:01 +0000

Not a single, solitary episode of 'American Idol' Season 12 has aired yet and it's already rife with plenty of Nicki Minaj-generated controversy. Forget Mariah-gate. That's so last month.

Steven Tyler has already offered a response to Minaj's pointed accusations that he's a racist (due to comments he made about her judging ability). The former and current 'American Idol' judge had a bit of a spat in the press, with Tyler chalking it up to a big ol' misunderstanding.

Nick Minaj to Steven Tyler: 'Go F— Yourself'

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:13:21 +0000

Nicki Minaj is mad as hell and she's not gonna take it anymore! The Queen Barbz fired some verbal shots at former 'American Idol' judge Steven Tyler over comments he made about the new 'Idol' judges.

New Music Out This Week-Rihanna, Pitbull and Nicki Minaj [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:12:06 +0000

Finally a great week for music lovers with a huge variety of music in all Genres, but for the pop music fan it is a really big week! 1.) Rihanna ”Unapologetic [CD/DVD]“ -This girl is like Prince, she always has new music constantly coming out, except the difference is she releases it! Jay-Z made [...]