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Carly Rae Jepsen Teams Up With Nicki Minaj for 'Tonight I'm Getting Over You' Remix

Jessica Sager — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:48:03 +0000

Just when you didn’t think Carly Rae Jepsen could get any cuter or girlier, she collaborates with the queen of pink herself, Nicki Minaj. And the collabo is said to be amazing — not that you’d expect anything less from these ladies. Jepsen’s manager, Scooter Braun — whose charges also include the Wanted and some [...]

Nicki Minaj Is Wary of Doing 'American Idol' Again

Jessica Sager — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:47:49 +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.

Justin Bieber's Backup Dancers Do a Flash Mob in Atlanta Airport [VIDEO]

Eric the Intern — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:20:01 +0000

What happens when Justin Bieber’s backup dancer’s flight gets cancelled? Of course they have to dance. I have never been to a Justin Bieber concert, but these kids are actually really talented dancers. I can barely dance on a floor let alone a soft airport chair like these kids do. The best part of the [...]

Nicki Minaj Gets Sassy in New 'American Idol' Promos

Jessica Sager — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:00:34 +0000

Though 'American Idol' may have suffered in the ratings for the past few seasons, the fresh judging panel of Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban may be just what the show needs. In new promo clips, we get a glimpse of the 'Pound the Alarm' MC in action, and she's an absolute thrill to behold.

Stevie Nicks Apologizes for Harsh Words About Nicki Minaj

Nadine Cheung — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:30:36 +0000

Stevie Nicks recently defended fellow songstress Mariah Carey by lashing out on Nicki Minaj, but now the iconic singer has apologized for her harsh words towards the 'American Idol' judge.

Stevie Nicks on Nicki Minaj: 'I Would Have Killed Her'

Scott Shetler — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:18:12 +0000

Let there be no doubt about whose side Stevie Nicks is taking in the war of words between 'American Idol' judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. In a new interview, Nicks calls Minaj a "little girl" and says she would have killed Minaj if the rapper had spoken to her the way she spoke to Mariah.

Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey Fight During American Idol Auditions[VIDEO]

Eric the Intern — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:03:07 +0000

American Idol recently added three new judges to its arsenal. Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, and Mariah Carey have started their first auditioning process. During one audition things got a little heated between two of the new judges. According to sources this is what happened. Mariah made a comment to Nicki and then Nicki said this. [...]

Official 'American Idol' Judges List Released: Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Keith Urban + Nicki Minaj on Panel

Jessica Sager — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:16:00 +0000

Good news for ‘American Idol‘ fans! The official list of judges has finally been released. Who will grace the stage? Everyone you thought! Mariah Carey was the first judge officially announced (and the highest paid judge in reality TV history, pocketing a cool $18 million for one season), and now we know for sure that [...]

Alicia Keys, 'Girl on Fire (Inferno Version)' Feat. Nicki Minaj – Song Review

Jessica Sager — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:33:56 +0000

News of Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj‘s collaboration on ‘Girl on Fire (Inferno Version)’ hit our radar yesterday, but the track itself finally hit the Web today — and it doesn’t disappoint.

Nicki Minaj Reportedly Joins 'American Idol' as Judge

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:08:50 +0000

After weeks of speculation on who would take a seat next to diva-of-all-divas Mariah Carey on the revamped ‘American Idol‘ judges panel, it looks as though reigning rap royalty Nicki Minaj will be joining the show.

Nicki Minaj Talks Red Lobster + Performs 'Pound the Alarm' on 'The Tonight Show'

Jessica Sager — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:45:58 +0000

Nicki Minaj showed that her colorful personality extends beyond pink in her appearance on ‘The Tonight Show.’ In addition to a smokin’ hot performance of ‘Pound the Alarm’ in which censors were probably thanking their lucky stars for her pasties, the Harajuku Barbie sat down with host Jay Leno and talked about everything from touring to Trinidad to why you shouldn’t ask for extra bread at Red Lobster. No, seriously.

Who Else Is in the Running to Judge 'American Idol'?

Jessica Sager — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:14:34 +0000

Who will replace Jennifer Lopez on American Idol? So far in the running are a slew of divas — and one dude.

Nicki Minaj Denies Tokyo Murder Involves Her Backup Dancer

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:47:16 +0000

Nicki Minaj is denying reports that one her backup dancers was involved in a murder of a 21-year-old foreign exchange student in Japan.

Nicki Minaj Says She's Doesn't Use Sex to Sell Records

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:25:19 +0000

Nicki Minaj is pushing back claims that she uses her sex appeal to boost album sales. Despite flaunting her bodacious frame in her videos like ‘Starships‘ and ‘Beez in the Trap,’ the rapstress insists that her platform is not all about sex.

Watch Nicki Minaj's New Pepsi Commercial

Jessica Sager — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:41:49 +0000

Nicki Minaj goes pop indeed — soda pop, that is — in her new Pepsi ad.

The clip, set to a remix of Minaj’s hit ‘Moment for Life,’ opens with a cute brunette couple popping open some cans of — what else? — Pepsi. The song choice was a deliberate one, because as soon as they start sipping, time stops. The duo takes advantage of this and goes on a global adventure.

Nicki Minaj Wants to Collaborate With Adele

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:05 +0000

Outside of her Young Money family, Nicki Minaj has worked with some of the biggest names in music including David Guetta, Rick Ross and Madonna. However, there’s one major superstar that Harajuku Barbie would love to collaborate with — pop songbird Adele.

Is Nicki Minaj Retiring?

Jessica Sager — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:00:31 +0000

Sounds like Nicki Minaj has had enough of the haters. In a new interview, she dishes on how she may never return to Twitter — and what may drive her to “leave the game” for good. Say it ain’t so!

Nicki Minaj 'Irked' by Lady Gaga Comparisons

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:38:18 +0000

Wigs and over-the-top stage costumes are not enough of a reason for Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga to be compared to one another… At least not in Minaj’s mind. The rapper chatted with JuJu Chang for Nightline and when asked if she was offended by being compared to Gaga, Minaj stated, “Offends me, no. Irks [...]

Nicki Minaj Hangs With Kim Kardashian, Performs 'Starships' on 'Today' Show

Cristin Maher — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:22:34 +0000

This morning (April 6), Nicki Minaj stopped by the ‘Today’ studio in New York City to chat with host Matt Lauer about her new album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded,’ Madonna, and more. The songstress/rapper, who was clad in a blond wig, studded metallic hot pants and a cleavage-bearing black bra top, also performed her hit ‘Starships’ and her latest single ‘Right by My Side,’ and also hung out with reality star Kim Kardashian behind the scenes.

Madonna 'I Don't Give A' Snippet Feat. Nicki Minaj Hits the Web

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:50:38 +0000

Madonna didn’t just recruit Nicki Minaj for ‘Give Me All Your Luvin” or the Super Bowl halftime show. She also asked the ‘Super Bass’ singer to contribute her signature quirky raps to ‘I Don’t Give A.’ Madge shared a minute-and-a-half snippet of the song as today’s ‘MDNA’ preview and these two titans of pop music play off one another like sassy and super sexy sorority sisters.