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'American Idol' May Fire Every Judge It Has + Start Fresh Next Season

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:43:00 +0000

Mariah Carey might not be the only one out of a job at 'American Idol.' If one report is to be believed, the show plans on doing some serious housecleaning during which all four judges will be axed in an attempt to quell the program's bleeding ratings.

Nicki Minaj Talks Tough Love 'American Idol' Judging Strategy

Jessica Sager — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:50:06 +0000

Nicki Minaj has come under fire at ‘American Idol‘ in the past few weeks because of her perceived harsh criticism, but the ‘Freedom’ rapper insists that it’s all coming from a good place: one of love and honesty. “When I speak in a blunt way, like I do, people take that as me not loving [...]

Nicki Minaj Goes Back to Hip-Hop Roots in 'Up in Flames' Video

Jeff Giles — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:52:37 +0000

Her success speaks for itself, but if there's a weakness in Nicki Minaj's empire, her detractors would say it's her tendency to focus on the pop side of her musical personality at the expense of her prodigious rap skills -- a complaint that should be silenced with her latest single, 'Up in Flames.'

Nicki Minaj Not Done With 'Re-Up' Album, New Products on the Way

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:45:51 +0000

Rapper Nicki Minaj is not done with giving you more of the ‘Re-Up.’ Although she just released the video for ‘High School,’ the Young Money star might drop one more track from the set. “We might have one more, and I think the Barbz know which one it will be,” Minaj reveals to MTV News. [...]

Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne Team For New 'High School' Video [Music Video]

Chadwick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:51:34 +0000

Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne get cozy in the new visuals for “High School”, a track from the PInk Friday: Roman Reloaded box set. Some have speculated that the lovers senario isn’t new to these two, but both have always denied it. Watch the video below, along with the behind the scenes.

'American Idol' Season 12, Episode 19 Recap: Nicki Minaj Threatens to Leave Show

Brittny Pierre — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:17:48 +0000

Last night's episode was the first major elimination to help us get closer to finding out who will become the next ‘American Idol.’ Taking a little idea from it’s rival singing competition 'The X Factor,' the show gave each contestant a placement from first to 10th place. The first to be named was Candice Glover and joining her in the top three were Kree Harrison, (who received a key to the city from her hometown Winfield, Texas) and Angie Miller.

Nicki Minaj Shows Off Her Assets While Shooting 'High School' Video

Georgette Cline — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:10:38 +0000

Nicki Minaj isn’t afraid to show off her lovely lady lumps. In recent weeks, she’s left fans ogling over photos of herself donning a neon green thong bikinig while on vacation and even more salivating at her pastie-flaunting appearance in French Montana‘s ‘Freaks’ video. Now she offers another reason to keep eyes darting in her [...]

Nicki Minaj Flashes Lots of Cleavage at Hot 97′s Christmas Extravaganza

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:48:52 +0000

Nicki Minaj came up with a creative way to further bury the summer beef she had with Hot 97. As host of the radio station's Christmas Extravaganza (Dec. 25) at Webster Hall in NYC, she flashed lots of cleavage in a revealing and low-cut top, leggings and Christian Louboutin heels.

Nicki Minaj On Elvis Duran Morning Show [Video]

Elvis Duran and The Morning Show — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:36:10 +0000

A celeb crazy week in the Elvis Duran studios. Check out the interview with Nicki Minaj, where she talks about her new album and her crazy schedule.

Linkin Park's New Track Sounds Like New Old LP – New Kiss Music [Music Videos]

Chadwick — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:56:15 +0000

Kelly Clarkson can’t “Catch My Breath”, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj are the Beauty and the Beat, Linkin Park gets Lost in the Echo. Those are the 3 songs brand new to the KISS playlist this week. Check out the videos below!

Carly Rae Jepsen Continues Popness [New KISS Music][Music Videos]

Chadwick — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:30:34 +0000

Carly Rae Jepsen has Imagine Dragons on her mind as she Va Va Vooms with Cher Lloyd. What does that mean? Nothing, other than my attempt to fit all of the new songs we added to the KISS playlist into one sentence. Check out the songs and videos below.

Justin Bieber's Leaked Laptop Videos a Hoax For 'Beauty And A Beat' Music Video! [VIDEO]

Cole — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:01:17 +0000

The nation was bombarded with headlines of Justin Bieber's stolen laptop and camera earlier this week. Videos surfaced online and even an alleged naked photo of the Biebs. It turns out that the whole thing was a prank that Bieber's crew pulled to hype his latest video with Nicki Minaj, 'Beauty and a Beat.'

Alicia Keys Premieres 'Girl on Fire' With Nicki Minaj + Gabby Douglas at 2012 VMAs

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:22:11 +0000

Alicia Keys was blazing hot as she premiered her brand new single and album title track 'Girl on Fire' at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards tonight (Sept. 6.) She began the song singing in the dark, illuminated only by the red lights on the stage. She was also standing up while playing the piano and wore her newly shorn locks slicked back. She was hotter than the lava of a thousand volcanoes. Yeah right she was!

Nicki Minaj and Country Star Keith Urban Finalizing 'American Idol' Deals

Jessica Sager — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 02:03:42 +0000

Looks like the rumors of Nicki Minaj joining ‘American Idol‘ may be true. The Hollywood Reporter says that Minaj and country crooner Keith Urban are close to finalizing their contracts for the show!

Nicki Minaj Reportedly Joins 'American Idol' as Judge

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:08:50 +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. Whoa. Mariah and Nicki? On one panel? That’s enough diva in one room to make the earth stop spinning on its axis.

New KISS Music – Nicki Minaj, Chris Rene, And Connor Maynard

Chadwick — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:54:51 +0000

Dance and Happy is the name of the new tracks added to rotation on KISS this week. Nicki Minaj continues her climb up the mountain of pop with "Pound The Alarm", Chris Rene takes another shot at getting his first Number 1 after Idol with "Trouble" and new comer Conor Maynard comes out of the shoot with a pop banger "Vegas Girl"

Nicki Minaj "Va Va Voom" – Chadwick's Banger Of The Week [Audio]

Chadwick — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:53:57 +0000

I usually try to find something out of the mainstream for my Bangers. This week though I am letting the monster of mainstream music, Nicki Minaj. “Va Va Voom” comes off her latest “Roman Reloaded” album. Not really a club banger. More of a feel good hairbrush track for the ladies to sing to and [...]

Nicki Minaj – Starships (Explicit) [MUSIC VIDEO]

Cole — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:09:03 +0000

This video is pretty silly. Yes, silly. The way Nicki almost parodies rap with her deep voiced lyrics that seem to dip into her chest as she flows fits the video perfectly. There are some great beach bods too. Enjoy!

New KISS Music – Grouplove, Nicki, Calvin Harris, Rita Ora [Music Videos]

Chadwick — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:32:11 +0000

New stuff we put on rotation this week is pretty dynamite. Nicki Minaj hooks up with Chris Brown, Rita Ora tells us how she does, Calvin Harris and Ne-Yo go to the club, and Grouplove get tounge tied. Check out the videos. Grouplove – “Tounge Tied” Nicki Minaj – “Right By My Side” Calvin Harris [...]

Nicki Minaj Wants to Collaborate With Adele

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:12:05 +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.