Nicki Minaj

From what we’re hearing, it looks like none of the American Idol judges will be returning for Season 13 next year.

Randy Jackson has already confirmed he is quitting the show (although we heard his contract wouldn’t have been renewed anyway). Mariah Carey already has one foot out the door and husband Nick Cannon has made it clear his wife doesn’t need the gig anyway. We...

The rumor mill has been working overtime recently on the topic of the American Idol judging panel. We know that Randy Jackson is leaving the show, but some reports suggest that the entire panel is getting an overhaul. In a conference call this morning, May 13, one reporter asked FOX entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly to address the speculation.

"We can confirm that one judge is not coming...

Nicki Minaj – Rapper. American Idol judge. Mother? It seems hard to picture and yet, if you think about it, she’s definitely shown a maternal side with some of the contestants on American Idol 2013.

Nicki was particularly motherly with the super-fragile Charlie Askew. ‘Member when he showed up on stage looking like a goth bodybuilder, wearing a sleeveless...

Nicki Minaj's experience as an American Idol 2013 judge has taught her that not everyone wears their heart on their sleeve like she does.