Nicki Minaj + Mariah Carey Confirm the Obvious: They’re Leaving ‘American Idol’
In case anyone had any doubts, both Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj confirmed their exits from 'American Idol' last night (May 30).
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Nicki Minaj Out at ‘American Idol’
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.
‘American Idol’ May Cut All Four Judges to Reinvent Itself
'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.
Nick Cannon Says ‘American Idol’ Producers Forced Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Feud [Video]
Though it's pretty much a given at this point that Mariah Carey won't be around for the next season of 'American Idol' after the massive drama with Nicki Minaj this season, her hubby Nick Cannon is shedding more light on everything.
The funny man explained that neither he nor Carey blames all the brouhaha on Minaj herself -- but that the brunt belongs with the producers of the show, who deliberately rocked the boat for ratings.
Nicki Minaj Attacks Mariah Again, Calls Her ‘Insecure and Bitter’
As long as 'American Idol' Season 12 has been on, the claws have been OUT. Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey just won't let the other one live peacefully in her diva kingdom.
Nicki Minaj Lands Movie Role Alongside Cameron Diaz
Nicki Minaj is moving from the small screen at 'American Idol' to the silver screen! The 'Freedom' MC nabbed her first movie role (that is, in a non-voiceover part) alongside A-lister Cameron Diaz.
Nicki Minaj Flashes Her Thong in ‘American Idol’ Wardrobe Malfunction [VIDEO]
Yikes! Nicki Minaj is no stranger to wardrobe malfunctions, but this time she had one on live TV.
Nicki Minaj Is Wary of Doing ‘American Idol’ Again
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 Storms Off ‘American Idol’ Set [Video]
The rumors of friction on the set of 'American Idol' were definitely true, as we saw last night. Nicki Minaj stormed off the set during the Charlotte auditions when the other three judges disregard her helpful advice for an auditioning contestant. Check out the video to see what set her off.