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May. 09.

You’re Fired: All Four American Idol Judges Will Not Be Returning Next Season

By Kelli K. | Posted in Entertainment and Pop Culture, Reality TV, Recent Posts |
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According to The Wrap all four American Idol Judges will no longer be apart of the biggest talent audition show on right now besides The Voice. Read the statement below.

None of the four judges on the singing competition will be asked to return next season, an individual with knowledge of Fox’s plans told The Wrap. Longtime producer Nigel Lythgoe is expected to get the boot. And despite reports to the contrary, Fox isn’t even considering bringing former judge Jennifer Lopez back as a lifesaver for next season.

“All four are gone,” the insider told TheWrap. “They feel they’ve lost their core audience and they want it back.”

Driven by this belief and the need to attract younger viewers, Fox is set to make major on-air changes to “Idol,” the most notable of which will be an entirely new judging panel. New judges pop icon Mariah Carey, rapper Nicki Minaj and country star Keith Urban won’t be back. Even original judge Randy Jackson won’t survive the blood bath this time around.

All four judges have options to return for another season, but Fox won’t be picking them up, according to the knowledgeable individual, who said: “No more big checks for divas.”

Fox’s meltdown has everything to do with the talent competition’s declining viewership. Its ratings are already down 22 percent this season and it hit a series low for ratings last Thursday, when it attracted only 11 million viewers and a 2.4 rating/7 share in the ad-coveted 18-49 demographic. The ratings slide is especially problematic during May Sweeps, where ratings numbers are used to dictate advertising rates.

The network has resolved to stop paying the huge salaries it has been shoveling out for its big name talent, i.e. Carey’s reported $18 million package, Minaj’s $12 million salary and former judge Jennifer Lopez’s $15 million.

The show’s format will also change. Its look will be redesigned and the dated tribute nights will be a thing of the past. But the show’s trademark audition episodes will continue.

Considering American Idol’s core audience is Middle America, do you believe they weren’t able to relate to the over the top Nicki Minaj and divaextrodinare Mariah Carey? Did Keith and Randy do well as judges this season? Were the Mariah and Randy vs. Nicki and Keith moments too much for AI’s true fans? What do you think?

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Oct. 03.

Nicki Minaj Brings the Hood to American Idol and Cusses Mariah Carey Out

By Kelli K. | Posted in Entertainment and Pop Culture, Reality TV, Recent Posts |
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Above, Nicki Minaj proves in true hoodrat fashion during a taping of American Idol auditions that she is bout that life and gives Mariah Carey a piece of her mind. In the footage you’ll see Mariah Carey taking the high road while Nicki lets her have it. Nicki’s reservations about joining American Idol have seemed to come to light in the video above, as rumors circulated during the summer on a supposed beef between the two divas.

Catch the below via TMZ

Nicki Minaj derailed the “American Idol” auditions in Charlotte, North Carolina today, after swearing at Mariah Carey and threatening, “I’m gonna knock you out” … sources tell TMZ.

In the footage, obtained by TMZ, Nicki is clearly furious … shouting, “I told them, I’m not f*ckin’ putting up with her f*ckin’ highness over there.”

Sources say Nicki later threatened to “knock out” Mariah … but that part wasn’t captured on tape.

It all went down while the two were sitting at the judge’s table … with Keith Urban sitting in between them and Randy Jackson sitting on the far end, next to Mariah.

We’re told the whole thing exploded over a disagreement about a contestant’s performance.

According to our friends at MouthToEars.com, producers ended the auditions for the day so the two judges could cool down.

Big wigs on the show seem uncharacteristically upset by the blow up — it appears this was no joke and it seems producers are worried about Mariah and Nicki co-existing for the long haul.

Ya think?

MTV also added the below….

“Ohhhhh, why, why, why?” Carey responds. In the midst of Minaj’s loud reactions, it sounds like Carey brings up the subject of her two children, whom she would like to be spending time with versus arguing.

“Good, well then go see them now. Go see them now!” Minaj shoots back.

Although, I’m not sure what started the argument, Nicki definitely needs to humble herself. Do you agree?

Will the two superstars be able to continue sharing a spotlight as American Idol judges? What do you think of this?

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Sep. 04.

Sarcasm, Attention Or Republican? Nicki Minaj Endorses Mitt Romney On Debut Song “Mercy”

By Kelli K. | Posted in Entertainment and Pop Culture, For Conversation, Politics, Recent Posts |
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When not gluing her lace front wigs on and popping bubble gum, Nicki Minaj has apparently found the time to tune into CNN and form an opinion on whom she will be voting for come November 6th’s presidential election date.

A real woman of politics, Nicki Minaj, created a frenzy Monday evening with the release of a remix of Kanye West’s song “Mercy,” in which she apparently endorses Mitt Romney. “I’m a Republican/voting for Mitt Romney/you lazy b———s are f——— up the economy,” Minaj raps on Lil Wayne’s fresh mixtape, “Dedication 4.” With the majority of her fans being liberal, young, urban and every adjective a Republican is typically not, has many fans and politicians confused. Nicki has yet to respond to her fans as many are wanting answers.

So I guess the past three and a half years of health care reform, rebuilding of the auto industry, returning of troops and the capture and killing of Osama Bin Laden were just not enough for Nicki….

What is your opinion of this? Should Nicki have a seat in Clint Eastwood’s invisible chair or do you agree with Nicki’s lyrics? (3932)

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Aug. 27.

FRC Poll: If You Were MAC’d, What Would Your Lipstick Shade Be Called?

By Nikki Marie | Posted in Entertainment and Pop Culture, Fashion, For Conversation, Hair and Beauty, Recent Posts |
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Pucker up ladies!! It’s time to induct a new glamazon into the MAC Lipstick Hall of Fame!

Similar to the likes of international popstars, Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj, Harlem-bred rapper, Azealia Banks has been tapped to market a lipstick of her very own entitled “Yung Rapunxel,” an ode to her dark and lovely alterego. The shade is described as being a “dark, eggplant purple” and will only be available for a limited time so make sure all you lovelies keep in touch with www.maccosmetics.com to find out when you can rescue your perfect shade of “Yung Rapunxel” from a store near you.

In the meantime, however, here’s a thought.  MAC Cosmetics’ marketing team always tends to out-do itself when coming up with hot and clever names for their signature liplines.  Lady Gaga’s Viva Glam definitely got make-up lovers everywhere pumped to beat a face and color a lip, and in 2010, when Nicki Minaj dropped Pink Friday, dolls everywhere were running out of work, class, home, WHEREVER, to grab the limited edition before it sold out.  Needless to say, it’s bankable that Miss Banks shade (no pun intended) will do just as well especially with the mysterious but yet whimsical “Yung Rapunxel” tag behind it.  On the less celebritized side of things though, let’s say MAC picked YOU to advertise their latest lip shade?  What color would it be?  Something soft, pink, and girly with a touch of flashy neon similar to Nicki Minaj or something dark, fierce, and mischievous like Azealia? Furthermore, what would it be called?  Going the alterego route is always a win!! But hey, it can’t hurt to just be cute and simple as well.  Personally, my shade would be a deep rich daring red, and I’d call it…..COCAINE RED! That’s just me though!  What would you do?

Answer our Free Retro Chics Poll:  If you were MAC’d, what would your lipstick shade be called?? (599)

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Aug. 21.

Over The Top American Idol Rivalry? Seasoned Mariah Carey Vs. Nicki Minaj

By Kelli K. | Posted in Entertainment and Pop Culture, Reality TV, Recent Posts |
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Since former American Idol judges J. Lo and Steven Tyler will no longer be gracing the Idol stage with their presence and expertise advice, the show’s producers have decided to not only seek out the experienced diva, Mrs. Mariah Carey but the biggest pop-rapper of the moment, Nicki Minaj whom have both become replacement judges for the show.

With American Idol coming up on its 12th season and after a huge drop in ratings during season eleven, Fox entertainment president Kevin Reilly announced that the show would undergo “some creative tweaking” for this season.

Both over the top, with one portrayed as exaggerated and gimmicky while the other dignified and legendary (some may consider) will have the ability to work together or will the real competition be between these two?

Here’s what TMZ is reporting :

“Nicki Minaj may well become a judge on “American Idol,” but it will be at the expense of Mariah Carey, who we’re told hung up the phone when she was told Nicki was the top candidate.

Sources connected with “Idol” tell TMZ that Mariah was led to believe she would be the only woman on the judge’s panel.  Choosing Nicki would not only crush that expectation, it would add insult to injury because Nicki (29) is a lot younger than Mariah (42).

As for the composition of the judge’s panel, we’re told by no means is it a done deal.  There are 2 scenarios being played out.  First, it’s unclear if Randy Jackson will come back as a judge or a mentor.  If he leaves the judge’s panel, there will be another spot to fill.

The second scenario is we’re told some of the honchos believe it’s a mistake to have 2 women and a man on the panel, and a 4th male judge would be necessary.

As for who’s still in the running, we’re told Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Enrique Iglesias are leading the pack.

And there’s one other thing.  Sources connected with the show say they’re worried if the judge’s end up being Mariah, Nicki and Randy, because middle America might not welcome the blackout.”

If Mariah Carey wants to add an additional 18 million dollars to her fortune and ensure music sales for her up and coming album I suggest she role with the producers decision and not let an up and coming rapper still her shine….
Do you think these two very different, opinionated female entertainers make good judges or will they just make for good TV? And will “American” Idol welcome three black judges on their show or will the ratings just continue to plummet?

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