Who would’ve ever thought we’d see this group together?!

The first photo of the new American Idol judges was released yesterday. The panel now includes Mariah Carey, 42, Keith Urban, 44, Nicki Minaj, 29, and Randy Jackson, 56.

Mariah Carey Officially Joining ‘American Idol’

The foursome was photographed at the judges table in midtown NYC with their host, Ryan Seacrest, 37. ”After some musical chairs, here’s how the new American Idol judges will be seated,” Seacrest wrote underneath the photo on Facebook.

“With the exciting addition of Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj, alongside Randy Jackson, American Idol‘s star power has never been so great,” executive producer Simon Fuller said in a statement.

So what do you think of the new judges? Do they have what it takes to bring in the ratings like the last panel?

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Country music sensation Keith Urban has quit The Voice in Australia in a bit of a shocker as rumors pick up steam that he is about to join the judges panel of American Idol here in the United States.

According to the Hollywood Reporter:

Urban has been widely touted as being in negotiations to joinMariah Carey as a judge on the upcoming season of American Idol, with returning judge Randy Jackson and Nicky Minaj tipped to complete the Fox show’s judging panel.

Urban’s departure is a big loss for The Voice, which was a major hit here. It was the top rating program on Australian television during its pre-Olympics run, averaging more than 2 million viewers an episode, making it arguably the most successful international version of the talent show.

Will the potential addition of Urban to American Idol make you more likely to watch it? What do you think of the change of judges for the upcoming season?

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Keith Urban accompanied his wife Nicole Kidman, who walked the red carpet in a white gown with gold studded detail by Versace at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California on Sunday (January 15)- more pictures below.

69th Golden Globe Awards Winners 2012 (FULL List)

Nicole did it again. She’s ageless, she’s a timeless beauty and she looks like a wax figure once again. The 44 year-old actress was joined by Clive Owen on stage to present the Golden Globe for Best Screeenplay to Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris”.

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Actress Nicole Kidman, who is usually one of the best dressed celebs on any red carpet, wore a Proenza Schouler dress and pair of heels by Pierre Hardy to attend the 2011 CMT Music Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday (June 8)- more pictures below.

2011 CMT Music Awards Winners (FULL List)

Wow. What the hell was Nicole thinking? The stripes, patterns and see-through should never mix. There is only one good thing I can say about that dress – that green looks fantastic on Nicole. And who had the fantastic idea of pairing a green and brown dress with lilac shoes?

The 43 year-old actress went to the show to support her husband, Keith Urban, who was nominated for awards like CMT Performance Of The Year and Male Video Of The Year. Unfortunately, Keith returned home empty-handed.

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Actress Nicole Kidman accompanied her husband, musician Keith Urban, to at the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards held at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday (April 3)- more pictures below.

BEST Dressed & WORST Dressed At 2011 ACM Awards Red Carpet (PHOTOS)

Keith looked extra dapper last night, didn’t he? However, it was Nicole who caught our attention on the red carpet with a tight black python leather dress by L’Wren Scott and a fur bolero. Not boring. Gorgeous!

46th Academy Of Country Music (ACM) Awards: Winners 2011

Nicole and Keith once again earned the title of the hottest couple at the ACM Awards. Keith was nominated for two awards, including Top Male Vocalist of The Year and Entertainer of The Year, but, unfortunately, he left the show empty-handed.

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Country star Keith Urban and his wife Nicole Kidman have a newborn daughter named Faith Margaret, their second child, who was born via a surrogate. The proud daddy was happy to show off the first picture of their little miracle on the red carpet of the SAG Awards over the weekend.

Why Did Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban Keep Baby Faith Margaret A Secret?

The 43 year-old happily displayed the iPhone picture of the bundle of joy in the arms of momma Nicole (picture below). Keith asked, “She looks just like [Nicole], don’t you think?” Both Nicole and Keith, who also have a 2 year-old daughter named Sunday Rose, were happy to answer all the questions about the new baby.

Nicole confessed to be thrilled and explained why they chose the name Faith for the baby. “We needed to have that through the whole pregnancy. That’s what it required — a lot of faith,” she said.

Faith Margaret is absolutely cute. And just like big sister Sunday, Faith’s second name is the name of a flower. That was a beautiful choice by the parents! There is just one thing… I seriously cannot understand why “Sunday”? Awful name.

Congratulations to Nicole and Keith!

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Here is a rundown of the winners from the 2010 CMT (Country Music Television) Music Awards on June 9, 2010.  The show was hosted by Detroit rocker and country music lover Kid Rock.

Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert took home the two biggest awards of the night.

• Male Video of the Year – Keith Urban ‘When Summer Comes Around’
• Female Video of the Year – Miranda Lambert ‘White Liar’
• Group Video of the Year - Lady Antebellum ‘Need You Now’
• Duo Video of the Year – Brooks & Dunn ‘Indian Summer’
• Collaborative Video of the Year – Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins ‘Hillbilly Bone’ (Congrats co-songwriter Luke Laird)
• CMT Performance of the Year – Carrie Underwood ‘Temporary Home’ from Invitation Only (congrats co-songwriter Luke Laird)
• USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year - Luke Bryan ‘Do I’
• Director of the Year – Shaun Silva – Videos: ”Indian Summer”, ”Out Last Night”, ”Rain Is a Good Thing”, ”Here Comes Goodbye”, ”Summer Nights”,”Living for the Night”, ”Nightswimming/Joey”, ”Keep You”, ”I’m Alive”, ”Do I”

Tonight on cable channel Great American Country (GAC) they are holding a fundraiser to raise money to aid victims from the historic floods that encompassed much of Nashville, TN and the surrounding area three weeks ago.

The concert/telethon is taking place at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville.  The original home of the Grand Ole’ Opry.  The current home of the Opry, on Briley Parkway was submerged under several feet of water and suffered immense damage.

Performing tonight will be Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Rodney Atkins, Kellie Pickler, Martina McBride, Keb’ Mo, CeCe Winans, Randy Montana, Will Hoge and many more.  The telethon is being hosted by Kimberly Williams-Paisley and James Denton.

Watch the Live Feed Here

Donate to GAC’s Nashville Flood Relief Here or

CALL: 1-877-768-6274

TEXT: Send GAC to 501501 to donate $10

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The best of the best in country music were celebrated last night at the 45th Academy Of Country Music Awards held at MGM Grant Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday (April 18). The best and worst of the red carpet can be seen in Bumpshack’s ACM Awards Mega Photo Gallery below.

2010 ACM Academy Of Country Music Awards Red Carpet PHOTO GALLERY Below go on reading »

Keith Urban was pranked on stage last night when opening act Taylor Swift (and three others) donned KISS make-up and costumed and walked on stage while Keith was singing ‘Kiss a Girl.’  Taylor was dressed up as original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley.

The prank too place at Urban’s show in Kansas City, Missouri.  Swift posted the photo above on her Twitter @taylorswift13

Check out the video of the KISS prank below. It’s extremely amusing!

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Keith Urban and actress Nicole Kidman just couldn’t keep their hands off each other at the 44th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Hotel Casino in Las Vegas last night (April 5).

It’s sickly adorable how these two seems to be so attached emotionally and physically, while still managing to look natural… Keith lost the most important ACM award of Entertainer of the Year to Carrie Underwood but he and Nicole surely won the most glamorous couple to walk the red carpet!

44th Academy of Country Music Awards Winners>>

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Proud daddy Tom Cruise spent some quality time with his son Connor as the two watched from the first row the Daytona 500 held at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Ironically mommy’s new husband Keith Urban kicked off the event with a surprise two-song performance as both Tom and Connor applauded.

Connor Cruise wants to be an actor just like daddy and he made his debut in a Will Smith movie “Seven Pounds”. Connor didn’t need daddy’s help to get the role, he reportedly did it all by himself and because he has talent. Anyone has seen “Seven Pounds”?? What did you think of Connor’s debut??

Matt Kenseth Wins 2009 Daytona 500 (Results)>>

Watch Keith Urban Perform “Better Life” At The 2009 Daytona 500 Below go on reading »