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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A backup dancer for rapper Nicki Minaj is currently in custody with Tokyo police after being linked to the sexual assault and death of a 21-year-old Irish student.

Nicki Minaj Brought The Pope To Grammys Red Carpet 2012

According to reports, Nicola Furlong was found dead in a hotel room hours after attending Minaj’s concert with a female friend. The girls reportedly met two men at the concert and went back to the hotel with them.

Larry Perry, 19, and hip-hop dancer James Blackston, 23, are being held on suspicion of sexual assault.

“The death is still very much under investigation. In the meantime, the family has expressed their strong desire for privacy,” an official with the Irish Embassy in Tokyo said earlier this week.

Yikes!

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Rapper Nicki Minaj dressed up in a red cloak and brought the ultimate fashion accessory, an old man dressed as “The Pope,” to the red carpet of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Sunday (February 12)- more pictures below.

2012 Grammy Awards Winners

This year, Nicki outdid herself as she tried hard to push the envelope in all sorts of blasphemous ways imaginable to human kind. Personally, I loved the Pope, I wish I could wear a Pope like that, and for that alone I think Nicki just wins all the awards in life…

Nicki Minaj’s “Roman Holiday” Grammys Exorcism (VIDEO)

However, Nicki took it way too far with a staged exorcism and all the other forms of blasphemy included in her performance of her new single titled “Roman Holiday” on the Grammys stage.

Nicki Minaj & Pope @ Grammys Red Carpet Pictures go on reading »

Queen Of Pop Madonna is back with a new single “Give Me All Your Luvin’,” the first out of her upcoming album titled “M.D.N.A.,” which features special appearances by Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. (watch music video below).

Madonna’s Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show Performance (VIDEO)

In the Super Bowl-inspired music video, Nicki and M.I.A. are Madonna’s personal cheerleaders. After watching Lady GaGa push the envelope with wacky music videos for the past couple of years, this one is pretty lame and boring in comparison.

M.I.A. Flips The Bird @ Super Bowl 2012 Halftime Show (VIDEO)

However I’m still amused about how Madonna still manages to rock those skimpy outfits while she keeps calling herself a different kind of girl. Anyhow, Madonna’s “M.D.N.A.” is set to be released on March 26, 2012.

NBC Apologizes For M.I.A.’s Middle Finger Gesture During Super Bowl Halftime

Madonna “Give Me All Your Luvin’” Music Video go on reading »

Madonna took over the stage to deliver a confident performance of some of her biggest hits, including “Vogue,” “Music,” and “Like A Prayer,” as well as her new single, “Give Me All Your Luvin’,” during the 2012 Super Bowl XLVI halftime show at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday (February 5)- watch video below.

M.I.A. Flips The Bird @ Super Bowl 2012 Halftime Show (VIDEO)

The 53 year-old kicked off the show surrounded by dancers and acrobats with the dance classic “Vogue” before turning to “Music” with a special appearance by LMFAO, who helped turn up the heat on stage with their hit “Sexy and I Know It.”

Kelly Clarkson Sings National Anthem @ 2012 Super Bowl XLVI (VIDEO)

Nicki Minaj and M.I.A joined Madonna as she debuted her new single. Madonna was also joined by “The Voice” coach Cee Lo Green and a big choir for a rendition of “Like A Prayer.” At the end of the performance, Madonna simply vanished in a puff of smoke.

Madonna Super Bowl 2012 Performance Video go on reading »

Special musical guest Drake was joined on stage by Nicki Minaj for an encore performance of “Make Me Proud”, the second single out of his album “Take Care”, on Saturday Night Live on Saturday (October 15)- watch video below.

Drake’s Halloween Rap: “Bag Jackin’” As Teen Werewolf On SNL (VIDEO)

Drake took over the stage to perform “Headlines” (watch video below), made very special appearances in a couple of sketches, including a “Weekend Update” in which he played a teenage werewolf/rapper, and returned to the stage with his Young Money labelmate.

Drake & Nicki Minaj “Make Me Proud” SNL Video go on reading »

Rapper Nicki Minaj’s much-anticipated music video for the Pink Friday song “Fly”, the eighth single off her debut album, featuring Rihanna, finally premiered during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) pre-show on Sunday (August 28)- watch video below.

Nicki Minaj Wacky Fashion @ 2011 VMAs Black Carpet

Nicki’s crazy, wacky fashion is completely overshadowed by Rihanna’s delicate, strong beauty in a totally destroyed world after some sort of apocalyptic event. The “Fly” music video was directed by Sanaa Hamri.

Nicki Minaj & Rihanna “Fly” Music Video go on reading »

What the heck was Nicki Minaj wearing? The 28 year-old rapper easily won the award for worst dressed celeb on the black carpet of the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) held at the Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles, California on Sunday (August 28) – more pictures below.

2011 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) Winners [FULL List]

Nicki is the epitome of a color crash, total tacky wreck and wackiest fashion ever. I cannot even begin to describe all the crap she is wearing – it’s all SO painful! Nicki is sporting an Amato Couture psychedelic pink corset, stockings, thigh highs, ice cream cone necklace, a stuffed animals tail (?), a tri-color wig and a colorful surgical face mask.

Britney Spears’ Best & Worst MTV VMAs Performances (VIDEOS)

Crazy, wacky fashion and so Nicki Minaj-esque! The “Pink Friday” singer went on stage to present the Best Pop Video to her tourmate Britney Spears (“Till The World Ends”), and accept the Best Hip Hop Video for “Super Bass”.

Nicki Minaj @ 2011 MTV VMAs Black Carpet Pictures go on reading »

Rapper Nicki Minaj, 26, and singer Ricky Martin, 39, are joining forces as the new faces of MAC Makeup’s Viva Glam beauty line. Strange pairing, right?

Nicki Minaj Fights Back Against Rumors

This isn’t Minaj’s first time to collaborate with the famous makeup brand; On November 26, 2010 she released a limited-edition cotton candy-pink lipstick with MAC to coincide with the debut of her album “Pink Friday.” And they sold fast! I went to the makeup counter THAT day to get one for myself and they were sold out halfway through the day.

Nicki Minaj Joins Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale Tour

Martin and Minaj, who are currently in Miami shooting ad campaigns with famed photographer David LaChappelle, will officially take over their roles as spokesmodels for the brand in February of 2012 when they replace the current spokesperson, Lady GaGa.

Viva Glam was established in 1994 to raise funds to support men, women, and children affected by HIV/AIDS all over the world. Their sales of limited-edition lipsticks and lip glosses, have raised $224 million for their MAC AIDS Fund to date.

Nothin’ like buying some makeup for a good cause!

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Nicki Minaj is new IT girl and she has been facing some vicious rumors. According to her, TMZ has been spreading some rumors about her getting hit in the face. She went on Twitter to clear it up and we can say she went a tad off the deep end.

Nicki Minaj & Britney Spears Did Remix At 2011 Billboard Awards

Here are her 2 tweets regarding TMZ and rumors.

The fact that u believe a man either slapped or punched me in the face & didn’t leave on a stretcher w/his balls hangin off? #getaF%cknLife

The media could pee on ur leg & tell u its raining. You’d believe it. You’d believe u were an adopted martian if TMZ told u so. #stopit5

Is Nicki Minaj Preggers?

I certainly cannot blame her for being mad. But I am not sure what the point of cussing on Twitter. It won’t change TMZ nor anything that has been said. I think she could have been a tad more classy in letting everybody know that it is just a rumor. No need to go on a cussing rampage.

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Rapper Nicki Minaj, who recently became Britney Spears’ tour opening act after Enrique Iglesias pulled out, sang the hit “Super Bass” before the Pop Princess joined her to perform a short segment of “Till The World Ends” at the 2011 Billboard Awards held at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday (May 22)- watch video below.

2011 Billboard Music Awards Winners (FULL List)

Britney looked absolutely incredible. So gorgeous! Brit’s hair hasn’t looked that good in over a decade! I kid! I wonder when we will actually hear Britney sing live because they are not even trying to pretend she is not lip-synching. Not good!

Rihanna & Britney Spears Rock “S&M” At 2011 Billboard Awards (VIDEO)

Nicki Minaj & Britney Spears Billboard Awards Video go on reading »

Hip Hop star Nicki Minaj will be the opening act for Britney Spears’ during the upcoming Femme Fatale concert tour after Enrique Iglesias decided he was too big (his ego was!) to open for the troubled pop princess.

Tiana Brown Is Britney Spears’ Body Double In “Till The World Ends” (PHOTOS, Video)

Nicki is currently on tour with Lil Wayne till the end of the month. On June 17, Nicki and Britney will kick off the Femme Fatale tour in Sacramento, California. And Britney couldn’t be happier to have Nicki with her.

Britney Spears Announces Femme Fatale Tour Dates

It seems like Britney’s camp is actually relieved Enrique’s ego couldn’t handle being the opening act because Nicki, whose singles “Moment 4 Life” and “Did It On’em” are on Billboards’ Top 100, will most certainly cause a lot more buzz.

Britney Spears Performs “Big Fat Bass”, “Till The World Ends” & “Hold It Against Me” (VIDEOS)

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