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Candice Glover Crowned New ‘American Idol’ As Finale Ratings Hit All-Time Low

The first all-female AI finale in nine years crowned a winner, Candice Glover, but the Season 12 finale still didn’t rack up the numbers.

2013/05/17

Nicki Minaj, Shakira Latest In Singing Competition Judge Shakeups

Whatever the reason, judging panels on Idol, The Voice and The X-Factor have been marked in recent years by ever-changing bodies in the judges’ seats.

2013/05/17

Nicki Minaj Talks To ‘Teen Vogue’ About The Haters: ‘I Can’t Be Bothered’

Nicki Minaj may be a star now, but she remembers life when things were a little different. In the June/July issue of Teen Vogue, Minaj opens up about her childhood and how she dealt with bullies.

2013/05/15

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Randy Jackson Steps Down As ‘American Idol’ Judge, Who’s Next?

After making the careers of artists like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, longtime American Idol judge Randy Jackson announced Thursday (May 9) that he will not be returning as a judge next season.

2013/05/10

Carly Rae Jepsen’s Family Loves Nicki Minaj ‘Like Loud Italians’

It may seem like an unlikely pairing but Carly Rae Jepsen’s new single, “Tonight I’m Getting Over You,” got a special enhancement in the form of a verse from Nicki Minaj. The remix started leaking onto the Internet yesterday, May 2, and is set for a proper single release on Tuesday, May 7.

2013/05/03

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Music Stars React To Boston Marathon Explosions

With at least two explosions rocking the Boston Marathon and sending shockwaves across the nation, celebrities have taken to Twitter to voice their concern and support for the victims.

2013/04/15

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Nicki Minaj Seduces Lil Wayne In ‘High School’ Video

Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne make the awkward transition from friends to lovers in the steamy new video for the songstresses latest single, “High School.”

2013/04/03

Judging The Judges: Star Power Alone Can’t Revive ‘American Idol’ Ratings

The early- to mid-2000s were a simpler time in music. Rock music was actually thing on popular radio. Production on hit singles was often stripped down nearly to its core rather than with bombastic synths and beats. People still (kind of) bought albums, at least early on in the decade. And American Idol was more about the singers than it was the judges.

2013/03/29

Nicki Minaj Rolls In Late To ‘Idol’ Live Taping, Covers ELLE Sans Makeup

When Nicki Minaj didn’t appear to the set on time for the first live taping of American Idol Wednesday night (March 13), the cameras kept on rolling. Her absence had many wondering what could have happened to the singer.

2013/03/15

‘Glee’ Use ‘NSYNC & Backstreet Boys To Make Nice

On this week’s Glee, there’s a whole lot of feuding going on. Will isn’t too happy with Finn, who revealed last week that he’d kissed Emma. But to help the guys get past this rough patch the members of New Directions have decided to give out their first assignment, which ends in an epic boy band battle.

2013/03/13