Did Nicki Minaj Cause Plummeting Ratings for American Idol 2013?

It’s been widely reported that American Idol is planning to start next season with a clean slate of judges. In addition to Randy Jackson and Mariah Carey, it is now being reported that Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj will also not be returning next season. It seems the show has [...]

Nicki Minaj: American Idol 2013 Judge Profile

By: L.A. Logan | April 19, 2013 at 12:30 PM EDT 138 Comments »
Tagged: American Idol, American Idol 2013, Nicki Minaj

Ever since the start of American Idol Season 12, fans of the show have lit up AmericanIdolNet.com with lively debate over the merits and the pitfalls of Nicki Minaj and her presence on the judge’s panel. Her freshman year as a judge on the popular reality show has been met [...]

American Idol 2013: Nicki Minaj Feuds With Devin Velez

By: L.A. Logan | April 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM EDT 29 Comments »
Tagged: American Idol, American Idol 2013, Devin Velez, Nicki Minaj

On this past Wednesday night’s episode of American Idol, we were treated to a group performance of “Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch” by Top 8 contestants, Burnell, Devin and Lazaros, which some felt could have been better. Actually, it was a pathetic display given how far into the competition we are [...]

American Idol Judge Nicki Minaj Expects You To Hate Her

By: L.A. Logan | March 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM EDT 34 Comments »
Tagged: American Idol, American Idol 2013, Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj has been without a doubt the most divisive judge to date in American Idol’s 12 year history. (With the possible exception of Simon Cowell) In an interview this week, Nicki said “I know everybody’s just going to hate me.” I don’t know about “hate”, but Nicki’s outspoken manner [...]

American Idol 2013: Nicki Minaj Tells Guys To Get Off The Stage!

By: Branden Barker | March 27, 2013 at 11:52 PM EDT 53 Comments »
Tagged: American Idol 2013, American Idol Season 12, Nicki Minaj, top 8

Nicki tells the guys to get off the stage

American Idol 2013 judge Nicki Minaj has been known to speak her mind and she really spoke it during a performance on Wednesday night’s Top 8 performance show. Fan favorite Lazaro Arbos joined the other two guys reminding in the contest, Devin Velez and Burnell Taylor, for a trio performance [...]

American Idol Season 12 Judge Nicki Minaj Snaps Back At Jimmy Iovine

By: Matthew Boyer | March 22, 2013 at 3:15 PM EDT 31 Comments »
Tagged: American Idol, American Idol 2013, Jimmy Iovine, Nicki Minaj

Beware the wrath of Nicki Minaj. The American Idol season 12 judge is none too pleased with in-house mentor Jimmy Iovine after his tough words this week about the lack of judging coming from the judges. This wasn’t the first time Minaj became vocal over displeasure with critiques coming from [...]

What Happened To Nicki Minaj Tonight On American Idol 2013?

By: Matthew Boyer | March 13, 2013 at 9:15 PM EDT 13 Comments »
Tagged: American Idol, American Idol 2013, Nicki Minaj, top 10

Were you wondering why was Nicki Minaj late tonight on American Idol 2013? Well get in line because so were the millions of other viewers tonight and probably a lot of FOX production behind the scenes as the show kicked off tonight with one empty chair. From the very start [...]

American Idol 2013: Nicki Minaj To Lil Wayne: Don’t Watch It

By: Branden Barker | February 4, 2013 at 12:37 PM EDT 8 Comments »
Tagged: American Idol, American Idol 2013, American Idol Season 12, Nicki Minaj

Apparently new American Idol 2013 judge Nicki Minaj is embarrassed of herself on the show or embarrassed that she’s on the show because she’s told her mentor Lil Wayne to avoid watching. OK, maybe she just knows Lil Wayne wouldn’t be into a bunch of young people thinking they’re going [...]

American Idol 2013: Nicki Minaj And Mariah Carey Face Off Tonight In Charlotte

By: Matthew Boyer | January 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM EDT 23 Comments »
Tagged: American Idol, American Idol 2013, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, videos

Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on American Idol

Tonight on American Idol 2013 viewers will get to watch the audition city where the feud between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey finally boiled over. In the poor quality footage filmed and leaked by Nigel Lythgoe an anonymous production member, Nicki explodes at Mariah in an expletive-laden rant. The fight [...]

Will Nicki Minaj Ruin American Idol 2013? Early Reviews Give Insight

By: Matthew Boyer | January 15, 2013 at 12:00 PM EDT 53 Comments »
Tagged: American Idol, American Idol 2013, Nicki Minaj

From the moment Nicki Minaj was announced as a new judge for American Idol 2013 the viewer response has been strong. Negatively strong. Most posts we put on our Idol Facebook page (be sure to join us there!), even those having nothing to do with Minaj, have earned a response [...]