America may be reaching Nicki Minaj overload. The rapper is said to be delving deeper into the reality TV world by way of her own show, on the E! network. Details behind the concept are scarce, but with her new judging gig and American Idol, the re-release of her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded album, and the everyday life of being Nicki Minaj will make for some interesting television… Continue
Industry insiders chat with MTV News to find out if rapper’s judging gig could benefit other MCs. By Rob Markman Nicki Minaj Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
We didn’t see this coming! Looks like we were all right when we questioned whether or not this pairing would work out. According to TMZ… Mariah Carey wasted no time proving what we told you 2 weeks ago — there’s only room for one diva on “American Idol.” Carey and Nicki Minaj went at it during the first “A.I.” taping Sunday in NYC. When Nicki started critiquing a contestant, Mariah would interrupt — not once, but many times. Each time Mariah interrupted, Nicki fought back by loudly talking over Mariah. One “A.I.” spy said Mariah and Nicki tried to cover their disdain for each other but everyone saw through it, adding, “These girls just don’t like each other.” You may recall, we reported when producers called Mariah to tell her that Nicki would probably be joining her as a judge, she hung up the phone. Hate to admit it but we’ll be watching this season for the side-eyed glares coming from these two attention slores! LLS Images via WENN/Twitter
‘How are we gonna feud in two days?’ Carey asks MTV News, addressing rumors of friction between her and Nicki on ‘Idol’ set. By Nadeska Alexis, with reporting by Ade Mangum Mariah Carey Photo: MTV News
MC says he’s got a ‘couple of surprises under my sleeve’ on Excuse My French, including something ‘big’ with Nicki. By Rob Markman Nicki Minaj and French Montana Photo: Getty Images
“Now I can tell my grandchildren that the 1st black President of the United States took the time to address a Nicki Minaj question,” she tweeted in response to Romney controversy. By Nadeska Alexis Nicki Minaj Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/ Getty Images
They’ll go up against heavyweights like Linkin Park and Coldplay in Best Rock Video on Thursday night’s big show, airing live at 8 p.m. ET/PT. By James Montgomery Imagine Dragons Photo: MTV News
Nicki rounds up Rick Ross, Cam’ron and director Colin Tilley for wacky clip. By Rob Markman Nicki Minaj in her video for “I Am Your Leader” Photo: Universal