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Nicki Minaj busts out of red dress in cleavage-popping outfit on American Idol

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20 Apr 2013 11:38 Singer is a rack 'n' roll idol as she shows off massive lady lumps well, its one way to upstage Mariah Carey anyway In a Min-i dress Getty Perma eye-watering Nicki Minaj went for stripper chic in a red cutaway dress on American Idol. The 30-year-old singer took attention away from her terrible roots and got all eyes looking a little more south from her barnet. While some tweeters were shocked about the amount of flesh on show during the family programme - they should be used to her, she's always got them out - others rejoiced in her fine womanly figure. This week poor former judge Paula Abdul sacked one minute from TV, back the next - makes a surprise return to the show. Mariah doesn't Care-y Getty Nicki told The Hollywood Reporter about her harsh l! ady image: I know that sometimes when I speak in a really blunt way like I do, people take that as me not loving and caring about these people. But I really do, I feel like they're family to

Nicki Minaj Analyzes Gucci Mane's Problems: "He Really Needs To Center Himself" [Audio]

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News: Nicki Minaj Analyzes Gucci Mane's Problems: "He Really Needs To Center Himself" [Audio] Monday, Apr 22, 2013 4:45PM Written by Cyrus Langhorne Young Money star Nicki Minaj recently weighed in on the controversy surrounding former comrade Gucci Mane and said despite his lovable personality, he could definitely use some guidance in his life. In Nicki's perspective, the industry version of Gucci Mane is plagued with issues and is unwilling to take responsibility for his own faults. "So, it's like I separate Gucci the artist from Gucci the person. Gucci the person is a sweet, loving, carefree, funny, hardworking dude. And so I never really paid attention to anything he said," Nicki explained. "In terms of intervention, I think about how talented he is and I kind of wish there was somebody that could step in and say 'Gucci, if you only knew how special you were. You would take a moment to really just get centered.' I just think he real

Nicki Minaj busts out of red dress in cleavage-popping outfit on American Idol

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20 Apr 2013 11:38 Singer is a rack 'n' roll idol as she shows off massive lady lumps well, its one way to upstage Mariah Carey anyway In a Min-i dress Getty Perma eye-watering Nicki Minaj went for stripper chic in a red cutaway dress on American Idol. The 30-year-old singer took attention away from her terrible roots and got all eyes looking a little more south from her barnet. While some tweeters were shocked about the amount of flesh on show during the family programme - they should be used to her, she's always got them out - others rejoiced in her fine womanly figure. This week poor former judge Paula Abdul sacked one minute from TV, back the next - makes a surprise return to the show. Mariah doesn't Care-y Getty Nicki told The Hollywood Reporter about her! harsh lady image: I know that sometimes when I speak in a really blunt way like I do, people take that as me not loving and caring about these people. But I really do, I feel like they're family to

Nicki Minaj's Idol Outfit Tops Our Worst-Dressed List This Week (PHOTOS)

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Nicki Minaj stepped onto the stage of "American Idol" this week and jaws dropped. The "High School" rapper showed off what her mama gave her in an outfit that took the term " boob window " to the next level. The MTV Movie Awards were earlier this week and celebrities flexed their style muscles. Unfortunately, many of them stumbled and ended up on our worst-dressed list , including Ke$ha , whose transparent hippie-inspired pants were outlandish, to say the least. Zoe Saldana and Kerry Washington both took risks at the awards, but the daring styles didn't translat! e and ended up looking strange. Check out those over-the-top looks , as well as more celebrities who made our week's worst-dressed list . Do you agree with us? Then head over to our best-dressed gallery to check out this week's style winners. Loading Slideshow Nicki

American Idol: Nicki Minaj Tells Mariah Carey to Simmer Down Sir, Plus Twitter Reacts to Her Stripper-Like Outfit

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April 19, 2013 by Giselle Morris Just when you thought it was over, the battle of the American Idol divas continues. On Wednesday nights episode (Apr 17), which just so happened to be divas night (LOL), Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey went back and forth over a disagreement about contestant Kree Harrisons performance of She Talks to the Angels by The Black Crowes. Apparently, Nicki thought it was Krees best performance of the night, but the Idol hopeful didnt get the same cosign from Mariah, who clearly did not agree with Nicki think it was her best performance. After a bit of tussling back and forth Nicki continued on with her critique of the performance and told Mariah OK, simmer down sir as Mariah calmly chuckled it off. Hey, at least their speaking to each other now! Baby steps, people. Baby steps. Nickis shade-filled comment towards Mariah Carey wasnt the only notable part of the night though. As the episode aired, Nickis outfit went viral on Twitter because fans thought it was b

'American Idol's' Nicki Minaj wears racy outfit, tells Mariah Carey to 'simmer down'

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Nicki Minaj wore a revealing outfit on "American Idol" Wednesday night, while sparring with co-host Mariah Carey. UPI/Chris Chew License photo Published: April 18, 2013 at 2:29 PM By KATE STANTON, UPI.com Nicki Minaj's stint as an "American Idol" judge has mostly been characterized by her tension with Mariah Carey and her tendency to slip into a faux-British accent, but it was the diva's eyebrow-raising dress that had Twitter buzzing during Wednesday night's show. One Twitter user thought the garment looked like a Dsquared2 dress, on sale here for $865. Minaj also laid into Carey over contestant Kree Harrison's "She Talks to Angels." When the two bickered over the quality of the performance, Minaj turned to Carey and said, "Simmer down, sir." Watch the moment below: 2013 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, republication, redistribution and/or modification of any UPI content is expressl! y p

Nicki Minaj's 'American Idol' outfit causes controversy: Was it too low-cut?

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By Laurel Brown April 18, 2013 6:16 PM ET Follow @DocBrown_TV on Twitter | Google There are some things you miss by sitting in the audience at

Nicki Minaj Idol Outfit Too Hot For TV? Singer Slammed For Showing Cleavage On Fox Show

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Was Nicki Minajs American Idol outfit a little too hot for TV? The singer was criticized on Twitter last night for wearing a tight red dress that highlighted her cleavage. American Idol is considered a family show on Fox and many people thought that Minajs outfit was a little inappropriate. One user wrote : Nicki Minaj needs to reevaluate her outfit of choice tonight. Someones about to get flashed. Yikes. Another added : Nicki Minaj, your outfit is disgusting. Of course, the producers on American Idol didnt bring Nicki Minaj on the show to just sit there and be a polite and perfect judge. They brought her on the show because she brings a steady stream of controversy (and conversation) to American Idol. In addition to wearing the skin tight outfit last night, Minaj also managed to sling a few insults at her rival Mariah Carey. After a brief argument, Minaj told Carey to simmer down and then added, sir. Minaj and Carey have been feuding since they started taping this season of Americ

'American Idol': Nicki Minaj calls Mariah Carey 'sir,' angers some fans

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Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson and Mariah Carey appear on "American Idol." AP Watch it there, Nicki. This season, the audience has embraced Nicki Minajs unique critiques (and style) as she sits on the American Idol panel, bringing a young, new perspective to the judges table. But last night she may have lost some fans when she seemingly insulted music great Mariah Carey during the show. The jab came when the two Idol women argued about contestant Kree Harrisons performance of She Talks to Angels. After Minaj said she disagreed with Careys critique, Carey fired back, I disagree with your disagreement. OK. Simmer down, sir, Minaj quipped back. Her reply was met with some gasps and a few laughs from a surprised studio audience. And some fans on Twitter had a similar reaction. Why does Nicki Minaj try to start [with] Mariah like she 60x better than you will ever be, one user wrote. [Nicki Minaj] need[s] to show some respect to Mariah Carey. Like at least respect each oth

American Idol Finalist Dedicates Performance To Boston; Nicki Minaj Calls Mariah Carey 'Sir'

" American Idol 's" Season 12 contender Angie Miller paid a touching tribute to Boston on Wednesday night's show. The 18-year-old, who hails from Beverly, Mass., dedicated her cover of The Pretenders' "I'll Stand By You" to the city. WATCH IT NOW: Boston Marathon Tragedy: Hollywood Reacts Angie paused, seemingly taking a brief moment of silence, before saying, "This is for my hometown of Boston ." She then launched into an impressive version of the song, giving it some unexpected twists and turns. Judge Mariah Carey was impressed by the young woman's tribute. "Of course, all of hearts and prayers go out to everyone in Boston. That was a beautiful dedication," Mariah said. "Thank you for that, on behalf of their friends and families and loved ones, such a beautiful thing to do." PHOTOS: Superstar Mariah Carey Host Ryan Seacrest also opened the show by sharing the "Idol" cast and crew's words for the

American Idol Top 5 live blog: The Nicki Minaj-Mariah Carey battle round continues

"American Idol" is under way on Fox. Each of the five singers will perform two songs tonight. The first theme is "the year you were born" and the second theme is "divas." Here's what's happened so far. Yikes, Nicki Minaj is popping out of her dress tonight. Round No. 1 is "the year you were born." Candice Glover kicks off the night with Paula Abdul's "Straight Up." She changes the arrangement and makes a cool, jazzy version of the 1988 song. She gets points for creativity and versatility. But is it a crime to say I wanted more? Yes, it's a sweet throwback tune. However, simply changing a song's pace does not make you the best singer ever. The arrangement doesn't allow Candice to deliver the big notes that really separate her from the rest of the pack. This isn't on the level of Candice's performances from last week. In a post-performance interview, Jimmy Iovine agrees with me. Yippee! Keith: "That w

Nicki Minaj To Star In New Movie With Brad Pitt?

Nicki Minaj is known for her multiple personalities in music but it looks like she's ready to show off her acting chops on the big screen. According to reports , the " High School " rapstress and former LaGuardia School Of Music & Performing Arts student will have a role in the upcoming thriller film The Counselor . She will also be in good company as the film also stars Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Penlope Cruz, Michael Fassbender and Rosie Perez. The film, directed by American Gangster director Ridley Scott, follows the life of a lawyer who ends up in the world of crime and drug trafficking. If the rumors are true, you can look out for Nicki's acting debut Nov. 15.

Nicki Minaj Defends Idol Harshness, Doesnt Want To Give False Hope [Video]

Nicki Minaj is kind of mean on American Idol , isnt she? Shes kind of the new Simon, but since shes not English, she cant really get away with it. Still, the new judge has defended her often harsh criticism of Idol hopefuls, arguing that she tells it like it is because she doesnt want to give anyone false hope. After joining the Idol judges dais last year, Minaj has made headlines consistently for her often harsh words for contestants and her heavily-reported feud with fellow judge Mariah Carey. On the issue of harsh criticism, Minaj says that softening her blows would be a disservice to the aspiring singers on Idol. She explained to The Hollywood Reporter that shes not sorry for dealing in the honest truth because she cares for the contestants and their futures . When I speak in a blunt way, like I do, people take that as me not loving or caring about these people, but I really do. They are family to me. I feel like Im not doing them a service if I blow smoke up their a. I refuse to

Video: Nicki Minaj Is Mean to 'Idol' Contestants Because She Cares

Nicki Minaj has heard what you think of her judging style, and she's got a simple reply for anyone who thinks she's being too mean."When I speak in a blunt way, like I do, people take that as me not loving or caring about these people, but I really do," she told The Hollywood Reporter . "They are family to me. I feel like I'm not doing them a service if I blow smoke up their ass. I refuse to do that." Related Articles:

Nicki Minaj Defends Her Blunt American Idol Judging Style

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Kim Kardashian Ignores Health Warnings; Continues To Gain Weight | Home April 14, 2013 01:15 PM by Stephanie Gustafson Nicki Minaj is clearly the Simon Cowell of American Idol this season that is to say, shes a polarizing figure who has garnered quite a bit of controversy on the show. But she believes that its better to have someone on the panel who will say what she thinks instead of sugarcoating every bit of feedback. There is some truly amazing talent onthe current season of American Idol, as is evidenced by the vocally gifted gals who remain in the competition. But most of this seasons attention has been directed not at the talent, but at new judge Nicki Minaj. Nicki is blunt to a fault, even when this harsher style of critiquing angers fans of the show. And according to the rapper-singer, thats a good thing! . Nicki recently explained to The Hollywood Reporter that, although she can be a bit harsh at time, she still really does care about the contestants. I know that som

Straight-Talking Nicki Minaj Is Nasty For A Reason

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Ain't gonna blow smoke up nodody's rear end Nicki Minaj wants you to know that shes not a bitch and that her blunt and oftentimes harsh comments to contestants on American Idol are for their own good. I know that sometimes when I speak in a really blunt way like I do, people take that as me not loving and caring about these people. But I really do, I feel like they're family to me. But I feel like I'm not doing them a service if I blow smoke up their as**, and I just refuse to do that, the 30-year-old told The Hollywood Reporter . Having said that, Nicki claims that she is upset to see contestants get booted off the show and was especially devastated when Burnell Taylor was eliminated a couple of weeks ago. The star said: When I see someone come from nothing, and their family just lost everything in Hurricane Katrina, and they had to rebuild ... I remember my own childhood, and I remember how many children are out there suffering now. Burnell, not only did he have such

Weekly Chart Notes: Nicki Minaj Matches Mariah Carey's Hot 100 Mark

Perhaps another element to add to their reported rivalry as judges on "American Idol": Nicki Minaj has tied Mariah Carey's total of 44 Billboard Hot 100 hits. "High School," from Minaj's box set "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded The Re-Up," starts at No. 83. The song's start is fueled by a No. 42 bow on Streaming Songs (1.3 million streams, according to Nielsen BDS) following its video premiere on April 2. Now with 44 charted titles apiece, here's a look at how Carey and Minaj rank among the women with the most appearances in the Hot 100's 54-year history: 73, Aretha Franklin 58, Taylor Swift 56, Madonna 56, Dionne Warwick 53, Connie Francs 48, Brenda Lee 44, Mariah Carey 44, Nicki Minaj 41, Rihanna 41, Barbra Streisand 40, Mary J. Blige 40, Diana Ross 39, Whitney Houston 39, Janet Jackson The cast of Fox's "Glee" leads all acts with 206 Hot 100 hits. As Lil Wayne is featured on "High School," he ups his total to a

Nicki Minaj on Judging 'American Idol': 'Blowing Smoke Up Their Ass' Is a Disservice

Never one to mince words, American Idol season 12 judge Nicki Minaj has a very straightforward view of her judging style. "When I speak in a blunt way, like I do, people take that as me not loving or caring about these people, but I really do," the rapper tells The Hollywood Reporter. "They are family to me, I feel like I'm not doing them a service if I blow smoke up their ass. I refuse to do that." PHOTOS: 'American Idol' Season 12: Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj Search for a Winner There's no doubt the sassy New Yorker has brought plenty of fireworks to the Fox competition. But, she insists, not one tear is fake or insincere. Judge for yourself by viewing THR's interview with Minaj immediately following Lazaro Arbos ' elimination on Thursday night and let us know: do you love or loathe Nicki Minaj on Idol ? Twitter: @Idol_Worship

Weekly Chart Notes: Nicki Minaj Matches Mariah Carey's Hot 100 Mark

Perhaps another element to add to their reported rivalry as judges on "American Idol": Nicki Minaj has tied Mariah Carey's total of 44 Billboard Hot 100 hits. "High School," from Minaj's box set "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded The Re-Up," starts at No. 83. The song's start is fueled by a No. 42 bow on Streaming Songs (1.3 million streams, according to Nielsen BDS) following its video premiere on April 2. Now with 44 charted titles apiece, here's a look at how Carey and Minaj rank among the women with the most appearances in the Hot 100's 54-year history: 73, Aretha Franklin 58, Taylor Swift 56, Madonna 56, Dionne Warwick 53, Connie Francs 48, Brenda Lee 44, Mariah Carey 44, Nicki Minaj 41, Rihanna 41, Barbra Streisand 40, Mary J. Blige 40, Diana Ross 39, Whitney Houston 39, Janet Jackson The cast of Fox's "Glee" leads all acts with 206 Hot 100 hits. As Lil Wayne is featured on "High School," he ups his total to a

Nicki Minaj 'Won't Have Time To Tour In 2013 Due To American Idol'

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WENN.com Nicki Minaj has expressed doubts that she will embark on a tour this year due to having too many other commitments and business ventures coming up in the next few months. With her coveted spot on the American Idol judging panel, the launch of her new clothing line and a new branded drink and potential plans to begin work on a third album, the 'Super Bass' rapper is set up to have a pretty hectic 2013. Nicki Minaj 'Won't Have Time To Tour In 2013 Due To American Idol' Minaj performing at Nottingham Capital FM Arena (WENN.com) The rapper told MTV News: I don't think I can tour. She explained I really would love to, but I don't have the time. It's a lot. Discussing plans for her new album, the 30-year-old expressed her excitement saying: I'm getting beats as we speak. I just haven't started writing, but that's my biggest priority at this point. I'm in a place of now being super greatful and appreciative for everything, and I want t

'American Idol' star Nicki Minaj: 'I don't have time to tour'

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Nicki Minaj has expressed doubts about going on tour this year. The 'Beez in the Trap' singer explained that her commitment to American Idol and her attempt to launch a clothing line and a branded drink will likely be her focus for the time being. Kristin Callahan/Rex Features Nicki Minaj performs at Times Square "I don't think I can [tour]," Minaj told MTV News . "I really would love to, but I don't think I'll have the time. It's a lot." Minaj also expressed interest in working on a new album, which will likely shed the Pink Friday imagery from her previous releases. "I obviously am going to start working on the third album very, very soon," the star hinted. "I'm getting beats as we speak. I just haven't started writing, but that's my biggest priority at this point." The American Idol judge continued: "Even though I am the same now [as during the Pink Friday era], my experiences have changed me in g

Sears launches celebrity branding unit with Adam Levine, Nicki Minaj

Sears Holdings Corp. has launched a new business unit, Shop Your Way Brands, aimed at creating and selling celebrity-driven fashion and lifestyle brands. Pop Stars Adam Levine and Nicki Minaj, who moonlight as judges on popular TV shows "The Voice" and "American Idol," respectively, are the first collections to be launched by the unit. The Hoffman Estates-based retailer will use its Shop Your Way loyalty rewards program to market the brands to consumers. It will be available exclusively on the ShopYourWay.com Web site and at Kmart. "We've already seen tremendous initial fan enthusiasm about the Adam Levine and Nicki Minaj apparel lines on ShopYourWay.com, with thousands of members following Adam and Nicki long before their products are available," Eddie Lampert, chairmand and CEO of Sears Holdings, said in a statement. The unit will be lead by Bernt Ullmann, CEO of Star Branding, a New York-based company that helps celebrities license their names to pr

New Video: Nicki Minaj Up In Flames

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Wed, Apr 10 2013 by Bitchie Staff | Filed Under: Celebrities Check the charts, all my wins are consecutive Nicki Minaj dropped the video for her single Up in Flames, earlier today and it looks as though shes going back to her hustle hard roots to remind folks of how far shes come and appeal to her mixtape audience again. In an effort to keep the attention on her lyrical style, she kept the theatrics to a minimal while focusing on the things shes worked so hard to get. Theres private jets, her fragrances, numerous award show trophies that line her mantle and of course her famous pink Bentley that makes a cameo. She also toasts it up to her girlfriend, while reminding us that shes not only a rapper, but also a business. B-tches aint got punch lines or flows, I have both and an empire also This has, you want old Nicki, Im going to give you old Nicki written all over it. Catch the video below:

New Video: Nicki Minaj, 'Up In Flames' (NSFW)

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Nicki Minaj loses the pop star panache in her latest video for "Up In Flames." Barbz, we know that your leader, Nicki Minaj , just dropped a super steamy clip for " High School " with YMCMB boss Lil Wayne , but girl is ALREADY back with another clip -- this time for Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded -- The Re-Up opener "Up In Flames." And if there's any takeaway here, it's that Nicki is 110% serious about being the best rapper in the game, male or female. She already admitted to being the best in a recent interview , but now instead of telling us, she's showing us in her no-frills clip. Watch Nicki Minaj's "Up In Flames" video after the jump. "Up In Flames" begins with a motorcycle powering down a road, while we jump cut to a hoodie-clad Nicki at home with a companion. While the biker does all kinds of st! unts on the pavement, Queen Barbie stunts lyrically in a lavish house. But don't get confused: Nicki's not tr