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'American Idol': Mariah Carey, PSY, Keith Urban, Adam Lambert To Perform During Season Finale

By Alex Galbraith, Mstars Reporter | May 16, 2013 11:34 AM EDT

The American Idol season finale is tonight and it appears that the troubled FOX singing competition will stay the course and continue on in its "promote our own product at any cost" ways. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the season finale will feature performances from Mariah Carey (an American Idol judge), Keith Urban (samesies) and Adam Lambert (a guy who once lost on American Idol). The only non-AI chum who will perform during tonight's season finale is K-Pop novelty rapper PSY (which just solidifies the image of American Idol as a program that's lagging behind in the pop culture pantheon). Read More »

'American Idol' ALL FOUR JUDGES OUT [PHOTOS]: Inside Sources Say, Nicki Minaj, Randy, Mariah Carey, Keith NOT RETURNING, Your Pick NEW 'Idol' Judges Panel?

By Dominique Zonyee | May 15, 2013 12:37 PM EDT

E! News is confirming that sources close to American Idol have confirmed that ALL FOUR Idol judges will not return for the next season. Fans will have to say bye to the one season panel staring Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and Keith Urban. Read More »

Nicki Minaj Teen Vogue Cover [PHOTOS] 'American Idol' Judge Is Queen of the Barbz, Nicki Talks Her Fashion Sense, Says Music Industry Is Like 'High School Popularity Contest'

By Dominique Zonyee | May 13, 2013 01:41 PM EDT

Get your tutus, pink lipstick, and blonde wigs, American Idol judge and Grammy nominated artist Nicki Minaj is gracing the cover of Teen Vogue. Read More »

Nicki Minaj Ryan Seacrest 'American Idol' Interview [VIDEO]: Minaj Talks Returning to 'Idol', Says 'I Thought Mariah Carey Was A Friend...But Industry is Fake'

By Dominique Zonyee | May 12, 2013 05:42 PM EDT

As American Idol is coming to an end the Internet is buzzing as to whether superstar Nicki Minaj will return as a judge for the next season. Nicki Minaj sat down with Idol host Ryan Seacrest Thursday May 9, for an E! exclusive interview. The “High School” rapper/singer talked about her relationship (or lack there of) with Mariah Carey and if she will return to Idol. Read More »

Alicia Keys 'American Idol' Live [VIDEO]: 'Girl On Fire' Singer Radiates, Performs 'Tears Always Win'

By Dominique Zonyee | May 10, 2013 10:49 AM EDT

Alicia Keys graced the American Idol stage Thursday night to perform 'Tears Always Win," the latest single from her sixth Billboard No.1 album, Girl On Fire. Read More »

Nicki Minaj Kmart Clothing Line [PHOTOS]: Bra Tops, Eye-Popping Leggings, Acid Washed Jeans, and More, 'Idol' Judge 'Barbz' Get First Sneak Peak

By Dominique Zonyee | May 09, 2013 09:48 AM EDT

Nicki Minaj stood true to her word and with the assistant of her Barbz, the Grammy Award winning rapper and American Idol judge unveiled her clothing line for Kmart. Read More »

Jessica Sanchez: 'Glee' Finale Teaser, Fresh Off New Album 'American Idol' Sweetheart Stars As Frida Romero On May 9

By Alex Galbraith, Mstars Reporter | May 08, 2013 03:28 PM EDT

It's almost here, Blujays! Hot on the heels of her new album release Jessica Sanchez is set to star in the season finale of Glee as New Directions rival Frida Romero. The episode "All or Nothing" airs tomorrow on Fox, but you can catch a glimpse of Sanchez in action below. Read More »

Phillip Phillips Postpones College Tour: 'Home' Singer Backs Out of Shows Due to Illness, 'American Idol' Winner's History with Kidney Stones

By Jon Niles, Mstarz reporter | May 06, 2013 02:22 PM EDT

"American Idol" season 11 champion Phillip Phillips seems to be having some more medical issues. Thanks to an announcement from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Twitter post by Phillips himself, we now know that his college tour has been postponed "due to doctor's orders." In the past, Phillips suffered from kidney stones and almost had to leave the singing competition last year. He is currently the reigning champion of the popular series. No word on whether he will make it to this season's finale as scheduled or not. Read More »

Mariah Carey Miguel 'Beautiful' [LISTEN]: 'American Idol' Judge and 'Adorn' Singer Team-Up For NEW MUSIC, Does #Beautiful Live Up To Fans Expectations?

By Dominique Zony | May 06, 2013 10:41 AM EDT

Mariah Carey and Miguel followed up on their "05.06.13" date teaser video with the release of their first collaboration for "Beautiful," featured on Mimi's forthcoming album. Read More »

Nicki Minaj Twitter Feud: 'American Idol' Judge Slams 'Access Hollywood' Reporter, Asks Billy Bush If He Is 'Fake' Ryan Seacrest

By Scott Taylor, Mstarz reporter | May 05, 2013 04:34 PM EDT

Nicki Minaj is in as many Twitter feuds as Donald Trump. Have they feuded with one another yet? The season 12 judge on "American Idol" has had a rocky season along with fellow new judge Mariah Carey. Their feud continued recently with Minaj responding to a Perez Hilton tweet by calling Carey "insecure" and "bitter." So who is receiving Nicki's Twitter wrath now? "Access Hollywood's" Billy Bush and Laura Saltman got slammed on Twitter by Nicki who didn't take too kindly to some on-air comments from the hosts. Read More »

Jessica Sanchez: 'Glee' Star Talks TV Show, Split With DeAndre Brackensick At Album Launch, 'American Idol' Alum Discusses Frida Romero

By Alex Galbraith, Mstarz Reporter | May 04, 2013 05:58 PM EDT

We've already got our first taste of Jessica Sanchez as Frida Romero on the set of Glee in the April 25 episode. However, Sanchez gave the world a little more insight into the character at the album launch party for Me, You & The Music. The American Idol alum spoke to FilAm about her appearance on the Fox show. Read More »

'American Idol,' Harry Connick Jr.: Season 12 Guest Judge to Return Permanently for 2013 & 2014 Episodes? Other Possible Choices

By Jon Niles, Mstarz reporter | May 03, 2013 01:26 PM EDT

With Simon Cowell's departure from FOX's hit singing competition show, "American Idol," countless rumors concerning his replacement have been popping up. Recently one rumored replacement, singer and actor Harry Connick Jr., confirmed that the show's producers have been in contact with him to be the next judge at the start of the new season. Connick has yet to give an answer, but after his recent guest appearance as a judge this season it looks like he is quite fit for the job. Read More »

Nicki Minaj Mariah Carey 'American Idol' BEEF? [VIDEO]: 'High School' Rapper Tells MiMi 'CLEAN YOUR EARS OUT,' MARIAH FIRES BACK, Shuts Nicki Down?

By Dominique Zonyee | May 02, 2013 01:27 PM EDT

The tension between “Idol” judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey continues, as the two divas in their own right had another verbal sparing match on live TV last night. Read More »

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