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American Idol

Nicki Minaj (Getty Images)

Will Nicki Minaj win crossover success on 'American Idol'?

Kia Miakka Natisse
OPINION - Idol has the one thing Minaj craves -- a crossover audience and massive pop culture presence...
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Nicki Minaj performs at Pepsi Presents Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday Tour at Roseland on August 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Pepsi)

Nicki Minaj close to signing for 'Idol'

Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Nicki Minaj sings about 'Starships,' but is she a star-maker? The singer-rapper could be joining the ranks of 'American Idol' judges...
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Snoop Dogg is down to judge 'American Idol'

Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - If Randy Jackson yells 'Yo Dawg!' during the next season of "American Idol," he could be talking to Snoop Dogg, if the rapper has his way...
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Will Toni Braxton become 'Idol' judge?

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There are recent rumors that Toni Braxton could be joining 'American Idol' as a judge...
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Mariah Carey speaks onstage during the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

Why Mariah Carey makes a perfect fit for 'American Idol'

Kia Miakka Natisse
OPINION - Mariah Carey is now officially a judge on the upcoming 12th season. So what does this mean for the pop star and the struggling franchise?...
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Mariah Carey performing during a concert in Monaco. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, file)

Mariah Carey joins 'American Idol' as new judge

Lynn Elber, Associated Press
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Mariah Carey will be joining the cast of 'American Idol'...
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Jordin Sparks flaunts 50 pound weight loss

Chivone Smith
theGRIO REPORT - Jordin Sparks revealed her radical 50 pound weight loss on the cover of Shape magazine on newsstands now.
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Quddus on ABC's 'Duets.' (Photo courtesy ABC/Craig Sjodin)

Quddus says 'Frank Ocean is a hero'

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO Q&A - Former 'Total Request Live' DJ and host of ABC's 'Duets' discusses why he left MTV and more...
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Mariah Carey performing during a concert in Monaco. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, file)

Mariah Carey to be named BMI Icon at Urban Awards

Nekesa Mumbi Moody, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Reasons to court Mariah Carey as an 'American Idol' judge keep building: The pop star will be honored as a BMI Icon at the BMI Urban Awards...
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Aretha Franklin performs at Radio City Music Hall on February 18, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Aretha Franklin in feud with Kathie Lee

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO REPORT - Kathy Lee Gifford suggested that Aretha Franklin is too old to be a judge on 'American Idol,' prompting Franklin to say...
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