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Nicki Minaj to Jimmy Iovine: I Wish He Would Zip His Lips

By On 03/22/2013 · 116 Comments · In American Idol, Jimmy Iovine, Nicki Minaj

The American Idol judges react to mentor, Jimmy Iovine’s,  criticism that they are too complimentary and confusing in their critiques.

Nicki Minaj was especially irritated by his remarks. You’ll remember that she thought the Idol mentor’s tough ways were messing with Lazaro Arbos‘ confidence

Here’s what Nicki Minaj had to say:

“I wish he would [...]

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Change is Coming to American Idol Say Producers: No More Genre Themes, Timbaland To Work with Contestants

By On 09/22/2010 · 188 Comments · In American Idol, American Idol 10, Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Iovine, Ken Warwick, Nigel Lythgoe, Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler

There was a press conference with  newly-announced judges, Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and new in-house mentor, Universal Music Group’s, Jimmy Iovine.

Also there were producers Nigel Lythgoe, Ken Warwick, and Fox chief Mike Darnell

There are some changes coming to Idol. See the highlights below. I also heard that the [...]

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Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler Announced as New Idol Judges, Jimmy Iovine to Serve as in-house mentor

By On 09/22/2010 · 126 Comments · In American Idol, American Idol 10, Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Iovine, Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest, Steven Tyler


Ryan Seacrest announced at a press conference today at the Los Angeles cattle call auditions what we already knew–Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez will sit on the judges panel for American Idol Season 10.

The live stream was a disaster. There was no audio or video initially. The video [...]

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