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Howard Stern on Nicki Minaj: ‘She’s Going to Out Crazy, Crazy’ – “America’s Got Talent’s” Howard Stern knows Mariah Carey will make a great judge on “American Idol.” “The woman is an icon,” he told “Extra’s” A.J. Calloway. “She’s been in the business for like 10,000 years.” When it comes to “Idol’s” latest rumored addition Nicki Minaj, however, he sees more of a wild card. “Nicki Minaj is sort of new on the scene,” Howard explained. “She’s going to out crazy, crazy.” – Read more at ExtraTv
Nicki Minaj on ‘American Idol’: MC Lyte Weighs In, ‘I Think She’ll Do Well’ – “I think she’s vocal enough to come up with constructive criticism, as well as being an artist,” MC Lyte told Celebuzz Wednesday at the Big Easy Juke Joint gala in Hollywood benefiting charity Aid Still Required’s ongoing disaster relief in New Orleans. “Going to a performing arts school, you’re able to hone in on different skills. And, one of those skill sets is knowing what something creative is, and when it’s worth nurturing,” Lyte says. “So, I think she’ll do well.” – Read more at Celebuzz
Top 5 ‘American Idol’ questions after Nassau Coliseum show – Spending an hour backstage at Nassau Coliseum with the “American Idol” Season 11 Top 10 and another two hours watching them perform yesterday answered plenty of questions. (Yes, Phillip Phillips is laid back. No, Erika Van Pelt didn’t change the haircut Tommy Hilfiger recommended she get.) But all that time also led to a whole other set of questions. Here’s the Top 5: – Read more at Newsday.com
Life after ‘American Idol’ – Attention “American Idol” fans: Season 11 star Elise Testone was only joking when she suggested that tough guy Chuck Norris would be a good “A.I.” judge. She does feel, however, that the recently announced Mariah Carey will be a tough customer when it comes to Season 12 contestants. “I definitely like Mariah Carey,” Testone said. “She works really hard and she sings really well. She’ll probably be a tough judge because she sings so well.” – Read more at App.com
Jordin Sparks Shot From Ebony Magazine
Jordin tweets, “I love this pic from our @sparklemovie inspired shoot for @ebonymag. You like? #solidgold
Bitch Stole My Leather Bustier: Jordin Sparks vs. Demi Lovato – So, let’s step into the world of our imaginations for a second. Mind the gap. Now, suppose you’re wearing a dress. The dress is essentially a blue floor-length cone topped with a leather bustier. Would you keep your updo loose and pair it with a moon-shaped necklace? Or whip that updo into sleek submission and keep the focus away from your already-busy neckline by wearing earrings and stacked bracelets instead? This is the dilemma presented to you courtesy of Demi Lovato and Jordin Sparks, who both have worn this exact Mason dress in recent months. – Read more at EOnline
ONE DIRECTION TO HOST “MY FIRST TIME” VMA SPECIAL ON MTV THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 AT 11:00 PM ET/PT AS A LEAD-UP TO THEIR DEBUT PERFORMANCE AT THE “2012 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” – SANTA MONICA, CA (August 23, 2012) — There’s nothing like your first – your first kiss, your first car or your first performance at the “2012 MTV Video Music Awards,” which is exactly what international superstars One Direction will be celebrating next month as they get set to take the stage at this year’s show. As a lead up to the big night, the guys from the band will host “One Direction: My First Time,” a half-hour special dedicated to reliving the most memorable VMA performances of all time on Thursday, August 30 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. To watch the band’s promo, click here. Hosted by comedian Kevin Hart, the “2012 MTV Video Music Awards” airs LIVE from STAPLES Center on Thursday, September 6 from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Performers announced so far include Alicia Keys, P!nk, Green Day, Taylor Swift and One Direction. – Read more at TVByTheNumbers
L.A. Reid Talks Mariah Carey’s Idol Move & Britney Spears On X Factor: I Get Why Brit ‘Is So Loved’ – LOS ANGELES, Calif. — L.A. Reid has been working alongside Britney Spears for the past few months as the pair judge contestants on “The X Factor,” and the music mogul says he’s become a huge fan of the pop star. “Anytime you do something new it takes a second to get adjusted, but she’s a star. So she went into her – what I call – her star gear,” L.A. told Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Thursday’s Access Hollywood Live in New York City. “She went into her star gear at a certain point and I was like, ‘Oh my God. Now I get it!’ L.A. recently lent an experienced ear to another legendary music diva – his close friend Mariah Carey, who sought his advice before signing on to judge “American Idol.” “[Mariah and I] had a great conversation about it and I advised her that she should do it,” he said. “I think it’s great for her.” – Read more at Access Hollywood
