ContactMusic — Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban have been confirmed as new American Idol judges The Super Bass hitmaker and the country singer - who quit the Australian version of The Voice earlier this month - will join fellow newcomer Mariah Carey and long-serv... more info

Mjsbigblog — Check out photos of the NEW American Idol 12 judges' panel, featuring Mariah Carey, Keith Urban Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson. more info

Mjsbigblog — Daughtry performs at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland. Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde The Musical in La Mirada, CA.  Read more at AmericanIdol.com The American Idol judges’ round begins today in New York City with Nicki Minaj, ... more info

Perez Hilton — The gang's all here, folks! Although it was just only confirmed this morning that Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj would be joining Randy Jackson and Mariah Carey on the new season of American Idol, the judges panel are hitting the ground running, and wer... more info

Starpulse — Ryan Seacrest has revealed the upcoming lineup of judges for the next season of American Idol. Randy Jackson has retained his spot at the table, and confirmed judge Mariah Carey has been joined b... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper Nicki Minaj and country star Keith Urban have officially been unveiled as the final two judges on American Idol joining Mariah Carey and producer Randy Jackson on the new panel The full line-up was announced on Sunday 16Sep12 - shortly before ... more info

Pop Crunch — It’s official. Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Randy Jackson and Mariah Carey will make up the newest panel of American Idol judges. Longtime Idol host Ryan Seacrest revealed the news on [...] more info

People.com — The radio regulars will join Randy Jackson and Mariah Carey at the judges' panel when auditions begin Sunday more info

Perez Hilton — Katie Couric was SPOT-ON! After MONTHS of speculation and rumors running rampant, the official line-up for the judges panel of American Idol's 12th season has been formally announced by Fox this morning! And just as it was anticipated, the lucky four... more info

Perez Hilton — If this gurl doesn't release a covers album, we're going to protest! We've been keeping track of Kelly Clarkson's INCREDIBLE covers sesh during her current tour - there was Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, and the pinnacle of our excitement, Mariah Care... more info