Time — Nicki Minaj has harnessed the concept of balance like few artists before her: it’s a major part of her success in every imaginable realm, from music to merchandising to the cultivation of her persona. She’s a pure pop star who crashes the charts ... more info

MTV.com News — Fans lash out at Nicki on Twitter for placing the civil-rights activist on artwork for her new single. By Nadeska Alexis more info

ContactMusic — Rapper Nicki Minaj has taken down the online artwork for her new single after her use of an iconic image of Malcolm X sparked controversy following... more info

MTV.com News — A new Marvel movie and a Tupac Shakur biopic are both in development. By India Nicholas more info

USA Today Music — 'Lookin Ass N****' offends many with its use of 1964 Malcolm X photo. more info

ContactMusic — Mariah Carey has slammed Nicki Minaj.The 43-year-old singer - who repeatedly clashed with the 'Starships' hitmaker when they were both judges on... more info

The Daily Mail — The diva, who is 43, was promoting her new track You're Mine (Eternal) on Power 105.1's Breakfast Club radio show, where she was asked about Idol. more info

MTV.com News — Nicki sets off Young Money's next album with new solo single and video. By Rob Markman more info

Stereogum — If there was any doubt that Nabil is the greatest artist currently working in the medium of music-video, let’s put that to bed. Nabil’s new video for Nicki Minaj’s sneering put-down “Lookin Ass Nigga” marries K-pop excess to vast Anton Corb... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Barbie posted a series of snaps of herself cavorting in a desert on her Instagram page... more info