Guardian Music — It's six years since the distinctive R&B diva's last album, with its follow-up slated and shelved twiceIn 2006, you couldn't go to a club without hearing Cassie's late-night R&B anthem Me & U dripping from the speakers. Its neat, minimal refrain, and... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThe best albums of 2012It's the moment you've all been waiting for – the start of our countdown through this year's best albums. The list has been compiled following an extensive poll of the Gu... more info

411 Mania — News and thoughts on Lil Wayne retiring, 50 Cent saying that feuds don't sell albums, Nicki Minaj calling Steven Tyler a racist, exclusive studio footage of Omarion and more! more info

ContactMusic — Steven Tyler has strenuously denied that he is a racist, after Nicki Minaj pulled him up on his criticism of her judging methods. The current... more info

Starpulse — Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, who stepped down as a judge on "American Idol" earlier this year, started a Twitter feud with Nicki Minaj earlier this week when he suggested she would not be able ... more info

411 Mania — News and thoughts on Nicki Minaj accusing Steven Tyler of a racist comment, Jessica Simpson being pregnant again, "Gangnam Style" becoming the most-watched YouTube video of all time, Andrew W.K.'s goodwill ambassador appointment being shut down by th... more info

Mjsbigblog — I find it interesting that American Idol has just released a new Nicki Minaj promo for Season 12 that paints the beleaguered judge in a much more serious light. more info

Mjsbigblog — Fox Chief Compares Angus T. Jones’ Comments to Nicki Minaj’s Latest ‘Idol’ Feud – “It’s part of the world we live in,” said Reilly, drawing comparison to American Idol judge Nicki Minaj’s public feud with series alum Steven Tyler. ... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Rocker Steven Tyler has issued a public apology to Nicki Minaj after the rapper accused him of making a racist comment about her judging abilities as a new panellist on reality show American Idol. more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Steven Tyler has issued a public apology to Nicki Minaj after the rapper accused him of making a racist comment about her judging abilities as... more info