CNN Showbiz — Singers Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey say why they joined the new season of "American Idol." more info

Mjsbigblog — I’ve got some HOT NEW spoilers from The American Idol 12 judge’s round in New York City. The round finished up today.  Next stop is Chicago, IL at the beginning of next week.  And get this–I hear that Randy Jackson, Keith Urban, Mariah Care... more info

Perez Hilton — Mariah Carey says things between her and Nicki Minaj are fine for now…. but promises nothing about the future! MeMe made her declaration during a press conference with the rest of the American Idol judges — Nicki, Keith Urban, and Randy "the Daw... more info

Mjsbigblog — Check out even MORE photos of the American idol 12 judges panel, featuring Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest. more info

Mjsbigblog — Watch video interviews from the American Idol judges, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, and Randy Jackson. Plus, host Ryan Seacrest weighs in on Season 12. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Pop-rap vixen Nicki Minaj and country statesman Keith Urban join Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson for the new season of "American Idol." Why viewers should watch.After what felt like months of rampant speculation, Fox has finally announced that the “... more info

Dlisted — No, this isn't a still from The Wuzzles reunion special. This is Mimi, Keith Urban, Ryan Seacrest, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson on the first day of filming American Idol season 3,987 in NYC over the weekend. FOX confirmed Nicki and Keith as jud... more info

Mjsbigblog — Randy Jackson chatted with Ryan Seacrest on the KIIS morning show this morning. He believes that American Idol will find a trendy pop star this year. Oh. and he, Keith Urban and Lil Wayne are going to form a super group. Alrighty. more info

Perez Hilton — This season is going to be very inneresting to say the least! Mariah Carey tweeted the first pic of the American Idol judging table (above) from New York auditions with co-stars Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest! We're lovin' ... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — • Are more celebrities leaving the Church of Scientology now after its Tom Cruise and John Travolta scandals? (Celeb Dirty Laundry) • It's official: Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban join American Idol. (Have U Heard) • And here's what Twitt... more info