The Hip Hop Chronicle — Nicki Minaj has signed up to be a judge on “American Idol” along Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson. Rumours were circulating for a while that Nicki would jump on board for the music reality show but it has now been confirmed by Ryan Se... 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

CNN Showbiz — Rapper Nicki Minaj and Australian country singer Keith Urban will join the "American Idol" judges panel when the TV competition's 12th season starts next January, the Fox network said Sunday. more info

Mercury News, California — The 'American Idol' judges' panel is now complete with the naming of singer-rapper Nicki Minaj and country crooner Keith Urban. more info

411 Mania — Urban leaves the show... more info