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

Perez Hilton — Holy shiz! Sounds like Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson better save a seat for Keith Urban! First, Katie Couric slipped earlier today and spilled on American Idol’s new panel — although still not confirmed by FOX! Now, Urban, one of th... more info

E! Online — Where ya goin', Keith Urban? Perhaps to a certain Fox reality show that features Ryan Seacrest and lots of Coke products? The country superstar has decided to leave the Australian... more info

Perez Hilton — The official Idol lineup has been confirmed!! And guess who did the confirming - Katie Couric of all people. Say what?!?! Couric was in an interview with Jennifer Lopez when she asked her what she thought of the new judges. Lopez didn't know they ha... more info

Starpulse — Keith Urban has quit his role on the Australian version of TV talent show The Voice. The country star took a place on the panel alongside Delta Goodrem, Seal and Joel Madden for the Down Under deb... more info