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

Pop Crunch — Here’s an incentive to tune into the upcoming 12th season of American Idol. And we aren’t doing about Nicki Minaj’s colorful assortment of hair extensions. It’s only been two days, [...] more info

Perez Hilton — Idol judge Randy Jackson has seen the show go through lots of changes over his twelve seasons on the panel, but this year might be the biggest switch-up yet! From Ellen DeGeneres joining in season nine, to Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler and now Nick... 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

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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 — US Magazine reports that Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj were in talks to join The Voice spring cycle: Before Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj signed the dotted line on their American Idol contracts, they considered taking seats on The Voice’s stage alon... 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

People.com — The newly-minted American Idol judges say they're having a good time working together - so far more info

CNN Showbiz — Showbiz Tonight was right when Mariah Carey talked about the alleged "Idol" feud. more info