Nicki Minaj to be a Judge On ‘X-Factor’ ?!

Rumor has it Nicki Minaj has been approached to be a judge along side Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid on the next season of ‘X-Factor‘…

Of course since Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul were fired from the show earlier this week, rumors have been swirling about who will be replacing the two judges. Mariah Carey seems to be a front-runner for one slot, but according to reports both Minaj and Katy Perry have also been approached about getting a seat on the judges panel.

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Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul FIRED from ‘X-Factor’

After Paula Abdul packed up her boot flask and sashayed out of the back door of ‘American Idol,’ the show began to circle the proverbial U-bend. Much of America lost interest without anyone to drunkenly mumble “Datsssh! Good singing! Be nicccce Simohn!” Even Simon Cowell missed her, got the sads, left the show to do ‘X-Factor’ and rehired her to be at his side. Apparently the reunited honeymoon is over and Abdul is once again out of a job.

Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger and Paula will NOT be returning to the talent show next season. According to Deadline they were all fired in spring cleaning style.

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Mariah Carey Replacing Nicole Scherzinger on ‘The X-Factor’

The rumor mill is churning full speed today with news that Nicole Scherzinger has been having a tough time sending people home on ‘The X-Factor‘ and may be replaced by none other than Mrs. Diva herself, Mariah Carey!

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Barbara Walters Booed for Naming Kardashians “Most Fascinating”

Someone sit Babs down with a nice cup of tea, a shawl and a ‘Law and Order’ marathon because girl needs a rest. Barbara Walters named the Kardashians as one of the ‘Most Fascinating People of 2011.’ An echo of BOO! followed her announcement.

Joy Behar pulled the WTF? card on Walters and she tried to defend her choice by explaining that she choose “positive people” but snubs criminals. This traveling circus of eyeliner clad ponies who don’t serve a purpose beyond sideshow entertainment are “positive” people? The one lesson they have to teach is that the house always gets 15%.

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X-Factor’s Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid Feud

X Factor insiders are buzzing about a war brewing between two of the show’s top judges! Ever since judges Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid were assigned to mentor competing groups of contestants on the show, the two have been ruthless with each other … even after the cameras turned off.

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Jennifer Lopez Returns to ‘American Idol’ with Hefty Pay Raise

Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is the biggest diva of them all? Sorry Ryan Seacrest, looks like we’re not going to be able to afford for you to enter the stage via a magic carpet next year. The very best thing about ‘American Idol’s‘ resurgence last year was Jennifer Lopez – No question! Lopez has kept us in the dark for the last few months about her return to Idol, but now sources are saying the wait may have been worth it for JLo – her return to the judge’s chair comes with a hefty pay raise!

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New ‘X-Factor’ Promo Bashes ‘American Idol’ – VIDEO

X-Factor‘ is coming to Fox in September. It’s Simon Cowell’s new talent show where he is bring back Paula Abdul and add L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger to the panel of judges to find all kinds of talent around the U.S. In the new promo they take a couple of shots at their old show ‘American Idol.’

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Kara DioGuardi Hospitalized After Eating Pot Brownies at Paula Abdul’s House

Former ‘American Idol‘ judge Kara DioGuardi admitted last night that she almost died after eating pot brownies at Paula Abdul’s house “by accident”. Abdul has had questions come up about her alcoholism and possible drug abuse in the past and this probably isn’t gonna help.

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Nicole Scherzinger Replaces Cheryl Cole on ‘X-Factor’

Cheryl Cole has been dropped from ‘X-Factor.’ Simon Cowell’s latest talent based reality show to hit America had cast the British pop singer as a judge on the panel. She has had experience on the original (UK version) as a judge and was excited to breach in U.S.A. mainstream.

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