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October 29, 2012 · 5:13 pm

Nicki Minaj gets reality TV show

Nicki to star in series of new E! specials

Rapper Nicki Minaj is to star in her own reality television show, it has been confirmed.

The Va Va Voom star tweeted the news on 28 October, revealing that the new series will air on E! from 4 November:

“We watched the REUP DVD and the 1st episode of the E! series….u guys are going to go crazzzzyyyyy when you see it! NOV19TH DVD, NOV4TH E!” [sic]

The mini series will apparently consist of three 30-minute specials about the 29-year-old, with E! Online reporting that the show will:

“Offer viewers exclusive intimate access to her personal life… including never-before-seen footage.”

Sources claim that a camera crew started filming the singer back in September, around the time she joined the American Idol judging panel alongside Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson and Keith Urban.

Nicki is currently in the UK with her Pink Friday Reloaded tour, which runs until 7 November.

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September 17, 2012 · 5:11 pm

American Idol line-up finalised

Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban will join the panel this year

Two new judges will join a revamped American Idol panel for the show’s new series, it has been announced.

Rapper Nicki Minaj and country music star – and husband to Nicole Kidman – Keith Urban will join long-time judge Randy Jackson and fellow new face Mariah Carey on the panel this year.

The pair have been favourites to replace departing judges Steve Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, for months, however the news was only confirmed by Fox on 16 September.

Mike Darnell, president of alternative entertainment at Fox, said in a statement:

“We’ve got global icon Mariah Carey and Idol’s heart and soul Randy Jackson, who will be joined by Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban.

“Nicki’s an unbelievably captivating international phenomenon who has made an indelible mark on rap and pop. And Keith is another great addition to Idol, he’s one of the biggest stars in country music and I know that our fans and contestants will fall in love with him.

“With an unparalleled star like Mariah, fan-favourite Randy, chart-toppers like Nicki and Keith and our incomparable host Ryan [Seacrest], we’ve put together one of the most exciting judging panels around.”

Urban was formerly a judge on the Australian version of The Voice, alongside Delta Goodrem, Joel Madden and Seal. He announced he would not be returning for the next season earlier this month.

Series 12 of American Idol is set to kick off at the beginning of 2013.

Related: Mariah joins American Idol

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February 28, 2012 · 11:29 am

Acts confirmed for this year’s V Festival

Tinie is among the acts set to perform

Tinie Tempah, Nicki Minaj and The Stone Roses are among the acts confirmed for this year’s V Festival.

Those who are lucky enough to bag tickets will also get the chance to see performances from headliners The Killers, Welsh superstar Tom Jones, DJ David Guetta, BRIT winner Ed Sheeran and singer Emeli Sande.

The festival, which is in its 17th year, will be held at two sites, Hylands park in Chelmsford and Weston Park in Staffordshire, between the 18 and 19 August.

Olly Murs, who also appears on the bill, said:

“Coming back to play at V Festival for a second year is fantastic! I’ve been going to the festival as a punter for years, so performing there is always going to be special – especially on that main stage.

“I’m bringing my full 10 piece band with me this year, it’s going to be immense – I can’t wait”

Other acts set to perform include Snow Patrol, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Example, Dappy, Pixie Lott and Madness.

Fans have been urged by Festival Director, Bob Angus, to only purchase tickets from official outlets to avoid disappointment:

“As in previous years, we want to again emphasise how important it is for fans to buy their tickets from official outlets listed on VFestival.com.

“This will ensure they don’t miss out on what promises to be the hottest ticket this summer.”

Tickets go on sale from 10am on Friday 2 March, with official outlets listed on the V Festival website.

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