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As had been rumored for a while, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have both publicly confirmed that they are leaving 'American Idol' after this season, following the announcement that Randy Jackson was also retiring. This leaves Keith Urban as the last judge standing, though perhaps not for long.

If you weren't paying attention before, you're definitely going to want to do that now! The latest winner of American Idol was announced only TWO WEEKS ago and she's already making big moves on the Billboard charts!

There is a serious buzz that Jennifer Hudson may return to American Idol -- this time not as a contestant, but as a judge.

The latest pop star rumored to be desired -- not to mention ideal -- for a spot on the soon-to-be-revamped 'American Idol' judging panel is none other than Bruno Mars.

Rap diva Nicki Minaj is one and done. Sources close to the production claim that the controversial star will exit 'American Idol' now that Season 12's wrapped. She served on the judge's panel for a season, famously clashing with Mariah Carey, who also sat on the panel for her first year.

Just when you thought the bulk of 'American Idol' panel drama was done, a major bombshell has been revealed about the judges: Producers tried wooing Jennifer Lopez back to replace Mariah Carey in the middle of this season. Yikes!

Yikes! Nicki Minaj is no stranger to wardrobe malfunctions, but this time she had one on live TV.

The ratings for Season 12 of 'American Idol' have been consistently down -- the worst since the first. Many critics believe the decline has to do with lackluster judges. One of those judges believes the blame lies on the doorstep of her peers. Yes, Nicki Minaj thinks the low ratings for 'Idol' are the fault of Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and sole remaining original judge Randy Jackson. Her Minajesty

Nicki Minaj has come under fire at 'American Idol' in the past few weeks because of her perceived harsh criticism, but the 'Freedom' rapper insists that it's all coming from a good place: one of love and honesty.

Regardless of what the public has to say about Nicki Minaj and her 'American Idol' hiccups, the 'High School' creator says she hasn't had a single incident that she'd classify as being her "worst" while serving on the show's judges' panel.

Nine former 'American Idol' contestants are suing the singing competition, claiming that they were forced off the show in a racist attempt to boost ratings.

High up on the list of things that shouldn't concern Nicki Minaj: becoming “too famous.” Yet the singer is incredibly worried that her new role as judge on 'American Idol' could do just that, even though it opens her up to whole a new audience of exactly no one since 'Idol' watchers already know who she is.