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.
The drama between Steven Tyler and rapper Nicki Minaj may cool off after the Aerosmith singer issued an apology during a press event today. Then again, judging from the tone of Tyler's comments, things may not simmer. 'American Idol' producers must be loving the free media attention, two months before the new season is set to air on Fox.
The new season of 'American Idol' hasn't even started yet, but outgoing judge Steven Tyler is already unimpressed by his replacements -- and it sounds like at least one of them is just as scornful of Tyler.
Stevie Nicks' stage persona might involve a lot of frilly things like candles, dry ice and horses, but that doesn't mean she isn't willing to get down to some stone cold violence when provoked.