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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.

In addition to her other much-publicized feud with fellow 'American Idol' judge Mariah Carey, seems Nicki Minaj is now squaring off against a former judge: Steven Tyler. Because yeah, she's that kind of crazy.

Nicki Minaj is really putting Janet Jackson to shame with all of these accidental nip slips, isn't she?

Will Nicki Minaj and Rihanna dominate the 2012 American Music Awards winners list as they did with nominations? Both ladies led the nominee pack for the 2012 American Music Awards, nabbing four nods each for the fan-voted show, but One Direction and Justin Bieber are hot on their trail with three apiece.

The white flag has been waved and the olive branch extended …we think! Nicki Minaj has opened up about her post-fight relationship with Mariah Carey, saying that they have been "fine" since the dust up witnessed 'round the world.

Alicia Keys turns up the heat just a little bit with the Inferno Version of her video for 'Girl on Fire.' This version features a cameo by Nicki Minaj. There are two  added scenes of Minaj and that's about it. It's the same video, save for a double shot of the rapper.

- Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj will both perform at the 2012 American Music Awards. - Are wedding bells already ringing for Kanye West and Kim Kardashian? - James Franco thinks Justin Bieber wants a piece of him! - Stars like One Direction and Adele topped the list for the highest paid stars in the U...

Nicki Minaj cunningly avoided another Nipplegate scandal when she performed in Manchester, England on Tuesday (Oct. 22) as part of the Pink Friday: Reloaded U.K. tour. As the Queen Barbz was rocking the mic, her breasts was slowly making a guest appearance out of her black top.

'American Idol' executives are denying that Nicki Minaj will be fired following her on-camera spat with fellow judge Mariah Carey-- and more details are coming out about the beef between the two divas.

- Nicki Minaj went OFF on Twitter today, refuting Mariah Carey's claims that Minaj threatened her with a gun on the set of 'American Idol.' Claws are officially out.

While Nicki Minaj is stirring the pot of drama between herself and fellow 'American Idol' judge Mariah Carey via tweets, Carey revealed to Barbara Walters that the rapper threatened her with gun violence.

The next season of the waning talent search show ‘American Idol’ began taping on Sunday, and after working their way down a long list of possible judges, the producers ended up with a panel that seems to include one too many divas -- and we can only hope the fireworks make it to air.