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Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban Named New ‘American Idol’ Judges

By on September 16, 2012

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The final judges for Fox’s American Idol have been selected — rapper-singer Nicki Minaj and country singing sensation Keith Urban have signed on to appear on the popular singing talent show.

The network officially tapped the pair with an announcement today, confirming previous rumors just hours before the first round of auditions for next season was due to begin in New York.

Randy Jackson will also now

stay put as the sole remaining original “Idol” judge.

The trio will join pop star Mariah Carey at a judges’ panel now expanded to four members from its previous three.

Photo: Bauer Griffin, Danny Martindale/Getty Images Europe)

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  • http://www.bingofind.com Mark

    I am not sure any new judge will be able to help American Idol and its declining numbers, espcially in the 18-49 demo. With the addition of the much better The Voice, and to a lesser extend The X Factor, the market is way saturated.