Nicki Minaj

Her feud with one American Idol judge on pause, Nicki Minaj has moved on to a former American Idol judge.

In an interview over the weekend with MTV News, Steven Tyler was asked for his take on the American Idol Season 12 judging panel - and he held little back in his response.

After first mocking the Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey mess, Tyler said of the former:

"If it was Bob Dylan, Nicki Minaj would have had him sent to the cornfield. Whereas, if it was Bob Dylan with us, we would have brought the best of him out, as we did with Phillip Phillips. Just saying."

The opinion didn't sit well with Minaj.

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Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded — The Re-Up features many songs already included on Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, the album Nicki Minaj released in April.

But this singer doesn't cite that doubling up as the reason her latest EP is faring so poorly. So, where does Minaj place the blame?

On the shoulders of two retail giants.

“It is hard to get the album because the stores basically said that the last few re-releases they had put out did not do well and they didn’t want to take a chance,” the new American Idol judge told New York's 105.1 this weekend.

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Nicki Minaj was all about the girls, so to speak, earlier this week on BET's 106 & Park. Yes, the singer slash rapper suffered another nip slip on live television.

Wearing an ornate, bejeweled bra, Minaj seemed blissfully unaware that her left breast was exposed:

This gives new meaning to her latest single release, entitled "Freedom." They gotta breathe, girl.

This isn't the first Nicki Minaj nip slip, nor will it be the last. But let's cut her some slack with the frequent wardrobe malfunctions. She bought the entire 106 & Park audience pizza.

And cut a $15,000 check for the Food Bank of NYC, no less. Nicki Minaj: Big boob. Bigger heart.

Following her performance at the 2012 American Music Awards, Nicki Minaj is back with the official video for "Freedom."

The track is off Nicki's "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up," which also dropped today; and the black-and-white video features this American Idol judge belting out lyrics from a number of locations, including a castle and the country.

Sit back and enjoy for yourself now:

Nicki Minaj - "Freedom" (Music Video)

Nicki Minaj took a break from pretending to feud with Mariah Carey long enough to perform at the 2012 American Music Awards.

The eccentric singer - who won Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for her album "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" - took to the stage last night and performed a track off that CD.

Watch her cry "Freedom" now and then check out her duet at the ceremony with Justin Bieber:

Nicki Minaj - "Freedom" (AMA Performance)

To many American Idol fans, something smells fishy about the supposed feud between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey.

But the singer is only focused on one smell at the moment: that of her new fragrance, "Pink Friday."

Below, Minaj lies in a bed of black roses in the first official commercial in honor of that perfume:

Nicki Minaj Fragrance Ad

“Pink Friday is a celebration of my life at this moment; it is a reflection of me as a creator, and an expression of me as a woman,” Nicki said of the scent. “I know my Barbz will connect with and appreciate each aspect - from the name, to the outrageous bottle design, to the vibrant colors that create their own song.”

T-Boz sure knows how to promote her upcoming reality show.

With the singer set to anchor a program on TLC, T-Boz gave an interview to VH1 this week in which she made her feelings about a couple major artists VERY well-known.

T-Boz Goes Off on Nicki Minaj, Rihanna

First, although she doesn't mention Rihanna by name, T-Boz certainly appears to tear apart the "Nobodies Business" crooner, saying on-air:

"Just because you’re on TV gyrating and boning and sucking penises, it’s not talent, honey. Maybe in the porn industry, but over here, we entertain.”

DIZZZAMN! How do we know Rihanna is the subject of that barb? Well, she does dance and pose rather provocatively. And, just moments later in the interview, T-Boz openly mocks the track "Umbrella."

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The first of a three-part special titled "Nicki Minaj: My Truth" aired last night on E!.

Did you tune in? What can you expect to learn about the new American Idol judge during the "unfiltered access" to her life that will run next Sunday evening as well?

• She adores her fans.
• She believes Mariah Carey was unprepared to "meet her match" in Minaj.
• She thinks Perez Hilton is a liar.

Watch this 90-second preview for the second installment of the series now:

Nicki Minaj "My Truth" Preview

Forget the economy. Or the war in Afghanistan. Or reconfiguing the tax code.

President Barack Obama appeared on Michal Yo's Miami-based radio show today and addressed the most pressing topic on most people's minds: the simmering American Idol feud between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey.

Will these two divas find common ground?

Without choosing sides, Obama said he was "confident" all issues would be resolved. Listen to him tackle the tussle in the following interview snippet and then sound off below:

Barack Obama Speaks on Nicki vs. Mariah Feud

WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON?

Stevie Nicks has issued a public apology.

A couple days after the Fleetwood Mac singer got involved in the Nicki Minaj/Mariah Carey feud by referring to the former as a "little girl" who needed to be choked, the artist has come out with a statement.

“I want to apologize for my remarks about Nicki Minaj’s behavior toward Mariah Carey which I said during a long and exhausting day of interviews,” Nicks tells Just Jared.

“It was very out of character for me and I deeply regret what I said. I feel very protective toward Mariah Carey who has gone through many difficulties in her life and I spoke without thinking. I think all artist should be respectful toward one another and that includes me. I am truly sorry.”

Whose side are you on in this rivalry?