'american Idol': Keith Urban And Nicki Minaj Close To Judging Deals (report)

The Huffington Post News Editors, Huffington Post
Fri, 08/24/2012 - 3:28pm

After months of rumors and speculation, "American Idol" is reportedly close to choosing two new judges for Season 12: Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Minaj will receive $8 million to join "Idol" with additional allowances for wardrobe, hair and makeup. Meanwhile, Urban has allegedly agreed to take a seat a the "Idol" judging panel for somewhere between $3 and $4 million, according to THR's source.

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