Nicki Minaj Officially Leaves American Idol

by Jenna Mullins Thu., May. 30, 2013 5:52 PM PDT

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Count on Mariah Carey to beat Nicki Minaj to the punch...or on Minaj to steal Carey's thunder.

Either way you look at it, the divas' time butting heads on American Idol is over. Fox announced today that Minaj will not be returning to American Idol next season less than two hours after Carey's exit was announced.

"Nicki Minaj is a superstar who brought a level of honesty and passion to American Idol and who had a tremendous positive impact on so many contestants this season," Fox said in a statement. "Given her extremely busy career, we understand and respect her decision and wish her the best."

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Minaj tweeted after the announcement: "Thank you American Idol for a life changing experience! Wouldn't trade it for the world! Time to focus on the Music!!! Mmmuuuaahhh!"

Producers counted on Minaj and Carey to stir up ratings for the long-running singing competition, but their so-called feud fizzled by the end of auditions.

Jennifer Hudson has signed on to be a judge in season 13, and producers are also reportedly chasing alums like Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken to join as well. Kelly Clarkson, we're told, had been approached but will not be taking part in the new season.

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Melanie Brown Leaves Door Open for Another Spice Girls Album

by Bruna Nessif Thu., May. 30, 2013 7:53 PM PDT

Grab your platform shoes and hairbrushes, folks!

Former Spice Girls member Melanie Brown (or Mel B. or Scary Spice, whichever you prefer) stopped by the E! News set today to chat about some things, including whether the U.K. girl group will make a comeback with another record for us to sing to while jumping on our beds in front of the mirror.

Oh, just us?

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When asked whether the Spice Girls will do another album, Mel B. said, "Well, you know what, nobody thought we were going to get together last year to do the Olympics, and so, I always say I'm not gonna say anything. Just let whatever happens, happen. Why say 'yes' just yet? But maybe."

So it's not a definite green light, but it's not a no, either!

Plus, Brown talks about working with Heidi Klum and Howard Stern and the craziest act she's seen so far during her new gig on America's Got Talent.

Tune in to E! News weeknights at 7 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.

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