Nicki Minaj New Judge On X-Factor???

Word is, Nicki Minaj is in talks with Simon Cowell to be a judge on his upcoming Fox talent show “The X Factor,” Page Six has learned.

A source told says,

“Simon thinks Nicki is fantastic. She’s sassy, she looks great and she has bags of personality.

“Nicki has a large following and she fits well with the ethos of the show, which plans to usher in a new generation of musical talent. ‘X Factor’ is aiming for a younger audience. Those aged 12 and over can audition, and [the English version has] launched successful artists from other genres of music than pop.

“This isn’t a done deal yet, but Nicki would be great for the show. She fits the ideal that ‘X Factor’ will be exciting, vibrant and different. And the show would also be great for her career.”

Former Island Def Jam Music Group chairman L.A. Reid — who launched major acts including Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, the Killers, Bon Jovi, Pink, Usher, Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna — was last night confirmed as one of the stars on the much-speculated-about judging panel.

Hmm... you think Nicki should be a judge on X-Factor? Or just focus on her music career right now and try that later?

Howard Stern To Replace Simon On American Idol?

The NEW YORK POST's PAGE SIX reports that its sources say STERN was approached to fill the judge's slot to be left vacant when SIMON COWELL leaves the show after this season, with one source insisting that the "IDOL" producers "will do what it takes to sign him," but another saying that STERN has given out mixed messages and "isn't ready to leave radio and would like to stay on at SIRIUS," using the "IDOL" bid as "a ploy to make SIRIUS pay up and keep him on his huge contract. But if SIRIUS can't pay him the money he wants, he may negotiate to film 'IDOL' on the side."

Beyonce & Megan Fox To Judge X-Factor??

Word is, R&B Singer Beyonce Knowles and Megan Fox, are going to be Judges on American version of the reality competition X-Factor, according to Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden.

"Beyonce would be good and maybe Megan Fox because she has a crush on the Cowell," Holden said.

I think Beyonce would make a great Judge considering she really knows music, but maybe Holden was just speculating...we shall see!

Jay-Z Wants To Be A Judge On X-Factor Show...

Like Eminem, Jay-Z has now said that he would like to join 'The X Factor' judging panel for the next series of the show.

Jay-Z said: "Simon, if you need any help for the next series, let me know man and I'm your judge. "There is a lot of untapped hip hop talent in the UK and if they want my help finding some for the final 12 I am sure I could assist."


'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell previously said that he would like to have celebrity judges on the show for the next series.

Simon Cowell Offers Eminem The Job He Wants!

Simon Cowell has offered Eminem a job.

The rapper issued a come and get me plea to Simon last week to be a judge on UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' and now the music mogul says he would be delighted to welcome Eminem onto the panel.

Simon said: "It would be great to have him on as a guest judge. "Em - I can call him that because we are on first name terms - the job is yours."

He added: "I'm not getting rid of anyone."

He insisted he won't alter the line-up and drop any of the current judges - Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole, Australian singer Dannii Minogue, the sister of Kylie Minogue, and music manager Louis Walsh - to make room for the Em.

Eminem, 37, said last week he doesn't think the current panelists have been successful enough to help the acts.

Eminem said: "No disrespect to the current judges but you need people who are global, platinum-selling stars. You need to prepare contestants for what it's really like out there, and what sort of pressure you are going to be under."

LET'S SEE IF EM TAKES THE OFFER!

Eminem Wants To Be A Judge On "X-Factor"

The rapper Eminem is reportedly a massive fan of the UK TV talent show ‘X Factor’, and has told judge and producer Simon Cowell to get him on the panel so he can give the hopefuls advice on what it’s like to be a global star.

Eminem doesn't think the current judges - Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole, Australian singer Dannii Minogue, the sister of Kylie Minogue, and music manager Louis Walsh – have been successful enough to help the acts.

Em says, "No disrespect to the current judges but you need people who are global, platinum-selling stars. You need to prepare contestants for what it's really like out there, and what sort of pressure you are going to be under."
The 37-year-old hip-hop star guarantees he would find a platinum-selling star if he and his producer friend Dr Dre had a guest slot as judges.

He added, "So much average talent comes out of these reality shows. A hip-hop star will never win a show like the 'X Factor' without somebody like me on the panel. It needs somebody in power to open a door for them. "I'm not sure I would have the time to do it full-time, but I would come out and be a guest judge. Simon tells it like it is and I am down with that."