| |
Celeb News: Nicki Minaj the Judge To Beat on Idol.
Member Since: 10/1/2011
Posts: 53,790
|
Nicki Minaj the Judge To Beat on Idol.
Quote:
Last night, Fox screened about an hour's worth of footage of the first two episodes of the upcoming season of American Idol (premiering Wednesday) to fans and contest winners in movie theaters around the country. It was as weird as it sounds, but thoroughly entertaining. Immediately, it was clear that pitting classic diva (Mariah Carey) against nu-diva (Nicki Minaj) is every bit the genius casting that it seemed to be when it was announced last year. And what's more, Nicki Minaj has emerged as the favorite in this now-legendary, inevitable feud. Minaj wins in the category of what matters most: entertainment value. She is by far the most magnetic persona on the judging panel.
The reason is immediately evident: Nicki Minaj has a devil-may-care spontaneity that lends itself well to the unscripted format. While Carey has a self-conscious poise that she tries to laugh off by going over the top and talking about being a diva and referring to people as "dahhhling," it's not hard to see that she ultimately believes she is very much a grand dame. If Minaj takes herself too seriously, she is savvy enough to know that the way to win people over is to pretend like she's not. And while she had moments of very clear insincerity ("I'm so inspired by you," Minaj croaked to an adequate auditioning singer), she exudes an overall looseness, a willingness to engage, hug, flirt and joke around with the common people singing for her that a 23-year-strong superstar of Carey's caliber clearly is uncomfortable with. Minaj feels like a natural leader, whereas Carey looks mostly uncomfortable, going along for the ride, exposure and rumored $18 million paycheck.
But just because the eye travels most frequently to Minaj doesn't mean that Carey is overshadowed, per se – the tension, which seems to have plagued them from very early on (plenty of footage of them bickering was included in the screening), has rendered the show riveting. Of course it did — this is reality TV we're talking about. I mean, this is the 12th round of these strangers-off-the-street auditions and not a second failed to entertain. We are being treated to an epic battle experience versus youthful exuberance, veteran wisdom versus newbie intuition, restraint versus explosiveness, unintentional humor (Mariah is camp, no matter how much she likes to think she's in on the joke) versus a jokester. I haven't watched American Idol in years, and I was dreading having to because the panel has made something that my job and personal interest won't allow me to miss. Now I can't wait to consume every episode.
(Oh, and also Keith Urban and Randy Jackson are also there.)
|
http://t.co/K52Tff2c
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 5/7/2011
Posts: 2,426
|
I was just making this thread, with the title "Stan Wars to go Mainstream" 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 10/1/2011
Posts: 53,790
|
Quote:
Originally posted by SoSoLoco
I was just making this thread, with the title "Stan Wars to go Mainstream" |
Omg 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 1/11/2012
Posts: 14,421
|
Quote:
|
(Oh, and also Keith Urban and Randy Jackson are also there.)
|
This is gonna have to be at the bottom of every article about Idol this season 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 6/2/2012
Posts: 37,284
|
How many threads are you going to make about this?
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/11/2012
Posts: 7,715
|
What else can you say about Idol at this point?
Anyone who denies Nicki's judging ability is just a hater, or s lamb.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 10/1/2011
Posts: 53,790
|
Quote:
Originally posted by SebaMonster
How many threads are you going to make about this?
|
As much as I'd like. There were 39292929 threads about X-FACTOR.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 11/6/2010
Posts: 27,791
|
Quote:
|
Oh, and also Keith Urban and Randy Jackson are also there.
|
I'll admit, I'm intrigued to see how she is on the show. If she really upstages Mariah.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 10/1/2011
Posts: 53,790
|
Quote:
Originally posted by CaptainMusic
I'll admit, I'm intrigued to see how she is on the show. If she really upstages Mariah.
|
I didn't expect all these good reviews, even if I'm a Barb.
|
|
|
|
ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 8/8/2008
Posts: 21,933
|
See I knew people wouldn't get Mariah's personality. She calls herself dahhling since 1990. 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 10/1/2011
Posts: 53,790
|
Quote:
Originally posted by CloseMyEyes
See I knew people wouldn't get Mariah's personality. She calls herself dahhling since 1990. |
Aw 
I'm sure Mariah will be fun 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/17/2009
Posts: 6,121
|
Sad, at this point the judges ARE the show, its a competition within a competition smh. & of course nicki is "entertaining" i mean she does all these facial expressions, talks in different accents & make weirdo noises ALL the time. She's a "character" we all should have known not to take her seriously.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 11/23/2011
Posts: 46,048
|
She is the most extroverted artist on the panel so that is not surprising. She has great entertainment value and I look forward to her and Carey's back and forth.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 4/22/2012
Posts: 6,346
|
Quote:
Originally posted by stronger23
Sad, at this point the judges ARE the show, its a competition within a competition smh. & of course nicki is "entertaining" i mean she does all these facial expressions, talks in different accents & make weirdo noises ALL the time. She's a "character" we all should have known not to take her seriously.
|
ur misunderstanding barb, they are also saying shes a very good judge.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 10/1/2011
Posts: 53,790
|
Quote:
Originally posted by stronger23
Sad, at this point the judges ARE the show, its a competition within a competition smh. & of course nicki is "entertaining" i mean she does all these facial expressions, talks in different accents & make weirdo noises ALL the time. She's a "character" we all should have known not to take her seriously.
|
Lol @ you.
That's why the press called her the best Judge since Simon and the most well thought judge?
I remember you saying how bad she would be and now that the critics are calling her the best since Simon you're IRATE.
Try harder next time.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 2/15/2012
Posts: 1,281
|
Quote:
Originally posted by CaptainMusic
I'll admit, I'm intrigued to see how she is on the show. If she really upstages Mariah.
|
After watching the screening of the first episode of American Idol last night, Nicki really steals the show.
She personality really lights up the show she is very calm and sounds smart.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 11/7/2011
Posts: 10,399
|
Quote:
Originally posted by stronger23
Sad, at this point the judges ARE the show, its a competition within a competition smh. & of course nicki is "entertaining" i mean she does all these facial expressions, talks in different accents & make weirdo noises ALL the time. She's a "character" we all should have known not to take her seriously.
|
You sound angry and furthermore you can say what you want but she's being praised not only by her "character" she's being praised for being a great judge who delivers good critiques.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 12/3/2010
Posts: 19,759
|
Quote:
Originally posted by CloseMyEyes
See I knew people wouldn't get Mariah's personality. She calls herself dahhling since 1990. |
I think when people get to know her they'll realize her humor. It's very sophisticated, and reference heavy. But I don't think it's as clear cut as the media is making it either. She'll be fine.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 4/22/2012
Posts: 10,242
|
I'm so excited for Idol 
I see @Stronger is coming in here pressed. Pathetic.
|
|
|
|
|
|
