Nicki Minaj the New American Idol Judge!

American Idol is making some changes with the exit of judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez.  First it was announced that Mariah Carey will be a new judge and now it has been confirmed that Nicki Minaj will also be judging.

Word is that Randy Jackson will be leaving the judges table to become a contestant mentor, but there is no confirmation this yet.  Several names have been thrown around to fill Jacksons seat such as Pharrell, Nick Jonas and Charlie Sheen has expressed interest.