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Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban in Final Idol Talks

CARSON, CA - MAY 12: Singer Nicki Minaj performs at 102.7 KIIS FM's Wango Tango at The Home Depot Center on May 12, 2012 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - MAY 12: Singer Nicki Minaj performs at 102.7 KIIS FM’s Wango Tango at The Home Depot Center on May 12, 2012 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Photo: Kevin Winter/2012 Getty Images

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Minaj and Urban are both in the last, “just give me an extra-big dressing room and I’ll sign” round of deals for next season’s American Idol.  Mr. Nicole Kidman would reportedly take home $3 to $4 million, and Nicki would get $8 million – which means the show almost certainly can’t afford Kanye now. It was a beautiful dream while it lasted.

Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban in Final Idol Talks