Nicki Minaj joined 'American Idol' because it is a ''credible brand''.

The 'Starships' singer - who was recently confirmed as a judge on the talent show, sitting alongside Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson and Keith Urban on the panel - claims she had offers from other singing and reality shows but went for 'Idol' as it has so much history.

Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban have been confirmed as new 'American Idol' judges.

The 'Super Bass' hitmaker and the country singer - who quit the Australian version of 'The Voice' earlier this month - will join fellow newcomer Mariah Carey and long-serving panellist Randy Jackson on the US talent show, and Keith is ''so excited'' to have landed the role.

Keith Urban has quit the Australian version of 'The Voice'.

The country singer had been a judge on the pop star search show but he has decided to leave the panel - which also includes Delta Goodrem, Seal and Joel Madden - to concentrate on his new album.

Randy Jackson will remain as a judge on 'American Idol'.

Although it was thought that the music producer - who has been on the panel of the show since it began - would take on the role of a ''mentor'' behind the scenes for the upcoming season, he has agreed a deal with Fox to stay on as a judge after negotiations with Enrique Iglesias fell though, according to Deadline.

Enrique Iglesias has been offered a judging role on 'American Idol'.

The 'Hero' singer has reportedly been given the chance to join Mariah Carey - the only person confirmed to appear on the new panel so far - when the 12th series of the show returns next year.

Nicole Kidman finds it hard being a working mother.

The Oscar-winning actress - who has daughters Sunday, four, and 19-month-old Faith, with husband Keith Urban - says it's a struggle finding the balance as she wants to spend as much time as possible with them.