In reply to JOHNVIDAL.

RECEIPT: USA TODAY
American Idol Judge to Watch: Nicki MInaj
http://www.usatoday.com/story/idolchatter/2013/01/10/nicki-minaj-american-idol-preview/1822363/

"Minaj has the potential to capture the zeitgeist of the Idol voters the way Cowell did more than a decade ago. She understands them.."

"She's also smart...she hides a savvy business mind underneath the Barbie-doll makeup and anime-cosplay hair color."