IT'S OFFICIAL-Nicki Minaj Is New "American Idol" Judge, Banks $8 MillFor The Gig!!!

Host Ryan Seacrest tweeted the official word yesterday that Nicki Minaj will indeed be sitting next to Mariah Carey on the next "American Idol" judges' panel

After a month of swirling rumors, it's official. Mariah Carey will be joined by Barb chick Nicki Minaj, country superstar Keith Urban and "Idol" vet Randy Jackson (who is also Mariah's co-manager) on the judges' panel for the new season of "American Idol."

"Idol" host Ryan Seacrest tweeted the above pic saying: