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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Controversial rapper Nicki Minaj and country singer Keith Urban joined the "American Idol" judging panel on Sunday, as the ageing Fox show seeks to boost its star power and recapture sliding audiences in a crowded TV talent show field. In a decision that divided "Idol" fans, Minaj, 29, known for her outlandish outfits and headline-making performances, and Urban were confirmed by Fox hours before auditions in front of judges kicked off in New York for the show's 12th season. ...
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Reuters - Keith Urban is in the middle of his Get Closer 2011 World Tour, but that didn't stop him from taking a most unusual step for a country singer -- launching a new fragrance for men, Phoenix by Keith Urban.
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The five nominees for CMA Entertainer of the Year have been announced as performers at the upcoming 45th Annual CMA Awards in November
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Keith Urban: Cites AC/DC, Mellencamp, Gilmour and Knopfler As Influences
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Keith Urban shared some of his influences
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Keith Urban: ready to take fans on carnival ride
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Reuters - Keith Urban hits the road this summer on his "Get Closer" tour with a carnival stage set befitting a country music star, but he still has memories of paying for his own props at a hardware store.
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Keith Urban: lets fans 'Get Closer' on next tour
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AP - Turns out Keith Urban's 2011 Get Closer Tour is aptly named.
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