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minaj. more "today" august 14th, 2012. people have been gathered more than 24 hours. nicki, thank you so much. nicki minaj. here on the plaza with savannah guthrie and al roker. that's a pretty good show. it's a little clammy out here on this tuesday morning. they earned their keep. >> exactly. >>> anyway, coming up in this half hour, some queio about diet. for example, if you get a spoonful of vinegar or eight glasses of water, does that help you lose weight? joey bauer is here to answer that. >> we're going to introduce you to a fun new way to care for yourself, beauty products fun but also functional. >> a little bit of a blast from the past. she played the adorable cindy brady on the brady bunch. she has a new role, an animal activist. we'll talk to her in a little bit. >> first inside. natalie has a look at the headlines. good morning. >> good morning, matt, savannah and al. a high-profile role for new jersey governor chris christie at the republican convention later this month. he'll take the stage as the keynote speaker. christie says he's already at work on his speech. meantime trouble for paul ryan

nicki minaj. for anythin more. >> the best way to thank them is to do another song. ladies and gentlemen, once again, nicki a little while. but first on a tuesday morning, this is your news and weather. this is your news and weather. >> this is wbal-tv 11 news in baltimore. >> good morning. i am lisa robinson. the murder trial of the man accused of killing phylicia barnes in 2010 has been postponed. prosecution and defense requested a delay, saying more time is needed to sort through evidence. prosecutors claim michael johnson killed her in her sister's home and used a large sister's home and used a large tub to move the body [ male announcer ] progress. opportunity. a better life for our kids. it's right on our doorstep... but the next step is up to you. building a world-class resort casino at national harbor would mean thousands of good paying union jobs and one billion dollars for our schools. after years of debate, it's time to let the people decide. tell your lawmakers to vote yes on national harbor. for our schools, our community, and a better future in maryland. >> rain will taper off this morning.

nicki minaj. for anythin more. >> the best way to thank them is to do another song. ladies and gentlemen, once again, nickiittle while. but first on a tuesday morning, this is your news and weather. this is your news and weather. >>> breaking news at 8:56, metro riders can expect delays on the red line after a door malfunctioned. the door opened while the train was in a tunnel outside the ml station. they can expect riders to gle glenmon. >> now, to foggy bottom. >> you can see blue and orange lines, expect delays because of a sick passenger to the foggy bottom station. 66 westbound, you are a slow, your travel speed just 26 mi >>> good morning. storm 4 radar showing rain e ending throughout much of the area. sunshine coming out and we will have a few sprinkles north and northwest of washington another hour. and then storms later today and in theevening, some could be severe with damaging winds. xxxxx>>> nikcki minaj. more "today" august 14th, 2012. people have been gathered more than 24 hours. nicki, thank you so much. nicki minaj. here on the plaza with savannah guthrie and al roker. that's a pretty good

nicki minaj. >> we're hearing, my sources telling me nicki minaj will be next to mariah carey at the judge's table. nicki took to twitter but it was about her perfume line. it is going to happen 100%. i'm hearing there's some sort of tension because mariah was told she was going to be the only woman on the show at the judges' table. there's one more slot, it's definitely going to a guy. we're hearing randy jackson's role is more of a mentor type of thing this season. that leaves it open for anyone from lenny kravitz. >> a thing about that. >> she tweeted she'd like her buddy lenny kravitz to be on the show. we're hearing keith urban, enrique iglesias, kanye west in the mix. everybody and their mother in the mix on the show. still no answer on the third judging spot. >> rosie o'donnell doing better after a scare with a heart attack will she's got her blog going. sounds like she's kind of zen right now, feeling good. >> a more mellow, calm rosie o'donnell. she's been listening to barry manilow, working on her art and painting. she'setting tons of support and well wishes from fans and celebrities. >>

nicki minaj, i heart you nicky. i do have lil wayne.eople might be surprised that he has a soft sensitive side he is very smart, made good grades in school. >> i'm on the edge oglory. >> motivating. >> i suck at rapping. i do. i'm not a good rapper. i can do the disco sound like a club. the clubbing sound, my friend liz talk me how to do this. i think once you get to know the artists, not that i know them, but once you interview them and talk too them, and get to know them as people it makes you appreciate that their music so much more. >> very scary. >> mine pulled up pink, you are just like a pill. i have shame on my ipod including i can't believe i'm going to admit this, celine dionne and the jonas brothers. i get punched up pumped up when i'm running. >> i mix it up. big. >> you have cirque du soleil, that's wide shame. >> techno. that's what pumps you up. >> for me it's jonas brothers. >> here is your afternoon line up, september 10th, we are not moving general hospital, that's a favorite. it's going to stay at 3:00 p.m. with the f

announcer ] and now try new gluten free apple cinnamon chex. ♪ ♪ >>> nicki minaj, back with more of "today" on the 14th of august, 2012. nicki earn their keep. exactly. coming up in this half hour, some questions about diet, for example, do you get a spoonful of vinegar day that helps you lose weight? >>> and scented jewelry. it is a way to pamper yourself. beauty products. >>> and a blast from the past, cindy brady from the brady bunch. susan olson has a new role, animal activist. we will talk to her about that. >>> let's go inside to natalie with the headlines. >> raging wildfires are burning out west, burning 40 buildings so far in central washington state. officials say the fire scorched more than 24 square miles since it started monday. they urge residents in the fire's path to evacuate. cause of the fire is unknown. more blaze ds in oregon, and idaho. a firefighter was killed sunday when a tree fell on her. >>> the new york port authority is calling for investigation into how a man was able to bypass jfk airport's $100 million security system soaking wet, wearing a bright yellow life jacket. officials say he ran out of

nicki minaj, right? do you want to meet her? come on out, nicki! applause ] >> reporter: meeting little sophie on ellen gave minaj a whole new perspective and a litmus test for what's appropriate. >> we have a running joke. like, am i cool like when i do a song -- like can sophia sing that one? no? ♪ she writes her own lyrics. her rhythms are feminine yet fierce in a male-dominated industry that's criticized for being degrading to women, songs like "moment for life" could be an anthem for feminism. ♪ >> reporter: but there's also a girl-power flavor to it. >> yeah, it makes girls feel like they can do anything. i'm like, always be successful outside of a man. >> reporter: perhaps minaj herself tried not to rely on a man after watching her own mother suffer for years in an abusive marriage. nicki, born in trinidad, moved to a rough neighborhood in queens, new york at 5 years old. the whole family struggled with her dad's crack addiction. >> it was so devastating. it's like losing -- it's like someone dying. >> reporter: as a child, how much violence

nicki minaj comes from humble beginnings. we'll hear from the singer and what keeps her striving to be even better. you are watching "world news now." >>> well nickitest artist out there. her new music video just released and has already racked up 1 million hits on youtube. >> what is it about her that makes her this popular. abc's juju chang sat down with the sungsinger to find out. >> reporter: with cotton candy hear and technicolor costumes, nicki minaj looks like a video character come to life in her video. >> love the f-bomb. >> why? >> it has so much power and so many meanings. >> [ bleep ], [ bleep ]. >> reporter: merging with vibrant costumes, neon wigs and irresistible hooks like star ship. ♪ star ships were meant to fly hand ups and touch the sky ♪ >> should parents be worried about their kids watching nicki minaj. >> no. but i didn't come into the game to be an artist and appeal to kids. >> reporter: she writes her own lyrics her rhythms and rhymes are feminine yet fierce in a male dominated industry that is often criticize ford being degrading to women, sound like "moment for life" could be an anthem for feminism. ♪ i wish i could have

nicky has forgiven him. if you know what is good for you, don't compare nicki minaj to lady gaga. >> first, i am a rapper, from queens. gaga is a fantastic artist. she opened her own lane. i feel like i have my own lane. and we never cross ever. >> reporter: for the young mogul in the making, there is plenty of time for that. i'm juju chang in new york. >> she is definitely one of the more creative ones out there. she has her own thing going on. absolutely. >> you like nicki minaj. >> hey, hey, from that angle, what's not to like? >> talking about that angle. people have talked about, that she could have had butt implants. >> really? well, congratulations to that surgeon. >> really? well, congratulations to that surgeon. septic disasters are disgusting and costly, but avoidable. the rid-x septic subscriber program helps prevent backups by sending you monthly doses right to your door so you will never forget to maintain your system. sign up at rid-x.com. ♪ i'm too sexy for my shirt ♪ too sexy for my shirt ♪ so sexy it hurts >> i can't believe you know the words to that. >> one of the underrated classics of all times. right said fred, i'm too sexy. ridiculous. >>> while the olympic games are about the competition, national pride and athletic talent. let's face it there is something about those bodies. >> uh-huh. from the beach volleyball players to incredible soccer players, all the runners, girls and guys are ripped. abc's cecilia vega takes a closer look.

. >> randy jackson and mariah carey and a hollywood reporter says nicki minaj has been at the top of the list but i do not like nickihere in terms of hip-hop, i would say she's legitimate rap. she's a case of legitimate rap. >> i agree. it is amazing how that works. i find one mainstream artist i really really like and dan doesn't like her. >> i didn't say i liked her. >> john: i do like her. >> i like her. >> john: i don't know how she's going to play this career out for ten years. >> i don't like her as a judge on "american idol." >> john: i think once you use auto tune, you don't ever get to judge in "american idol." >> mariah carey when she heard about the rumor saying she thought she would be the only woman. she wants nothing to do with nicki minaj. >> is that true? >> john: that's just a rumor. >> it is a rumor being reported. >> some people say. >> john: i think there's nothing greater than picking rock stars for a game show. that's great for art by the way. >> the other rumor that popped up yesterday is a possible judge, kanye west. >> i don't want to interrupt or anything but he would be the best judge of a

nicki minaj is close to signing a deal. mariah carey announced as one of the new judges. according to tmz, mariah ain't happy about nickied up producers of the show, had some words for them. she thinks she should be the only woman on that panel. plus some folks are saying if you did pick both that would be a heavy new york presence because minutesage minaj is from jamaica-queens and carey born and raised on long island. we'll see about that, mariah not happy about having a diva on her table. see if that shakes out. also, tmz reporting they could be looking at kanye west to join the judges' table as well. nothing is a done deal just yet. at this point, a lot of speculation. >> you love to hear kanye west with an open mike on that show. the difference of 25 minutes. jimmy kimmel announcing, of abc fame, his show will now move to 11:35 instead of midnight. which is going to bump "nightline" to 12:35. means he will go head to head with leno and letterman who are collectively 127 years old. and kimmell is 44, youngest and edgiest host of a network late night show. a lot of people thing he is the future of abc for late night

nicki minaj will be sitting beside carey. no one can say they're not qualified. mariah is mariah. and nickig artist, with two albums going to number one in two years. we have nicki in action. >> i'm still on the forbes list, right? >> we have to keep it level. we bring you up. and down. >> thank you. >> and that's "pop news." >>> hey, sam? [ cheers and applause ] >> hi. this is what happens. we just get chatting. and i pay no attention to what's going on. gentlemen, what's your names? >> julian. >> and? >> oscar. >> and where are you from? >> texas. >> and a mother/daughter trip from michigan. tell us your names. >> sara. >> and? >> sabrina. >> well, good morning, everybody. glad all of you are here, as well. all of you. air force is still here. the air force has been here all week. i know. it's your week. still here. let's get to the boards. one or two things going on this morning we want to tell you about. we are going to start with the tropical question that goes into -- we're looking at it in the south atlantic right now. does it move into the caribbean? is it going to be isaac? well, t