Nick Jonas confirms he's in the running to be an 'American Idol' judge.

+ It's not just an idle/"Idol" rumor that Nick Jonas might be an "American Idol" judge. "The rumors are true ... I am being considered to be a judge on American Idol, and it would be a dream come true if it happens. #nickonidol," he tweeted. (MTV News)

+ Kanye West dropped a surprise preview of G.O.O.D. Music's Cruel Summer at a bar in New York. Reportedly one song, tentatively titled "My Perfect B****," is about his search for the perfect woman and that he's found it. Let's hope he gives a little more thought to the song name. (MTV News)

+ Kelly Clarkson has been performing a ton of fan-requested covers during her tour. Check out her recent awesome cover of No Doubt's "Don't Speak." (MTV Newsroom)

+ Dr. Dre has reportedly signed on to develop a music and crime business drama for the cable network FX. Awesome news, but Dr. Dre, will you have time to finish your long-awaited Detox album? (Rap-Up)

+ Maybe the Mayans are right: It looks like Azealia Banks and Kreayshawn have ended their beef. Azealia tweeted an apology, to which Kreayshawn accepted and they also discussed collaborating in the future. (Rap-Up)

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