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. …
As VCs edge into Latin America, founders come stateside for an education – GigaOM
Sun Sep 16 , 2012
As VCs edge into Latin America, founders come stateside for an educationGigaOMAs some of Silicon Valley's investors move toward Latin American to find the next hot startups, international founders still look to the United States for models of entrepreneurship and innovation that can be applied back to their home countries […]