Check It Out! A bikini-clad Nicki Minaj shows off her VERY shapely behind on the set of new video for Starships

By Alanah Eriksen


She said this week she struggled to keep the pounds off.

But judging by the outtakes from her latest music video, Nicki Minaj has nothing to worry about.

The 29-year-old was spotted flaunting her very shapely derriere in a pink bikini as she shot Starships in Oahu Hawaii.

Beach babe: Nicki Minaj donned a pink bikini and green hair as she rolled around in the sand to film her new video for Starship in Oahu, Hawaii

The rapper and singer also donned a green wig, in keeping with her very out of this world appearance, as she rolled around on the sand.

It has long been rumoured that the star has had surgery to achieve her bootylicious behind, but she has not admitted or denied it.


Curvy: The star also took a dip in the water, playing with her comical wig as she mouthed her new song

Watch my moves: The Trinidad-born singer throws her hands up in the air during a dance routine

She explained to DJ Funkmast Flex last year that she didn't mind the comments.

'I don’t mind the fascination. It’s all good. … But I’ve said this before, it doesn’t define me. So, I try my best not to focus my energy on it.

'Like, if you guys focus energy on and spend energy on it, I don’t mind it. You know, people are sitting in the barbershop talking about my butt, it’s conversational. That’s what people are gonna do. As long as they’re talking about Nicki Minaj, I’m good.'


Working out: Nicki, who appeared to have gold paint on her legs and derriere, said this week she found it hard to stay in shape

Queen of the female rappers: Nicki has said she wants to overtake Jay-Z as a music mogul in her hip hop domination

Even Nicki's friend Coco Austin, who is married to rapper Ice T and sports a large derriere herself, claimed it was fake, saying in an interview with Perez Hilton: 'Well, I read that it wasn’t. I thought that she came out with it. I heard it from her.'

And in the song Dance Ass with Big Sean, Nicki appears to admit to surgery.

She raps: 'Kiss my a*** and my anus, because it’s finally famous, and it’s finally soft, yeah, it’s finally soft, I don’t know, man, guess them a*** shots wore off.'


Hair-raising: Nicki plays with her seaweed-like wig in the water, while pulling an interesting face

Do you like my style? The singer and rapper reclines on the sand

Upon ariving in the American state this week, Nicki tweeted: 'The kids @ the airport were like: waikikiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!! I bust out laughin.'

She later added: 'Can't wait 2get on set. Dem male modelz iz poppinton #starshipsvideo.'

Starships is featured in her upcoming album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, which is set to be released on April 3.


Quick wardrobe change: Nicki also donned a loose-fitting orange dress over her bikini for part of the shoot

Do you need to shield your eyes from the brightness? Nicki moves her hair from her face


Although the Trinidad-born star is often seen in revealing attire, she told Allure magazine this week it was difficult for her to keep her body in shape.

'I'm naturally petite, but I definitely struggle with keeping those extra pounds off.

'And I hate working out. I can't stand being on a treadmill. That mentally irks me. When I need to lose a few, I just cut out sugar and starch'


Baby's got back! The 29-year-old showed off her shapely behind during the shoot


Just having a rest? Nicki arches her back to accentuate her curves with her arms behind her head

Doing her best starfish impression: The comical singer extends her arms during a scene in the video

She also revealed this week she planned on taking over Jay-Z's spot as a major mogul in the hip-hop world.

'I never thought about music as just being the end-all, be-all. I always looked at it like a business, something that I could create an empire out of.

'I had a little conversation with Jay-Z at the Victoria's Secret fashion show. He said, "Congratulations on all your success". And I was like: "Yeah, I'm coming for you. I'm coming for your spot, Mr. Mogul".'


With all her might: Nicki makes her fist into a ball and belts out the tune


Making it happen: The star is surrounded by a team of cameramen and producers as she films in the idyllic location

The lighting has to be right! The team held red screens above her to create a different effect

She also spoke about why she thinks she had such a broad fan base.

'I think as far as the younger demo is concerned, I play dress up-up.

'I also can put on a very cartoonish voice. So sometimes children may not know what I'm saying, but they like the sound of it, and they think I sound like some weird character.'


Kicking back: The star has a chuckle in between takes



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Feeling blue? Nicki Minaj gets creative with the body paint in an eye-catching photo shoot

By Iona Kirby


She is known for her fondness of bright colours and bold prints.

But Nicki Minaj has taken her love of turning heads one step further in a new shoot for the Power Issue of American Vogue magazine.

The rapper can be seen painted a striking shade of blue in an image shot by photographer Steven Klein.

Bright young thing: Nicki Minaj is eye-catching in blue body paint in the March Power Issue of American Vogue

The sapphire shade presents a stark contrast to Nicki’s bubble gum pink curls and matching slick of lipstick.

The 29-year-old also wears a dramatic scarlet dress and matching opera gloves to complete her unusual look for the fashion magazine shoot.

And in an interview to accompany the creative photograph, the star opened up about how her style wasn’t always so distinctive.


Eye-catching: The rapper is known for her love of bright colours and bold prints


Pink palette: Nicki has designed a lipstick for MAC's Viva Glam range


She told the publication: ‘I was dressing in Tommy Hilfiger baggy shirts and Boss jeans, but then I met a person who dressed like a tiny lady—pantsuits, heels, lots of makeup.

‘I thought she was larger than life. She once did my makeup – I had never seen myself made up before. I didn’t want to wash it off; I felt like I had one day to live this fantasy of being a glamour girl.’

She also added that her eye-catching ensembles are ‘costumes, not outfits.’

And as well as telling the fashion magazine about her style discovery, the Super Bass rapper admitted that she didn’t always see herself ending up in the music industry.

She confessed: ‘A huge part of me wanted to be a lawyer. I would do a really good job as a prosecutor.’

Nicki has lent her name to MAC's ultra-altruistic Viva Glam range, for which all profits from make-up sold go to HIV and AIDS charities.

The star has designed a vibrant pink lipstick for the line, and has spoken out about her delight to be involved in the project.

She has said: ‘When I was chosen by MAC cosmetics to be the next Viva Glam spokesperson, I wanted to hug everyone that worked at MAC for giving me this opportunity.

'I've always wanted to be a Viva Glam girl.'



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Colour chameleon Nicki Minaj wears green and pink hair in playful new shoot for Paper magazine

By Jade Watkins


She's had her hair in every colour in the rainbow, often gravitating towards her favourite Barbie pink.

But Nicki Minaj has tried a brand new shade in a new photo shoot for Paper magazine.

The zany 29-year-old singer turned green for the cover of the fashion publication's Spring 2012 edition.

Green with envy? Nicki Minaj sports green hair on the cover of Paper Magazine's Spring 2012 edition

Running her fingers through her emerald curly locks, the Super Bass star also shows off her curves in a pastel-hued range of attire.

For sorbet-inspired inside shots, Nicki's usual fairy-floss coloured hair is paired with a matching low-cut dress, which shows off plenty of her cleavage.

The look is completed with a lemon-coloured fitted blazer.

Dangerous curves: For sorbet-inspired inside shots, Nicki's usual fairy-floss coloured hair is paired with a matching low-cut dress, which shows off plenty of her cleavage

For the cover, the wardrobe is reversed and the singer is seen in a bright yellow dress and melon-coloured jacket.

The outfit are rather low-key for the zany singer, who usually takes to the stage in an assortment of rubber and latex outrageous designs.

Nicki most recently joined Madonna for her spectacular Super Bowl half-time show.

Demure: The outfit are rather low-key for the zany singer, who usually takes to the stage in an assortment of rubber and latex outrageous designs

Alongside British rapper M.I.A., the trio perform the Queen Of Pop's new single Give Me All Your Luvin.

However the performance was meet with some controversy after M.I.A. swore at the camera and gave the middle finger salute.

Madonna has since spoken out about the spectacle labeling it 'negative' and 'such a teenager thing to do'.

Big performance: Nicki most recently took to the stage with Madonna for her spectacular Super Bowl half-time show

She told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show Kiss FM this morning: ‘I was really surprised. I didn’t know anything about it. I mean I wasn’t happy about it. I understand it’s punk rock and everything, but to me there was such a feeling of love and good energy, and positivity it just seemed negative.’

She added: ‘It’s one of those things it’s such a teenager…irrelevant thing to do…there was such a feeling of love and unity there what was the point? It was just out of place.’

Meanwhile, in an accompanying interview with Paper magazine, Minaj revealed that her style icons included Grace Jones and Cyndi Lauper, which is unsurprising given her quirky fashion choices.

Controversy: The performance was meet with some controversy after M.I.A. swore at the camera and gave the middle finger salute

'Grace Jones definitely. So amazing. And Cyndi Lauper, I loved her right from when I was a little girl,' she said. 'And Janet Jackson of course. And Boy George. I always loved the way he dressed, and his music too.

She also admitted that her guilty pleasure was reality shows such as Mob Wives and the Real Housewives franchise.

'I love Big Ang — what is that? And I love the way those girls talk to each other: “Don’t YOU be coming at ME!!!” I love every freakin’ moment,” she said of Mob Wives.

'And I watch The Real Housewives of Atlantaand Beverly Hills. Taylor and Adrienne and the girls.'


Blonde ambition: In the video clip of Madonna's song, Nicki takes inspiration from Marilyn Monroe



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