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Nicki Minaj No Longer Listed For May 23 “Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Mark Wahlberg To Appear

Mark Wahlberg is now advertised as the headline guest for May 23.

Update: Nicki Minaj is no longer listed for the May 23 edition of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

The official website, which previously confirmed an interview and performance with Minaj, now lists Mark Wahlberg as the headline guest. The episode will also feature a performance by the “So You Think You Can Dance All-Stars.”

This marks the second time listings have changed for the May 23 “Ellen.”

TV provider listings initially said that Rebel Wilson would be appearing for an interview on the episode. She was later removed and replaced with Minaj, who has now been replaced in the listings by Mark Wahlberg.

Further details behind the latest lineup change were unavailable at press time.
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Nicki Minaj will perform on the May 19 season finale of “Saturday Night Live.”

Four days later, the music superstar will appear on a daytime talk show.

Per tentative listings issued to TV providers, Minaj will be an interview and musical guest on the May 23 edition of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

The episode will also feature a performance by the “So You Think You Can Dance All-Stars.”

Other upcoming “Ellen” musical guests include James Bay (May 16), Shawn Mendes (May 17), Maren Morris & Zedd (May 22), and BTS (May 25).

Brian Cantor

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