Since the very first talks of Nicki Minaj joining American Idol, rumors have been flying that Mariah Carey wasn’t with it at all. There were even reports that during yesterday’s very first day of taping, Nicki and Mariah had some obvious catty tension, but Mimi shot down all the rumors during an AI press conference. Though you can’t know who to believe just yet, I’m inclined to go with Mariah, only because as I keep saying…if Mariah’s ego wasn’t too big to get an album-less Nicki Minaj on her single in 2009, there’s no reason there should be issues now. “How are we gonna feud in two days? Let the feud take a little longer to spread out,” Mariah joked about the gossip. Watch her full response below. Marisa Mendez
(Photos) Pound The…Drum? Nicki Minaj Rocks Band-Inspired Outfit To American Idol Day 2
Day 2 continued of American Idol auditions today for season 12, and the newest judge Nicki Minaj marched onto the set in quite a get-up. One of Minaj’s main selling points (aside from her hardcore fanbase) for the judges was that her outfits would definitely be the talk of each show, and they’re right! Check out her latest look below. Marisa Mendez
Nicki Minaj & Mariah Carey Get Catty During First American Idol Taping
Two divas on one show can really make for some tension, but I’m still rather surprised that there’s any between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey. Mariah recruited Nicki for a collab back in 2009 before Nicki even had an album out, so it’s odd that just a few years later, there are so many issues. Earlier this summer, TMZ was reporting that Mimi was NOT feeling the idea of sharing the limelight with Minaj, going so far as to hang up on American Idol reps when they told her Nick was in the running for a judge as well. Yesterday, it was announced that Nicki and country singer Keith Urban had both officially signed on the show, and the first taping in NY went down shortly after. Sources from the set report that Nick and Mimi had some very obvious cattiness going on. Details below. Do you think this will escalate? It’ll certainly make for good TV! Marisa Mendez
(Photos) Uh Oh!! Is Nicki Minaj Stealing Mariah Carey’s Spotlight ALREADY?!
American Idol hasn’t even premiered yet, but we’ve already got some competition heating up. Check the two out after the jump! Biz Baby
(Photo) Randy Jackson.. SURVIVES! But Is It Actually A Slap In The Face?!
There were rumors floating around that Randy Jackson was officially done with American Idol. But can he just not get enough? Or they just can’t find anyone else to host? The official list have been revealed. But find out how Randy survives after the jump! Biz Baby
Nicki Minaj Is Officially An ‘American Idol’ Judge
Nicki Minaj and country crooner, Keith Urban, will be joining Mariah Carey at the judge’s table during this season of “American Idol.” After a sticky situation with Pepsi and Coke, Nicki got cleared to bring tension between her and Mariah, who supposedly doesn’t want anything to do with Nicki, to the show. This season they are switching it up a bit and having four judges (Randy Jackson is staying on the show) and not just three, probably because most shows already have four. I’m sure the producers of American Idol are hoping Nicki’s ‘barbz,’ Mariah’s ‘lambs,’ and Keith’s fans bring in a much needed audience. Read more below. Julie A.
