(L-R) Judges Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, host Ryan Seacrest, Executive Producers Trish Kinane, Ken Warwick, Nigel Lythgoe and FOX President of Alternative Entertainment Mike Darnell of “American Idol” speak onstage during the FOX portion of the 2013 Winter TCA Tour at Langham Hotel on January 8, 2013 in Pasadena, California.
*“American Idol” producers were hit right off the bat with questions about the authenticity of an alleged feud between judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey during a TCA panel Tuesday in Pasadena.
The two divas join returning judge Randy Jackson and newcomer Keith Urban for the show’s 12th season, which begins next Wednesday amid reports that Nicki and Mariah have not gotten along — and of course rumors that the beef isn’t even real, but rather something concocted by FOX for ratings.
“It’s authentic,” claims FOX’s President of Alternative Entertainment Mike Darnell of the feud. “There is passion on this crew, and they disagree about a lot of the talent and about the way to approach the talent, and, what the talent should be doing.”
“It isn’t just between Nicki and Mariah,” added executive producer Nigel Lythgoe. “Keith and Randy have their say as well.”
“They fight constantly,” said Carey. “I find it offensive.”
But alas, the Randy/Keith fights don’t make headlines. It’s the relationship between the two ladies that appears to generate the most interest. The two entertainers joined their fellow judges as well as host Ryan Seacrest for Monday’s TCA appearance. Below, Carey and Minaj were each asked to say one thing nice about the other.
Nikki is no where near diva status as noted in the article..are you kidding me? She’s been around for a MINUTE in cartoon attire.. compared to diva Ms. Mariah..whose well establised etch in stone in the music business with several awards..
Nikki is only as popular as her next outrageous attire- dance and pony show…she’s be replaced in a couple of years by her record label.. or start her own if she hasn’t already..