The History of Mariah Carey’s Idol-Size Feud with Nicki Minaj

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Minaj’s Moment

Following months of speculation about who would join Carey at the judges table – including a rumored shortlist that included Katy Perry, Enrique Iglesias, Adam Lambert and Miley Cyrus – it was announced that Nicki Minaj and country superstar Keith Urban would join the show, both replacing Steven Tyler on the four-person judges panel. Sources say Carey was not thrilled by the news of Minaj’s hiring. In fact, the “Hero” singer reportedly hung up the phone when told of the news.