'Idol' divas Carey, Minaj take their feud public
NEW YORK (AP) — Is this "Idol" threat an idle threat?
Mariah Carey told Barbara Walters her fellow "American Idol" judge Nicki Minaj threatened to shoot her, Walters reported on ABC's "The View" Thursday morning.
Consulting her notes, Walters recounted a phone conversation with Carey just before the ABC talk show went on the air, with new details of Tuesday's blowup between Carey and Minaj that was partly captured on video made public on the TMZ website.
Walters said Carey told her that "when Nicki walked off the set, multiple people heard Nicki say, 'If I had a gun I would shoot the (adjective unspoken by Walters) bitch.'"
After a meeting on Wednesday attended by the pair, Minaj said to Carey, "I love you, but we might fight again," according to Walters. "Mariah responded, 'No, we will not.'"
Walters said Carey told her that the singer had hired extra security.
"Mariah said she doesn't feel comfortable emotionally," Walters reported. "But she will continue with the show because she loves the show. And she loves mentoring the contestants."
Walters issued an invitation to Minaj, a past guest of "The View," asking her to return to the show to give her side of the story.
But Minaj wasted no time responding with a string of Twitter postings.
One read: "Hey yAll. Lets just say nicki said smthn about a gun. Ppl will believe it cuz she's a black rapper. Lmao. I'll then hit up Barbara n milk it"
She continued: "Ironically no camera or mic heard the gun comment tho. Lol (at) the struggle. Not even the producers believed u. Say no to violence barbz."
A bit later, she tweeted: "I don't call tmz n Barbara Walters cuz I stand on my own two feet. Never needed an army. God is good. Insecurity is as cruel as the grave."
Rumors of drama between Minaj and Carey began to swirl as soon as the new panel was officially announced on Sept. 16.
Then the blurry web video released Tuesday by TMZ.com displayed what appeared to be an argument between Minaj and Carey during the tryout taping in Charlotte, N.C. On the video, Minaj announces that she is no longer putting up with "her ... Highness," in an expletive-enhanced reference to Carey.
Fox's "American Idol" is still the nation's most popular show despite a dramatic fall-off in ratings last season that led to Randy Jackson being joined by three new judges, who also include country singer Keith Urban.
The show's new season premieres in January.
Mariah Carey told Barbara Walters her fellow "American Idol" judge Nicki Minaj threatened to shoot her, Walters reported on ABC's "The View" Thursday morning.
Consulting her notes, Walters recounted a phone conversation with Carey just before the ABC talk show went on the air, with new details of Tuesday's blowup between Carey and Minaj that was partly captured on video made public on the TMZ website.
Walters said Carey told her that "when Nicki walked off the set, multiple people heard Nicki say, 'If I had a gun I would shoot the (adjective unspoken by Walters) bitch.'"
After a meeting on Wednesday attended by the pair, Minaj said to Carey, "I love you, but we might fight again," according to Walters. "Mariah responded, 'No, we will not.'"
Walters said Carey told her that the singer had hired extra security.
"Mariah said she doesn't feel comfortable emotionally," Walters reported. "But she will continue with the show because she loves the show. And she loves mentoring the contestants."
Walters issued an invitation to Minaj, a past guest of "The View," asking her to return to the show to give her side of the story.
But Minaj wasted no time responding with a string of Twitter postings.
One read: "Hey yAll. Lets just say nicki said smthn about a gun. Ppl will believe it cuz she's a black rapper. Lmao. I'll then hit up Barbara n milk it"
She continued: "Ironically no camera or mic heard the gun comment tho. Lol (at) the struggle. Not even the producers believed u. Say no to violence barbz."
A bit later, she tweeted: "I don't call tmz n Barbara Walters cuz I stand on my own two feet. Never needed an army. God is good. Insecurity is as cruel as the grave."
Rumors of drama between Minaj and Carey began to swirl as soon as the new panel was officially announced on Sept. 16.
Then the blurry web video released Tuesday by TMZ.com displayed what appeared to be an argument between Minaj and Carey during the tryout taping in Charlotte, N.C. On the video, Minaj announces that she is no longer putting up with "her ... Highness," in an expletive-enhanced reference to Carey.
Fox's "American Idol" is still the nation's most popular show despite a dramatic fall-off in ratings last season that led to Randy Jackson being joined by three new judges, who also include country singer Keith Urban.
The show's new season premieres in January.
Looks like American Idol is back on the Tivo this season. It will be great to see Mariah Carrey battling with her alter ego on the judges table. Maybe Marvel Comics should do a comic series on the battle since Nicki Minaj does dress and act like an comic book character to begin with. If Fox ditches the show it could have a place on Cartoon Network.
Not surprised. Â With ratings down, they need to make publicity one way or another. Â
What I don't understand is why these two are even on the show. Â Neither of them write their own songs, and I would be shocked if either of them sang live when performing. Â
This show jumped the shark soon after William Hung. Â
Nikki's name should be Fakie Minaj. Her whole body was made up with plastic surgery. Her chest is fake, her behind is fake, her lips are fake. Mariah used to be one of my favorites years ago. She made some good music. Nikki should be ashamed of herself to be arguing with someone who has been in the music industry decades more than herself. At least Mariah could actually sing. All Nikki puts out is G-A-R-B-A-G-E
Nicki looks like a scary clown. Â What a freak.
I hope the show implodes under the weight of the overblown egos in that room.
We need Randy to step in and put a stop to this nonsense. Aight Dog? LOL!!!! This is nothing but pre-show hype. But what the hey, I'll watch!
Besides, it looks like Mariah got a boob job : )-
What is that THING on the right with blonde hair, Shiver me timbers.....Besides Miss Carey, I couldn't tell you one song those other 2 have put out - good lord I'm getting old and I'm only 37 lol.
So now not only does Minaj still look like a crazy cartoon, she acts like one too!
Kieth, when you renegotiate your contract Get Hazard Pay. They had to pay the Ugly fairy big money to kiss Nicki.
What! This program is still on? I do not recognize any of the hosts.
Keith Urban for the 5% of contestants that sing Country, Mariah Carey for the 3% that sing R&B and Nicki Minaj for the 1% that rap. Sounds like a fit group to pass judgement on the other 91%.Â
Glad I stopped watching it several seasons ago. Really glad.