It didn't take long for American Idol judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj to run into some drama. They are two very opinionated ladies who bring unique perspectives to the judges table.
Following the much-publicized charlotte blowup, the tension between the two has continued. But both agree that the next Idol should be someone special.
"People love a unique different artist, especially in today's world where everything is sort of blending together," Mariah says.
"I just want to diversify the contestants that we are not passing people by 'cause they are different 'cause sometimes those different people are a people who change a generation," Nicki says.
Each superstar has strong ideas about what she's looking for in a contestant.
"It's not an arrogance and a cockiness that excites me, it's a peace, it's a certain calmness in a contestant that makes me feel that their drawing me into their world," Nicki says.
Meantime, Mariah says: "For me I always like the ones that are caught up in their vibe of their outfits and their this and that it's really about their singing… and if they can on top of that play an instrument."
Nicki makes it clear that the controversy over her confrontation with Mariah won't keep her from making the case for singers she believes in.
"If I see in you I'm going to fight, fight, fight and tell the other judges please believe in this person," she says.
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Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Netflix is hoping this weekend's release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will lock up more subscribers to its Internet video service.
Netflix is hoping this weekend's release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will draw more subscribers to its Internet video service.
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The music was pumping at Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach on Friday morning.
The music was pumping at Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach on Friday morning. Singer and heartthrob Ed Sheeran performed to a packed bar. Singer and pianist Sara Bareilles later took the mic all before 10 a.m.
Working moms with young children may be always strapped for time, energy and money. But Gwyneth Paltrow has a solution that worked for her — and might work for you: modeling.
Working moms with young children may be always strapped for time, energy and money. But Gwyneth Paltrow has a solution that worked for her — and might work for you: modeling.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:05:21 GMT
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z."
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z." Pitt stunned the crowd at the Clearview Cinemas when he walked in just before the start of the special screening.
President Barack Obama is showing singer-songwriter Carole King that she has friends at the White House.
President Barack Obama, saluting Carole King's five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times.
