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January 08, 2013 American Idol

Singer Mariah Carey has increased security in the wake of her “American Idol” feud with Nicki Minaj. The “Obsessed” songstress revealed to Barbara Walters in an interview with ABC News that she was concerned about her safety after Nicki allegedly made comments about a gun.

As auditions for the new “American Idol” season got underway in October, there was tension between the two women. One tiff was caught on camera (watch below), and Mariah has publicly claimed that after the row several people heard the "Pink Friday" singer say, "If I had a gun, I would shoot that bitch."

October 08, 2012 Stars Give Back

“America’s Got Talent” host Nick Cannon was joined by wife Mariah Carey and their adorable 1-year-old twins in Santa Monica over the weekend, as he hosted the official launch of Safe Communications Kuboo.com, an internet safe zone for kids and the entire family.

Nick Cannon Talks Wife Mariah’s 'Idol' Feud, Celebrates Kids Website
“Extra’s” Renee Bargh was there and talked with Cannon about his new venture, along with his thoughts on Mariah’s recent dust-up with her fellow “American Idol” judge Nicki Minaj. “It’s sensationalism, it’s theatrics,” said Nick.

October 04, 2012 American Idol

The she-said/she-said battle between “American Idol” judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey continued Thursday -- with “The View’s” Barbara Walters weighing in.

Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey 'Idol' Feud Still Reverberating
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In the wake of a leaked video showing Minaj going ballistic on Carey at an audition in Charlotte, North Carolina, Walters told viewers that Carey had called her and said that Minaj was overheard saying, "If I had a gun, I would shoot that bitch.” Carey then told Walters she needed to hire more security.
October 03, 2012 American Idol

“American Idol” judge Keith Urban weighed in on the Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey feud on Wednesday at the New York Film Festival premiere of “Paperboy.”



The country singer, who was in the middle of the two sparring judges during a heated argument, told “Extra” he felt like "the UN.” Wife Nicole Kidman chimed in, calling him “Switzerland.”
October 03, 2012 American Idol

Singers Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey got into a verbal battle royale at the "American Idol" auditions in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday. In a video obtained by TMZ, Nicki hurls threats and obscenities at Mariah.

Nicki Minaj vs. Mariah Carey: 'Idol' Smackdown Caught on Tape
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Among the “Pink Friday” singer’s choice words…“I’m gonna knock you out” and “I’m not f**kin’ putting up with her f**kin’ highness over there.”
September 27, 2012 Music

Daughtry’s new music video, “Start of Something Good,” is making its worldwide debut right here on “Extra”!

Exclusive! Daughtry's 'Start of Something Good' Music Video!
Frontman Chris Daughtry explained to “Extra” that the song “is basically the story of when I met my wife. It was one of those times where you're starting to believe it's the start of something good, and 12 years later, it proved to be right."
September 24, 2012 American Idol
Newly minted “American Idol” judge Keith Urban chatted with “Extra’s” Mario Lopez at the 2012 Emmys about what the experience has been like so far.
 
“We are two days in, and I’m loving it!” he told Mario. “I did a season of ‘The Voice’ in Australia and also did several singing competitions for TV when I was very young. I’ve been on both sides, so I hope I can deliver with a bit of empathy.”
 
Watch more from our interview with Urban and wife Nicole Kidman, nominated for her turn in “Hemingway & Gellhorn”!

September 17, 2012 Television

The "American Idol" judges panel, which includes country man Keith Urban, vet Randy Jackson and pop stars Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, is already exploding with diva drama, reports TMZ.

'American Idol': Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj Feud on First Day
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Spies inside the first audition in NYC said Mariah and Nicki were interrupting each other's critiques and that the "Starships" singer was talking loudly to drown out Mariah.