Two reining music icons, one being Mariah Carey and the other, Nicki Minaj have hit the media again bumping heads, but is this time a bit worse than before? The show “American Idol” is now down to its final 4 contestants, where both Mariah & Nicki sit on the panel and can’t seem to be in agreement on anything. Shots were fired on the last episode where Mariah Carey indirectly bashed Nicki Minaj’s comments toward the finalists; clearly in intent to stir up some controversy  Nicki Minaj, after the show, took her twitter account and stated Mariah Carey as an insecure 43 year old; and also said that previous judge Jennifer Lopez’s phone is ringing to come back next season. Read more on this story after the jump!

In case you didn’t know: Nicki Minaj is nice and she knows it. In a recent MTV interview, the Young Money raptress boasted that she’s one of the best rappers out there. But there were softer moments too: She also talked about guest features on Ciara’s upcoming album and what it was like having Lil Wayne be the love interest in her “High School” video. Read on for more.

After feuding throughout the beginning of American Idol filming, Nicki Minaj & Mariah Carey Cannon put their differences aside to boost an American Idol promo campaign. The pair, along with additional show hosts Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson and Keith Urban come together and shoot their first ever American Idol promotional commercial. The video features the 5 hosts chopping it up at the judging table and interacting with the soon to be American Idol winners. The 12th season of American Idol airs January 16th on FOX..so stay tuned after the jump…

Earlier this week, Americal Idol judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey got on each others bad side and footage was released of the two going head to head, verbally. While some think the feud was “for show” Nicki wants us to know it was real, and it’s not over! Hit the jump to view what she said on her Twitter.

Is there trouble between what seemed to be the perfect pair of American Idol Celebrity Judges. Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey get into a heated argument during their idol audition filming, set to air in 2013. View the video after the jump…

Barbz, get ready to give praise to your leader once again – or suck a big… whoa, wait. From recently releasing her first fragrance to her newly landed gig on American Idol, this powerful female is showing no signs of stopping. Nicki Minaj recently had a chance to sit down with celebrity blogger Perez Hilton to discuss what her future holds. find out what al she discusses after the jump.

Nicki Minaj appeared on “The View” for the very first time earlier this Monday morning. Sitting down with the panel that included special guest London Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas, Nicki discussed her perfume, Lil Wayne, being a judge on American Idol, rumors of issues between her and Mariah Carey. You can check out Part 2 of the interview after the jump.

In case you missed it, YMCMB’s first lady Nicki Minaj was recently announced as one of the new judges on American Idol. During the NYC auditions on Sunday, she discussed her decision on joining the American Idol team with MTV. Check it out above.