VIDEO: Nicki Minaj calls Mariah Carey a ‘Bitch’ on season premier of American Idol

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Let the diva wars begin! After the Wednesday Jan. 16 season premiere of a totally revamped American Idol - with new judges Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj joining veteran holdout Randy Jackson plus host Ryan Seacrest — the much-hyped friction between Minaj and Carey was finally on the small screen.

During the first of many audition episodes, the Grammy-winning singer and “Starships” rapper argued over just about anything. In the elevator on day one, for example, Carey takes issue with Minaj’s huge, plumed majorette hat .

“We can have accessories? I didn’t know that was allowed,” Carey sniffed at the judges table, then complaining about her right to bring her dog to work. Later, Carey bragged about her holiday chestnut, “All I Want for Christmas.” Minaj then calls her rival a “bitch” under her breath. Click below for full story -