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Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj feud was  natural

Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj feud was 'natural'

Keith Urban wasn't surprised by Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey's feud on 'American Idol'.

The Australian singer - who is the third new member on the show's judging panel this season - said there was always going to be tension between the superstars because they are both so passionate about music and believes their falling out was inevitable.

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Miley Cyrus said  no  to being X Factor  dream crusher

Miley Cyrus said 'no' to being X Factor 'dream crusher'

Miley Cyrus turned down a judging role on 'The X Factor' USA because she didn't want to be a ''dream crusher''.

The 19-year-old singer was approached by Simon Cowell's team about joining the talent show as a panellist, but she rejected the role because she doesn't believe she would have been able to criticise the contestants' singing even if they sounded like ''nails on a chalkboard''.

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Paula Abdul to guest judge Dancing with the Stars

Paula Abdul to guest judge Dancing with the Stars

Paula Abdul is to be a guest judge on 'Dancing with the Stars: All Stars'.

The 50-year-old singer will join the panel of experts on next Monday's episode (15.10.12) to assess the star-studded line-up of the ABC ballroom dancing competition.

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Simon Cowell loves  naughty  Kim Kardashian

Simon Cowell loves 'naughty' Kim Kardashian

Simon Cowell adores Kim Kardashian.

The music mogul is a huge fan of the reality TV star - whose sister Khloe is in the running to be the new host of 'The X Factor' USA - as he loves her ''naughty side'' and insists she should be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Simon Cowell didn t want Mariah on X Factor

Simon Cowell didn't want Mariah on X Factor

Mariah Carey approached Simon Cowell about being a judge on 'The X Factor' USA.

While the singer has now taken up a role on his former show 'American Idol', Simon has revealed she was first interested in being a member of this year's new look panel on his talent programme.

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Britney Spears  electrified  by X Factor

Britney Spears 'electrified' by X Factor

Britney Spears finds judging on 'X Factor' ''electrifying''.

The 'Hold It Against Me' hitmaker - who joined the show alongside Demi Lovato after Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul were sacked after one season - admits she was terrified when she first signed up but eventually got into the rhythm of the talent search.

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