Mariah Carey to 'American Idol' -- I Was Told There'd Be No Nicki Minaj

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Mariah Carey: "Hello, who's calling Mariah?"American Idol: Hi, Ms. Carey! Sorry to bother you, but we umm ... well, we want the much youngerNicki Minaj to sit next to you at the judges' tab--((dial tone)) Hello? Hello??

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