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'American Idol': Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler Assess the Final Two (Video)

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'American Idol': Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler Assess the Final Two (Video)

After Thursday's elimination episode of American Idol, judges Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson greeted reporters to share their thoughts on the final two as well as discuss the show's impact and what the panel might look like next year (was Jennifer Lopez's press conference absence a sign of things to come?).  

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MAY
16
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'American Idol' Recap: Steven Tyler Crowns Jessica Sanchez the Winner

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'American Idol' Recap: Steven Tyler Crowns Jessica Sanchez the Winner

Steven Tyler has no concept of "too soon."

We're a week away from the season-11 finale, but American Idol's TMI-prone judge has already crowned the winner.

"When you sing, you make people hang on your every note," Tyler gushed following Jessica Sanchez's subdued yet stunning rendition of Mariah Carey's "My All," adding: "I hope you get used to encores. And on another crazy note, I think you'll be the last person standing there."

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MAY
15
6 DAYS

'American Idol' Final 3: Why Jessica Sanchez Should Win

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'American Idol' Final 3: Why Jessica Sanchez Should Win

From the time Jessica Sanchez stepped in front of the American Idol cameras with her audition song, Aretha Franklin’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” it was obvious the pint-sized teen from Chula Vista, Calif., was special -- and a serious contender to win the whole thing.

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MAY
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'American Idol' Final 3: Why Joshua Ledet Should Win

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'American Idol' Final 3: Why Joshua Ledet Should Win

Joshua Ledet shouldn't be the next American Idol: He's a bit shy and socially awkward, at least on camera, and his old-school, throwback vibe seems initially out of step with today's Top 40 radio.

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MAY
10
2 WKS

'American Idol's' Top 4 Bring the Love, Ryan Seacrest Elicits Gasps: What You Didn't See on TV (Video)

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'American Idol's' Top 4 Bring the Love, Ryan Seacrest Elicits Gasps: What You Didn't See on TV (Video)

After four months, there are four left on season 11 of American Idol. Who will emerge victorious? It’s a toss-up if ever there was one, especially after Wednesday’s two-theme episode, during which all of the last contestants standing -- Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Hollie Cavanagh --  brought their A-game. Viewers saw that on TV, what didn’t they catch? Read on for a view from inside the Idol-dome.

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MAY
9
2 WKS

'American Idol' Recap: Jennifer Lopez Bows Down to Joshua Ledet

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'American Idol' Recap: Jennifer Lopez Bows Down to Joshua Ledet

Weeks away from the American Idol finale, there are two heavyweight contenders who seem destined to face off for the crown: Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez, with both carrying off a set of jaw-dropping performances on Wednesday that received standing ovations from the judges' panel.

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MAY
3
3 WKS

'American Idol' Judges Love Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez; Musicians Flip for Phillip Phillips: What You Didn't See on TV

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'American Idol' Judges Love Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez; Musicians Flip for Phillip Phillips: What You Didn't See on TV

It was an extra rowdy crowd at the American Idol studio on Wednesday night, as viewers may have noticed, what with those deafening cheers during Ryan Seacrest’s opening remarks. As for the performances? They too had their share of screams with the final 5 bringing out the big guns -- which is to say their big voices. Each hopeful had his or her moment, as you saw on TV. Here’s some of what didn’t make it on the air…

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MAY
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'American Idol' Recap: Underdog Hollie Cavanagh Finally Gets Her Moment

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'American Idol' Recap: Underdog Hollie Cavanagh Finally Gets Her Moment

Two big winners emerged on Wednesday's American Idol: Hollie Cavanagh, the shy little vocal powerhouse who could, and Joshua Ledet, who delivered another spectacular, gospel-tinged performance that earned a standing ovation from the judges.

The theme: British pop and the songs of the '60s.

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3 WKS

'American Idol': Jennifer Lopez Wishes She Could Mentor More (Video)

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'American Idol': Jennifer Lopez Wishes She Could Mentor More (Video)

Minutes after Elise Testone was eliminated on Thursday's American Idol, season 11 judge Jennifer Lopez lamented the fact that she and her table-mates can't mentor the finalists one-on-one. 

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APR
25
4 WKS

'American Idol' Celebrates Queen, A Sick Ryan Seacrest Rallies: What You Didn't See on TV

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'American Idol' Celebrates Queen, A Sick Ryan Seacrest Rallies: What You Didn't See on TV

Wednesday night’s American Idol brought the drama alright, but much of it came before the show even started. That’s when rumors began flying (thanks to the insatiable TMZ) that host Ryan Seacrest was “MIA” with only minutes left to show’s start. In truth, he did miss dress rehearsal, and executive producer Nigel Lythgoe had to step in for the contestant banter.

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4 WKS

'American Idol' Recap: Finalists Take on Queen, With Mixed Results

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'American Idol' Recap: Finalists Take on Queen, With Mixed Results

On Wednesday's American Idol, the remaining six were given two assignments: a song from Queen, and one of their choice.

Some contestants won perfect scores in the first and second rounds, and others missed the mark at least once on a stage solo. All in all, like Jennifer Lopez said, "Everybody had one good performance. It's about who America loves."

If you've not yet seen the episode, and you don't want to know what happens, read no further; if you can't help yourself, read on!

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Ryan Seacrest Inks New Two-Year Deal to Stay With 'American Idol'

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Ryan Seacrest Inks New Two-Year Deal to Stay With 'American Idol'

Ryan Seacrest is staying put at American Idol.

As he hinted during an interview on NBC's Today show this month, Seacrest will remain with the singing competition show he's hosted since its launch in 2002. He has inked a two-year pact, which will pay him $15 million annually.

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'American Idol': Randy Jackson on Judges' Decision to Save Jessica Sanchez (Video)

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'American Idol': Randy Jackson on Judges' Decision to Save Jessica Sanchez (Video)

It was an action-packed Thursday night on American Idol, as season 11 favorite Jessica Sanchez garnered the fewest votes and had to be saved by the judges. The word came down halfway through her sing-for-your-life song -- the relieved 16-year-old would go on to sing another day.

VIDEO: Idol Top 13 Party: Ryan Seacrest and Judges

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1 month

'American Idol' Recap: Judges Save Jessica Sanchez

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'American Idol' Recap: Judges Save Jessica Sanchez

Talk about drama: None other than Jessica Sanchez --- the frontrunner, the one to beat, the future winner of American Idol season 11! -- earned the lowest amount of votes on Thursday's results show, drawing gasps and boos from the stunned studio audience.

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