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MAY
24
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Jennifer Hudson in Negotiations to Judge 'American Idol'

Jennifer Hudson in Negotiations to Judge 'American Idol'

The American Idol season 13 judges panel is starting to come together.

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MAY
23
2 DAYS

'American Idol' Finale: Candice vs. Kree Debate Leads to Stabbing Incident

'American Idol' Finale: Candice vs. Kree Debate Leads to Stabbing Incident

Two American Idol fans in York, Pennsylvania took a heated debate over season 12's top two to extremes when their argument ended in multiple stab wounds.

Karen Elaine Harrelson, 48, and Gregory L. Stambaugh, 57, were watching the Idol finale in the basement of Stambaugh's West Manchester Township home on Wednesday, May 15, when they got into a drunken argument over which finalist -- Candice Glover or Kree Harrison -- should win the title.

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MAY
23
2 DAYS

'American Idol' on the Charts: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison Make Their Billboard Debuts

'American Idol' on the Charts: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison Make Their Billboard Debuts

IDOLS TURN 70: One week after the season 12 finale of American Idol, the top two finalists can pick up Billboard magazine on the newsstands this weekend and see their names in print on multiple charts, something they couldn’t have imagined a year ago today.

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MAY
23
3 DAYS

'American Idol': Kelly Clarkson Will Not Judge Season 13

'American Idol': Kelly Clarkson Will Not Judge Season 13

Despite rampant rumors, a rep for Kelly Clarkson tells The Hollywood Reporter that the American Idol winner will not be judging season 13 of the Fox show.

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MAY
23
3 DAYS

'American Idol' Alum to Host USA's 'Summer Camp' Reality Series

'American Idol' Alum to Host USA's 'Summer Camp' Reality Series

An American Idol alum is heading to USA Network.

Matt Rogers, who was a finalist on season three of Fox's singing competition, will take the reins as host of Summer Camp, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

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MAY
22
4 DAYS

'American Idol' Finalist Angie Miller Lands Publishing Deal

'American Idol' Finalist Angie Miller Lands Publishing Deal

American Idol finalist Angie Miller proved her songwriting chops on season 12 of the Fox show when she performed an original number, "You Set Me Free" and captured the judges' -- and America's -- hearts. Now a major publishing company is showing it's willing to bet on future music from the Beverly, Mass. native.

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MAY
21
4 DAYS

'American Idol' Alum Allison Iraheta is Married

'American Idol' Alum Allison Iraheta is Married

American Idol alum Allison Iraheta is married.

The season eight finalist, who competed at age 17 and came in fourth behind winner Kris Allen and runners up Adam Lambert and Danny Gokey, eloped with songwriter-producer Matthew Hagar back in January. Hagar is also her bandmate in the group Halo Circus.

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MAY
18
1 week

'American Idol' Without Randy Jackson? Alums Weigh In (Video)

'American Idol' Without Randy Jackson? Alums Weigh In (Video)

A common refrain at the American Idol season 12 finale? "It's the end of an era."

So declared a slew of series alums who walked the red carpet when asked about the exit of veteran judge Randy Jackson.

PHOTOS: 'American Idol': Randy Jackson Through the Years

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MAY
17
1 week

'American Idol' Winner Candice Glover: 'I'm the Poster Child for Perseverance' (Video)

'American Idol' Winner Candice Glover: 'I'm the Poster Child for Perseverance' (Video)

Moments after Candice Glover emerged victorious on season 12 of American Idol, the 23-year-old stopped to talk to The Hollywood Reporter about her win and where she heads next.

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MAY
17
1 week

Adam Lambert: 'American Idol' Judge? (Video)

Adam Lambert: 'American Idol' Judge? (Video)

His return to the stage was one of the highlights of the American Idol season 12 finale. We're talking, of course, about season eight runner-u[ Adam Lambert, who joined top three finalist Angie Miller for an emotional rendition of David Guetta and Sia's "Titanium."  

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MAY
17
1 week

'American Idol' Finale's Ratings Free Fall: What Went Wrong

'American Idol' Finale's Ratings Free Fall: What Went Wrong

The numbers are in on the American Idol season 12 finale, and it’s not a pretty picture. The Fox show saw a dip of more than 40 percent from the 2012 season closer, losing some 7 million viewers to come in at a 3.6 rating among adults 18-49. Total viewers equaled 14.3 million -- the first time a finale has not reached the 20-million mark since the show first aired in 2002.

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MAY
17
1 week

'American Idol': Is Nicki Minaj 'Too Risque' for the Show?

'American Idol': Is Nicki Minaj 'Too Risque' for the Show?

While all three of the judges -- Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, and Randy Jackson -- took to the American Idol stage for the Thursday night finale, Nicki Minaj remained a spectator, despite earlier reports that she would perform as well.

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MAY
17
1 week

Tim McGraw Critiques Keith Urban's 'Idol' Judging Skills

Tim McGraw Critiques Keith Urban's 'Idol' Judging Skills

Now that Keith Urban has completed his first -- and possibly only -- stint as a judge on American Idol, the question loom: Will he return for another season?

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MAY
17
1 week

'American Idol' Candice Glover: 'I’m Still Trying to Process the Whole Thing'

'American Idol' Candice Glover: 'I’m Still Trying to Process the Whole Thing'

A good hour after Candice Glover was crowned American Idol season 12 winner, beating out country competitor Kree Harrison, the 23-year-old from South Carolina was still pinching herself.

“I’m still trying to process the whole thing,” Glover told reporters following Thursday’s show. “Like, I don't even know my name. I don’t know what's happening. It feels amazing, though. I finally got to this point. I've been working for so long.”

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