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   'American Idol' Winners, Alums Share Randy Jackson Memories

   3:45 pm 5/13/2013

   • by Michele Amabile Angermiller

   "There's nothing 'pitchy' about this dawg, because he is in tune with the key of life," season six's Blake Lewis tells THR, echoing similar sentiments by 30 more finalists. Read more

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   'American Idol' On The Charts: 'Voice' Finalist Takes the 'Wheel,' Boosts Carrie Underwood

   6:38 pm 5/11/2013

   • by Fred Bronson

   Danielle Bradbery debuts on Christian Digital Songs, sending the original version of "Jesus, Take the Wheel" even higher. Also: Jessica Sanchez releases her first album and Kelly Clarkson has a "People" mover.Read more

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   'American Idol' Homecoming With David Cook and Casey Abrams (Video)

   9:45 pm 5/3/2013

   • by THR Staff

   After debuting his new single on the May 2 show, season seven winner Cook meets the press, including THR's own special correspondent (and "Idol" alum) Casey Abrams.Read more

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   'American Idol' on the Charts: Fantasia's Latest Lands a No. 1

   8:00 am 5/2/2013

   • by Fred Bronson

   The season three champ scores her 33rd chart-topper with "Side Effects of You" and gives the franchise its 386th. Plus: an 80s remake gets a recurrent bump, thanks to "Idol."Read more

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   'American Idol' and the Theory of '3': Is Every Third Season a Dud?

   6:15 pm 5/1/2013

   • by Shirley Halperin

   THR digs into the oft-whispered notion that years three, six and nine are among the Fox show's weaker offerings. Will season 12 suffer a similar fate?Read more

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   Fantasia, Phoenix Heading for Top Five on Billboard 200 Chart

   9:04 am 4/27/2013

   • by Keith Caulfield, Billboard

   The 2004 "American Idol" champ looks to notch her second No. 2 set in a row.Read more

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   'American Idol' on the Charts: Sales Kick In For Fantasia's Latest

   6:00 am 4/26/2013

   • by Fred Bronson

   Following her season 12 performance, the season three winner's "Lose to Win" debuts way up high on multiple tallies. Also: Phillip Phillips' "Gone, Gone, Gone" goes all the way to No. 1.Read more

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   'American Idol': Season Three's All-Girl Final Four on Season 12's Female Showdown

   11:00 am 4/23/2013

   • by Fred Bronson

   Girl power is in full effect as alums Fantasia, Diana DeGarmo, Jasmine Trias and La Toya London remember their time in the final four and share their thoughts on the current lineup.Read more

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   'American Idol' Winner Fantasia: A Decade On (Video)

   9:00 am 4/21/2013

   • by Fred Bronson

   The season three diva talks to THR about all-female finales, how Nicki Minaj has impacted music and her own "Idol" journey. Read more

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10. Fantasia Returns to 'American Idol,' Talks All-Female Finale

    12:14 pm 4/19/2013

    • by THR Staff

    The season three winner talks to THR about her return to the stage that made her a household first name.Read more

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