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   Lee DeWyze on Nigel Lythgoe Trophy Controversy: 'I Didn't Want Them to Throw Me a Bone' (Exclusive)

   8:59 pm 5/27/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   "I can't say there’s anything that's made me want to go have a drink with the guy," says the Season 9 winner of the "American Idol" executive producer who publicly snubbed him on Twitter. Read more

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   Pia Toscano, Kris Allen Performing at National Memorial Day Concert

   10:51 am 5/27/2011

   • by Sofia M. Fernandez

   B.B. King, Gary Sinise and Forest Whitaker also taking the stage Sunday in Washington, D.C.Read more

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   'Idol's' Lauren Alaina Once Rejected by 'America's Got Talent' (Video)

   5:59 am 5/27/2011

   • by Lindsay Powers

   "This is a scandal!" says Piers Morgan. "That is so embarrassing!" Read more

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   'American Idol': Lee DeWyze, Nigel Lythgoe Feud Heats Up

   8:26 pm 5/26/2011

   • by Kimberly Nordyke

   After the producer tweets he's "upset" DeWyze wouldn't take part in the finale, the singer fires back that he wasn't asked to be involved until just moments before Scotty McCreery was named the winner.Read more

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   'American Idol' Finale: More Burning Questions Answered

   8:17 pm 5/26/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   Would Tim McGraw try out for 'Idol' if he were starting out today? Did Kris Allen watch the season finale of 'Glee,' featuring his song? Which former 'Idol' winner is an Aerosmith superfan and who's teaching Scotty McCreery to play piano? Your season 10 finale questions answered... Read more

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6. Beyonce's '1+1' 'American Idol' Rehearsal (Video)

   5:20 pm 5/26/2011

   • by Sofia M. Fernandez

   See her stripped-down dressing room practice.Read more

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   Why 'American Idol' Gets Snubbed by the Emmys (Analysis)

   5:07 pm 5/26/2011

   • by Tim Appelo

   Fox's singing competition -- the No. 1 show on TV -- has faced years of punishment for making popularity look so easy.Read more

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   'American Idol' About to Chart 300th No. 1 with Scotty McCreery Single

   1:24 pm 5/26/2011

   • by Fred Bronson

   The season 10 winner's new single "I Love You This Big," already topping iTunes, is also likely to hit No. 1 on several Billboard charts next week, designating a landmark for the 'Idol' franchise.Read more

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   'American Idol' Finale Burning Questions

   11:57 am 5/26/2011

   • by THR staff

   Find out if Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina are dating, and whether Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler will return for 2012. Read more

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    TV Ratings: 'Idol' Finale Up From Last Year

    8:53 am 5/26/2011

    • by Lindsay Powers

    UPDATED: The Fox hit, in which Scotty McCreery was crowned, was up 9% in the key 18 to 49 demo.Read more

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