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   'American Idol' on the Charts: Carrie Underwood Sees Second 'Voice' Bump

   8:00 am 5/31/2013

   • by Fred Bronson

   Holly Tucker's rendition of "How Great Thou Art" debuts at No. 1 on Christian Digital Songs and boosts the season four "Idol" winner. Also: Phillip Phillips' "Home" enters its second year.Read more

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   Nicki Minaj Confirms 'American Idol' Departure

   4:37 pm 5/30/2013

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The rapper follows Mariah Carey's lead and announces that she, too, will leave the Fox show. Read more

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   It's Official: Mariah Carey Exits 'American Idol'

   3:12 pm 5/30/2013

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The singer leaves after a one-season stint on the Fox show, with plans to tour in the fall.Read more

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   'American Idol' Alum Paul McDonald to Open for Hanson

   2:15 pm 5/30/2013

   • by Michele Amabile Angermiller

   The season 10 finalist -- and husband of "Twilight" star Nikki Reed -- will join the brother trio for the "Anthem" world tour this summer.Read more

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   'American Idol,' 'Voice' Alum Jon Peter Lewis Releases New Video With Folk Duo Midas Whale

   6:22 pm 5/28/2013

   • by Michele Amabile Angermiller

   The folk duo recorded a live video of their song, "Howling at the Moon," at Randall Lake's Guthrie Artist Coop.Read more

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   Keith Urban Sets Date for New Album, Has 'No Official Information' on 'Idol' Return

   6:03 am 5/28/2013

   • by Erin Carlson

   The country musician will release "Fuse" on Sept. 10. Meanwhile, his future on the Fox competition remains up in the air.Read more

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   Carrie Underwood Joins Rolling Stones Onstage in Toronto

   9:45 pm 5/26/2013

   • by Karen Bliss, Billboard

   The country singer celebrates the eighth anniversary of her "American Idol" win by sitting in with the legendary band for the 1974 hit, "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll." Read more

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   Jennifer Hudson in Negotiations to Judge 'American Idol'

   6:15 pm 5/24/2013

   • by Michele Amabile Angermiller

   The season 13 panel is starting to take shape with the former finalist close to coming onboard, says a source.Read more

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   Mike Darnell on Fox Exit: 'It Wasn't About 'Idol' ' (Q&A)

   2:57 pm 5/24/2013

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The departing reality chief talks to THR about the "excrutiating" decision to leave the network after 18 years, what he found most frustrating about the job, and where he might go next. Read more

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    Mariah Carey Has Wardrobe Malfunction on 'GMA' (Video)

    11:06 am 5/24/2013

    • by Jason Lipshutz, Billboard

    After her dress splits open, the diva yells: "Oh s--t!"Read more

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