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   'American Idol' Finale: 7 Things You Didn't See on TV

   6:01 am 5/16/2013

   • by Fred Bronson

   THR had eyes and ears inside the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday night, where season 12's eliminated contestants gathered together to watch Kree Harrison take on Candice Glover.Read more

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   Germany's Bertelsmann Posts Record First-Quarter Profit

   1:51 am 5/16/2013

   • by Scott Roxborough

   The media giant, which owns “American Idol” producer FremantleMedia, recorded earnings of $267 million, up 43 percent over the year-ago period.Read more

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   RTL Group Ups Profit 8.4 Percent in First Quarter

   11:45 pm 5/15/2013

   • by Scott Roxborough

   The broadcast giant posts strong figures despite weak advertising markets across Europe.Read more

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   'American Idol' Finale: Mariah Carey Medley, Randy Jackson on Bass, Psy on Tap

   9:12 pm 5/15/2013

   • by Shirley Halperin

   UPDATED: Also confirmed for Thursday's season 12 closer: judge Keith Urban will premiere his new single, "Little Bit of Everything."Read more

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   'American Idol': Kree Harrison and Candice Glover Talk 'Emotional' Finale

   8:42 pm 5/15/2013

   • by Michele Amabile Angermiller

   "They sing because they need to sing, and not because they want to be famous," said judge Keith Urban following the Wednesday night showdown.Read more

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6. 'American Idol' Season 12 Finale in Pictures

   1:24 PM PDT 5/16/2013

   Kree Harrison and Candice Glover fight for the crown. Read More
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   Justin Bieber 'Would Be Awesome' 'American Idol' Judge, Says Carly Rae Jepsen

   6:34 pm 5/15/2013

   • by Michele Amabile Angermiller

   "He's got lots of great opinions when it comes to the music world," says the singer following her performance on the season 12 finale.Read more

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   RedOne, Haley Reinhart on How to Save 'American Idol': Bring Back Jennifer Lopez

   3:26 pm 5/15/2013

   • by Michele Amabile Angermiller

   "I think that having new judges will spark a new flame," said season 10 alum Reinhart, who joins the chorus of those calling for a refreshed panel.Read more

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9. A Day in the Life of 'American Idol' Musical Director Ray Chew

   2:12 PM PDT 5/15/2013

   Steering season 12's finalists while leading a band of just as many players, Ray Chew's "Idol" responsibilities go way beyond key and rhythm. Read More
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    'American Idol's' Kree Harrison and Candice Glover: Ready for Their Final Bow

    7:15 pm 5/14/2013

    • by Fred Bronson

    Season 12's last two standing meet the press 24 hours before they're due to take the Nokia Theatre stage.Read more

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