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  1. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Alum Allison Iraheta is Married

    'American Idol' Alum Allison Iraheta is Married

    4:45 pm PDT 5/21/2013
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    The 21-year-old season eight finalist and her Halo Circus bandmate eloped earlier this year. READ MORE

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  2. Idol Worship
    Watch Video 'American Idol' Without Randy Jackson? Alums Weigh In (Video)

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

    9:00 am PDT 5/18/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Among the finalists praising the departing judge on the season 12 finale red carpet: season six's Blake Lewis and Chris Richardson, season nine's Lee DeWyze and season 11's Jessica Sanchez. READ MORE

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  3. Watch Video 'American Idol' Season 12 Winner Candice Glover

    'American Idol' Season 12 Winner Candice Glover

    11:10 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    Candice Glover talks to THR moments after being crowned "American Idol" season 12. READ MORE

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  4. Idol Worship
    Watch Video '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)

    10:45 pm PDT 5/17/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    The newly crowned season 12 winner talks to THR moments after her win. READ MORE

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  5. Idol Worship
    Watch Video Adam Lambert: 'American Idol' Judge? (Video)

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

    8:00 pm PDT 5/17/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
    • Shirley Halperin
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    "Where do I sign?" the season eight runner-up cracked to reporters following his performance on the season 12 finale. READ MORE

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  6. Watch Video Adam Lambert on Singing with 'Idol' Finalist Angie Miller

    Adam Lambert on Singing with 'Idol' Finalist Angie Miller

    7:54 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    "American Idol" season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert shares what it was like to sing a duet with finalist Angie Miller. READ MORE

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

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

    6:45 pm PDT 5/17/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    With a median age of 51.2 during season 12, "It's become your grandparents' 'American Idol,'" says media analyst Brad Adgate. READ MORE

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  8. Watch Video ‘American Idol’ Season Finale Guest on Randy Jackson Leaving

    ‘American Idol’ Season Finale Guest on Randy Jackson Leaving

    4:00 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    Past and current contestants, including Blake Lewis, Lazaro Arbos, Haley Reinhart, Chris Richardson and more weigh in Randy Jackson leaving. READ MORE

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

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

    12:30 pm PDT 5/17/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Why didn't the rapper-turned-judge perform on the season 12 finale? "I wasn't allowed," she said. READ MORE

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  10. Idol Worship
    Tim McGraw Critiques Keith Urban's 'Idol' Judging Skills

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

    11:31 am PDT 5/17/2013
    • Erin Carlson
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    The country superstar also dismisses the idea of joining the judges' panel himself: "I don't think I'd be diplomatic enough." READ MORE

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  11. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Runner-Up Kree Harrison: 'The Next Step Is the Best Part'

    'American Idol' Runner-Up Kree Harrison: 'The Next Step Is the Best Part'

    6:00 am PDT 5/17/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    “I don't want to put myself in a box now -- whatever it is, it will be Kree," says the season 12 finalist of her forthcoming, as-yet-unscheduled album. READ MORE

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  12. Idol Worship
    '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'

    6:00 am PDT 5/17/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    The third audition proved to be the charm for the South Carolina native, who said she came close to giving up. “I remember at one point thinking, 'American Idol' obviously doesn't want me, so why would I go back?'” READ MORE

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  13. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Season 12 Finale: Adam Lambert Tops 5 Best Moments

    'American Idol' Season 12 Finale: Adam Lambert Tops 5 Best Moments

    8:48 pm PDT 5/16/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Stellar performances, laugh-out-loud skits and one priceless dig at "The Voice" were among the highlights of the 2013 closer. READ MORE

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  14. Idol Worship
    Debut Album by 'American Idol' Candice Glover Gets Title, Release Date

    Debut Album by 'American Idol' Candice Glover Gets Title, Release Date

    8:18 pm PDT 5/16/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    "Music Speaks," the season 12 winner's full-length, will be out this summer. READ MORE

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  15. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Season 12 Winner Revealed

    'American Idol' Season 12 Winner Revealed

    7:09 pm PDT 5/16/2013
    • Erin Carlson
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    Let the confetti rain! The finale match-up between Kree Harrison and Candice Glover comes to a bittersweet end amid the departure of show veteran Randy Jackson. READ MORE

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  16. Idol Worship
    'American Idol': Winner's Album to be Released in Summer

    'American Idol': Winner's Album to be Released in Summer

    6:45 pm PDT 5/16/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    According to sources, the season 12 victor could have a debut out by July. READ MORE

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  17. 'American Idol' Season 12 Finale in Pictures

    'American Idol' Season 12 Finale in Pictures

    1:24 pm PDT 5/16/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Kree Harrison and Candice Glover fight for the crown. READ MORE

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  18. 'American Idol': Randy Jackson Through the Years

    'American Idol': Randy Jackson Through the Years

    7:02 am PDT 5/16/2013
    • THR Staff
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    Yo dawg, the veteran judge is leaving! In tribute, THR revisits some of his milestone moments on the long-running Fox competition. READ MORE

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

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

    6:01 am PDT 5/16/2013
    • Fred Bronson
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    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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  20. Germany's Bertelsmann Posts Record First-Quarter Profit

    Germany's Bertelsmann Posts Record First-Quarter Profit

    2:06 am PDT 5/16/2013
    • Scott Roxborough
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    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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