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    Watch Video 'American Idol' Winner Phillip Phillips to Undergo Surgery Tuesday

    'American Idol' Winner Phillip Phillips to Undergo Surgery Tuesday

    9:32 pm PDT 5/26/2012
    • Aaron Couch
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    The 21-year-old singer has had eight procedures this year to treat a kidney stone buildup. Read More See All Videos

  2. Idol Worship
    Watch Video Jessica Sanchez 'Idol' Pay Could Be As Low As $30,000

    Jessica Sanchez 'Idol' Pay Could Be As Low As $30,000

    5:20 pm PDT 5/26/2012
    • Aaron Couch
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    It is believed to be the first time a second-place finisher was not guaranteed an album deal. Read More See All Videos

  3. Idol Worship
    Watch Video 'American Idol' Alum Brooke White Gives Birth to Baby Girl

    'American Idol' Alum Brooke White Gives Birth to Baby Girl

    12:48 am PDT 5/26/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The season 7 finalist and her husband of eight years have named their first child London. Read More See All Videos

  4. 'Idol Hangover' Episode 13 with Taylor Hicks, Part 2

    'Idol Hangover' Episode 13 with Taylor Hicks, Part 2

    1:06 pm PDT 5/25/2012
    • David Simpson
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    "American Idol" season 5 winner Taylor Hicks talks to THR music editor Shirley Halperin about his summer 2012 residency at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, participating in NBC's new dating show "The Choice" and his idea of romance. Read More See All Videos

  5. 'American Idol' Finale in Canada Down Year-on-Year

    'American Idol' Finale in Canada Down Year-on-Year

    6:26 am PDT 5/25/2012
    • Etan Vlessing
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    Phillip Phillips' coronation made the Fox competition series the highest-rated TV show on Wednesday night, but it still fell below the 2011 audience. Read More

  6. Idol Worship
    Adam Lambert Insults Clay Aiken on Bravo's 'Watch What Happens' (Video)

    Adam Lambert Insults Clay Aiken on Bravo's 'Watch What Happens' (Video)

    6:18 am PDT 5/25/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    When Andy Cohen asked the singer to say "three nice things" about the "Celebrity Apprentice" star, he was at a loss for words. Read More

  7. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Champion Phillip Phillips Had 8 Surgeries During Season 11

    'American Idol' Champion Phillip Phillips Had 8 Surgeries During Season 11

    8:01 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Aaron Couch
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    The winner’s father said fans have “just seen a glimpse of what Phillip can do.” Read More

  8. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Finale: What Happened to the Donna Summer Tribute?

    'American Idol' Finale: What Happened to the Donna Summer Tribute?

    2:27 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    UPDATED: Gloria Gaynor, Gladys Knight, Thelma Houston and Sheila E. were due to honor the disco queen in song during Wednesday's finale. Some even rehearsed the number. Read More

  9. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Finale Tops Four Social Media Records

    'American Idol' Finale Tops Four Social Media Records

    1:46 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    Despite banking its lowest season-ender viewing audience ever, the Fox competition generated a lot of social buzz. Read More

  10. Idol Worship
    CMT Execs on Why 'American Idol' Rules Country and How the Industry is 'Divided' on Reality Show Success

    CMT Execs on Why 'American Idol' Rules Country and How the Industry is 'Divided' on Reality Show Success

    1:34 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Sophie A. Schillaci
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Kellie Pickler also weighs in on Eric Church’s controversial comments, in which he claimed that reality stars are not real artists, telling THR that she “hasn’t lost a damn bit of sleep.” Read More

  11. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Winner Phillip Phillips: 'I Put the Music First'

    'American Idol' Winner Phillip Phillips: 'I Put the Music First'

    1:19 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    The season 11 champion discusses his post-"Idol" plans, his female fan base, and how he's not just another "White Guy With A Guitar." Read More

  12. Idol Worship
    'American Idol': Jessica Sanchez Says Her Next Single Will Be '100 Percent Me'

    'American Idol': Jessica Sanchez Says Her Next Single Will Be '100 Percent Me'

    1:14 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    The runner-up also says she wanted to break the all-guy winning streak continued by season 11 champ Phillip Phillips. Read More

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    'Sunday Night Football' Topples 'American Idol' Ratings Dominance

    'Sunday Night Football' Topples 'American Idol' Ratings Dominance

    11:23 am PDT 5/24/2012
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    The NBC Sports franchise will finish the television season as the top-rated program, besting the declining Fox juggernaut for the first time in eight years. Read More

  14. 'American Idol' Season 11 Finale: the Jessica Sanchez-Phillips Phillips Showdown in Pictures

    'American Idol' Season 11 Finale: the Jessica Sanchez-Phillips Phillips Showdown in Pictures

    8:42 am PDT 5/24/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    The 16-year-old powerhouse battles the 21-year-old pawn shop worker in the 2012 showdown at L.A.'s Nokia Theater. View gallery

  15. Idol Worship
    Watch Video 'American Idol': THR's 'Idol Worship' Contributors Discuss Season 11 Favorites, Finale (Video)

    'American Idol': THR's 'Idol Worship' Contributors Discuss Season 11 Favorites, Finale (Video)

    4:10 am PDT 5/24/2012
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    In the final episode of THR's original web show "Idol Hangover," blogger Michele Amabile Angermiller, special correspondent Didi Benami and music editor Shirley Halperin break down the 2012 finalists. Read More See All Videos

  16. Phillip Phillips on Winning 'American Idol'

    Phillip Phillips on Winning 'American Idol'

    3:15 am PDT 5/24/2012
    • Victor Klaus
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    Phillip Phillips talks to THR backstage at 'American Idol' moments after his season 11 win. Read More See All Videos

  17. Idol Worship
    Watch Video 'American Idol' Champ Phillip Phillips on 'Home': 'I Told Them It's Not My Single' (Video)

    'American Idol' Champ Phillip Phillips on 'Home': 'I Told Them It's Not My Single' (Video)

    3:15 am PDT 5/24/2012
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
    • Didi Benami
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    The Season 11 champ discusses his winning song and why he's conflicted about it with THR special correspondent and "Idol" alum Didi Benami. Read More See All Videos

  18. Jessica Sanchez on Being 'American Idol' Runner-up

    Jessica Sanchez on Being 'American Idol' Runner-up

    1:46 am PDT 5/24/2012
    • Victor Klaus
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    Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez talks to THR backstage minutes after her 'American Idol' elimination. Read More See All Videos

  19. Idol Worship
    Watch Video 'American Idol's' Jessica Sanchez on Coming in Second: 'I'm Relieved That This Whole Thing is Over' (Video)

    'American Idol's' Jessica Sanchez on Coming in Second: 'I'm Relieved That This Whole Thing is Over' (Video)

    10:05 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Moments after her elimination, the season 11 runner-up acknowledges the song that may have lost her the competition and reflects on her reality show past. Read More See All Videos

  20. Idol Worship
    'American Idol's' Jimmy Iovine on Jessica Sanchez’s Coronation Song: 'It Did Bomb, Didn't It?'

    'American Idol's' Jimmy Iovine on Jessica Sanchez’s Coronation Song: 'It Did Bomb, Didn't It?'

    8:37 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The music industry veteran and "Idol" in-house mentor also revealed plans for Phillip Phillips' debut album and his own potential judge-ship. Read More

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    Skylar Laine on her Elimination from 'American Idol'

    Season 9 alum Katie Stevens interviews 'American Idol' finalist Skylar Laine right after being eliminated from the show. Skylar also shares what country star and season 4 winner Carrie Underwood shared with her.

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  2. Watch Video James Durbin Performs on Idol Hangover

    James Durbin Performs on Idol Hangover

    'American Idol' alumni James Durbin performs his new single "Right Behind You" off his album Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster in our THR cover lounge.

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  3. Watch Video Scotty McCreery 'American Idol'

    Scotty McCreery 'American Idol'

    Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery on coming back to perform on the Idol stage and touring with some of country's biggest names.

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  4. Watch Video Hollie Cavanagh on Her Elimination from 'American Idol'

    Hollie Cavanagh on Her Elimination from 'American Idol'

    Season 11 Top 4 finalist Hollie Cavanagh talks to THR music editor Shirley Halperin about her elimination.

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