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  1. Watch Video Fantasia, Phoenix Heading for Top Five on Billboard 200 Chart

    Fantasia, Phoenix Heading for Top Five on Billboard 200 Chart

    9:04 am PDT 4/27/2013
    • Keith Caulfield, Billboard
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    The 2004 "American Idol" champ looks to notch her second No. 2 set in a row. READ MORE

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    Watch Video 'American Idol' Surprise Reprieve: Final Four React (Video)

    'American Idol' Surprise Reprieve: Final Four React (Video)

    7:00 am PDT 4/26/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The rulebook is rewritten and season 12's Kree Harrison, Angie Miller, Candice Glover and Amber Hocomb will sing again. READ MORE

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  3. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' on the Charts: Sales Kick In For Fantasia's Latest

    'American Idol' on the Charts: Sales Kick In For Fantasia's Latest

    6:00 am PDT 4/26/2013
    • Fred Bronson
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    Following her season 12 performance, the season three winner's "Lose to Win" debuts way up high on multiple tallies. Also: Phillip Phillips' "Gone, Gone, Gone" goes all the way to No. 1. READ MORE

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  4. Watch Video 'American Idol': The Final Four React

    'American Idol': The Final Four React

    10:45 pm PDT 4/25/2013
    • THR Staff
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    After a reprieve, Kree Harrison, Angie Miller, Candice Glover and Amber Hocomb all get to continue on. READ MORE

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  5. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' 'Shocker': Who Went Home?

    'American Idol' 'Shocker': Who Went Home?

    7:41 pm PDT 4/25/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Ryan Seacrest teased a "shocking" development, but was it really? READ MORE

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  6. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Winner David Cook Unveils a 'New Chapter' (Exclusive Audio)

    'American Idol' Winner David Cook Unveils a 'New Chapter' (Exclusive Audio)

    4:30 pm PDT 4/25/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The season seven favorite talks to THR about returning to the "Idol" stage, his move to Nashville and a possible future writing for other artists. READ MORE

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  7. Idol Worship
    'Glee' Guest Jessica Sanchez Meets Her Idol, Naya Rivera: 'She's Freaking Gorgeous'

    'Glee' Guest Jessica Sanchez Meets Her Idol, Naya Rivera: 'She's Freaking Gorgeous'

    3:45 pm PDT 4/25/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    In a new interview with THR, the "American Idol" season 11 favorite also talks about her debut album, "Me, You and the Music," due out April 30. READ MORE

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  8. Idol Worship
    'American Idol's' Constantine Maroulis in 'Jekyll and Hyde': 'We Take Audiences to the Brink'

    'American Idol's' Constantine Maroulis in 'Jekyll and Hyde': 'We Take Audiences to the Brink'

    1:45 pm PDT 4/25/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    The season four heartthrob talks to THR about his latest stage role, fellow "Idol" alum Crystal Bowersox, frontrunner Angie Miller, and whether fans will see him on season 12 before the finale. READ MORE

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  9. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Panic: Could New Judges Save the Show? (Analysis)

    'American Idol' Panic: Could New Judges Save the Show? (Analysis)

    11:48 am PDT 4/25/2013
    • Erin Carlson
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    Replacing Mariah Carey with Jennifer Lopez is not the solution. READ MORE

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  10. The Eagles Take Issue With 'American Idol,' 'X Factor'

    The Eagles Take Issue With 'American Idol,' 'X Factor'

    10:00 am PDT 4/25/2013
    • Stuart Kemp
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    Band members Glenn Fry, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy Schmit also talk up booze, drugs, sex and rock and roll. READ MORE

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  11. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Judges Get Giddy as Final Four Face Off: 15 Things You Didn't See on TV

    'American Idol' Judges Get Giddy as Final Four Face Off: 15 Things You Didn't See on TV

    1:00 am PDT 4/25/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    On a two-theme night, season 12's remaining finalists fight a battle of the ballads. READ MORE

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  12. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Recap: Judges Crack Down on Kree Harrison

    'American Idol' Recap: Judges Crack Down on Kree Harrison

    10:50 pm PDT 4/24/2013
    • Erin Carlson
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    Meanwhile, the show's "One Hit Wonder" theme turns out to be a massive joke. READ MORE

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    Jimmy Iovine to Deliver USC Commencement Address

    Jimmy Iovine to Deliver USC Commencement Address

    1:45 pm PDT 4/24/2013
    • Emily Zemler
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    The music producer and label head will address the class of 2013 students at the university’s May 17 ceremony. READ MORE

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  14. 'Idol' Panic: Secret Plot to Replace Mariah Carey With Jennifer Lopez Fails (Exclusive)

    'Idol' Panic: Secret Plot to Replace Mariah Carey With Jennifer Lopez Fails (Exclusive)

    7:09 pm PDT 4/23/2013
    • Kim Masters
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The plan to bring back Lopez midseason was abandoned when Carey's team threatened legal action, sources tell THR. READ MORE

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  15. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Alums Advance on 'The Voice'

    'American Idol' Alums Advance on 'The Voice'

    3:15 pm PDT 4/23/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Season three's Jon Peter Lewis and season nine semifinalist Luke Edgemon both did their time on the Fox series and are taking another stab at stardom. READ MORE

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  16. Idol Worship
    'American Idol': Season Three's All-Girl Final Four on Season 12's Female Showdown

    'American Idol': Season Three's All-Girl Final Four on Season 12's Female Showdown

    11:00 am PDT 4/23/2013
    • Fred Bronson
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    Girl power is in full effect as alums Fantasia, Diana DeGarmo, Jasmine Trias and La Toya London remember their time in the final four and share their thoughts on the current lineup. READ MORE

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  17. Live Feed
    'Glee' First Look: 'American Idol's' Jessica Sanchez Finally Arrives

    'Glee' First Look: 'American Idol's' Jessica Sanchez Finally Arrives

    10:09 am PDT 4/23/2013
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    The season 11 runner-up will make her first appearance Thursday, playing a diva from a rival school. READ MORE

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  18. Idol Worship
    'American Idol': David Cook, Lee DeWyze to Perform on Results Shows

    'American Idol': David Cook, Lee DeWyze to Perform on Results Shows

    3:35 pm PDT 4/22/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    The alumni parade continues as winners for seasons seven and nine schedule their returns. Also, is season four's Constantine Maroulis making a cameo? READ MORE

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  19. Idol Worship
    Watch Video 'American Idol' Winner Fantasia: A Decade On (Video)

    'American Idol' Winner Fantasia: A Decade On (Video)

    9:00 am PDT 4/21/2013
    • Fred Bronson
    • Gabrielle Chepurny
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    The season three diva talks to THR about all-female finales, how Nicki Minaj has impacted music and her own "Idol" journey. READ MORE

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  20. Fantasia Returns to 'American Idol,' Talks All-Female Finale

    2:38 am PDT 4/21/2013
    • THR Staff
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    The season three winner talks to THR about her return to the stage that made her a household first name. READ MORE

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