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'American Idol' Recap: 'Love' Is The Answer For Todrick Hall

Billboard’s Ann Donahue breaks down every live performance of American Idol Season 9, from the top 24 contestants to the last one standing.

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'American Idol' Recap: Michael Lynche Brought Tears to Top 8

The Top 8 boys night on “American Idol” was kicked off by Lee Dewyze who sang “Fireflies” by Owl City. Randy Jackson said Lee made it work while Ellen DeGeneres pointed out that there was a couple of pitch problems. …

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'American Idol' semifinals (Top 8 guys): Who rocked? Who tanked

It’s all over but Didi Benami’s crying*. Yes, Idoloonies, the 16 semifinalists of American Idol’s ninth season are done singing for our ple…

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'Community': 'American Idol's' Katharine McPhee joins the family

McPhee’s guest spot on “Community” stems in part from an NBC show she didn’t end up doing.

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American Idol Recap: Will You Ever Win? | Movieline

It wasn’t just Didi Benami’s version of “Rhiannon” that asked the titular question — it was us too, responding to the realization that we have two months of competition left before an inevitable winner is chosen from these three …

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'American Idol': Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo make 'Hair' debut – From

American Idol” alums Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got their groove on for their “Hair” debut.

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Happy Birthday, Carrie Underwood! – Show and Alumni News

Season 4’s American Idol, Carrie Underwood, celebrates her 27th birthday today. Carrie’s upcoming year is already shaping up to be a big one. Her “Play On Tour” kicks off tomorrow at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA with special …

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'American Idol': The Top 8 Girls Play It Safe « Idolator: Music

The warm reception that greeted the ladies’ performances last week must have led American Idol’s Top 8 females to the assumption that they could take this week off. Tsk, tsk ladies! Competing on AI is like dieting – more progress you …

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Siobhan Magnus: American Idol Female of the Week – The Hollywood

Siobhan Magnus put on a great performance last night on American Idol. Watch it now.

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'American Idol' in 60 seconds: The Crystal conundrum… – Matthew

Really… it can go either way this season on “American Idol.” Not the competition itself, of course… is there any question that Crystal Bowersox is the most assured and talented performer to step onto that stage since, well, …

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Didi Benami “Rhiannon” Top 8 American Idol (VIDEO) | Bumpshack.com

The American Idol Season 9 Top 8 Girls competed on stage for a spot in the final 12 on Tuesday (March 9). Didi Benami played the guitar and sang Fleetwood.

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American Idol TV Show – Top 8: Women – American Idol Recaps

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American Idol Recap: The Good, the Odd, and the Average. Oh, and

Risk-taking was hard to find in the performances of the final eight women.

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'American Idol' Exclusive!: Ellen and Simon are friendly, Ellen

Hello, Idoloonies! Normally, I would be coming to you live from inside the American Idol studio in a week’s time, when the Top 12 contestants enter the…

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'American Idol' Recap: Crystal Bowersox Continues To Dominate

Tuesday night’s (March 9) “American Idol” began with an intense roll call that had each girl peeling off one by one as Ryan Seacrest announced her name. Is this “American Idol” or a video catalog for mail-order brides? …

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Lacey Brown “The Story” Top 8 American Idol (VIDEO) | Bumpshack.com

The American Idol Season 9 Top 8 Girls competed on stage for a spot in the final 12 on Tuesday (March 9). Lacey Brown gave us more of the same with her.

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American Idol: A Place Holder Departs? – ArtsBeat Blog – NYTimes.com

This will be Paige Miles’s last week on “American Idol” — good news for her, for the viewers and for the “Idol” system that allowed her to make the top 24.

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Paige Miles “Smile” Top 8 American Idol (VIDEO) | Bumpshack.com

The American Idol Season 9 Top 8 Girls competed on stage for a spot in the final 12 on Tuesday (March 9). Paige Miles sang Nat King Cole and Michael.

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'American Idol' Season 9 Top 8 Girls Perform (Didi Benami, Crystal

A recap of the latest episode of “American Idol.” … ‘American Idol‘ Season 9 Top 8 Girls Perform (Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox Rock; Katelyn Epperly Does Not)4 Comments. 4. JW. “Tron Legacy” Trailer Debuts1 Comment. 5. Bill Maher …

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American Idol: A Place Holder Departs – ArtsBeat Blog – NYTimes.com

This will be Paige Miles’s last week on “American Idol” — good news for her, for the viewers and for the “Idol” system that allowed her to make the top 24.

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