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'American Idol's' powerful voice shows signs of cracking
StandardNet
By Scott Collins LOS ANGELES — Long the nation's most popular television series, "American Idol" has suddenly started to hit some flat notes — and it's threatening the money-making machine that has vaulted the Fox network to the top of the broadcast …
Randy Jackson opens up about Ryan Seacrest rumors & fainting on 'American Idol'Examiner.com

Declining ratings hit a sour note for 'American Idol'Aiken Standard
You deserve a rest, IdolWinnipeg Free Press

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American Idol's Randy Jackson: Mariah Carey Would Be an "Amazing" X Factor Judge
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Abdul and Cowell were on the original Idol panel, but something just didn't click when they transferred together to The X Factor. Meanwhile, in Idol's 10th season, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler moved in and proved themselves enough to stay on the …
Is he your (Rocket) Man? Simon Cowell 'lines up Sir Elton John as new X Factor …Daily Mail

LA Reid signs on for 'The X Factor' season two, source dismisses Beyonce offerTheCelebrityCafe.com
Hicks: Beyonce reportedly offered $ 100 million for 'X Factor'San Jose Mercury News
Us Magazine
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What 'The Voice' can learn from 'American Idol'… and vice versa
Entertainment Weekly
by Aly Semigran There's currently a war of words going on between the popular talent competition shows American Idol and The Voice. But, as is so often the case with most disagreements, both parties could actually have more to learn from each other …
Betty Buckley Has a Message for American Idol's Broadway-Dissing Randy Jackson …Broadway.com

Mariah Carey would be 'amazing' for Simon Cowell's 'X Factor' says 'American …New York Daily News
Randy Jackson promises tougher, more challengingHouston Chronicle (blog)
TheCelebrityCafe.com -Hollywood Reporter -NPR (blog)
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American Idol, desperately seeking the next Carrie Underwood, hypes Lauren …
Christian Science Monitor
American Idol recap: In Season 10 auditions, judge Steven Tyler predicted Lauren Alaina would win, and it nearly came true. All three Idol judges are waxing poetic about Lauren Gray: Is she the next American Idol? By Jodi Bradbury, Conrtibutor …
'American Idol' recap: Some spirited auditions in St. LouisLos Angeles Times

'American Idol 2012': Final auditions, in St. LouisWashington Post (blog)
"American Idol": Auditions head to St. LouisCBS News
Alaska Dispatch -BuzzFocus.com
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'American Idol' recap: St. Louis auditions unearth Johnny Keyser, Lauren Gray
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
By Karl de Vries/The Star-Ledger Enlarge Star-Ledger Entertainment Desk From left, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest answer questions from the press on the set of "American Idol" in October in Aspen, Colo.
'American Idol' recap St. Louis: season 11, audition city #7Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

'American Idol 2012': Final auditions, in St. LouisWashington Post (blog)
'American Idol' recap: Arch AngelsEntertainment Weekly
Hollywood Reporter -ABC News (blog)
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'American Idol's' Randy Jackson on the Show's Future, Softer Ratings and Crazy …
Hollywood Reporter
America Idol has been joined by The Voice, and The X Factor, which featured former Idol judges Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. “The space of singing shows is definitely a little crowded now,” said Jackson during a conference call with reporters on …
Mariah Carey would be 'amazing' for Simon Cowell's 'X Factor' says 'American …New York Daily News

Eye of the Tiger: Eleventh season of American Idol had a very solid debutmy.hsj.org
"Idol" judges toughen up, Jackson nixes "in it to win it"Reuters Canada
Popdust -Tulsa World (blog)
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'American Idol' recap: Judges find unexpected talent in Portland
Fox News
“American Idol” paid a visit to Portland, Oregon – the show's first visit to the Northwest since season six, and was rewarded with some heart-breaking stories and unlikely potential stars. Four hopefuls let down the judges with their auditions, …
'American Idol' recap: Auditions trip through Portland, Ore.Los Angeles Times (blog)

American Idol recap: Meet Jessica Phillips, Idol's newest star-crossed contestantChristian Science Monitor
"American Idol": Portland offers few trailblazersCBS News
RollingStone.com -The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
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'American Idol': Can anybody find me somebody to love?
USA TODAY
At the end of Wednesday's American Idol episode, Ryan Seacrest announced that 45 contestants from the City of Roses earned tickets to Hollywood. That's three more than made it through in Savannah, which looked for all the world like it had the best …
'American Idol' Portland, Oregon Auditions: Jermaine Jones Impresses with …ABC News (blog)

'American Idol' Snaps Up Jermaine Jones, Jessica PhillipsMTV.com
<i>American Idol</i> Recap: The 5 Most Memorable Auditions From PortlandHuffington Post (blog)
Entertainment Weekly -Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
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'American Idol': Can anybody find me somebody to love?
USA TODAY
At the end of Wednesday's American Idol episode, Ryan Seacrest announced that 45 contestants from the City of Roses earned tickets to Hollywood. That's three more than made it through in Savannah, which looked for all the world like it had the best …
'American Idol' Portland, Oregon Auditions: Jermaine Jones Impresses with …ABC News (blog)

'American Idol' Snaps Up Jermaine Jones, Jessica PhillipsMTV.com
<i>American Idol</i> Recap: The 5 Most Memorable Auditions From PortlandHuffington Post (blog)
Entertainment Weekly -Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
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Fox's 'American Idol' still the top singing show
New York Daily News
By Richard Huff / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS 'American Idol' with (from left) Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson is still Numero Uno in the ratings game, but may be showing signs of wear. “American Idol” gave Fox the top two most-watched shows on …
'American Idol's' powerful voice shows signs of crackingOttawa Citizen

American Idol ratings tumble in crowded talent show marketVancouver Sun

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