American Idol
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Review: ‘Idol’ Scotty McCreery Aims for the Mushy Middle
But once he lays off the treacly ballads, the deep-voiced Season 10 winner sounds more like a more wholesome Dierks Bentley doppelganger than a Josh Turner mini-me. But that still doesn’t solve this country kid’s distinctiveness problem
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‘X Factor’: 5 Reasons to Watch — and 5 Not to
Can the show possibly live up to its hype? Viewers will get their answer soon
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This Week in TV: Charlie Sheen, ‘The X Factor,’ More ‘Housewives’ Drama and Baldwin Breaks an ‘SNL’ Record
Taylor Armstrong talks about her volatile marriage to Russell Armstrong for the first time since his suicide, “CSI” gets a new leader and timeslot and Romano and Heaton are reunited, and it feels so funny
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Jennifer Lopez Heads Back to the ‘Idol’ Panel for Another Year
Nigel Lythgoe makes it official: J. Lo is back; but now, Steven Tyler might be complaining
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Simon Cowell: ‘X Factor’ Out to Beat Top-Rated ‘Idol’
At TCA: Why Mariah isn’t a judge, whether Simon should be nicer, and how to expand on those Abdul-Cowell spats
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Nigel Lythgoe to Be Honored With International Emmy Founders Award
“American Idol” executive producer follows last year’s recipient, Simon Cowell, in receiving the trophy
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Jennifer Lopez Deal to Judge ‘American Idol’ Is Done – at a Monster Payday
Exclusive: Singer is set to make not-quite-double her fee for a second season on the singing competition
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Jerry Lewis on ‘American Idol’: ‘They’re All McDonald’s Wipeouts’
He doesn’t spare the “The Biggest Loser,” either: “Who cares? The [television] industry has destroyed itself”
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‘X Factor’: Its Long and Winding (and Bumpy) Road
First, “The Voice” stole its thunder; now, a lawsuit rains on its parade
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‘Idol’ Creator Simon Fuller Sues Fox for ‘X Factor’ Fees, Credit
Fuller says Fox, Fremantle violated 2005 agreement
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Review: Maybe They Were Right to Have Voted Off Pia Toscano
Her first single, “This Time,” comes off more like a parody of I-will-survive clichés than the memorable diva showcase she needs to earn her vindication
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‘American Idol’ Owner CKx Completes Sale to Apollo Global
Entertainment and licensing company goes for roughly $510 million or $5.50 a share
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Clarence Clemons, Iconic Sax Player for Bruce Springsteen, Dies at 69
Legendary member of E Street Band’s last gig was playing with Lady Gaga on “American Idol” finale
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Jennifer Lopez on ‘Idol’: Can She Be Lured Back for Another Year?
J.Lo says she’s “on the fence” about returning to the series. Can a bigger paycheck convince her?
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‘American Idol’ Honcho Simon Fuller Teams up With Island Records Founder
His joint entertainment venture with Chris Blackwell is creatively called Blackwell Fuller, Inc