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  1. 'American Idol' Finalist Joshua Ledet -- Targeted By Male Strippers

    TMZ &bull May 20, 2012

    He won't be the next "American Idol" ... but recent cast-off Joshua Ledet has already gotten an offer to appear in a real-life stage production ... with a bunch of naked men. TMZ has learned ... the top banana at… Full Story »

  2. 'Britain's Got Talent' Dog -- Too Famous For 'American Idol'

    TMZ &bull May 19, 2012

    The dog who won "Britain's Got Talent" just rejected an offer to appear on the "American Idol" finale, TMZ has learned, because the talented canine is too busy being famous. Sources tell TMZ ... Pudsey the dog and 17-year old… Full Story »

  3. 'American Idol's' Phillip Phillips Needs Surgery -- BAD

    TMZ &bull May 18, 2012

    Phillip Phillips -- one of the finalists on "American Idol" -- has been URGED by his personal doctor to get surgery immediately ... but Phillip wants to work through the pain and the risk so he can win next week.Multiple… Full Story »

  4. 'American Idol' Finalist -- I Wanna Honna Donna

    TMZ &bull May 18, 2012

    Erika Van Pelt -- the 10th place finisher on this season's "American Idol" -- says Donna Summer gave her a huge leg up in her music career ... and now she wants to honor the Disco Queen's memory on the… Full Story »

  5. 'American Idol' -- We Really, Really Want Jennifer Lopez Back

    TMZ &bull May 16, 2012

    Jennifer Lopez isn't sure if she'll come back for a third season of "American Idol," but the big cheese on the show says he wants her back in the worst way."A.I." EP Nigel Lythgoe tells TMZ, "We want her back.… Full Story »

  6. Simon Cowell -- The Pecs Factor

    TMZ &bull May 14, 2012

    Despite snagging Britney Spears and Demi Lovato for "The X Factor," former "American Idol" honcho Simon Cowell has hit a new low ... cut top.While arriving to the "Britain's Got Talent" afterparty at the Dorchester Hotel in London last night,… Full Story »


  7. 'American Idol' Bikini Girl -- Charged with Drunk Hit-and-Run

    TMZ &bull Apr 28, 2012

    Katrina Darrell -- the girl who infamously auditioned for "American Idol" back in 2009 wearing just a bikini -- has been charged with hit-and-run while driving under the influence ... TMZ has learnedAccording to the charging docs, obtained by TMZ, Full Story »


  8. Ryan Seacrest -- American Idol's Ebola Monkey

    TMZ &bull Apr 26, 2012

    A very sick Ryan Seacrest made it through "American Idol" last night, but in the process he may have infected every single person who shares the stage with him.We broke the story -- Ryan came close to bailing on the… Full Story »

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  9. Ryan Seacrest Really Sick ... May Not Host 'American Idol' Tonight

    TMZ &bull Apr 25, 2012

    Ryan Seacrest feels like crap ... so much so he missed the rehearsal for "American Idol" tonight, and sources connected with the production of the show tell TMZ ... Ryan may be MIA for the first time in the 11-season… Full Story »

  10. TMZ Live: Octomom's Kids ... Will They Stay or Will They Go?

    TMZ &bull Apr 25, 2012

    Will They Stay or Will They Go? Octomom's in danger of having her kids taken away ... Should social services remove the kids -- and what about her blowing $520 on her hair ... Plus, Beyonce's been named People's most… Full Story »

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