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  1. 'American Idol' Judges Spread The Love For Final 3 : NPR

    www.npr.org via @JokesCrew  &bull May 17, 2012

    LOS ANGELES (AP) - The three "American Idol" finalists earned nearly uniform votes of confidence from the show's judges. But it's the audience tally that will determine which two singers advance to next week's finale. Joshua Ledet's gritty performance Wednesday… Full Story »

  2. Is Jennifer Hudson's Tragedy All Too Common? : NPR

    www.npr.org via @ChiNewsNetwork  &bull May 14, 2012

    Jurors in Chicago recently reached a verdict in the murder case against William Balfour, the man accused of killing Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother, and nephew. Host Michel Martin speaks with WBEZ reporter Natalie Moore about the elements of race,… Full Story »

  3. Joshua Ledet Wows 'American Idol' Judges : NPR

    www.npr.org via @teomia3  &bull May 10, 2012

    For the second week in a row, the panel on Wednesday lavished the 20-year-old from Westlake, La., with praise, especially for his performance of "It's a Man's World." Ledet earned a standing ovation from the judges for the James Brown… Full Story »

  4. Joshua Ledet Again Earns Rave Reviews On 'Idol' : NPR

    www.npr.org via @ExcellentNews  &bull May 3, 2012

    While the panel lauded each of the five finalists remaining in the Fox singing competition, the judges once again reserved the most praise during Wednesday's installment for the powerful 20-year-old gospel singer from Westlake, La. Ledet wowed the panel during… Full Story »

  5. Joshua Ledet Continues To Impress On 'Idol' : NPR

    www.npr.org via @iAMCARL_P  &bull Apr 26, 2012

    The powerful 20-year-old gospel singer from Westlake, La., got the Fox talent contest's judges on their feet again Wednesday after his energetic take on Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and restrained rendition of India.Arie's "Ready for Love." The finalists… Full Story »

  6. 'American Idol' McCreery To Sing At World Series : NPR

    www.npr.org via @teomia3  &bull Oct 3, 2011

    NEW YORK (AP) - "American Idol" champ Scotty McCreery is getting a dream gig: Not only is the avid baseball fan going to this year's World Series, he'll sing the national anthem. McCreery has been tapped to perform before Game… Full Story »

  7. Fox, NBC Adjust Wednesday's Prime-Time Lineups : NPR

    www.npr.org via @celebritybuzzon  &bull Sep 21, 2011

    Simon Cowell of American Idol fame is back on Fox with the debut of The X Factor. On NBC, two new shows air for the first time: Free Agents and Up All Night which stars Christina Applegate and Will Arnett.… Full Story »


  8. J-Lo Undecided On Second Seaon On 'American Idol' : NPR

    www.npr.org via @diana6801  &bull Jun 15, 2011

    Lopez and another new judge, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, brought a gentler attitude to the top-rated show following the departure of Simon Cowell. I had an amazing time doing it and I loved it but I have a lot of… Full Story »


  9. Scotty McCreery Wins 'American Idol' Crown : NPR

    www.npr.org via @261824  &bull May 26, 2011

    Scotty McCreery won the American Idol battle of the fresh-faced country crooners Wednesday, pulling more of a record 122 million-plus viewer votes than competitor Lauren Alaina. I never in my wildest dreams," said McCreery, a 17-year-old with a strikingly deep,… Full Story »

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  10. Private Equity Firm To Buy 'American Idol' Parent : NPR

    www.npr.org via @teomia3  &bull May 10, 2011

    The company that is parent of "American Idol" and owns the rights to the name, image and likeness of Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali is being sold for about $511 million in cash. A private equity group led by Apollo… Full Story »

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