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"American Idol" experiences ratings drop

'American Idol' 2012 Ratings Drop: Is it Over?

American Idol, the reality singing competition that inspired dozens of spinoffs with its success, experienced its biggest ratings drop during the premiere of its 11th season Wednesday night.

Competition heats up as American Idol returns

"American Idol" experiences ratings drop
American Idol returns on Wednesday for an 11th season, facing a new wolf at the door as it tries to retain its place as the No. 1 U.S. TV program -- not so much age, but competition.
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The Voice amps up the star power for Season 2

The stars of television singing contest The Voice on Friday promised more celebrity and top talent in their upcoming season as they compete fiercely with rival American Idol, the most-viewed program on TV.
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Review: Spielberg's War Horse is manipulative, hollow

Confession time: I love Steven Spielberg's screen adaptation of The Color Purple, but I can't defend it. The music, the cinematography, the performances, and everything else about it has been painstakingly designed to manipulate an emotional response, and even though I can see the strings, I fall for it every time.
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Who is Melanie Amaro? 7 Things to Know About 'The X Factor' Winner

Melanie Amaro has wonThe X Factor, but not much is known about the singer who was eliminated by mentor Simon Cowell before being brought back for the win. What will she do with the $5 million prize? What's her plan for her debut album? How do finalists Josh Krajick and Chris Rene feel about the results? Find out this and more here.
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Drake, Tony Bennett, help Carson Daly rock NYE on NBC

Will Drake and Tony Bennett be the next to pair off on one of Bennett's Duets tunes? Maybe not. But the rapper and crooner are among the guest who'll perform on NBC's New Year's Eve With Carson Daly special on December 31.
U.S. singer Adam Lambert poses on arrival on the red carpet at the MTV Europe Music Awards show in Belfast

Adam Lambert says lesson learned after arrest

Former American Idol finalist Adam Lambert brushed off his arrest in Finland on Thursday, blaming his bad behavior on travel, booze and irrational confusion and adding lesson learned on Twitter.
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David Archuleta Halts Music Career for Mission Service (VIDEO)

Archulta, who was 16 when he competed on the popular American Idol show, performed with the Grammy-winning Mormon Tabernacle choir in 2010 at the choir's annual Christmas concert. A spokesman for the Church of Jesus Christ for Latter-day Saints said he didn't know when Archuleta was supposed to report for missionary training.
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Bruised X Factor limps toward finals

American viewers have chosen the three singers who will compete in the finals of The X Factor after a first season that underwhelmed critics and raised questions about audience fatigue ahead of returning TV contests American Idol and The Voice.

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