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American Idol recap 5/20: Kris Allen takes Season Eight crown

Kris Allen wins Small-town guy Kris Allen and producers of reality singing competition American Idol redefined the meaning of no boundaries during the show’s two-hour Season Finale on Wednesday.

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American Idol: far more than just TV

For American Idol fans, these are the worst of times and these are the best of times. And although Charles Dickens had not been an eye witness to the eighth season of Fox’s popular reality singing competition, his adage holds true in its singers, producers, judges and fans. Emotions tied to the parallel premises runs through the veins of this writer in equal volume and vigor.

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Danny Gokey’s huge thank you

Danny Gokey Like most of us across the country if you watched American Idol rooting for and cheering on Danny Gokey, you’re not alone. Well, the Gokester plans to thank his Milwaukee crowd, his hometown, at an event to raise money and awareness for his charity

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American Idol ninth season tryouts posted

It seems like just yesterday that controversial American Idol Season Eight champion Kris Allen was bathing in championship ticker tape. The show’s summer has yet to start (July 5) a 50-city jambourie, many are still buzzing about what show host Jimmy Fallon has called “textgate,” while Adam Lambert fans are pensively awaiting the next issue of Rolling Stone where it’s alleged that the runner-up will lift a season-long cloud about his gender preference. Yet Fox producers are already talking about the initial phases of American Idol part nine

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No sunshine for ‘American Idol’ hopefuls

“American Idol” hopefuls huddle as they wait in line for auditions to begin at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass.

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American Idol tryouts visit Atlanta

Singers start early for “American Idol” auditions at the Atlanta’s Georgia Dome on Saturday. Tryouts were pared down to about 150 or fewer after three or four more rounds. AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Vino Wong A visiting production crew hoped Atlanta singing talent would be as hot — if not balmy — than the city’s summertime temperatures as reality series American Idol held tryouts at the Georgia Dome on Sunday

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American Idol to honor Michael Jackson tonight

While many television networks scramble to prepare Michael Jackson-themed content commemorating the recently deceased “King of Pop,” after the 50-year-old passed away suddenly Thursday in Los Angeles. Fox network has come up with a simple way to give homage: Just push play

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Fox tops Wednesday with ‘Dance’

TV News: NBC, ABC reality fare also delivers solid numbers — Fox has captured the primetime ratings race for young adults on the first Wednesday of July thanks to its two-hour installment of “So You Think You Can Dance.” NBC was also solid thanks to “America’s Got Talent,” while ABC was propped up by “Wipeout.”

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Sarah Palin Steps Down

POLITICS BUZZ : Our country's staunchest line of defense against Russia says she'll be stepping down as Governor of Alaska and not seeking re-election. Happy birthday, America! No announcement from her office as to why; we have to assume it's so she can pursue a career in film.

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Sarah Palin To Resign From Office

Governor of Russia’s Neighboring American Atate and failed Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin is going to resign from her office as Alaska’s Supreme Asskicker And Number One Mom. She’s not going to be running for a second term

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