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A spinoff from entertainment executive Simon Fuller's British reality television show Pop Idol, American Idol first debuted in the United States June 11, 2002 on Fox network. It is a reality television show whose primary purpose is to identify the music artist that most defines who will become a singing sensation, or "American Idol," by holding nationwide auditions to select contestants to appear on the show.

Contestants are restricted to ages 16-28, can't currently have a record deal or management agreements, and can't have formal training to sing in the past. Thousands of contestants show up at each audition, and must make it through two cuts by producers before auditioning for the show judges. Judges determine which contestants are invited to the competition during Hollywood Week. Of the thousands who audition, only forty or so make it through to Hollywood, and those numbers are reduced to 12 male and 12 female contestants for the semi-final rounds.

Seasons one through seven were judged by Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson.  In season eight, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, will be added to the show. The judges give critiques of the performances in the final rounds, but it is the American public who decides the winner by phoning in votes for the finalists.

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  • Celebrity Fashion: PIA TOSCANO Looks Sexy In A Yellow Cutout Dress At “American Idol” Finale Show


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    PIA TOSCANO looked sexy in a yellow cutout dress at the “American Idol” finale show on Wednesday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Check her out: Celebrity gossip websites haven’t seen or heard much of the pretty “American Idol” alum ever since she and Mark Ballas (of “Dancing With The ...
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  • Phillip Phillips: Hope You Didnt Vote for Me Because Im Cute


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    The American Idol winner says he hopes to take his girlfriend on tour this summer
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  • Jessica and Jennifer Holliday Photo Memes Spread Like Wildfire


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    The Pinoy sense of humor strikes again as photo memes featuring Jessica Sanchez and Jennifer Holliday became viral on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. While the country is still moaning for the loss of Jessica Sanchez to Phillip Phillips on American Idol Thursday morning, Filipino ...
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  • Phillip Phillips – ‘Home’ Studio Version (Audio)


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    Check out Phillip Phillip ‘s winner’s single “Home” which was originally sung by Scotland native Greg Holden . “Home” Lyrics: Hold on, to me as we go As we roll down this unfamiliar road And although this wave is stringing us along Just know you’re not alone Cause I’m going to make this place ...
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  • RUNNING WITH CELEBS: Jennifer Lopez in Christian Louboutin


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    Going big for the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday night, judge Jennifer Lopez shined in a glitzy Fall 2012 Blumarine mini dress. The “Picks & Co” pumps that we’ve seen several celebs wear this season are available at…
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  • Jessica Sanchez – ‘Change Nothing’ Studio Version (Audio)


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    The AI judges made us think that this song is awful that’s why no one is buying this on iTunes. But actually it wasn’t that bad at all. Check out the studio version of Jessica’s single “Change Nothing” and decide for yourself. “Change Nothing” is an original song written by Jaden Michaels, Joleen ...
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  • Phillip Phillips post-win interview, photos from the finale


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    AMERICAN IDOL: Finalist Phillip Phillps and special guest John Fogerty perform during the season 11 AMERICAN IDOL GRAND FINALE at the Nokia Theatre on Weds. May 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. CR: Michael Becker/FOX Phillip Phillips is his own man. That is what’s admirable about him and could also give his ...
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  • Murtz On The Scene: American Idol 2012 Finale – Post-Finale Press Conference With Phillip Phillips


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    LOS ANGELES – After the American Idol finale, I attended the post-show press conference where winner Phillip Phillips offered his thoughts on being named the winner and if he knew he would win in advance. He also discussed plans for his record and if Heejun gave him a hard time about winning. The 21-year old ...
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  • Murtz On The Scene: American Idol 2012 Finale – Post-Finale Press Conference With Jessica Sanchez


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    LOS ANGELES – After the American Idol finale, I attended the post-show press conference where runner-up Jessica Sanchez offered her thoughts on losing to Phillip Phillips immediately after the show ended. The gracious 16-year old talked to reporters about how she felt and offered her congratulations to the ...
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  • Murtz On The Scene: American Idol 2012 Finale – Red Carpet Interview With Storage Wars’ Creator Thom Beers & Barry Weiss


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    LOS ANGELES – On the American Idol finale red carpet, I had the chance to talk with the hottest producer in reality television today, Thom Beers, the creator of Storage Wars , Around The World In 80 Ways , Deadliest Catch , and Ice Road Truckers . We discussed the nature of reality television and what he ...
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  • Cheryl Cole to put X Factor behind her and replace Jennifer Lopez on American Idol 2013?


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    Cheryl Cole is reportedly being considered for yet another reality TV show. The former Girls Aloud singer was of course a judge on The X Factor until she was sacked from the US version last year and refused to return to the UK show. Insiders say that Fox bosses are now regretting their decision to [...] View the ...
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  • Kelly Clarkson – ‘Dark Side’ Music Video


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    The original American Idol– Kelly Clarkson –has released the music video for her new single “Dark Side.” “Dark Side” Lyrics: There’s a place that I know It’s not pretty there and few have ever gone If I show it to you now Will it make you run away Or will you stay Even if it hurts Even if I ...
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  • Murtz On The Scene: American Idol 2012 Finale – Red Carpet Interview With Harold Perrineau


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    LOS ANGELES – On the American Idol finale red carpet, I had the chance to talk to former Lost star Harold Perrineau. We discussed his latest project, The Wedding Band (which airs this summer on TBS) and discussed whether he preferred comedy to drama. We also talked about his upcoming stint on FX’s Sons Of ...
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  • Murtz On The Scene: American Idol 2012 Finale – Red Carpet Interview With Didi Benami


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    LOS ANGELES – On the American Idol finale red carpet, I had the chance to talk with previous season 9 contestant Didi Benami. She gave me her prediction on who she thought would win, minutes before Phillip Phillips was announced as the winner. We also discussed what she has been up to and how she has been ...
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  • Murtz On The Scene: American Idol 2012 Finale – Red Carpet Interview With Andrew Garcia


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    LOS ANGELES – On the American Idol finale red carpet, I had the chance to talk with previous season 9 contestant Andrew Garcia. He gave me his prediction on who he thought would win, minutes before Phillip Phillips was announced as the winner. We also discussed how I randomly saw him at the Survivor finale in ...
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  • ‘American Idol’ finale gets record low TV audience


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    The American Idol finale brought in the lowest TV audience of its 11-year history with just 21.5 million Americans tuning in to watch indie singer Phillip Phillips clinch the title, according to ratings data on Thursday.
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  • PHOTOS: FANTASIA LOOKING BOOB-A-LICIOUSLY THICK AT AMERICAN IDOL!


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    #More Cushion for the Pushin’! Fantasia almost had a wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet yesterday when her boobs almost popped out of her dress. The singer made an appearance at American Idol’s season 11 finale when she narrowly escaped the embarrassing blunder. Accompanied by her daughter, Fantasia definitely ...
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  • Stefano Langone – ‘I’m On a Roll’ Music Video feat. Rock Mafia and New Boyz


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    American Idol alum– Stefano Langone –has released the music video for his debut single “I’m On a Roll.” Check out the official music video of American Idol alum Stefano Langone “I’m on a Roll” featuring Rock Mafia and New Boyz. Catch the cameo appearance of fellow Idol contestant Casey Abrams. ...
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  • Video Of Young Girl Crying Over Jessica’s ‘AI’ Defeat Goes Viral – Manila Bulletin


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    Video Of Young Girl Crying Over Jessicas AI Defeat Goes Viral Manila Bulletin By ALEX VALENTIN BROSAS MANILA, Philippines - A video of a young girl crying profusely after Fil-Mexican singer Jessica Sanchez lands as runner-up in the “American Idol” Season 11 finale has gone viral on Youtube. Laney, a big Jessica ...
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  • Jessica’s Kin Thank ABS-CBN Stars for Support


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    The mother and grandmother of Filipino-Mexican “American Idol” Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez expressed their gratitude to the stars of ABS-CBN for their support for the 16-year old powerhouse singer during her stint in the singing reality competition. Jessica’s grandmother Virgie also thanked ...
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