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Chris Rene – “Young Homie” – Ellen Degeneres Show (VIDEO)

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X Factor judge and CEO of Epic Records, L.A Reid introduced Chris Rene (whom he mentored) to the Ellen Degeneres show audience today.

Here’s the X Factor 3rd place finisher performing his new single, “Young Homie”

Darren Criss Was Offered X Factor Hosting Gig!!! (He Declined)

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Holy Cheesus! Simon Cowell offered Glee star, Darren Criss, the X Factor hosting gig!

American Idol 11: Jermaine Jones’ Criminal Record Included 4 Outstanding Warrants

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New details about Jermaine Jones’ criminal record from TMZ:

“Soon-to-be-axed “American Idol” singer Jermaine Jones is a big, fat phoney … who repeatedly LIED to police … has issues with violence … and terrorized “Idol” staff … according to police documents and information obtained by “A.I.””

UPDATED New Info from The Smoking Gun

UPDATED: Jermaine few back to Philadelphia last night. He won’t be on the show

Carrie Underwood – “Good Girl” Video – Behind the Scenes

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Carrie Underwood describes the concept behind her flirty and fun new music video, “Good Girl” in this brand new behind the scenes look.

Watch after the jump.

Idol Headlines for 03/14/12

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Don’t have tickets for Adam Lambert’s performance at the Mix 104.1 mix lounge this afternoon? You can watch the concert, streamed LIVE today at noon EST at this link right here.

CMT is looking for fans to attend a Lauren Alaina taping tonight in Nashville, “Calling @Lauren_Alaina fans! Come see a FREE taping Wed, March 14 at @12th_and_porter! Doors open at 6, show starts at 6:15. YeeHaw! (@FollowCMT)

Chris Rene will appear on The Ellen Degeneres Show today to sing his new single “Young Homie”. Check your local listings for time and channel.

Haley Reinhart – “Listen Up” Due May 22 (Plus, “Free” First Listen!) (Update)

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Check out a fist listen of Haley Reinhart’s debut single, the funky and soulful “Free”. The song will be available on iTunes on March 20th, two days before she performs it live on the American Idol results show on March 22.

Click to listen

UPDATE: Added press release announcing “Listen Up”

Idol Sales News – Week Ending 03/11/12

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Now with album numbers: Idol albums (Idol Chatter) 16 Kelly Clarkson “Stronger” 16K (-1%) Total: 650K 39 Scotty McCreery “Clear as Day” 9K (-4%) Total: 967K 98 Daughtry “Break the Spell” 4K (-18%) Total: 401K

American Idol 11 – Wisdom for the Top 12

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Stavros has compiled a quick list of advice as the Top 12 gear up to perform Wednesday. Rankings included by where they all stand at this point. (This was submitted to me before the Jermaine Jones’ story broke. I edited his entry out.)

POLLS: Should Idol Bring Someone Back? If So Who?

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With Jermaine Jones likely leaving the show on Wednesday, How would you like the producers to handle the eliminations? And if they decide to bring someone back, who should it be?

American Idol 11: Jermaine Jones Will Be Kicked Off Wednesday For Concealing Crimes (Report)

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UPDATE: Jermain’s twitter account has been deleted

UPDATE: Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Jermaine Jones, was in fact, disqualified. “Jones departure will pan out in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night’s broadcast.”

UPDATE: Jermaine Jones just tweeted, “Awww I will no longer b on the show” Maybe he’s kidding?

UPDATE: Jermaine deleted his tweet. Good thing I saved it!

NEW UPDATE FROM TMZ