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James Durbin Performs for Walmart Soundcheck

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James Durbin’s Wal-Mart Soundcheck is now up! The set list includes “Love Me Bad”, “Stand Up”, “Higher Than Heaven” and more.

Darren Criss Opens in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (PHOTOS)

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Glee star, Darren Criss made his Broadway debut last night at the Al Hirschfeld Theater in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

Darren stepped into the role for departing star Daniel Radcliffe alongside Beau Bridges who replaces John Larroquette.

See photos and video after the jump.

Idol Headlines for 01/04/12

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The Voice winner, Javier Colon tweeted that he’ll sing the National Anthem before the Orange Bowl tomorrow night. The game airs on ESPN.

Celebrity Apprentice Cast Revealed, Includes Clay Aiken

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Donald Trump stopped by the Today Show to announce the cast of the fifth Season of “Celebrity Apprentice”. As we already knew, Clay Aiken is one of the competitors. The show has already been taped, and according to spoilers, well, Clay isn’t fired in the first couple of weeks.

“The Celebrity Apprentice” premieres Feb. 12 on NBC. We’ll be covering it on the blog, so watch out for that.

Idol Sales News – Week Ending 01/01/12

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Now with Idol Album and Download Numbers! Kelly’s “Mr. Know it All” goes platinum It’s the first chart of the new year and it’s always a little scary for albums while being exciting for singles.

American Idol Cast Talks Talent and Tough Love

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Idol judges, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest talk about the upcoming season of American Idol.

They discuss the auditions, the current crop of hopefuls (many are returnees) and whether or not they’ll be a little tougher on the contestants this year.

Taylor Swift Offered Role In “Les Miserables” Film Adaption

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Broadway World has confirmed that offers are now out to country-pop singer Taylor Swift for the role of Eponine and to the opera-trained Mamma Mia! film star Amanda Seyfried as Cosette for the film adaption of Les Miserables.

Taylor beat out Broadway veteran and Glee star Lea Michele, Tony winner Scarlett Johansson, and film veteran Evan Rachel Wood.

X Factor’s Chris Rene Reportedly Close to Record Label Deal

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Sources tell THR that X Factor 3rd place finisher, Chris Rene will sign a label deal with L.A. Reid’s Epic Records any day now.

Astro and runner-up Josh Krajcik are also expected to land deals at Sony Music.

Michael Johns and Melinda Doolittle “Moves Like Jagger” Duet (VIDEO)

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American Idol’s Michael Johns and Melinda Doolittle sang “Moves Like Jagger” at the Barefoot Formal on New Year’s Eve in Cabo, Mexico.

Glee Songs: Listen to “Summer Nights” from “Yes/No” – Full Stream

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Listen to a FULL stream of the Glee kids singing “Summer Nights” from Grease. The song is from Yes/No” Episode 10 airing January 17.

Click the jump to listen (Plus, watch the original Grease performance)