December 2013 • Page 8 of 30 • mjsbigblog

American Idol

American Idol Alums Ready To Wrap Your Gifts

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See the schedule of Idol alums set to wrap gifts at FOX Holiday wrapping stations across the country. Details inside.

Clay Aiken – This Christmas – Arsenio Hall Show – VIDEO

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Watch Clay Aiken join Arsenio Hall on his talk show to perform the holiday favorite “This Christmas.” Video inside.

Thursday Ratings: X Factor Finale Dramatic Fall vs Last Year

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The good news: X Factor ratings rose for the finale. The bad news: The numbers are down significantly vs last year. The Sing-Off ratings were down slightly vs last week.

Idol Headlines for 12/20/13

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‘HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT’ ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CELEBRITIES APPEARING IN SECOND SEASON Summer Hit Continues Jan. 20 With Emmy Award and Golden Globe Winner Jane Lynch as Host Previously Announced Holiday Special to Air on Monday, Dec.

Duck Dynasty Family Release a Statement, Circle the Wagons.

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The Duck Dynasty family Robinson release a statement in the wake of patriarch Phil’s suspension from the A&E show. Read it after the jump.

Billboard – Chart Date 12/28/13

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Kelly Clarkson’s “Wrapped in Red” holds the top of the Holiday Albums chart (go Kelly!). Her original Christmas song “Underneath the Tree” tops the Adult Contemporary airplay chart for its third week. As we all

Harry Connick, Jr. On Being an American Idol Judge: You Have to Tell it Like it Is

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On Thursday, Harry Connick Jr. spoke with reporters about the upcoming season of American Idol, including what it’s been like working with fellow judges, Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban, and what he feels about the talent so far. Read the Q&A