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American Idol 12 – Chicago Auditions – Who Was Your Fav? (POLL)

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You saw the American Idol auditions tonight. Now vote for your favorite hopeful, after the jump.

American Idol 12 – Johnny Keyser Audition – VIDEO

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Here’s Johnny Keyser! Auditioning for American Idol 12 in Chicago, back after being eliminated from season 11 at the Top 60 in Las Vegas…

American Idol 12 Chicago Auditions – Recap and Videos

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Live blogging the American Idol 12 Chicago auditions….

FOX Honcho Says More Idol Drama To Come Tonight, Plus Ratings Spin and More

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If you LOVED last night’s Nicki Minaj/Mariah Carey catfight, you’re in luck! FOX reality honcho, Mike Darnell, tells Entertainment Weekly that tensions between the two divas INTENSIFY tonight during the Chicago audition episode

American Idol 12 New York City Premiere – What The Critics Say

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Here’s what critics around the interwebs are saying about last night’s American Idol 12 New York City premiere. You can read my recap here. Nicki, Mariah Fuss as ‘American Idol’ Premieres in New York –

American Idol 12- Contestant Preview #22- Mathenee Treco

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Another returnee. I didn’t think he was good last year. He had drama with his group. He stumbles through lyrics. And he has some sub-par stuff on youtube. Other than having a high range, I’m

American Idol 12- Contestant Preview #21- Melinda Ademi

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We continue our premiere celebration with two more previews today. First off is Melinda Ademi, who was featured last season as the “final audition” of her day. Her parents are refugees from Kosovo. She sang

American Idol 12 – New York City Auditions – Vote For Your Fav (POLL)

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You watched the American Idol 12 premiere tonight. Now tell us WHO was your favorite New York City auditioner?

VOTE!

American Idol 12: Predicting the Premiere Ratings (INFOGRAPHIC!)

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The Hollywood Reporter analyzes the 2011-2012 ratings of the three competition reality shows, American Idol, The Voice and X Factor. Idol is still king, but can the 11 year old show stay on top?

Ford, Coke and At&T Return to American Idol as Sponsors (HOORAY PRODUCT PLACEMENT)

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The usual suspects, Ford, AT&T and Coca-Cola are returning to American Idol as sponsors. That’s a good sign. Read the press announcement below.

Hopefully, the winner and runner-up will get new Fords as prizes! Also, hooray for massive text-messaging via AT&%. Plus, no Coke cups at the judges’ table would have been a sad placement indeed. 3 cheers for product placement! Ha.