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American Idol: Mariah Carey & Nicki Minaj Call A Truce (Dumb)

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This is really dumb. Now Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have called a truce on the American Idol set and AREN’T fighting.

Ryan Seacrest: Not Too Many Dull Moments Between Nicki and Mariah on The Panel (VIDEO)

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Today show correspondent and American Idol host, Ryan Seacrest sat in with the Today crew this morning to talk about the new American Idol judges’ panel.

American Idol 12 SPOILERS – More on The New York Judges Round and BEYOND!

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I’ve got some HOT NEW spoilers from The American Idol 12 judge’s round in New York City. The round finished up today. Next stop is Chicago, IL at the beginning of next week. And get

American Idol Met With Another Country Star for Judges’ Seat

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The Country Vibe, the website that broke the Brad Paisley story, reports that American Idol honchos met with another country music star last week

Mariah Carey Close to Signing 17M Deal As American Idol Judge (Report)

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Deadline is reporting that pop legend, Mariah Carey, is close to finalizing a deal to join the American Idol judges’ panel. Sources are reporting that Mariah is negotiating a salary for more than 17 million dollars, which would set a record for talent on a reality series, eclipsing the salary of Jennifer Lopez.

American Idol 12 Oklahoma City Auditons Attract 10,000 Hopefuls

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American Idol supervising producer, Patrick Lynn, estimated that at least 10,000 hopefuls auditioned today at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.

American Idol 12 Louisiana Auditions Attract 5,000 Hopefuls

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Yesterday, the American Idol 12 auditions in New Orleans attracted 5,000 hopefuls to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The show’s last auditions in New Orleans took place in 2010.

American Idol 12 Chicago Auditions: Which Former Hopefuls are Back for More?

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Which past American Idol contestnts made it through to the producers round at last week’s Chicago auditions? Click the link to find out!

American Idol 12 San Antonio Auditions (VIDEO)

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Approximately 6,000 hopefuls were lined up at 6 am, waiting to audition in San Antonio TX Thursday morning. Idol auditions were last in San Antonio in 2006 for Season 6.

American Idol 12 Auditions Begin in Los Angeles June 5

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It’s only been two weeks since the American Idol 11 finale, but it’s not too soon to be begin thinking about Season 12. Cattle call auditions begin this week at Dodger stadium in Los Angeles. American Idol.com has posted instructions for you hopefuls planning to audition. Check them out here.