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Janelle Arthur Eyes Traditional Country Route After 'American Idol'

April 23, 2013 7:50 PM EDT 
Following her elimination last week, Billboard caught up with Janelle Arthur who was still in shock about making the top 5, "especially given the caliber of female talent this year." Arthur discussed her plans for making music after Idol, revealed that she’d like to bring roots country back, and addressed whether or not Nicki Minaj returned her boots.
'X Factor' Names Khloe Kardashian, Mario Lopez Co-Hosts

Khloe Kardashian Is Out at 'The X Factor'

April 22, 2013 1:34 PM EDT 
Mario Lopez will return to "The X Factor" for his second turn as host, Fox announced Monday. In addition, the network also announces, "Khloe Kardashian will not be returning to co-host 'The X Factor.' We really enjoyed working with her and wish her all the best in her future endeavors."
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RaeLynn Inks Deal With Dr. Luke on Eve of Recording Debut Album

April 18, 2013 12:18 PM EDT 
RaeLynn, the former country-singer contestant on "The Voice" who has since forged a professional relationship with Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, signed her first music publishing deal Wednesday and will start work on her debut album next week.
'American Idol' Recap: Ladies Tackle Divas, Songs From Birth Year

'American Idol' Recap: Ladies Tackle Divas, Songs From Birth Year

April 18, 2013 11:45 AM EDT 
"American Idol" is getting down to the wire. All that remains are five ladies, each with the potential in theory to win the competition, given that their respective fanbases can mount enough of a charge. Each remaining contestant has her own style and own spot into which one imagines she'll fit if she doe break into the music industry. Now, it's simply a matter of who's the most popular.
Lazaro Arbos Eyes 'Glee' Role, Is Proud to Be 'Winner' on 'American Idol'

Lazaro Arbos Eyes 'Glee' Role, Is Proud to Be 'Winner' on 'American Idol'

April 12, 2013 10:38 AM EDT 
After getting the boot on "American Idol," Lazaro Arbos revealed to Billboard that his next goal is to convince Ryan Murphy to cast him on an upcoming episode of "Glee." He also divulged that, despite the critics labeling him "the worst Idol contestant ever," he's satisfied with his efforts on the show and is technically "the winner of the boys."
'American Idol': It's an All-Lady Top Five as Lazaro Goes Home

'American Idol': It's an All-Lady Top Five as Lazaro Goes Home

April 11, 2013 10:48 PM EDT 
For the first time in "American Idol" history, the top five of the show is all one gender -- in this case, female. After making it to the top six despite poor reviews by judges, Lazaro Arbos received the lowest number of votes Thursday night (April 11), forcing the 22-year-old Florida native to sing for the judges' save. Despite an adequate "Feeling Good," weeks of negative comments meant the judges weren't having it. "You've been a treasure to the show," Randy Jackson said, "but we're not going to use the save."
Bubbling Under: 'American Idol's' Colton Dixon 'Never Gone' Debuts

Colton Dixon Finds His Calling In Christian Rock

April 04, 2013 9:00 AM EDT 
Finishing seventh on last year’s season of “American Idol” hasn’t stopped Colton Dixon from living out his dream. The 22-year-old Tennessee native has carved a niche for himself and is quickly becoming a staple in the Christian rock market.

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