Reality Check-The Voice, American Idol & X Factor

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Emmy Noms Salute 'The Voice,' HBO Music Biopics and Composers

July 18, 2013 10:55 AM EDT

"The Voice," the talk shows of Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel and Ryan Seacrest received Emmy Awards nominations Thursday morning for their work in the 2012-2013 TV season.

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Chart Analysis: With 'Glee,' Cory Monteith Made History On The Hot 100

July 14, 2013 3:06 AM EDT

With 206 Hot 100 hits, no act has charted more Hot 100 entries than the 'Glee' cast. Billboard looks at the troupe's 10 biggest hits.

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Randy Jackson to Produce Smokey Robinson Duets Album

July 02, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Randy Jackson has lined up his first gig since leaving "American Idol."

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Ruben Studdard to Star on 'The Biggest Loser'

July 01, 2013 10:14 AM EDT

Ruben Studdard has had a problem keeping weight off, especially after a divorce last year, but now the R&B singer made famous on one reality show is seeking a lasting solution on another.

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Palestinian Wins 'Arab Idol,' Named UN Goodwill Ambassador

June 23, 2013 10:50 AM EDT

The winner of the Arab Idol reality show can't stop adding titles.

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Tony Lucca, 'Never Gonna Let You Go': Exclusive Video Premiere

June 18, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Tony Lucca releases the video for his single "Never Gonna Let You Go," which he debuted last week during his return performance on "The Voice."

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'The Voice' Down to 3 Finalists By 2 Coaches

June 12, 2013 10:10 AM EDT

Tuesday night's episode narrowed the "Voice" field down to three singers and just two coaches, suggesting that for one mentor, "Voice" history has a high likelihood of repeating itself.

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'American Idol' Names Per Blankens as New Executive Producer

June 10, 2013 5:30 PM EDT

While the future of "American Idol" is still being plotted, it seems the producers behind the Fox mainstay are looking to Europe to save the struggling show.

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At 'The Voice' Recording Sessions, Top Five Acts Coach Themselves

June 10, 2013 4:15 PM EDT

With fatigue a factor, the remaining contestants are betting on dedication, hard work and repetition to take the prize.

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Nigel Lythgoe Confirms 'American Idol' Exit

June 09, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Nigel Lythgoe has been fired as executive producer of "American Idol." The longtime "Idol" fixture confirmed the news via his @dizzyfeet handle on Twitter.

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Simon Cowell Egged During 'Britain's Got Talent' Finale

June 08, 2013 10:51 PM EDT

Simon Cowell's "Britain's Got Talent" wrapped up its seventh season Saturday night with a surprise twist as a woman showed up on stage during an opera singing performance and started throwing eggs at BGT judges Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and David Walliams.

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'American Idol' Alums Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young Tie the Knot

June 03, 2013 8:47 AM EDT

"American Idol" can now officially claim its own first couple. On Saturday, June 1, season five finalist Ace Young married longtime girlfriend and season three runner-up Diana DeGarmo.

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Nicki Minaj Confirms 'American Idol' Exit

May 31, 2013 9:24 AM EDT

Rapper Nicki Minaj followed Mariah Carey's lead on Thursday afternoon,announcing via Twitter, "Thank you American Idol for a life changing experience! Wouldn't trade it for the world! Time to focus on the Music!!! Mmmuuuaahhh!!!"