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Adam Levine Loses 2 Strong Singers on Shocking 'Voice' Episode

May 29, 2013 8:47 AM EDT

Adam Levine did not have a good night on Tuesday's live episode of "The Voice." In one of the most shocking episodes to date, two members of Team Adam were sent home on Tuesday.

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Kellie Pickler Wins 'Dancing With the Stars'

May 22, 2013 9:23 AM EDT

Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first.

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'The Voice' Top 10 Critique Song Choices, Talk Most Stressful Moments

May 21, 2013 4:40 PM EDT

The top 10 finalists of "The Voice" came out with performances Monday that ranged from acceptable to polished, a sign that in its fourth season, "The Voice" may have its strongest overall class yet.

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Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio Join 'The X-Factor' as Judges

May 20, 2013 7:54 PM EDT

In the continuing game of singing competition musical chairs, "The X-Factor" announced its new lineup of judges in preparation for the show's return this fall.

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'The Voice' Bringing Back Original Coaches for Season 5

May 17, 2013 7:48 PM EDT

Adam Levine and Blake Shelton, who have been on the NBC singing competition since its inception, will be reunited with Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green in the red chairswhen The Voice returns in the fall, it was announced Friday.

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'American Idol' Finale Ratings Down 8 Million Viewers From 2012

May 17, 2013 12:29 PM EDT

"American Idol" wrapped its twelfth season on Fox with a low for a finale.

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Keith Urban Preps New Album and Hopes to Keep His 'Idol' Job

May 17, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

Keith Urban has a good feeling about "Little Bit of Everything," a new single he performed during last night's "American Idol" finale."

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Candice Glover Q&A: 'I'm Ready to Work'

May 17, 2013 8:36 AM EDT

After being crowned winner of "American Idol," Candice Glover headed to the backstage press area where she greeted a sea of reporters.

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Candice Glover Wins 'American Idol' Season 12

May 16, 2013 10:29 PM EDT

Third time's a charm for Candice Glover. The South Carolina native, on her third "American Idol" after auditioning in seasons 9 and 11, became the first female winner of the show since season 6's Jordin Sparks, scoring the largest number of votes to defeat runner-up Kree Harrison.

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'American Idol': Top 12 Moments of Season 12

May 16, 2013 6:10 PM EDT

With the "American Idol" season 12 finale tonight, the race for first between Kree Harrison and Candice Glover couldn't be closer. But remember, two came out of thousands who auditioned to begin with, giving viewers plenty of performances and moments throughout the year that made this season of "Idol" memorable.

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Kree Let Candice Sing Last, Despite Winning 'American Idol' Coin Toss

May 16, 2013 11:30 AM EDT

Candice Glover told reporters that she connected with her song, "I Am Beautiful," on a personal and emotional level and found it very relatable to things she's experienced in her life.

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'American Idol' Recap: Who Came Out on Top After Final Performances?

May 15, 2013 11:57 PM EDT

For the first time since 2004, two ladies squared off for the "American Idol" crown in its penultimate episode, the final show before the results are announced and the winner of the competition's 12th season is revealed.

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615 Spotlight: Angie Johnson Makes Her Move Following 'Voice' Success

May 15, 2013 5:40 PM EDT

Imagine that you have spent all of your life working toward your dream. Then, reality steps in, forcing you to re-evaluate your life. Once you get used to that idea however, the pendulum swings back the other way. So is the story of Sony Music Nashville's Angie Johnson, who releases her digital EP, "Sing For You," next Tuesday.