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James Durbin on Joining Quiet Riot: ‘I’m Very Grateful for the Opportunity’ By

  James Durbin was the American Idol standout who begged America to “give metal a chance”; boldly belted Sammy Hagar’s Heavy Metal theme on Movie Night while Zakk Wylde played guitar; covered...

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‘American Idol’ Star Jax Opens Up About Cancer Battle By

On Season 14 of American Idol, irreverent rocker chick, Jersey girl, and third-place finalist Jax stood out for her wild-child antics — performing “My Generation” draped in a Union Jack flag;...

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‘American Idol’ Deserved an Emmy Nomination This Year By

“I just want [American Idol] to be remembered for being innovative, pioneering – and maybe the most successful TV show of all time. It would just be nice for people...

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The Artists Formerly Known As Idols: New Names, Same Talent By

(Angie Miller, aka Zealyn. Photo: Facebook) American Idol has no doubt created amazing opportunities and opened countless doors for its contestants. But unfortunately, the sometimes-stigmatized show does come with baggage...

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Nigel Lythgoe Remembers Prince’s Surprise ‘American Idol’ Performance By

(photo: Reuters/Chris Pizzello) One of the most thrilling guest performances in American Idol history was when the late, great Prince showed up out of nowhere – almost as if in...

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Everything’s Coming Up ‘Roses’ for MacKenzie Bourg By

MacKenzie Bourg may have only placed fourth on this past, final season of American Idol, but in his own way, he emerged a Season 15 winner. Shortly after the 23-year-old...

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Discussing 15 Years of ‘American Idol’ on Canada’s CBC6 Radio By

Lyndsey Parker discusses five historical American Idol moments with CBC 6....

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‘American Idol’ Winner Trent Harmon Talks ‘Voice’ Past, Musical Future By

On Thursday night, 25-year-old Mississippi farm boy Trent Harmon made history as the very last singer to win American Idol – an honor he earned with some of the best...

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Discussing 15 Years on ‘American Idol’ on ‘GMA’ By

Lyndsey Parker appears on Good Morning America the day after the series finale. WATCH: From @SimonCowell to @kelly_clarkson, William Hung, @adamlambert, more: a look at @AmericanIdol #IdolFinale https://t.co/5SjqWyTSzm — Good...

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Moments Like This: 11 ‘American Idol’ Finale Highlights By

American Idol alumni (from left) Caleb Johnson, Constantine Maroulis, Chris Daughtry, and James Durbin perform on the series finale. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) And so, it’s all over. Kieran has...

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