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American Idol is an American reality-competition show airing on Fox. It debuted on June 11, 2002, and it has since become one of the most popular shows on American television[citation needed]. Part of the Idol franchise, it originated from the reality program Pop Idol created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller, which was first aired... Full Article

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Cancer survivors surround American Idol winner Scotty McCreery after he performed the song "I Love You This Big" during the halftime show at the seventh annual Hoops 4 Hope NCAA college basketball game between North Carolina State and Wake Forest, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Raleigh, N.C....
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  1. Cancer survivors surround American Idol winner Scotty McCreery after he performed the song "I Love You This Big" during the halftime show at the seventh annual Hoops 4 Hope NCAA college basketball game between North Carolina State and Wake Forest, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Raleigh, N.C.... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Cancer survivors surround American Idol winner Scotty McCreery after he performed the song "I Love You This Big" during the halftime show at the seventh annual Hoops 4 Hope NCAA college basketball game between North Carolina State and Wake Forest, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Raleigh, N.C....

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  2. American Idol winner Scotty McCreery performs the song "I Love You This Big" at halftime of the seventh annual Hoops 4 Hope NCAA college basketball game between North Carolina State and Wake Forest, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Raleigh, N.C. MANDATORY CREDIT. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    American Idol winner Scotty McCreery performs the song "I Love You This Big" at halftime of the seventh annual Hoops 4 Hope NCAA college basketball game between North Carolina State and Wake Forest, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Raleigh, N.C. MANDATORY CREDIT.

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  3. Producer Nigel Lythgoe poses at the American Idol Top 12 party honoring the finalists in the "American Idol" television reality series in Los Angeles, in this March 6, 2008 file photo. "American Idol" executive producer Lythgoe came out fighting against rival TV shows on February 7,... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Producer Nigel Lythgoe poses at the American Idol Top 12 party honoring the finalists in the "American Idol" television reality series in Los Angeles, in this March 6, 2008 file photo. "American Idol" executive producer Lythgoe came out fighting against rival TV shows on February 7,...

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  4. Former "American Idol" champion Jordin Sparks arrives at DIRECTV's Sixth Annual Celebrity Beach Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at Victory Field in Indianapolis. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Former "American Idol" champion Jordin Sparks arrives at DIRECTV's Sixth Annual Celebrity Beach Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at Victory Field in Indianapolis.

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  5. CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 28: Bobcats dancer and American Idol contestant, Brittany Kerr, in action during the Washington Wizards against the Charlotte Bobcats game at Time Warner Cable Arena on January 28, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 28: Bobcats dancer and American Idol contestant, Brittany Kerr, in action during the Washington Wizards against the Charlotte Bobcats game at Time Warner Cable Arena on January 28, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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  6. Ryan Seacrest, co-host of "American Idol," takes part in a panel session at the FOX Winter TCA Press Tour in Pasadena, California January 8, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Ryan Seacrest, co-host of "American Idol," takes part in a panel session at the FOX Winter TCA Press Tour in Pasadena, California January 8, 2012.

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  7. Rocker Steven Tyler, co-host of "American Idol," takes part in a panel session at the FOX Winter TCA Press Tour in Pasadena, California January 8, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Rocker Steven Tyler, co-host of "American Idol," takes part in a panel session at the FOX Winter TCA Press Tour in Pasadena, California January 8, 2012.

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  8. Host Ryan Seacrest and Executive Producer Ken Warwick of "American Idol" take part in a panel session at the FOX Winter TCA Press Tour in Pasadena, California January 8, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Host Ryan Seacrest and Executive Producer Ken Warwick of "American Idol" take part in a panel session at the FOX Winter TCA Press Tour in Pasadena, California January 8, 2012.

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  9. PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 08: Host Ryan Seacrest speaks onstage during the 'American Idol' panel during the FOX Broadcasting Company portion of the 2012 Winter TCA Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on January 8, 2012 in Pasadena, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 08: Host Ryan Seacrest speaks onstage during the 'American Idol' panel during the FOX Broadcasting Company portion of the 2012 Winter TCA Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on January 8, 2012 in Pasadena, California.

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  10. PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 08: Executive producer Ken Warwick speaks onstage during the 'American Idol' panel during the FOX Broadcasting Company portion of the 2012 Winter TCA Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on January 8, 2012 in Pasadena, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 08: Executive producer Ken Warwick speaks onstage during the 'American Idol' panel during the FOX Broadcasting Company portion of the 2012 Winter TCA Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on January 8, 2012 in Pasadena, California.

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  11. PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 08: Judge Randy Jackson speaks onstage during the 'American Idol' panel during the FOX Broadcasting Company portion of the 2012 Winter TCA Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on January 8, 2012 in Pasadena, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 08: Judge Randy Jackson speaks onstage during the 'American Idol' panel during the FOX Broadcasting Company portion of the 2012 Winter TCA Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on January 8, 2012 in Pasadena, California.

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  12. American Idol Judge and recording artist Jennifer Lopez poses for a photo after participating in the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena , Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    American Idol Judge and recording artist Jennifer Lopez poses for a photo after participating in the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena , Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.

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  13. American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez reacts as fellow judge Steven Tyler, left, of Aerosmith makes a joke about wearing Lopez's pants as Randy Jackson is seen at right during the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez reacts as fellow judge Steven Tyler, left, of Aerosmith makes a joke about wearing Lopez's pants as Randy Jackson is seen at right during the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena...

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  14. American Idol Judge and musician Jenniefer Lopez, right, plays with the hair of fellow judge Steven Tyler of Aerosmith as they participate in the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena , Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    American Idol Judge and musician Jenniefer Lopez, right, plays with the hair of fellow judge Steven Tyler of Aerosmith as they participate in the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena , Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012...

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  15. American Idol judges, from left to right, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, and Randy Jackson, look towards a person asking a question during the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena , Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    American Idol judges, from left to right, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, and Randy Jackson, look towards a person asking a question during the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena , Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.

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  16. American Idol Judge and recording artist Jennifer Lopez, right, jokes with the media as she pretends to write down notes as fellow judge Steven Tyler of Aerosmith laughs during the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    American Idol Judge and recording artist Jennifer Lopez, right, jokes with the media as she pretends to write down notes as fellow judge Steven Tyler of Aerosmith laughs during the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena,...

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  17. American Idol judge Steven Tyler of Aerosmith plays with his hair during the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena , Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    American Idol judge Steven Tyler of Aerosmith plays with his hair during the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena , Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.

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  18. American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez participates in the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez participates in the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.

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  19. From left to right, American Idol Judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson, and host Ryan Seacrest participate in the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena , Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    From left to right, American Idol Judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson, and host Ryan Seacrest participate in the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena , Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.

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  20. In this photo taken Jan. 31, 2012, Blair Mozingo sits at the park in Mount Olive, N.C. The Albertson native and Mount Olive College student made it through the first round of "American Idol." AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    In this photo taken Jan. 31, 2012, Blair Mozingo sits at the park in Mount Olive, N.C. The Albertson native and Mount Olive College student made it through the first round of "American Idol."

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  21. LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 05: 2011 American Idol Scotty McCreery arrives at the American Country Awards 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 05: 2011 American Idol Scotty McCreery arrives at the American Country Awards 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  22. American Idol runner up Lauren Alaina sings the national anthem before an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    American Idol runner up Lauren Alaina sings the national anthem before an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011.

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  23. Lady Gaga (L) with Nigel Lythgoe of Britain (R), American Idol Executive Producer, after presenting Lythgoe with The Founders Award at the 39th International Emmy Awards November 21, 2011 in New York. Bruce Paisner, President & CEO the International Academy of Television Arts &... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Lady Gaga (L) with Nigel Lythgoe of Britain (R), American Idol Executive Producer, after presenting Lythgoe with The Founders Award at the 39th International Emmy Awards November 21, 2011 in New York. Bruce Paisner, President & CEO the International Academy of Television Arts &...

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  24. Lady Gaga (L) presents Nigel Lythgoe of Britain (R), American Idol Executive Producer, with The Founders Award at the 39th International Emmy Awards November 21, 2011 in New York. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Lady Gaga (L) presents Nigel Lythgoe of Britain (R), American Idol Executive Producer, with The Founders Award at the 39th International Emmy Awards November 21, 2011 in New York.

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  25. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 06: Producer and creator of American Idol Simon Fuller speaks after receiving the Malaria No More International Humanitarian Award during the Malaria No More International honors Fifth Anniversary Benefit at IAC Building on November 6, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 06: Producer and creator of American Idol Simon Fuller speaks after receiving the Malaria No More International Humanitarian Award during the Malaria No More International honors Fifth Anniversary Benefit at IAC Building on November 6, 2011 in New York City.

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Cancer survivors surround American Idol winner Scotty McCreery after he performed the song "I Love You This Big" during the halftime show at the seventh annual Hoops 4 Hope NCAA college basketball game between North Carolina State and Wake Forest, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Raleigh, N.C....

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  1. I can't imagine life without American Idol
    SOURCE: The Daily Advertiser 1 month ago
  2. I watch 'American Idol' and the British one I look at these people performing and I learn so much. And I think to myself, this is what the public wants [to hear]
    – Engelbert Humperdinck SOURCE: Channel News Asia 1 month ago
  3. Branding Obamessiah: The Rise of an American Idol
    SOURCE: American Thinker 1 month ago
  4. We’ll do a version of the American Idol where the best players are picked to play three-on-three and four-on-four with the Legends and current stars
    SOURCE: Philippine Star 1 month ago
  5. We’re going to have an open air concert called ‘Starry Night — A New Fashioned New Year’s Eve’ with American Idol winner Ruben Studdard as the featured performer
    SOURCE: Miami Herald 2 months ago
  6. I first sang for a crowd at Asian American Idol last year, and through this event I was able to find a new passion in singing for people
    SOURCE: The Washington Square News 2 months ago
  7. Well, obviously I'm a huge Javier Colon fan! I would also say Justin Bieber, unless that is embarrassing for someone of my age! I'm excited about Katharine McPhee too. I think she has such a beautiful voice and I remember her from American Idol.
    SOURCE: Digital Spy 2 months ago
  8. I was crushed when they passed away ... Those two teams created so many incredible songs. You can't turn on American Idol without hearing their songs.
    SOURCE: USA Today 2 months ago
  9. pleaded guilty Monday to eluding police and drunken driving in a plea bargain in which additional charges related to the hit-and-run death of an American Idol hopeful will be dismissed.
    SOURCE: Reality Blurred: Reality TV News Digest 2 months ago
  10. As well as text donations from listeners we had some amazing auction items such as a helmet from The Stig signed by the Top Gear team, trips to watch the X-Factor tickets and American Idol and sports memorabilia from the likes of Fernando Torres and Wayne Rooney. Bids on many items continued after the d...
    SOURCE: Radio Today 2 months ago
  11. Where 'American Idol' and 'The Voice' and MySpace and all of those companies are looking for the needle in the haystack, and they let the haystack kind of just fend to themselves, we go after the haystack
    SOURCE: Denver Post 2 months ago
  12. My song with American Idol winner Shaun Barrows is playing in 38 radio stations, and also hotels, airplanes and stores.
    SOURCE: Hindustan Times 2 months ago
  13. Then in the evening when my wife watches Dancing With the Stars or American Idol, I make my way downstairs to the Trumpet Cave and practice some more.
    SOURCE: Arkansas Online 2 months ago
  14. Coming off 'American Idol,' I love remakes. We had Mac McAnally come in on acoustic and do the fingerpicking. It came out absolutely beautiful.
    SOURCE: Huliq.com 2 months ago
  15. Is the next American Idol in this stadium?
    – Ryan Seacrest SOURCE: Hollywood Reporter 2 months ago
  16. I don't mean to be mean in saying this ... but you're not gonna really find the best artist like that. You can find talented people at some level, but that's that - it's TV. As long as you look at it from that perspective and just enjoy it. Don't expect American Idol to crank out the next superstar or s...
    SOURCE: Digital Spy 2 months ago
  17. The bigger than life reigning 'American Idol,'
    SOURCE: CNN 2 months ago
  18. I was in the middle of watching ‘American Idol,’
    SOURCE: The Mercury 2 months ago
  19. We are big Simon Cowell fans, well we watched American Idol and in England it was Pop Idol and he did that show too and since he's taken on X Factor we thought we'd watch it and its been pretty good so far
    SOURCE: FOX-KHON 2 Hawaii 2 months ago
  20. She launched on 'American Idol.' Another little detail: She happens to be incredibly talented. Could her career be larger if she was doing social networking? I think so. That being said, she seems to be doing pretty well without it.
    SOURCE: Cybergrass 2 months ago
  21. It was kind of like an American Idol style competition
    SOURCE: The Ubyssey 2 months ago
  22. when I got to perform 'Sweet Home Alabama' with Lynyrd Skynyrd on the American Idol finale. That was the best!
    SOURCE: Suite 101 2 months ago