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Candice Glover won "American Idol" Season 12 over Kree Harrison as Psy, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J, Adam Lambert and Aretha Franklin performed.

Randy Jackson: His time (piece) has come

quot;American Idolquot; judge Randy Jackson in an undated

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“No idol talk,” warned Randy Jackson’s pretty publicist as guests entered Hakkasan, the swanky Manhattan eatery, to join the last sitting American Idol judge (Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez announced their exits from the show last week) at an intimate luncheon on Wednesday. The gathering was a celebration of Jackson’s new collection, “Timepieces by Randy Jackson,” which will launch on HSN and hsn.com...

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Mariah Carey may judge 'American Idol,' source says

"American Idol" may be getting a worldwide idol as a judge — Mariah Carey.

A person familiar with the show's negotiations say Carey is being pursued to join the judging panel of the Fox talent competition. The source requested anonymity because of the private nature of negotiations, which were termed as serious. Carey has also been courted by other talent competitions, and her name...

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Vote on 'American Idol' judge options as Steven Tyler leaves, Jennifer Lopez hints

Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson on

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'American Idol' judge Steven Tyler is leaving officially (some might say he checked out last season) and Jennifer Lopez is dropping hints she's gone too, which means the likes of Charlie Sheen, Miley Cyrus, Adam Lambert, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and will.i.am might be asked to join the show if you believe the mix of sources, reports and fan speculation swirling about.

As someone who pushed...

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