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What You Missed by Not Watching 'Idol' 12

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:16:43 +0000

American Idol Season 12 crowned a winner this week.

But there's a good bet you didn't tune in. Okay, sure, 14 million of you did, but that's a drop of 7 million from last year.

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Who Won 'Idol'? Are You Racist or Fat Phobic For Not Knowing?

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:43:17 +0000

Pop Quiz: Who's the newest American Idol?

Last night American Idol crowned Season 12's winner, but no one seemed to notice.

Ratings--already bottoming out this season--continued to break record for how low they could go. Only 14.3 million viewers tuned in to the finale to find out if Candice Glover or Kree Harrison won the million dollar recording contract.

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Final 'Idol' Duo Surprises Many

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:42:34 +0000

Finally, the moment has almost arrived.

That moment every American Idol fan has been waiting for all season: the final show-down between the top two singers and the moment one of them will be crowned the next American Idol.

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Do 'Idol' Fans Hate Women?

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:52:33 +0000

Do American Idol fans hate women?

Considering the Season 12 ratings dive, the question seems a valid one.

After all, the show's ratings have been in free-fall for the last few weeks. Only 11 million viewers tuned in to the singing competition Thursday night to find out who would make it into the top three. And Idol's ratings among adults 18-49 plunged 7 percent from last week, dropping to a dismal 2.5.

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'Supernanny' Jo Frost Returns in New TLC Series

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:53:54 +0000

For nearly three years, American fans of Supernanny Jo Frost have waited for the other shoe to drop.

After all, the beloved star had abruptly left the ABC series following the ninth season. It was hard for fans not to feel a little abandoned by her too.

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The Best Reality Shows Coming in May 2013

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:52:05 +0000

May is here, and with it new seasons of some favorite shows and the premiere of new ones--not to mention the return of Supernanny Jo Frost.

Here's the full schedule for the month of May. But I'm most looking forward to the following:

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Why 'Ready For Love' Was Canceled

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:06:09 +0000

It sounded like a good premise for a dating show: combine the best elements of matchmaking with the best elements of a Bachelor-like competition then add in three hunky bachelors and a beloved reality couple. What could go wrong?

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Kim Kardashian's Divorce Final: Baby Kimye Won't Have Two Daddies

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:18:53 +0000

Kayne West can breathe a sigh of relief: his baby mama Kim Kardashian has reached a settlement with her estranged husband, NBA ball player Kris Humphries.

Now Kim won't still be married to Kris when she has Kanye's baby.

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'American Idol' History: Season 12 Top 5 All Women

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:46:37 +0000

For the first time in American Idol's twelve seasons, the top five contestants are all women.

Although it is historic, that outcome is far from a surprise. Even before the season started, Idol judges had predicted this would be the Year of Women, and viewers have seen the clear superiority of the female contestants all season.

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New Reality Shows Coming This Month

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:34:22 +0000

In addition to the return of favorites like Real Housewives of Orange County, Don't be Tardy and Storage Wars, April 2013 features the launch of a dozen new reality shows. Here are some of the most interesting: (Times Eastern/Pacific unless otherwise noted.)

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