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American Idol
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American Idol'
s Falling Ratings
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American Idol's
Most Successful Alumni
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American Idol
Was a Victim of Its Own Success
The show, which helped teach Americans to vote for their favorites, ended up getting voted out of viewers' lives
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American Idol
Will End After the Next Season
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By Sam Frizell
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The singer, star of a new campaign documentary, on his 2014 loss and what lies ahead
By Daniel D'Addario
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Kelly Clarkson Did Date Justin Guarini, After All
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By Amanda Michelle Steiner / People
March 6, 2015
Kelly Clarkson: I Will Never Tell My Daughter About
From Justin to Kelly
The singer talks to TIME about her new album, why "diva" is a bad word and — surprise! — why she identifies as a feminist after all
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