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Official Live Feed From NY Times Square! (Plus Top 40 NY Rockin’ Eve Performances)

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Watch the official Times Square New Year’s Eve 2012 Live Webcast livestream here! Plus, Check out the list of Top 40 New Years Rockin’ Eve Performances from the last 40 years. What are your New Years Eve memories?

James Durbin and Heidi Lowe New Years Wedding!

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Congratulations to American Idol alum, James Durbin and his long time love, Heidi Lowe who got married tonight in an intimate ceremony in the Santa Cruz mountains.

Which of James’ American Idol pals attended the wedding? Click the link for deets!

Song of the Week – Want Your Love – Anoop Desai

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Song – “Want Your Love” Artist – Anoop Desai Album – Zero.0 Season – 8 Place – 6th “Wow”—this is what I caught myself thinking instantly when I previewed this track. I hope everyone feels

The Year In Review – The Biggest Stories of 2011 – Part 2

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As we approach the New Year, I thought I’d do a little roundup of the biggest stories of 2011. What I’ve included here are stories related to the shows I cover on the blog, including: American Idol, X Factor, Glee, Dancing With the Stars and America’s Got Talent. The list is mostly show related items, but if a contestant or cast member made some waves, I’ve got it covered here too.

Part 2 is after the jump!

Check out Part 1 – January to July

Idol Headlines for 12/31/11

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Lauren Alaina will perform on the FOX New Years Eve Live. 11/10c PM.

Siobhan Magnus will headline the First Night celebration in Chatham, MA with two concerts at the high school, an appearance on a purple motorcycle in the Noise Parade, and a midnight rendition of the national anthem. (Via Barnstable Patriot)

American Idol, SYTYCD and DWTS stars perform in Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. More info HERE.

Lee DeWyze will perform at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago IL.

Michael Lynche performs with the Tampa Bay Steel Orchestra at St. Petersburg 1st Night celebration in Florida.

Year End Countdown Shows – 12/31/11

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Every weekend, there are countless countdown shows. VH1’s top 20 videos. Ryan’s American Top 40. Rick Dee’s Weekly Top 40 and many more. If you find an Idol on one of these shows, please post

Idols Gone Country-2011 Year End Edition!

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It’s another edition of Idols Gone Country, featuring a look back at what our Idols in the country market were up to in 2011 AND a look ahead to what they’ve got in store for

Kelly Clarkson’s Album Sales Increase in the Wake of Ron Paul Endorsement

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In the wake of the Ron Paul endorsement controversy, the Amazon ranking for Kelly Clarkson’s latest album, Stronger, has increased by 200%.

The Year In Review – The Biggest Stories of 2011 – Part 1

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As we approach the New Year, I thought I’d do a little roundup of the biggest stories of 2011. What I’ve included here are stories related to the shows I cover on the blog, including: American Idol, X Factor, Glee, Dancing With the Stars and America’s Got Talent. The list is mostly show related items, but if a contestant or cast member made some waves, I’ve got it covered here too.

Click the jump for more.

Idol Headlines for 12/30/11

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Brook White will join 2010 Grammy Award winner Steve Vaus for a benefit concert at the Mesa Arts Center, Mesa AZ

Blake Lewis will host a New Years Eve event at Share Nightclub in Las Vegas on December 30. New Years Eve.

Chris Daughtry will appear on The Price is Right on Thursday, January 5. He’s playing for the Alzheimer’s Association.