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It’s OK not to love your stepchildren

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"American Idol" winner Lee DeWyze

“American Idol” chooses the wrong winner

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Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox perform during Tuesday night's "American Idol"

“American Idol” recap: Final performances

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In this publicity image released by Fox, contestant Casey James performs on the singing competition series, "American Idol," on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Fox, Michael Becker) (AP)

“American Idol” recap: Bye, Goldilocks

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Casey James, Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze perform on Tuesday night's "American Idol."

“American Idol” recap: Take a hike, Casey

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Michael Lynche gets eliminated from "American Idol"

“American Idol” recap: So long, Big Mike!

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Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox perform a duet on Tuesday night's "American Idol"

“American Idol” recap: Down to the final four

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Casey James sings during Tuesday night's episode of "American Idol."

“American Idol” recap: Casey James is no Sinatra

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Aaron Kelly on Tuesday night's "American Idol."

“American Idol” recap: Aaron Kelly goes country

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Crystal Bowersox on "American Idol" on Tuesday night.

“American Idol” recap: Crystal Bowersox saves

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Adam Lambert on Tuesday night's "American Idol."

“American Idol” recap: Glambert to the rescue

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Casey James performs on "American Idol" on Tuesday.

“American Idol” recap: The heartthrobs make good

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“American Idol” recap: Simon gives up

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Crystal Bowersox performing on "American Idol" Tuesday night.

“American Idol” recap: Wake up, Ellen!

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Tim Urban singing "Under My Thumb" on "American Idol" on Tuesday.

“American Idol” recap: Sympathy for Mick Jagger

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“American Idol” recap: Sexual frustration edition

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THE MARRIAGE REF -- 100: Larry David, Ricky Gervais, Madonna -- Pictured: (l-r) -- Photo by: Patrick Harbron/NBC (Patrick Harbron)

“The Marriage Ref” is a therapist’s nightmare

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Jermaine Sellers

“American Idol” recap: Holy war

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AMERICAN IDOL: TOP 24: Casey James performs in front of the judges on AMERICAN DOL airing Wednesday, Feb. 24 on FOX. CR: Michael Becker/ FOX.

“American Idol” recap: The dreamboats have landed

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Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell from "American Idol"

“American Idol” recap: Simon saves the day

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“American Idol” recap: Who will make the final 24?

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“American Idol” recap: Ellen’s debut

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My visit to the skin-torture doctor

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