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'Idol' at a crossroads: Next season to bring fresh judges, many changes

The 12th season of FOX's famed "American Idol" wrapped on Thursday night, and although the most recent "Idol" installment brought new judges, talented contestants and some twists, the next season of the show may see even more changes.The reality singing competition has endured a perpetual ratings decline in recent years, hitting an all time low this season. So what's next for the once biggest show on television?New judgesAs first reported by TheWrap.com, the big-wigs behind "Idol" have decided to clear the slate and not bring back anyone from this year's panel – and it was confirmed that Randy Jackson, a veteran from day one, would not be returning."Everyone is getting fired," a source connected to the show told FOX411's Pop Tarts column. "Although Mariah [Carey] insists she quit, she was always in trouble for not being critical enough and being too boring…Keith [Urban] is just a bore and with Randy is what like, whatever. Time for new energy."Nicki Minaj also won't be returning, our s...

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  3. APNewsBreak: 'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson to sing national anthem at Super Bowl

    " American Idol " Kelly Clarkson is set to perform at America's most popular sporting event: the Super Bowl .Clarkson has been chosen to sing the national anthem bef...

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  5. 'American Idol' makes history with its Top 5

    Before "American Idol's" results show Thursday, the question on everyone's minds was whether Lazaro Arbos would survive another week or whether the show would have i...

  6. Hollywood Nation: Shelton to officiate Clarkson wedding

    Country star performing double duty; Paisley catches heat

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  8. Teenage German hacker 'sorry' for stealing songs from Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson's computers

    A teenage German hacker says he's sorry for stealing pop songs from Lady Gaga , Kelly Clarkson and other singers — some previously unreleased — and selling them onli...

  9. Kelly Clarkson Cancels Summer Tour Over Disappointing Ticket Sales

    Just two days after parting ways with her manager, Kelly Clarkson has canceled her upcoming summer tour over disappointing ticket sales, yet another sign of turmoil ...

  10. Kelly Clarkson Revives Tour

    Kelly Clarkson , who scrapped an earlier tour this summer due to slow sales, is heading back on the road this fall.The Grammy-winning singer announced Tuesday she wo...

  11. Kelly Clarkson : I Could Never Be a Lesbian

    Kelly Clarkson has already made 2009 the year of her comeback, and now she is ready to set the sexuality record straight: She is not a lesbian.According to an interv...

  12. Kelly Clarkson Loses Some Fans With Ron Paul Endorsement, But May Have Gained Even More

    Kelly Clarkson's endorsement of GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul has turned off some longtime fans, but it may have gained her even more new ones.Sara Spafford Fr...

  1. Randy Jackson says goodbye on 'Idol' 12th season finale, as winner revealed

    Longtime "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson bid farewell to the Fox talent competition during Thursday's 12th season finale, a showdown between vocal powerhouse Can...

  2. Blake Shelton to conduct Kelly Clarkson's wedding ceremony

    It's good to be part of the country music clique. Kelly Clarkson revealed to ET backstage at the Academy of Country Music Awards that Blake Shelton will be conductin...

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    In the wake of Beyonce's "Star Spangled Banner" lip-sync scandal, the opening acts on the bill at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony went into overdrive ...

  4. 'American Idol' alum Kelly Clarkson dropped 18 pounds in a month

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  5. Kelly Clarkson talks marriage: 'There's no rush'

    Although singer Kelly Clarkson has been shouting her love for boyfriend Brandon Blackstock from the rooftops, the "American Idol" winner says she isn't even thinking...

  6. Inaugural Song Smackdown: Who won, Beyonce or Kelly Clarkson ?

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  7. Kelly Clarkson to sing national anthem at Super Bowl

    Kelly Clarkson has been chosen to sing the national anthem and Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert will perform "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl XLVI.The NFL made...

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