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    Swedish TV producer Per Blankens named as new 'Idol' executive producer

    Swedish TV producer Per Blankens will replace Nigel Lythgoe as executive producer of " American Idol " next season, "Idol" producer FremantleMedia announced Monday. Blankens has acted as showrunner on Sweden's version of the reality singing competition for five seasons. "He is extremely passionate about 'Idol' and I'm very excited about his ideas and vision for keeping 'Idol' creatively vibrant," Trish Kinane, an executive producer for Fremantle, said in a statement. "He brings the talent and energy needed to keep 'American Idol' strong."In addition to "Idol," Blankens also oversaw production on the Swedish versions of " Master Chef " and " The Biggest Loser ."Lythgoe on Monday also issued a statement addressing his departure from the show. "Over the years, I believe we have changed the face of American television forever and eventually created a true global  phenomenon," the statement reads in part. "It has been inspiring to find and launch the careers of artists ranging from Kelly Cl...

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    1. 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...

    2. Kelly Clarkson to sing national anthem at this year's Super Bowl

      Kelly Clarkson will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl XLVI, the NFL confirmed Tuesday.The Dallas native and winner of the first " American Idol " competition wi...

    3. 'American Idol' Winner Kelly Clarkson to Mentor Contestants on NBC's 'The Voice'

      Kelly Clarkson is playing for the other team. The first -- and best-selling -- winner of " American Idol " will appear this season as a mentor on rival singing compe...

    4. 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...

    5. Kelly Clarkson , John Leguizamo and Jen and Ben

      Kelly Clarkson, John Leguizamo and the wonder couple Ben and J-Lo in the hazy pre-nuptial glare of The Foxlight.Was Kelly Clarkson missing from your Thanksgiving tab...

    6. Kelly Clarkson releases 'Greatest Hits Chapter 1'

      Singer promises there's more to come

    7. '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 an...

    8. 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...

    9. 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...

    10. 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...

    11. 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 ...

    12. 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...

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    3. 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...

    4. Kelly Clarkson , James Taylor sang live at inauguration, even if Beyonce did not

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

      Kelly Clarkson dropped 18 pounds in one month — and she credits her fiancé with inspiring her to get fit.The 30-year-old " American Idol " alum opened up about her 3...

    6. 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...

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

      Two of America's most popular pop stars got ready to ruuuuuuuumble at President Barack Obama's inauguration on Monday.In one corner: Kelly Clarkson and her rendition...

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