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Thursday, January 17, 2013  There was no hair-pulling between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on the season debut of "American Idol," although some viewers may have been reduced to it.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Tyler's exit from 'American Idol' could be start of upheaval for aging show; who's next?

Thursday, May 24, 2012  How blusey pawn shop worker Phillip Phillips won the 11th season of 'American Idol'

Friday, May 11, 2012  Another finalist dismissed from 'American Idol,' leaving 3 singers in the competition

Friday, February 17, 2012  Hannibal's American Idol contestant has returned to Missouri.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Keim eliminated during American Idol group competition Wednesday night.

Friday, February 03, 2012  A Northeast Missouri man has got a golden ticket to American Idol stardom.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Looks like congratulations and good luck are in order for Hannibal teen who will try out for American Idol.

Friday, May 14, 2010  Plans are set to celebrate "American Idol" finalist Lee Dewyze in his Illinois hometown.