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10 best books of May, according to Amazon's editors
Amazon staffers say these books are the cream of the crop among May releases.
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Will you remember me?: The greatest one-hit wonders of the 2000s
Check out our picks for the best songs from the 2000s whose artists made the charts with these hits, but never released another successful song.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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10 quotes from George Orwell on his birthday
Writer George Orwell was a man compelled to speak what he felt. Here are 10 memorable quotes to mark his June 25, 1903, birthday.
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Andy Cohen: 7 stories from his new book
In his new memoir 'Most Talkative,' the Bravo executive and host recounts everything from high school to crazy experiences on his talk show.
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Kellie Pickler freestyle dance wins DWTS title (+video)
Kellie Pickler, a country singer, was crowned champ of Dancing With the Stars, Season16. Kellie Pickler was an American Idol contestant in 2006.
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Kellie Pickler: How she won Dancing With the Stars (+video)
Kellie Pickler, a country music singer, won the 16th season of Dancing With The Stars. Kellie Pickler beat out NFL player Jacoby Jones, former Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman, and Disney Channel star Zendaya for the DWTS title.
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'Big Bang Theory' finale beats 'American Idol' season ender in the ratings
The 'Big Bang Theory' finale was the most-watched program in US television for May 16, with 'American Idol' following in second place. The 'Big Bang Theory' finale aired on CBS.
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American Idol finale recap: America crowns its next 'Idol' (+video)
On Thursday night, American Idol revealed who America chose as their next Idol. Was it Kree Harrison or Candice Glover?
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Culture Cafe Nicki Minaj: Is she leaving 'American Idol'?
Nicki Minaj leaving? Is this her first and last season on 'American Idol'? An 'insider' quoted in Us Weekly says Nicki Minaj will be moving on.
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American Idol winner: Is it Kree Harrison or Candice Glover? (+video)
American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the final two American Idol contestants gave their last performances to win your vote. Did you pick Candice Glover or Kree Harrison?
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Smash canceled: NBC's new line up announced
Smash cancelled: In addition to Smash, the other NBC shows cancelled include the newsmagazine "Rock Center," the Matthew Perry comedy "Go On" and "The New Normal," ''Up All Night," ''Guys With Kids," ''1600 Penn" and "Whitney."
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American Idol: The top two are named. Who went home? (+video)
On Thursday night, American Idol aired its final results show before the finale. Which two contestants managed to keep their dream alive for at least one more week?
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American Idol: Hometown visits leave judges in tears (+video)
American Idol recap: Angie Miller, Kree Harrison, and Candice Glover were rejuvenated by visits to their hometowns. Only one week stands between one of these contestants and the American Idol title.
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10 best books of May, according to Amazon's editors
Amazon staffers say these books are the cream of the crop among May releases.
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American Idol: Ryan Seacrest delivers unexpected results
After months of grueling competition, one girl's Idol dreams were slated to come to an end on Thursday night. The results might surprise you.
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American Idol: Who demonstrated the most girl power?
American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the remaining five female American Idol contestants chose songs from the 'Year You Were Born' and 'Diva Songs.' Did anyone top Candice Glover's performance of 'The Cure' from last week?
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American Idol: Did Thursday's elimination make it an all girls show? (+video)
On Thursday night, one more contestant faced elimination and sang for the judges' save. Did they use it or did viewers say goodbye to another fallen idol?
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Candice Glover brings 'The Cure' for ailing American Idol (+video)
American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, Candice Glover overcame the constrains of theme night and delivered the best performance from an American Idol contestant in years with The Cure's, 'Love Song.'
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Chapter & Verse CourseSmart: creepy new technology that tells professors if students are reading
CourseSmart, technology which tells professors when students are skipping pages, not taking notes, or not opening their textbook at all, is expected to be widely adopted by colleges this fall.
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American Idol: What really goes on behind the scenes? (+video)
American Idol: After years of watching from home, this writer joins the American Idol audience and gets a glimpse of what goes on during a live show. Required wardrobe: Hip clothing and tennis shoes.
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American Idol ready to rock another contestant off the show (+video)
American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the remaining seven American Idol contestants took on rock 'n roll. Who's going home: Burnell Taylor, Angie Miller, Lazaro Arbos or someone else?
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American Idol trails The Voice, hits all-time low in ratings (+video)
American Idol is struggling this season in the ratings. The Voice topped American Idol for the first time ever in the weekly ratings race.
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American Idol: The last three boys sink to the bottom
On American Idol Thursday night, the votes were in and the three boys remaining found themselves in the bottom. Has Lazaro managed to avoid elimination again?
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American Idol: Phil Phillips comes home and one contestant goes home (+video)
On Thursday night, both Bon Jovi and Phil Phillips graced the American Idol stage. Also, Ryan revealed some detailed voting results that ended in one contestant's elimination.
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American Idol: The Top 10 are unveiled (+video)
American Idol recap: On Thursday night, American Idol wrapped up it's three-night event by unveiling of the Top 10. Did your favorites make it through?
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American Idol boys vie for Final 5: Is Curtis Finch, Jr. all that? (+video)
American Idol recap: On Wednesday's episode of American Idol the remaining 10 boys battled for five slots. Who won and who crumbled under the pressure?
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American Idol: The Top Five girls are easy to pick (+video)
American Idol recap: On Tuesday night, the 10 women competing to make the American Idol finals were unevenly matched. Some excelled, others left viewers wondering how they made it to Vegas. Did your Idol favorite shine?
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American Idol: Five boys chosen as Sudden Death ends on low note (+video)
American Idol recap: On Thursday night, the final 10 boys competed for five spots. But with abysmal performances, few deserved a place in the top 20. Who was it?
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'Dancing With the Stars' performers Julianne and Derek Hough will develop ballroom dancing show
'Dancing With the Stars' performers and siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will create a show that revolves around competitive ballroom dancing in England. The show will air on Starz.
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