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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.
Jennifer Lawrence: 3 reasons why she's charmed Hollywood

Jennifer Lawrence is everywhere, and not just because she recently picked up a Best Actress Oscar. Here are three reasons she's won over many in Hollywood and those outside it.
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.
'30 Rock': The 10 best episodes

The NBC series '30 Rock,' created by Tina Fey, airs its final installment tonight. Check out our picks for the 10 best of its episodes.
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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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.
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.
Cuomo warns Khloe: Change your shirt

Cuomo warns Khloe Kardashian that her tee-shirt line's logo may violate New York's copyright. Governor Cuomo's administration sent Khloe a 'pro forma' letter of warning.
'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.
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?
Emma Watson says she loves how different her 'Bling Ring' role is from Hermione Granger

Emma Watson stars as a celebrity-obsessed Los Angeles teenager in Sofia Coppola's 'The Bling Ring,' which premiered at Cannes. Emma Watson says she's enjoying 'having the chance to transform into new roles.'
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.
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?
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."
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?
78,000 to live on Mars: Have you signed up?

78,000 people have applied to live on Mars. Up to 3,000 will make the first cut, and the 28-40 finalists will spend seven years training before 4 finally get selected for a one-way trip to live on Mars.
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.
10 best books of May, according to Amazon's editors

Amazon staffers say these books are the cream of the crop among May releases.
The rise of 'redneck TV'

'Duck Dynasty' and other similarly themed TV shows are breaking viewing records and beating popular shows like 'American Idol' in the ratings.
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.
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?
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?
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.'
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.
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.
Culture Cafe Kendra Wilkinson quits 'Splash.' Why? (+video)

Kendra Wilkinson quits the ABC the reality competition 'Splash,' saying she was unable to complete the required dive. Kendra Wilkinson quits after one other contestant withdrew due to injury and two others were eliminated.
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?
Shain Gandee and the appeal of the 'reckless redneck'

The death 'Buckwild' star Shain Gandee will confirm backwoods stereotypes for some, but it also points to such shows' deeper appeal – a glimpse into a life lived with less anxiety.
Shain Gandee, from MTV's 'Buckwild' reality series, found dead

Shain Gandee, a cast member of the MTV reality show 'Buckwild' was found dead in rural West Virginia on Monday. 'This is a very sad and tragic event,' a spokeswoman for Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper told Reuters.
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.