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This May 20, 2013 photo shows Candice Glover posing for a portrait in New York. Glover is the latest winner on the singing competition series, "American Idol." (Photo by Dan Hallman/Invision/AP)

'Idol' winner rolling out debut album in July

Candice Glover spent more time on season 12 of "American Idol" than she will on creating her debut album. The 23-year-old, who won the Fox singing series last week after competing for four months, is set to release "Music Speaks" on July 16. Past "Idol" champs released their debut albums ...

This undated publicity image released by Fox shows employees of Velocity Merchant Services (VMS) in Downers Grove, Ill., in a scene from the reality workplace series, "Does Someone Have to Go?" The network will begin airing a nonfiction show where employees of small businesses are compelled to rat out underperforming colleagues and put their jobs at risk. The series premieres Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m. EST on Fox. (AP Photo/Fox

Fox show brings messy workplaces to television

This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catchphrase. Fox is turning the firing of real people from real jobs into prime-time entertainment starting this week. The network on Thursday will begin airing "Does Someone Have to Go?" a series where cameras go into small businesses and employees ...

Janelle Arthur, on stage from left, Angie Miller, Candice Glover, Kree Harrison and Amber Holcomb perform with Aretha Franklin, seen on screen, at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Aretha Franklin taking June off, postponing shows

Aretha Franklin is taking off the month of June. A spokesman for the 71-year-old singer says Franklin will reschedule two shows and resume her touring schedule in July. Publicist David Brokaw provided no other details Tuesday. Franklin announced earlier this month that she would cancel scheduled performances in Chicago and ...

FILE - This May 16, 2013 file photo shows Candice Glover, left, and Kree Harrison as they await the results to be read by host Ryan Seacrest at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Glover was announced the winner. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, file)

Ratings show 'Idol' decline

For the past decade, the "American Idol" season finale has been one of television's biggest events of the year. Now it's not even TV's biggest event of the week. The Nielsen company estimated that 14.3 million people watched Candice Glover's victory over Kree Harrison in last week's final episode of ...

Kelly Rowland set to take over for Britney Spears as X-Factor judge

Kelly Rowland set to take over for Britney Spears as X-Factor judge

Kelly Rowland and Paulino Rubio are rumored to be the newest judges on X-Factor.

Today in History

Today is Friday, May 31, the 151st day of 2013. There are 214 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 31, 1669, English diarist Samuel Pepys (peeps) wrote the final entry of his journal, blaming his failing eyesight for his inability to continue. On this date: ...

Mariah Carey's rep says she did not lip sync

Mariah Carey's rep says she did not lip sync

Mariah's rep insists the diva sang live for "American Idol." Find out all the details.

FILE - This Oct. 28, 2011 file photo shows, from left, Carson Daly, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, and Christina Aguilera, from the reality television competition "The Voice",  in Culver City, Calif. The NBC singing contest said Friday that Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green would return for “The Voice” Season 5, joining Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Their midseason replacements _ Shakira and Usher _ will be back for Season 6, which will air in midseason 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)

'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green

"The Voice" is leaving the judging drama to its rivals. The NBC singing contest said Friday that Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green will return for "The Voice" Season 5, joining Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Their midseason replacements — Shakira and Usher — will be back for Season 6, ...

UTEP students win $110,000 in competition for start-up businesses

Think of a competition like "American Idol," except instead of dreaming of fame and recording contracts, a group of UTEP students are dreaming of starting a business. They won $10,000 in March at a competition that allowed them to qualify for last Friday's UT Horizon Fund Student Investment Competition. They ...

'American Idol' finale draws record low ratings

Ratings for the "American Idol" finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show. According to Nielsen Co. figures Friday, Candice Glover's victory over Kree Harrison was watched by 14.3 million viewers. That's a 33 percent drop from the year before, when 21.5 million viewers saw Phillip Phillips claim ...

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16:  American Idol Season 12 Winner Candice Glover performs onstage during Fox's "American Idol 2013" Finale Results Show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

IMAGES: New American Idol is crowned

The third time was the charm for Candice Glover on "American Idol." Here are images of a memorable night.

Host Ryan Seacrest, left, and finalists Candice Glover, center, and Kree Harrison speak on stage at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

How Candice Glover won 'American Idol'

With a flawless voice that recalled past "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson and a sense of determination after not making it in previous seasons, Candice Glover did the one thing Hudson wasn't able to do: She won the title of "American Idol." "I always knew for some reason that it ...

Candice Glover reacts on stage after she is announced the winner at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Candice Glover wins 'American Idol'

The season ends for American Idol.

Kree Harrison arrives at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Candice Glover wins 12th season of 'American Idol'

The third time's the charm for Candice Glover on "American Idol." The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., won the Fox singing competition after auditioning a trio of times and making it to the finals this year. Glover looked stunned when "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest announced she ...

Samantha Alexander, sister of murder victim Travis Alexander, makes her "victim impact statement" to the jury on Thursday, May 16, 2013, during the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix.  Jodi Arias was convicted of first-degree murder in the stabbing and shooting to death of Travis Alexander, 30, in his suburban Phoenix home in June 2008. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Rob Schumacher, Pool)

10 Things to Know for Friday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday: 1. ONE TAX MAN IN, ANOTHER OUT Obama picks a senior White House budget official to run the IRS; a leader of the division under scrutiny announces his retirement. 2. HOW A LOOPHOLE ...

Watch 'American Idol' pre-show finale today at 4:30 p.m.

Tonight is the season finale of "American Idol" and fans will have access to an all-access 90-minute pre-show before the finale. The pre-show, hosted by Jim Cantiello, Jessica York and Season 10 fan favorite Pia Toscano, will begin at 4:30 p.m., and it will be live-streamed. The pre-show will also ...

Nicki Minaj Leaving 'American Idol'

Nicki Minaj Leaving 'American Idol'

After a season full of feuds, drama and outrageous outfits, Nicki Minaj is stepping down as an "American Idol" judge.

Nicki Minaj May Leave 'American Idol', Chris Rock Rumored on Eminem Album

Nicki Minaj May Leave 'American Idol', Chris Rock Rumored on Eminem Album

Nicki Minaj is reportedly leaving 'American Idol' after this season. US Weekly says the singer is leaving to focus on her new album. This comes on the heels of Randy Jackson announcing this season will be his last on the show. Plus, Chris Rock tweets a photo of himself in ...

AMERICAN IDOL: Kree Harrison performs on AMERICAN IDOL Wednesday, May 15,  (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Ray Mickshaw / FOX. � Copyright 2013 FOX BROADCASTING.

'Idol' finalists sing for the title in last performance show

'American Idol' finalists Kree Harrison and Candice Glover each sang three songs during Wednesday's final performance round leading up to the crowning of the Season 12 champion.

"Idol's" top two perform one last time

"Idol's" top two perform one last time

Kree Harrison and Candice Glover give it their all before the big finale. Hear them belt it out.

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