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Get to Know the ‘American Idol’ Season 20 Finalists: HunterGirl, Noah Thompson and Leah Marlene

Michele Amabile Angermiller American Idol’s top-three contestants — Tennessee’s HunterGirl (Hunter Wolkonowski), Kentucky’s Noah Thompson and Leah Marlene of Illinois — will journey to “Idol” glory including a rest stop on the New Jersey turnpike. The top three will take on the music of Bruce Springsteen for the three-hour finale on Sunday at 8 p.m.

ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC.For the finale, the top three will also join judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie for duets following the ceremonial airing of the “Hometown” episode.In a video released Thursday, Perry surprised Marlene by revealing she and Marlene will join together for a song she only reserves for “inaugural occasions”: “Firework.” Kerry was touched by an old video of the then-9-year old “Idol” contestant performing the song and will be joining her for the special finale duet.

HunterGirl will pair with Bryan for “I Told You So,” and Thompson will pair with Melissa Etheridge. It’s worth noting that Etheridge famously performed alongside Springsteen on her “MTV Unplugged” for a duet of “Thunder Road” from the “Born to Run” album.

It’s conceivable that during Springsteen week, this moment could be recreated with Thompson and Etheridge on the “Idol” stage.All three singers released original songs throughout the show’s last week, which each will perform for the finale episode. Marlene will perform her self-penned “Flowers,” “Hunter Girl” will sing “Redbird” and Thompson will break out “One Day Tonight.”“Idol” socials have been buzzing about contestant pairings.

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Get to Know the ‘American Idol’ Season 20 Finalists: HunterGirl, Noah Thompson and Leah Marlene

Josh Duhamel Talks About Wedding Plans with Fiancee Audra Mari, Plus See New Photos!

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‘American Idol’: ABC Expects Celebrity Judges To Return For Season Six

Carrie Underwood, Michael Bublé, Sara Bareilles, More to Perform on ‘American Idol’ Season Finale

‘American Idol’ Renewed For Season Six At ABC

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Josh Duhamel Talks About Wedding Plans with Fiancee Audra Mari, Plus See New Photos!

Josh Duhamel and fiancee Audra Mari are all smiles on date night!

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‘American Idol’: ABC Expects Celebrity Judges To Return For Season Six

Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie as well as host Ryan Seacrest are all expected to be back on American Idol next season.

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Carrie Underwood, Michael Bublé, Sara Bareilles, More to Perform on ‘American Idol’ Season Finale

Thania Garcia This weekend’s season finale of “American Idol” is cooking up to be a star-studded event with performances by season four winner and current mentor on the program, Carrie Underwood, as well as Michael Bublé, Thomas Rhett and Sara Bareilles, among many others.The three-hour special will also welcome judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to the stage with additional performances by Ben Platt; Earth, Wind & Fire; Deana Carter; Flo Rida; Melissa Etheridge; Tai Verdes; “Idol” alum Gabby Barrett and James Arthur.This season’s three finalists — Noah Thompson, HunterGirl and Leah Marlene — will perform for one last time in hopes of bringing home the winning title, with one round dedicated to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Sunday night’s (May 15) episode of “American Idol” included performances from Fritz Hager and Thompson — both of whom had tested positive for COVID-19 in the weeks prior.Although Thompson made it through, Hager and Nicola Bozzo were eliminated during the semi-finals.Marlene expressed the most shock with the results of the finalist lineup following her performances of Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” and Underwood’s “I’ll Stand By You.” She fell to the floor as her name was revealed by host Ryan Seacrest.Sunday night’s episode also featured a performance from Finneas who sang his funky pop single “Naked.”Season 20 of “American Idol” will wrap on Sunday, May 22 starting at 8 p.m.

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‘American Idol’ Renewed For Season Six At ABC

American Idol will sing another song.

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‘The Bachelor,’ ‘American Idol’ and ‘Shark Tank’ Among Unscripted Renewals at ABC

Selome Hailu ABC has renewed the unscripted series “The Bachelor,” “American Idol,” “Shark Tank,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” for new seasons.“The Bachelor” has been renewed for Season 27. Season 5 star Jesse Palmer will continue hosting the series after replacing previous host Chris Harrison in Season 26. The hit dating series is produced by Next Entertainment and Warner Bros.

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Luke Bryan’s wife shares inspiring message with fans after 'wonderful' Mother's Day

Luke Bryan's wife has shared an inspiring message with fans reminding them to never mistake weakness for kindness.MORE: Luke Bryan receives outpour of love as he shares bittersweet messageIn a now deleted social media, Caroline posted a quote from Al Capone which read: "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I am kind to everyone but when someone is unkind to me, weakness is not what you are going to remember about me."WATCH: Luke Bryan surprised on stage by wife Caroline in sweet videoShe added a meme which read 'damn right'.The post came after their extended family got a little bigger when the country music star shared the news that his niece, Jordan Cheshire Eudy had welcomed her first baby, a boy named Jonathan.MORE: Luke Bryan is lost for words after sweet surprise from wife CarolineThe family "gathered our things up and got to South Georgia" to meet the new member of their family.He told E! News: "Caroline and I got to go see our brand-new precious little nephew, and he and mama are doing well.

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Music Industry Moves: Sony Publishing Signs Ashley Gorley; iHeartMedia’s Alissa Pollack Joins Musicians On Call Board

Sony Music Publishing has signed a global deal with songwriter Ashley Gorley, in partnership with Domain Capital Group. The agreement encompasses Gorley’s complete catalog of songs, as well as future compositions.Gorley has written 59 Country No.

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Jennifer Aniston is set to be Ellen DeGeneres' very LAST guest on her talk show

Jennifer Anistonwill be the last guest on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, it was announced on Tuesday.The final episode of the long-running daytime series will air on May 26 with Pink and Billie Eilish as guests as well.Having the A-list star visit the show on Ellen's very last day serves as a bookend of sorts as 19 years ago the Friends veteran was the comedienne's very first guest.This will be Jennifer's 20th time as a guest on Ellen. Last call:Jennifer Aniston will be the last guest on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show it was announced on Tuesday.

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‘Ellen’ Final Guests Revealed: Oprah, Aniston, Eilish & More

Viewers will soon be bidding farewell to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, and the guest list for her final weeks of shows has been revealed.

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HunterGirl Gives Emotional Performance Of ‘Like My Mother Does’ For Mother’s Day On ‘American Idol’

HunterGirl is showing her love for her mother on “American Idol”.

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‘American Idol’ Contestants Perform From Quarantine After Positive COVID Tests

“American Idol” had to get creative on Sunday night after two contestants tested positive for COVID. Noah Thompson and Fritz Hager were both unable to make it to the stage for the live show, but that didn’t stop them from competing for a spot in the top five.

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Noah Thompson Pushes Through COVID To Deliver Powerful Performances Of ‘Landslide’ And ‘Painted Blue’ On ‘American Idol’

Noah Thompson wasn’t about to let COVID stop his “American Idol” journey.

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Fritz Hager Belts Out Incredible Original Songs On ‘American Idol’ After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Fritz Hager wasn’t able to take to the “American Idol” stage as planned on Sunday after contracting COVID-19 but he still managed to wow the judges.

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Toronto Teen Nicolina Bozzo Dedicates Stunning Mother’s Day Performance To Her Grandmother On ‘American Idol’

Nicolina Bozzo delivered two incredible performances on Sunday’s “American Idol”.

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Sandra Oh, Kristen Bell, Luke Bryan & More Celebs Read Their Embarrassing Mom Texts For Mother’s Day

Texts from mom can get weird.

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‘American Idol’ Welcomes Back Favourites Including William Hung, Jordin Sparks & More To Celebrate Show’s 20th Anniversary

“American Idol” celebrated its 20th birthday in style Monday night.

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American Idol: Paula Abdul fights back tears... and Laine Hardy appears in clip taped before arrest

Paula Abdul fought back tears when she was reunited with former American Idol contestants on Monday during The Great Idol Reunion special on ABC.The 59-year-old singer and dancer was part of the original American Idol lineup on Fox that also included Randy Jackson, 65, and Simon Cowell, 62, as judges and Ryan Seacrest, 47, as host.Ryan after returning from a commercial break was approached by current judges Lionel Richie, 72, and Luke Bryan, 45, who informed him that people were sitting in their seats. Reunion special:Paula Abdul fought back tears when she was reunited with former American Idol contestants on Monday during The Great Idol Reunion special on ABC'The lady said she was here first and the guy said something about a dog,' Luke said.'Hold on for a second,' Ryan said.

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‘American Idol’ Revisits Its Past With Reunion Special Featuring Alumni Favorites, William Hung

Michele Amabile Angermiller “American Idol” marked its 20th birthday on Monday night with “The Great Idol Reunion,” a one-hour special featuring past “Idol” contestants and judges and celebrating the show’s history, both during its years on Fox and its current home on ABC.“Tonight we are opening the Idol yearbook,” said host Ryan Seacrest as he revealed the “Idol” VIP area, which included such familiar faces as Tamyra Gray, Pia Toscano, Anthony Federov, Brooke White, Justin Guarini, William Hung, and Seacrest’s unforgettable frosted hair.Wasting no time getting to Hung, whose name is “synonymous with ‘American Idol,'” noted Seacrest, he returned to the stage to reprise his epic Ricky Martin performance of “She Bangs” as former judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson felt right at home alongside the current panel of Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. In classic Abdul form, she kicked into Paula-speak, which fans surely fondly remember.“I am most proud ,most humbled by having the experience of a lifetime,” she said.

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Danny Bonaduce has 'mystery illness' doctors are 'trying to solve'

pic.twitter.com/spn9mScAHYDespite the unknown, Danny's sister has faith in the doctors."All the great medical minds of Seattle are at work trying to solve this conundrum," she on social media. "We will keep you posted. Please remember, that while he is a public figure, he is also my well-loved brother.

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Katy Perry goes incognito as she arrives at NYC's JFK airport hours ahead of the Met Gala

Katy Perry kept a low profile as she arrived atJohn F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Monday.The 37-year-old singer donned a long quilted olive green coat and covered her face with a black mask when she was spotted strolling toward the exit.The I Kissed A Girl hitmaker completed her incognito look as she pulled the coat's charcoal gray hood over a light gray baseball cap and sported black Wayfarer shades.

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Katy Perry 'almost accidentally killed' Lionel Richie after taking tumble on 'Idol'

Katy Perry is flipping over the latest "American Idol" season.The pop star took a fall on the "Idol" set while dressed as "The Little Mermaid" on Sunday's episode. Video of the incident shows Katy kicking her feet up on the judge's table while Ryan Seacrest talks. Suddenly, as Ryan reacted to a loud bang, the camera panned to Katy, who was on the ground after tumbling off her chair. "Oh!" Ryan said while running over to Katy, her mermaid tail kicking up into the air.

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Katy Perry Took A Tumble & 'Almost Accidentally Killed' Lionel Richie!!

Katy Perry knows what she’s doing as a judge on American Idol. She just doesn’t know how to do it while wearing a mermaid costume!!

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Christian Guardino Impresses ‘American Idol’ Judges With His ‘Best Performance Yet’ As He Belts Out ‘The Lion King’ Classic

Christian Guardino put his own spin on the “Lion King” classic “Circle Of Life” on Sunday’s “American Idol” Disney Night episode.

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Katy Perry Wipes Out on ‘American Idol’ While Dressed as Ariel: ‘Hell With Mermaids!’

Walking on land is harder than it looks. Katy Perry dressed up in an elaborate Ariel costume for American Idol‘s Disney night, but she quickly learned that mermaid life is not easy.

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Katy Perry falls out of her chair and collapses onto the floor while dressed as a mermaid on American Idol

KATY Perry fell out of her chair on last night’s American Idol while dressed as Ariel from The Little Mermaid. The 37-year-old looked incredible in the tail but struggled to move in the costume for Disney night on the show.

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HunterGirl Slows Things Down For An ‘Inspiring’ Cover Of ‘Tangled’ Anthem On ‘American Idol’

Disney Night brought out a new side of HunterGirl.

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Toronto Teen Nicolina Bozzo Shocks Katy Perry, Shows Off Villainous Side With Incredible ‘Idol’ Disney-Night Performance

Nicolina Bozzo showed off her villainous side on Sunday’s “American Idol”.

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Katy Perry suffers hilarious American Idol blunder as she falls off chair in Ariel costume

Katy Perry took a hilarious fall during the latest instalment of American Idol.The American pop star, who recently revealed how stars wee while wearing difficult outfits on the red carpet, was dressed as The Little Mermaid's Ariel during the competitive singing series' Disney Night on Sunday. However, the stiff outfit proved problematic from the beginning as she was helped to the seat by fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan and host Ryan Seacrest. And just as Ryan began introducing the first contestant, he was interrupted by a dramatic and loud crashing sound before the camera panned around to show Katy on the ground and her fishtail up in the air.

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American Idol: Luke Bryan pays tribute to country star Naomi Judd as field narrows to final seven

Luke Bryan paid tribute to late country music star Naomi Judd on Sunday's episode of American Idol as the field narrowed to the final seven during Disney Night.The 45-year-old country singer took a moment to remember Judd, who died on Saturday the day before her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, after contestant HunterGirl, 23, performed.'While I have the microphone, I want to send out prayers to the Judd family, because country music lost, because you are out here and you're going to carry the torch of country music,' Luke said to country music singer HunterGirl. Paying tribute:Luke Bryan paid tribute to late country music star Naomi Judd on Sunday's episode of American Idol as the field narrowed to the final seven on the ABC show'The country music family lost Naomi Judd yesterday and I think it was just my heart.

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Katy Perry Dishes on Elaborate 'Little Mermaid' Costume She Wore for 'American Idol' Disney Night (Exclusive)

, and Katy Perry once again pulled out all the stops. The pop star and judge kept up her tradition of rocking an elaborate costume for the occasion — and this year's might be the most cumbersome of them all.Perry decided to go as Ariel, from, but took it a step father than one usually would with an Ariel costume.

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Katy Perry falls out of chair on American Idol while wearing Ariel mermaid costume on Disney Night

Katy Perry took a tumble on Sunday's episode of American Idol when she fell out of her chair while wearing an Ariel costume.The 37-year-old pop star was dressed as The Little Mermaid character for Disney Night on the ABC singing competition show.Katy had trouble walking in the rigid costume and was helped by fellow judges Lionel Richie, 72, and Luke Bryan, 45, and host Ryan Seacrest, 47, as she took her center seat a the judges' table. Public pratfall:Katy Perry took a tumble on Sunday's episode of American Idol when she fell out of her chair while wearing an Ariel costumeThey wheeled Katy in using a dolly and helped the singer get in her chair.Ryan then started to introduce the first contestant, but was interrupted by a crashing noise.

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VIDEO: Katy Perry Falls Out of Chair on 'American Idol' While Dressed as Little Mermaid's Ariel

Ouch, that had to have hurt!

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Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson Return to 'American Idol' for Reunion Episode: See the Photos (Exclusive)

judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson are reuniting for the singing competition's landmark 20th season. They are returning to the judges' table for the special reunion episode airing Monday, May 2, and only ET has the exclusive first look at the duo back in action.Abdul and Jackson served as Idol judges together for the franchise's first eight seasons, from 2002 to 2009.

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