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'Twilight' star Nikki Reed is reportedly dating 'American Idol' finalist Paul McDonald.

E! Online claims that Reed is now calling McDonald her "boyfriend," and that they've been keeping tabs on each other via Skype, due to their busy schedules.

The couple first met at the 'Red Riding Hood' premiere in March, during which Reed said a quick hello on the red carpet. At the time, the report says that McDonald had no idea who she was.

A rep for Reed has yet to comment on the report.

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'American Idol' got its second shocking elimination of the season, only this time, the judges weren't able to Pia Toscano.

In a major surprise, the 22-year-old beauty, who wowed America early on with such performances as 'I'll Stand By You,' 'All By Myself' and this week's 'River Deep, Mountain High,' leaves the competition tonight as season 10 wields down to just eight contestants.

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Hey aspiring song writers of East Texas...your original song could be performed by Taio Cruz during the finale of American Idol!

Taio Cruz and Coca-Cola have teamed up for the contest for fans to write an original song for Coke and

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Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler will be coming out from behind the American Idol judges' table at some point this season and perform on the Idol stage. In an interview with xfinityTV.com, Idol executive produ

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Tuesday is New Music Tuesday and the day for the release of the new American Idol compilation album, American Idol: 10th Anniversary – The Hits Volume 1.  It features the biggest songs by some of the shows most famous alumni, including Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone,” Adam Lambert’s “Whataya Want From Me,” Daughtry’s “Home” and much more after the jump.

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I didn't think we'd ever hear Simon Cowell amdmit to what he's going to admit to Monday night on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight program.  Simon says, "I personally think it is a better show than last year...they've got their energy back.  They're confident.  They're competitive....I think it's a good show."

See part of the interview after the jump.

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Here's what's in the Showbiz Top 5 today:  Bobbi Kristina Brown, Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston - Eva Longoria, Eduardo Cruz, Penelope Cruz, - American Idol Top 13 - Lindsay Lohan - Charlie Sheen

Catch the video after the jump.

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American Idol's Top 24 have given us their best so far, but were their performances on Tuesday night and last night good enough to receive your vote?  We'll find out tonight when American Idol reveals the Top 10 vote getters along with a couple of wild cards that will be announced by Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.

The first live results show is coming up tonight at 7p on Fox.

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When American Idol debuted 9 years ago, we decided that Kelly Clarkson was going to be our first American Idol by voting using our phones, then a few years ago Idol producers let us vote by sending it in via text message and now this year not only can you vote by phone and text we'll be able to do it via a Facebook app!

We'll find out how to use the social network platform to vote for our favorite singer on Tuesdays show

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"American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez seemed to take it harder than the eliminated contest Wednesday night when she broke down in tears after telling contestant Chris Medina that he would not be moving on in the competition.

Medina had been a fan favorite with his touching story of caring for his fiance who was left brain damaged by an accident shortly before they were supposed to wed. The episode ended on a cliff-hanger, with Lopez claiming that she couldn't proceed with the eliminations.

Keep reading to see for yourself.

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Despite a rough Hollywood week, 15-year-old Jacee Badeux remains a fan and judge favorite in this year's "American Idol" competition.

Now, a radio station in the new star's home town of Lafeytte, Louisiana has unearthed some vide

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Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler is now appearing as a judge on American Idol.  The rocker is pretty happy he got the gig because it allows the band’s fans to see a different side of him.  Steven told us what that other side is like

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