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Carrie Underwood: 'I Want to Be a Hot Wife!'

Carrie Underwood: 'I Want to Be a Hot Wife!'

The country superstar gets candid about keeping her marriage strong – and her career on fire

Apr 15, 2013 - pg. 80

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Steven Tyler's Crazy Good Life

Steven Tyler's Crazy Good Life

On top of the world again after charming American Idol fans with his warm and wacky ways, the rocker opens up about his private pain and his newfound joy

May 09, 2011 - pg. 64

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Catching Up With... Simon Cowell

Catching Up With... Simon Cowell

The Brit chats about the new American Idol judges and his upcoming show The X Factor

Mar 28, 2011 - pg. 132

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Cuter by the Dozen!

Cuter by the Dozen!

Whether they were hams or hellions, this year's crop of 12 finalists reveal their star potential in childhood photos

Mar 29, 2010 - pg. 134

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Adam Lambert ...... Bares All

Adam Lambert ...... Bares All

The Idol glam-rocker dishes on the quirks of fame, pushing boundaries and going toe-to-toe with Madonna

Dec 14, 2009 - pg. 112

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Kris Allen From Underdog to Idol

Kris Allen From Underdog to Idol

The American Idol winner gears up for a new tour and spending quality time with his wife, Katy

Jun 08, 2009 - pg. 62

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American Idol Top Three There's No Place Like Home

American Idol Top Three There's No Place Like Home

Idol's last men standing celebrate with hometown fans

May 25, 2009 - pg. 75

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Idol's Lucky 13

Idol's Lucky 13

Aww, how cute! This year's Top 13 share childhood photos that show they had star power from the get-go

Mar 23, 2009 - pg. 88

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Shrinking Idols

Shrinking Idols

If Simon could see them now! Since leaving American Idol, these stars have also left behind the extra pounds

Mar 16, 2009 - pg. 97

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Gina Glocksen's New Year's Eve Nuptials!

Gina Glocksen's New Year's Eve Nuptials!

With the help of her American Idol pals, the season 6 finalist rang in 2009 with her wedding to teacher Joe Ruzicka

Jan 19, 2009 - pg. 138

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"I had no idea how famous I was. We're cloistered in that house. The first thing that happened to me when I walked out of that house is whoosh! People bombard you."

– Clay Aiken on discovering his Idol fan base

Oct 2006

"They're faking it. They play the role like presidential candidates. If there was a baby to kiss in the audience, they'd be running over to kiss it."

– Simon Cowell on Idols playing nice

May 2003

"Taylor is Ray [Charles] reincarnated. He sits there moving and twitching just like Mr. C would do…I'm like, 'Okay, you're supposed to be black and a little older.'"

– Valerie Ervin, COO of Ray Charles Enterprises

Dec 2006

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