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Branden is equal parts TV/movie addict, pop culture junkie and reality TV closet case. He has spent the past 10 years as a journalist. He has called Louisville home for the past 5 years and cannot wait to share his pop culture knowledge.

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People are still talking about 'American Idol.' Really.

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Are you tired of "American Idol" yet? You probably should be.Unfortunately, a lot of people aren't, despite the season finale being two days...
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Why Adam Lambert lost 'American Idol'

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Kris Allen beat Adam Lambert. It's finally sinking in.Lambert sold more songs than anyone on iTunes. He was even the first pre-finale Idol contestant...
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Kris Allen crowned 2009 'American Idol'

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Kris Allen, who first auditioned in Louisville, is your new "American Idol."The soft-spoken underdog from Arkansas achieved one of...
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American Idol: It's too close to call

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It once seemed clear who would win "American Idol" this season. Now it's not so clear.There doesn't seem to be a way to call a new...
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The week in pop culture: Season finales galore

It was a busy week in pop culture but television show finales dominated the landscape. And I must say, it was quite an entertaining ride.NBC favorites...
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'American Idol' shocker: America's votes apparently do count

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It's Adam Lambert vs. Kris Allen. Who would've thought?In the most surprising (and for me, happy!) American Idol moment this season, Danny Gokey did...
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Allison Iraheta out; 'Idol' Top Three a boy's club

'Rock Goddess' Allison Iraheta was voted off "American Idol" tonight, leaving only one contestant I can stand to listen to: Kris Allen.I was...
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'American Idol' is down to four, so what happens next?

With Matt Giraud's exit, Kris Allen is the only remaining "American Idol" contestatnt who first auditioned in Louisville.On Wednesday night,...
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'American Idol' results show: predictible

The remaining two "American Idol" contestants who first auditioned in Louisville are still in the game.Matt Giraud and Kris Allen made it...
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Here's what next week's "American Idol" song choices should be

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The rumor on the "American Idol" front is that next week's theme is iTunes Top 100. If that's true, the show finally might feel like a...
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