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Today's 'Idol' News:

Paul Abdul is not Ryan Seacrest's BFF (Portsmouth Herald)

Kellie Pickler isn't shutting up any time soon (Charlotte Observer)

Abemarle loves a parade (Charlotte Observer)

Even 'Idol' losers are winners, well, except for Justin Guarini (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Why there almost wasn't an American Midol Blog, and why no one watches UPN (New York Times)

With Kellie Pickler gone, Vote for the Worst takes on Taylor Hicks. In other news, Vote for the Worst has very little effect on the actual voting process. (Vote for the Worst)