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		<title>Kanye West Debuts New Song by Projecting Video on 66 Buildings</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 04:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathleen Perricone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One day before Kanye West was set to debut tracks from his upcoming album on Saturday Night Live, he surprised his fans all over the world when he projected a video of his new song "New Slaves" on 66 buildings.
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One day before <a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/kanye-west/" target="_blank"><strong>Kanye West</strong> </a>was set to debut tracks from his upcoming album on <em><strong>Saturday Night Live</strong></em>, he surprised his fans all over the world when he projected a video of his new song &#8220;<strong>New Slaves</strong>&#8221; on 66 buildings in North America, Europe, and Australia.</p>
<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com" target="_blank"><strong>RyanSeacrest.com</strong></a> was on-hand at the installment in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday night (<a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZcG7mIAmvQ/" target="_blank">see photo on Instagram</a>). There were also pop-ups in Beverly Hills and Hollywood in the L.A. area, as well as locations in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Over the weekend, there are also plans to debut the song on buildings in Paris, Sydney, and London. His <a href="http://www.kanyewest.com" target="_blank">website</a> has all the locations marked in red on a world map.</p>
<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/jennifer-lopez-shows-off-amazing-abs-in-live-it-up-video/" target="_blank"><strong>Jennifer Lopez Shows off Amazing Abs in ‘Live It Up’ Video</strong></a></p>
<p>The video is simple: just a black-and-white clip of Kanye rapping into the camera.</p>
<p>But his message is pretty complex. “My mama was raised in the era when clean water was only served to the fairer skin,&#8221; he raps at the beginning of &#8220;New Slaves.&#8221; Kanye then touches on what sounds like a blast against the media&#8217;s fascination with his relationship with <strong>Kim Kardashian</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/one-directions-world-tour-announcement-blows-up-twitter/" target="_blank"><strong>One Direction’s Stadium Tour Announcement Blows up Twitter</strong></a></p>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ll move my country out of the family, so you can&#8217;t see where I stay,&#8221; he says. &#8220;So go and grab the reporters, so I can smash they recorders.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Watch the video above &#8230; but be warned of some explicit language.</strong></p>
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		<title>One Direction&#8217;s Stadium Tour Announcement Blows up Twitter</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 01:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathleen Perricone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After the boy band announced their 2014 world stadium tour, Where We Are, on Thursday ... and soon after, Twitter basically exploded.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/one-direction/" target="_blank">One Direction</a>&#8216;</strong>s fans are pretty powerful.</p>
<p>After the boy band announced their world stadium tour, <strong><em>Where We Are</em></strong>, on Thursday &#8230; and soon after, Twitter basically exploded.</p>
<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/jennifer-lopez-shows-off-amazing-abs-in-live-it-up-video/" target="_blank"><strong>Jennifer Lopez Shows off Amazing Abs in ‘Live It Up’ Video</strong></a></p>
<p>In just 80 minutes, one million tweets about 1D&#8217;s big news were generated and the group snagged seven of the 10 worldwide trending topics on Twitter. By comparison, when former British Prime Minister <strong>Margaret Thatcher</strong> died in April, it took four hours for that many tweets to be sent out.</p>
<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/cody-simpson-announces-new-albums-title-see-cover-art/" target="_blank">Cody Simpson Announces New Album’s Title: See Cover Art</a></p>
<p>But although One Direction&#8217;s 12 million fans are clearly excited about the tour &#8230; they&#8217;re going to have to wait a while because it doesn&#8217;t kick off until April 2014.</p>
<p>Still, there&#8217;s good news: Tickets go one sale next month! Find out all the details <a href="http://www.onebigannouncement.com/#announcement1anchor" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Jennifer Lopez Shows off Amazing Abs in &#8216;Live It Up&#8217; Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 00:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathleen Perricone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The singer released her music video for her collaboration with Pitbull, "Live It Up," on Friday and she looks amazing.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/jennifer-lopez/" target="_blank"><strong>Jennifer Lopez</strong></a> is ab-solutely in shape.</p>
<p>The singer released her music video for her collaboration with <a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/pitbull/" target="_blank"><strong>Pitbull</strong></a>, &#8220;<strong>Live It Up</strong>,&#8221; on Friday and she looks amazing.</p>
<p>The video starts out with J.Lo walking the catwalk in a few different styles, as fashionistas weep because the clothes are that fantastic.</p>
<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/cody-simpson-announces-new-albums-title-see-cover-art/" target="_blank">Cody Simpson Announces New Album’s Title: See Cover Art</a></p>
<p>She then joins Pitbull in Miami for a beach party, where they dance, &#8220;live it up,&#8221; and she even sprays him with champagne.</p>
<p>Then for her final act, the mother of twins shows off her impressive abs as she swings high in a pair of low-slung gold pants and a crop top.</p>
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		<title>Cody Simpson Announces New Album&#8217;s Title: See Cover Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 21:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathleen Perricone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cody Simpson fans won't have to wait much longer for his highly-anticipated second album.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/cody-simpson/" target="_blank"><strong>Cody Simpson</strong> </a>fans won&#8217;t have to wait much longer for his highly-anticipated second album.</p>
<p>It was announced on Friday that he has named it <em><strong>Surfer&#8217;s Paradise</strong> </em>and it will be released on <strong>July 16</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/emma-watson-stuns-in-w-reveals-her-hollywood-crush/" target="_blank"><strong>Emma Watson Stuns in ‘W,’ Reveals Her Hollywood Crush</strong></a></p>
<p>“Surfers Paradise is basically the most famous area on the Gold Coast of Australia, where I am from,” Cody explains. “I think this album really represents that piece of me, my lifestyle, and where I come from. When making my first album <em><strong>Paradise</strong></em> it was sort of a journey to find myself as a young adult and artist. With <em>Surfers Paradise,</em> the entire process felt more natural and comfortable, like being back home. I wanted to share that feeling with my fans.”</p>
<p>The first single off of <em>Surfer&#8217;s Paradise</em> is of course his summer anthem, &#8220;<strong>Pretty Brown Eyes</strong>.&#8221; The video for the track perfectly evoked the spirit of the season with Cody and his friends lounging poolside.</p>
<p>For more on Cody&#8217;s <em>Paradise</em> tour this summer, click <a href="http://www.codysimpson.com/tour" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>ROUND 1: Who Is Your Favorite &#8216;American Idol&#8217; Winner of All Time?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:55:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie Shank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All these "Idol" contestants already won, but who is your favorite? ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is <em><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/american-idol" target="_blank">American Idol</a> </strong></em>&#8230;the winners&#8217; circle!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/03/01/randy-jackson-says-the-girls-are-stronger-than-the-boys-on-american-idol/" target="_blank">Randy Says the &#8216;American Idol&#8217; Girls Are &#8216;Stronger Than the Boys&#8217;</a></strong></p>
<p>Everyone has their favorite <em>Idol</em> contestant from the past 12 seasons, and now it&#8217;s time to crown the king or queen of all the past winners.</p>
<p>Make sure to check back every Friday to see if your favorite singer made it to the next round!</p>
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<div align="center"><strong>Kelly Clarkson: Season 1<br />
</strong>Crown Kelly the queen of <em>Idol</em> winners by clicking <strong><a href="http://clicktotweet.com/8MiOa" target="_blank">here!</a></strong></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" alt="" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f3607b7dbb1aa125c77a7ec4b8168bd8/tumblr_miyamvQDFE1rcx982o1_500.gif" width="500" height="300" /></p>
<div align="center"><strong>Ruben Studdard: Season 2<br />
</strong>Crown Ruben the king of <em>Idol</em> winners by clicking <strong><a href="http://clicktotweet.com/Vc7bU" target="_blank">here!</a></strong></div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Fantasia Barrino: Season 3<br />
</strong>Crown Fantasia the queen of <em>Idol</em> winners by clicking <strong><a href="http://clicktotweet.com/a6oc9" target="_blank">here!</a></strong></div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Carrie Underwood: Season 4<br />
</strong>Crown Carrie the queen of <em>Idol</em> winners by clicking <strong><a href="http://clicktotweet.com/5WApi" target="_blank">here!</a></strong></div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Taylor Hicks: Season 5<br />
</strong>Crown Taylor the king of <em>Idol</em> winners by clicking <strong><a href="http://clicktotweet.com/PZk2t" target="_blank">here!</a></strong></div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Jordin Sparks: Season 6<br />
</strong>Crown Jordin the queen of <em>Idol</em> winners by clicking <strong><a href="http://clicktotweet.com/032r3" target="_blank">here!</a></strong></div>
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<div align="center"><strong>David Cook: Season 7<br />
</strong>Crown David the king of <em>Idol</em> winners by clicking <strong><a href="http://clicktotweet.com/v9Vfm" target="_blank">here!</a></strong></div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Kris Allen: Season 8<br />
</strong>Crown Kris the king of <em>Idol</em> winners by clicking <strong><a href="http://clicktotweet.com/HO07b" target="_blank">here!</a></strong></div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Lee DeWyze: Season 9<br />
</strong>Crown Lee the king of <em>Idol</em> winners by clicking <strong><a href="http://clicktotweet.com/aZ591" target="_blank">here!</a></strong></div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Scotty McCreery: Season 10<br />
</strong>Crown Scotty the king of <em>Idol</em> winners by clicking <strong><a href="http://clicktotweet.com/17D86" target="_blank">here!</a></strong></div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Phillip Phillips: Season 11<br />
</strong>Crown Phillip the king of <em>Idol</em> winners by clicking <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/k6RO0" target="_blank">here</a>!</div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Candice Glover: Season 12<br />
</strong>Crown Candice the king of <em>Idol</em> winners by clicking <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/8aA0X" target="_blank">here</a>!</div>
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		<title>Kanye West Wears Band-Aid in &#8216;Saturday Night Live&#8217; Promo</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathleen Perricone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In new promos for his Saturday Night Live performance this weekend, the rapper stands next to the show's host, Ben Affleck, and a bandaid is on his forehead.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looks like that sign<a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/kanye-west/" target="_blank"> <strong>Kanye West</strong> </a>walked into last week left a mark.</p>
<p>In new promos for his <a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/saturday-night-live/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Saturday Night Live</strong> </em></a>performance this weekend, the rapper stands next to the show&#8217;s host, <strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/ben-affleck/" target="_blank">Ben Affleck</a>,</strong> and a Band-Aid is prominently on his forehead.</p>
<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/emma-watson-stuns-in-w-reveals-her-hollywood-crush/" target="_blank"><strong>Emma Watson Stuns in ‘W,’ Reveals Her Hollywood Crush</strong></a></p>
<p>And he doesn&#8217;t seem too happy about it.</p>
<p>In the first promo, Kanye just stands there as Ben and <em>SNL</em> comedian <strong>Fred Armisen</strong> talk to the camera. In another where he&#8217;s supposed to trade lines with them, Kanye delivers them monotone and with his arms crossed.</p>
<p><strong>Kim Kardashian</strong>&#8216;s boyfriend is supposed to debut new music on <em>SNL</em> this weekend. Are you looking forward to hearing it?</p>
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		<title>Emma Watson Stuns in &#8216;W,&#8217; Reveals Her Hollywood Crush</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 16:03:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathleen Perricone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the June issue of W, the former Harry Potter star evokes classic Hollywood beauty. And even though she is only 23, she insists she's an old soul.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/emma-watson/" target="_blank"><strong>Emma Watson</strong></a> never ceases to amaze.</p>
<p>In the June issue of <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2013/06/emma-watson-the-bling-ring-harry-potter-actress-cover-story#ixzz2TZ80o5BM" target="_blank">W</a>, the former <a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/harry-potter/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Harry Potter</strong></em> </a>star evokes classic Hollywood beauty. And even though she is only 23, she insists she&#8217;s an old soul.</p>
<p>&#8220;I was always a very serious child,&#8221; Emma tells the magazine. &#8220;I remember being 13 and girls in my class saying, &#8216;So-and-so is going to kiss so-and-so on the school fields.&#8217; I said, &#8216;That’s stupid. They’re too young for it to matter — he doesn’t love her, and that’s just a waste of time.&#8217; It’s amazing that I had any friends!&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/what-does-winner-candice-glover-want-now-that-idols-over-fried-chicken/" target="_blank"><strong>What Does Candice Glover Want Now That ‘Idol’ Is Over? Fried Chicken!</strong></a></p>
<p>For her character, the teenage thief Nicki, in the upcoming <em><strong>The Bling Ring</strong></em>, Emma really did have to transform herself &#8230; mentally.</p>
<p>&#8220;The iconic detail of Nicki is her tramp stamp,&#8221; explains the actress. &#8220;It’s a lotus flower, a Buddhist-like symbol just above her butt crack. Really classy! And at one point I told the costume designer, &#8216;You can see my bra strap in this top; shouldn’t we pin it?&#8217; And she said, &#8216;No, sweetie — Nicki is all about her bra strap showing.&#8217; I was like, Right, okay, different mind-set.&#8221;</p>
<p>With Emma&#8217;s traditional way of thinking, it&#8217;s no wonder her Hollywood crush is <strong>Kevin Costner</strong> &#8230; who is 35 years older!</p>
<p><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/idol-runner-up-kree-harrison-reveals-she-felt-like-she-already-made-it/" target="_blank"><strong>‘Idol’ Runner-Up Kree Harrison Feels Like She’s Already Made It</strong></a></p>
<p>&#8220;My cinematic crush has been pretty much the same since I was 12,&#8221; says Emma. &#8220;I met him in an elevator the other day, and I couldn’t even speak. He said hello, because he is lovely like that, and I couldn’t say anything back.&#8221;</p>
<p><em>The Bling Ring,</em> which was directed by<strong> Sofia Coppola</strong>, will hit theaters on <strong>June 14</strong>.</p>
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		<title>Randy Jackson Reveals Why He Decided to Leave &#8216;American Idol&#8217; Now</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sierra Marquina</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After 12 years of judging on the hit competition show, the head dawg has decided to leave the show.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/randy-jackson" target="_blank">Randy Jackson</a></strong> made his final bow on <em><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/american-idol" target="_blank">American Idol</a></strong></em> last night.</p>
<p>After 12 years of judging on the hit competition show, the head dawg has decided to leave the show.</p>
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<p>Randy revealed to his good friend Ryan on <em><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/category/on-air/" target="_blank">On Air with Ryan Seacrest</a></strong></em> that his decision to leave now was simply because: &#8220;It was just time, honestly. You reach that point where you go, &#8216;Ok, so what do I want to do next?&#8217; You know 12 seasons honestly, Ryan, we&#8217;ve done it &#8230; [it's time to] get on a different roller coaster.&#8221;</p>
<p>So does Randy know what that next roller coaster will be? No. But he doesn&#8217;t have second thoughts about leaving <em>Idol</em>.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/behind-the-scenes-of-the-season-12-american-idol-finale/" target="_blank">Behind the Scenes of the Season 12 <em>American Idol</em> Finale<br />
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&#8220;I&#8217;m kind of one of those weird ones. When I&#8217;m ready, I&#8217;m ready. But it takes me a while to really get there.&#8221;</p>
<p>As for the video tribute that played on the finale, Randy joked, &#8221;What is so startling for me is to see from Season 1 and 2, just the dramatic weight loss. How I went from this huge guy to the supermodel I am. It&#8217;s freaking crazy. I was like, &#8216;Yo dawg, you are like a third of yourself&#8217; and Ryan and <strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/simon-cowell" target="_blank">Simon [Cowell]</a></strong> inspired me to do that.&#8221;</p>
<p>Since Randy has sat at the judges table for 12 seasons, he&#8217;s seen all the changes over the years, but what are his feelings about this season&#8217;s panel? &#8220;This wasn&#8217;t the best in terms of chemistry panel, but no listen, for real &#8230; when I look at the talent on the stage and who won and what happened up there, I&#8217;m just like whatever people say about the judges – good, bad, indifferent – you look at the talent and I&#8217;m proud of us.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>&#8216;Idol&#8217; Runner-Up Kree Harrison Feels Like She&#8217;s Already Made It</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sierra Marquina</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Candice Glover may have won American Idol last night, but runner-up Kree Harrison isn't holding a grudge!
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/candice-glover" target="_blank">Candice Glover</a></strong> may have won <em><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/american-idol" target="_blank">American Idol</a></strong></em> last night, but runner-up <strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/kree-harrison" target="_blank">Kree Harrison</a></strong> isn&#8217;t holding a grudge!</p>
<p>The 22-year-old singer admitted to <em><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/category/on-air/" target="_blank">On Air with Ryan Seacrest</a> </strong></em>moments after exiting the stage last night: &#8220;The feeling right now is bittersweet because it&#8217;s over so that&#8217;s the bitter part, but the sweet is me and Candice can both go and start our careers and that&#8217;s an amazing feeling because the whole reason I wanted to &#8230; have longevity and I get to go do that now, I hope.&#8221;</p>
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<p>So what was going through her mind during her final <em>Idol</em> moments? &#8220;Everyone kept saying you&#8217;re so both too calm for this.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/16/american-idol-finale-watch-all-the-star-studded-performances/" target="_blank">Missed It? Watch All the Performances Here!<br />
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But Kree explains it was due to a lack of nerves. &#8220;Honestly, we already feel like we made it. This whole experience has been much more than we could have ever imagined and we&#8217;re so proud of each other and everybody and we get to go on tour now.&#8221;</p>
<p>The experience also left Kree sharing her personal life &#8212; the tragic loss of both of her parents at a young age &#8212; with millions of TV viewers.</p>
<p>Did she ever regret telling her story? &#8220;I think there was times where it become hard for me to talk about it because it is a story, but I feel like everybody has a story that will break your heart and at the end of the day it&#8217;s not my whole story. It&#8217;s just a part of me. I thought it was important to share because this is also me as an artist and a person.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/behind-the-scenes-of-the-season-12-american-idol-finale/" target="_blank">Behind the Scenes of the Season 12 <em>American Idol</em> Finale</a></strong></p>
<p>As for that nickname that judge <strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/nicki-minaj" target="_blank">Nicki Minaj</a></strong> gave her, Kreedom. &#8220;[Even] my family calls me that now!&#8221;</p>
<p>Download Kree&#8217;s single &#8220;<strong>All Cried Out</strong>&#8221; <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id648665235" target="_blank">here</a>!</p>
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		<title>Beyoncé Admits She Got Emotional Voicing Queen Tara in &#8216;Epic&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beyoncé's wearing a new crown with Queen Tara in the upcoming animated flick Epic, and she's revealed it was an overwhelming experience.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Talk about a role fit for Queen Bey!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/beyonce" target="_blank">Beyoncé</a></strong>&#8216;s wearing a new crown with Queen Tara in the upcoming animated flick <strong><em><a href="http://www.epicthemovie.com" target="_blank">Epic</a></em></strong><em>,</em> and she&#8217;s revealed it was an overwhelming experience.</p>
<p>&#8220;You know, I was honored when they asked for me to do this role and I was actually pregnant at the time,&#8221; Beyoncé revealed to <strong><em>Good Morning America</em></strong><em>.</em> &#8221;And I thought, you know, by the time this comes out my daughter will understand it&#8217;s my voice, and what an incredible, cool point. It&#8217;s a beautiful role and it has so much depth. It&#8217;s so emotional. I was crying when I did the voiceover. And it was the first thing I did after giving birth.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong><em>Epic</em></strong>, which also features the voices of <strong>Colin Farrell</strong>, <strong>Amanda Seyfried</strong>, <strong>Christoph Waltz</strong>, <strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/pitbull" target="_blank">Pitbull</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/tag/steven-tyler" target="_blank">Steven Tyler</a></strong>, hits theaters <strong>May 24</strong>.</p>
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