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As Cowell announces departure from 'Idol,' a look at decline in producing top-selling stars

With Simon Cowell's days numbered and Paula Abdul already gone, this season is shaping up to be the end of an era for the nation's most-popular show, Fox's "American Idol." But when it comes to living up to its title - creating a superstar act that captures the imagination of millions - the power of "Idol" has been ebbing for years.

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06:40 on January 13 2010

The same old 'American Idol'

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Paula Abdul is gone, Ellen DeGeneres isn't judging yet and Victoria Beckham is weighing in -- so to speak -- but the show, with Simon Cowell intact, still follows its usu... more info

Paula Abdul

08:31 on January 13 2010

As Cowell announces departure from 'Idol,' a look at decline in producing top-selling stars

Topix — With Simon Cowell's days numbered and Paula Abdul already gone, this season is shaping up to be the end of an era for the nation's most-popular show, Fox's "American Idol... more info

Paula Abdul

06:48 on January 13 2010

Cowell departure another jolt to weakening 'Idol'

Detroit Free Press — NEW YORK — With Simon Cowell's days numbered and Paula Abdul already gone, this season is shaping up to be the end of an era for the nation's most-popular sh... more info

Paula Abdul