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Various Artists, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn _ Part 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic Records)

With former judge Simon Cowell gone, however, replaced by a triumvirate of cheerleaders, the best part of "American Idol" now probably is what should have been the highlight all along: watching singers with beautiful voices do what they love.
Paul McDonald kept grinning despite being gouged on "American Idol."
Paul McDonald kept grinning despite being gouged on "American Idol."
Jennifer Lopez isn't sure "American Idol" viewers will be calling in for finalist Haley Reinhart.
Jennifer Lopez isn't sure "American Idol" viewers will be calling in for finalist Haley Reinhart.

Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia are no longer standing on "American Idol."

Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia are no longer standing on "American Idol."
Paul McDonald, 25, who works in green energy contracts in Berkley, Calif., says he drinks soda labeled "diet" and doesn't think there is any stigma attached.
"No one has ever made fun of me for drinking a Diet Coke, and I'm on a rugby team we make fun of each other for everything," he said.