The end of an era: Fox cancels American Idol

American Idol.
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Sorry, American Idol, but this time, you are not moving on to Hollywood.

After 14 long seasons (remember when Paula Abdul was a judge?), Fox is pulling the plug on the show that brought us Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, and Jennifer Hudson.

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Lauren Hansen

Lauren Hansen produces The Week’s podcasts and videos and edits the photo blog, Captured. She also manages the production of the magazine's iPad app. A graduate of Kenyon College and Northwestern University, she previously worked at the BBC and Frontline. She knows a thing or two about pretty pictures and cute puppies, both of which she tweets about @mylaurenhansen.