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Last Update on May 22, 2013 07:13 GMT

"DANCING WITH THE STARS" - KELLIE PICKLER WINS

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kellie Pickler didn't win on "American Idol." But she does on "Dancing With the Stars." The country singer looked shocked as host Tom Bergeron announced that she and pro partner Derek Hough (HUF) win the mirrorball trophy. She screamed "Oh my God!" Pickler got two sets of perfect 10s from the judges Monday night and another last night. But so did runner-up Zendaya. The Disney kid had a lead of a single point going into last night's finale. But it was the viewer votes that put Pickler over the top. Football pro Jacoby Jones finishes in third place. Because there were problems with voting on the ABC website during Monday's East Coast broadcast, those votes didn't count. Only votes cast by phone, text and Facebook figured into the final count.

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Jamie Friar, AP correspondent

"Dancing With the Stars" has crowned a Season 16 champ. The AP's Jamie Friar has the results of the top-rated ABC reality show.

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Tom Bergeron, host

Host Tom Bergeron has the final results of Season 16. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit)) ((note length of cut))

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Kellie Pickler, winner

Kellie Pickler can't believe she's won. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))

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Zendaya, runner-up

Disney Channel star Zendaya says she's not disappointed. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))

<<CUT ..005 (05/22/13)>> 00:07 "here you go (cheers)"

Tom Bergeron, host

Host Tom Bergeron presents the mirrorball trophy to country singer Kellie Pickler and her professional partner, Derek Hough. ((pronunciation of Hough is HUF)) COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))

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Len Goodman, head judge

Just before the final results were announced, head judge Len Goodman told Kellie Pickler she's an outstanding dancer. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))

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Excerpt of winners Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough (huf) dancing the jive during the finale

Excerpt of winners Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough dancing the jive during the finale. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))

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Here's the "Dancing With the Stars" theme. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))

"IDOL" FINALE A SHADOW OF ITS FORMER RATINGS

NEW YORK (AP) -- Candice Glover is the winner of "American Idol," but Idol is the loser. About 14 million people watched the finale. That's less than half the 29 million people who watched just two years ago. It was good enough for third place in the ratings. Ten years ago, Idol peaked with 38 million viewers for the finale. The "Dancing With the Stars" performance episode was watched by more than 13 million people. The results show scored fewer than 12 million. Only one episode of "The Voice" made it into the top 10. As usual, "NCIS: Los Angeles" was the most-watched show of the week with nearly 19 million viewers.

"THE VOICE"

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Last night's episode of "The Voice" turned into an impromptu telethon for the Red Cross. Blake Shelton is from Oklahoma, hit by killer tornadoes Monday. He and his wife, Miranda Lambert, opened the show with a performance of "Over You," in tribute to the tornado victims. Of course, there were results to announce as well. Kris Thomas from Team Shakira and Josiah Hawley from Team Usher were voted off last night.

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Carson Daly

Host Carson Daly opens Tuesday night's show with a comment about the Oklahoma tornado and introduces a special performance. COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))

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Excerpt of Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, performing "Over You"

Excerpt of Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton performing "Over You" in tribute to the victims of Oklahoma tornado. COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))

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Carson Daly

Host Carson Daly has good news for a duo from Oklahoma. COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))

<<CUT ..012 (05/22/13)>> 00:09 "to an end (cheers)"

Carson Daly

Carson Daly announces the two contestants eliminated by viewer votes Tuesday. COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))

"EPIC" - COLIN FARRELL

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Colin Farrell jokes that he enjoyed speaking for Ronin in "Epic" so much, he plans to be animated from now on. He says he's painted the inside of his house "a luminous green" so he can film himself as any character and send it off to the studio to put in any movie they want. "Epic" opens on Friday.

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Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell says he hopes his two kids like "Epic."

<<CUT ..017 (05/22/13)>> 00:10 "that they wish"

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell jokes that he liked doing animation so much, he wants to do it all the time.

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Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell says it's nice to be in a movie that's not violent for a change.

ALEX TREBEK - NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Alex Trebek is still fascinated by geography as he hosts the National Geographic Bee for the 25th year. Trebek says "History is about the past. Geography is the future." He says "no matter how old you are, if you look at the future with the eyes of a discoverer, you're more likely to be a happier person." The finals of the National Geographic Bee start today in Washington.

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Michael Weinfeld

Alex Trebek says he has not intention of giving up "Jeopardy," or the National Geographic Bee, which he's hosting today. He shot down reports of his retirement in an interview with AP Entertainment Editor Michael Weinfeld. ((note language; cut contains word "crap"))

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Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek says when he decides to retire, he'll do it quietly. ((cut used in wrap))

<<CUT ..021 (05/22/13)>> 00:14 "it simple, stupid"

Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek says he'd never announce his retirement in advance. ((note language; cut contains word "crap")) ((longer version of cut in wrap))

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Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek says he'll know when it's time to retire.

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Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek says he's fascinated to host the National Geographic Bee for the 25th year.

CAROL BURNETT AWARD

WASHINGTON (AP) -- It's one of the funniest scenes in TV history. Carol Burnett wearing a gown made of green drapes with the curtain rod still in them in a "Gone With the Wind" parody on "The Carol Burnett Show." Burnett will now be honored for a lifetime of making people laugh. The Kennedy Center will give her the Mark Twain Prize for comedy this October. Burnett jokes that she can't believe she's getting this honor in the nation's capital when "it's almost impossible to be funnier than the people in Washington." You can bet some of her co-stars will be among the comedians honoring Burnett at the gala on October 20. The show will air October 30 on PBS.

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Michael Weinfeld

Carol Burnett will be honored by the Kennedy Center on October 20. AP Entertainment Editor Michael Weinfeld has the story.

<<CUT ..025 (05/22/13)>> 00:14 "couldn't resist it (laughter)"

Sound of Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman

Sound of Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman in a scene from "The Carol Burnett Show."

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Sound of "The Carol Burnett Show"

Sound of "The Carol Burnett Show" theme song.

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Sound of Carol Burnett

Sound of Carol Burnett singing the closing song of "The Carol Burnett Show."

RICK MORANIS CD

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rick Moranis sings about brisket on his upcoming CD. Moranis says the CD honors his Jewish heritage. He sings songs like "Kiss My Mezuzah," "Oy, The Mistakes I Made" and "My Mother's Brisket." "My Mother's Brisket and Other Love Longs" drops June 18.

Entertainment History
May 22, 2013 07:13 GMT

On May 22nd, 1955, police in Bridgeport, Connecticut, canceled a dance that featured Fats Domino. Authorities were worried that rock and roll music could cause a riot.

In 1958, reporters at a London airport asked Jerry Lee Lewis about his marriage, and he revealed his wife was his 13-year-old cousin. The ensuing controversy forced Lewis to cancel most of his British tour.

In 1966, Bruce Springsteen began his songwriting career by co-writing two songs with The Castiles, Springsteen's first band.

In 1967, "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" made its premiere on PBS.

In 1974, Ten Years After played their last show, in London. They broke up the next year.

In 1992, Johnny Carson hosted his last "Tonight" show. There were no guests. Carson showed favorite clips from past shows.

In 2002, the members of Alien Ant Farm were hospitalized after their tour bus collided with a truck about 120 miles west of Madrid, Spain. Singer Dryden Mitchell fractured a vertebra, and the bus driver was killed.

Also in 2002, Rosie O'Donnell hosted her last talk show. It had run six years.

In 2010, singer Alanis Morissette married rapper Souleye at her home in Los Angeles.

Today's Birthdays: Singer Charles Aznavour is 89. Actor Michael Constantine ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding," "Room 222") is 86. Conductor Peter Nero is 79. Actor-director Richard Benjamin is 75. Actor Frank Converse is 75. Actress Barbara Parkins ("Peyton Place," "Valley of the Dolls") is 71. Songwriter Bernie Taupin is 63. Singer Morrissey is 54. Actress Ann Cusack ("Jeff Foxworthy Show," "A League of Their Own") is 52. Bassist Dana Williams of Diamond Rio is 52. Guitarist Jesse Valenzuela of Gin Blossoms is 51. Actor Mark Christopher Lawrence ("Chuck") is 49. Singer Johnny Gill is 47. Bassist Dan Roberts of Crash Test Dummies is 46. Model Naomi Campbell is 43. Actress Anna Belknap ("CSI: NY") is 41. Singer Donell Jones is 40. Actor Sean Gunn ("Gilmore Girls") is 39. Actress Ginnifer Goodwin ("Once Upon A Time") is 35. Actress Maggie Q is 34.

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