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Fox Scores With 'American Idol'

The return of "American Idol" set a ratings record for the Fox network on Tuesday, according to reports. About 26.5 million viewers tuned in for the talent show's first night, the highest ratings ever for a non-sports show on Fox.

Tuesday's viewership eclipsed the

22.8 million who watched Kelly Clarkson win the first "American Idol" in September.

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  • In The News
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  • Bice is all about keeping it `Real'
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  • Clarkson Revs NASCAR Deal
  • Former 'American Idol' Kelly Clarkson has partnered with NASCAR for the 2007 season.
  • Kelly Scores Biggest Single In Three Years
  • Kelly Clarkson, the "American Idol" winner, has scored the highest one-week U.S. sales total for a single in three years with "A Moment Like This"/"Before ......
  • Kelly Has Her 'Moment' As Single Enjoys Brisk Sales
  • Kelly Clarkson's "American Idol" victory tune "A Moment Like This," released Sept. 17, is translating into more than 15 minutes of fame at the cash ......
  • Clarkson revs NASCAR deal
  • NEW YORK _ Former "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson has partnered with NASCAR for the 2007 season. The deal includes a concert at a race track, ......
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  • Gilded 'idol': Clarkson To Bow At No. 1
  • America appears to have been right in naming Kelly Clarkson its "American Idol": Her debut album, "Thankful," is expected to bow at No. 1 on ......
  • Clarkson Duets With Reba On 'idol' Reunion
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