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‘American Idol’ Crowns Season 24 Winner in Star-Studded Live Finale
The star-studded finale featured guest mentor Alicia Keys, who performed alongside the top contestants.
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According to Billboard’s source item, ‘American Idol’ Crowns Season 24 Winner in Star-Studded Live Finale, The star-studded finale featured guest mentor Alicia Keys, who performed alongside the top contestants.
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- ‘American Idol’ Crowns Season 24 Winner in Star-Studded Live FinaleBillboard - 2026-05-12T04:39:05+00:00
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