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Wednesday Wrap Up: 9/19/12

I get it, time is of the essence, and sometimes there’s just not enough of it to keep up with the latest happenings in music. In an effort to save you time, I’ve compiled the highlights from this week. Consider it your hump day treat!

Here’s some of the week’s biggest headlines and stories:

Carrie Underwood kicked off The Blown Away tour in New Hampshire
The X Factor Season 2 premiere with Britney Spears, watch highlights from the pop stars first night on the show and find out who was named the new hosts
American Idol announced it’s new judging panel, which included Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj who were later rumored to be feuding on the set
Ke$ha released the art and track listing for her new album and single
Kris Allen was dropped from RCA records 
Kelly Clarkson asks P!nk, Lady Gaga, and/or Jessie J to duet
The Voice announced that Shakira and Usher would replace Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera in Season 4
Coldplay announce next single with new artwork

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