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Coldplay had No. 1 world album in 2005
("Breakaway" by "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson came in at No. 7).

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20060331-082417-1047r

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"Idol" searches for Latin star
Staff and agencies
31 March, 2006

MIAMI (Billboard) - The "American Idol" franchise will go pan-regional for the first time in its history with the launch of "Latin American Idol."

The show, set to air this summer, marks the first time the "Idol" brand, which has 33 versions under its belt, leaves the confines of a single country in an effort to find a regional idol.

"Latin American Idol" will host auditions in four countries and will be open to contestants from throughout Mexico and Central and South America.

~SNIP~

http://www.localnewsleader.com/kindred/stories/index.php?action=fullnews&id=168880