• Village Voice, Friday, August 5, 2011 4:03 PM

"American Idol" may no longer be launching megastars like Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood, but it's doing wonders for the faded musical careers of its celebrity judges like Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, writes Al Shipley.

Meanwhile, "The Voice's" more contemporary celebrities like Christine Aguilera and Blake Shelton have released new tunes that outsold the firsts single from the hit series' winning voice Javier Colon.

"One wonders if Colon and his fellow competitors feel a little used by the stars, who ultimately grabbed the primetime spotlight to revitalize their own careers," says Shipley.

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