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Talentless Best Friends Get Into TV Brawl

Viral singing sensation sounds, fights like Susan Boyle's cat

By NxBigmouthery, Newser User

Posted Sep 6, 2010 4:02 PM CDT | Promoted on Newser Sep 6, 2010 4:30 PM CDT

(User Submitted) – Like so many other hopefuls with stars in their eyes, Abbey Johnston and Lisa Parker excitedly took to The X-Factor stage—and it was all downhill from there, reports Time. Before they even opened their mouths to "sing," the duo, titled "Ablisa,... Read full story »

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