LONDON (AP) -- She dreamed a dream, and it very nearly came true. But Susan Boyle's reality show journey finished Saturday with a second-place finish in the finals of "Britain's Got Talent," an ending that didn't fit the fairy tale.

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LONDON | She dreamed a dream, and it very nearly came true. But Susan Boyle's reality show journey ended Saturday with a second-place finish in the finals of "Britain's Got Talent," an ending that didn't fit the fairy tale. Instead of the 48-year-old Internet sensation, an exuberant dance troupe called "Diversity" took the 100,000-pound ($159,000) prize and will perform for Queen Elizabeth II at ...

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Internet sensation Susan Boyle places second in 'Britain's Got Talent' finale

O nce upon a time, in a kingdom known as Baltimore, lived the Princess Sheila, known not so much far and wide but among those near and dear for her generosity.

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The Scottish singer who gained worldwide fame with her audition, and was the favorite to win, loses to a dance group in the finals of 'Britain's Got Talent.' A dance group called Diversity was the surprise winner Saturday of the television contest " Britain's Got Talent," beating favorite Susan Boyle, who became an Internet phenomenon and global celebrity after appearing on the show.