Find out which - if any! - of season 10's top 13 is the first to go home
Early favorites Jacee Badeaux, Chris Medina and Chris Medina make it through while others exit in tears
Plus: Adam Lambert's stylish hotel check-out, Carrie Ann Inaba and more
The 2010 "American Idol" finale can be summed up in three words that could also be attributed to the entire season: dull, pitchy and off.
CNN catches up with the stars at the "American Idol" finale for reaction to Lee DeWyze being named season champ.
This time last year, "American Idol" fans were in a frenzy.
And, we're offering a free download of his single "Crazy Not To," which is favorite of the ladies!
From Brooke Burke to Joel McHale to Adam Lambert, who made you feel most gullible?
One entrepreneur's recipe for success included reality TV, but it is not a sure thing. CNN's Reynolds Wolf reports.
The "American Idol" runner-up dropped in on a Contemporary Rock Band class at a middle school in East Los Angeles.
At any given time, it's hard to hide a 6-foot-1-inch man wearing eyeliner. It's even more difficult when that man is Adam Lambert and you're trying to prevent 2,400 middle school students from discovering that he's set foot on their campus.
Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Fergie celebrate with music's biggest names
I'm counting down the days until April 13, 2010, aka the day my new television guilty pleasure "Glee" returns with new episodes.
He sings and tells Winfrey about his life, pre-Idol and after
It's hardly like Adam Lambert to be anything but upfront, so the recent mystery about his possible appearance with Oprah Winfrey on her show was a bit baffling.
The actress will be honored when the group honors awards shows promoting equal rights
⢠Glam rocker Adam Lambert kept the emphasis on "glam" during a day of pampering and shopping at the Ole Henriksen Face/Body spa in Los Angeles recently. The American Idol runner-up stopped by for an eight-step purifying complexion treatment ($115), then hit up the store where he dropped $165 on products like the Roll Blemish Attack, Aloe Vera Cleanser and the Balancing Cucumber Tonic.
Here's hoping the world becomes a better place through celebrity reinvention
Adam Lambert, Julianne Hough and more stars tell what they want to achieve in 2010
"I thought it was Adam being Adam," theAmerican Idol winner says of Lambert's AMA performance.
The American Idol runner-up tells PEOPLE he likes to keep it spontaneous
Technically, Barbara Walters' "10 Most Fascinating People of 2009" numbered more than that.
The glam rocker, Pete Wentz and others name a Michael Jackson classic as the best video of all time at the VEVO launch party
The singer will join The View for a pre-taped performance and interview
As far as ABC is concerned, the controversy surrounding Adam Lambert still hasn't cooled down enough for him to be handled. For the second time, the network has cancelled an appearance by the onetime American Idol favorite.
The network nixes an appearance by the controversial singer on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Adam Lambert used to be much bigger than he is now -- and his recent flashy behavior is due to a self-esteem boost after a major weight loss, he told a radio show.
"It went to my head," he quips of the reasoning behind his controversial performance at the AMAs
It's funny that rocker Dilana is not a fan of "American Idol."
Showbiz Tonight's Brooke Anderson talks with guests about Adam Lambert's sexually charged performance at the American Music Awards.
Adam Lambert's suggestive American Music Awards performance hasn't hurt sales of his first album.
The controversial singers refuses to tone down his act, but CBS doesn't mind!
Adam Lambert cleaned up his act for his CBS "Early Show" appearance Wednesday morning, giving a performance no one could take offense with.
American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert discusses his much talked about performance on the American Music Awards.
"I'm not a babysitter," says singer whose Good Morning America appearance is cancelled
The fallout from Adam Lambert's risqué American Music Awards performance keeps coming with "Good Morning America" canceling the singer's live performance scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Stars on the red carpet for Rosie's Broadway Extravaganza talk about Adam Lambert and his performance at the AMAs.
The singer gives a taste of his new album and dishes on working with Lady Gaga
Adam Lambert's sexually suggestive choreography -- including kissing another male -- on the American Music Awards stage Sunday night happened "in the moment," the singer told CNN.
The veteran (Jennifer) and the new guy (Adam) both fall during their AMA performances!
The singer gives the scoop on his performance, plus who he's really psyched to see live
From kids' music to Kings of Leon, find out what Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Adam Lambert and others are blasting in their ear buds
The American Idol runner-up and Drake LaBry called it quits so Lambert can "focus on his career"
The singer tells Ryan Seacrest it's "dance music with a glam-rock shuffle beat"
Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and Michael's siblings greet the new movie in L.A.
Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and Michael's siblings greet the Jackson movie in L.A.
Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry join Adam Lambert at the November show
The country singer and late pop star also both vie to be named artist of the year
If Taylor Swift has any lingering insecurities after the Kanye West incident at the MTV Video Music Awards, the six nominations she received for the American Music Awards should clear those right up.
Paula Abdul explains why Michael Jackson deserves to be nominated for an American Music Award.
Word of mouth and Twitter propel orders of his first album to No. 2 on Amazon.com
Season eight "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert is no also-ran.
"American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi will be back on the show next season, officials announced Monday.
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout talks to Kevin Voigt, CNN.com business editor, about the power of words in cyberspace
Cyber criminals are setting snares that move at the speed of news.
The Idol winner tells PEOPLE he got a kick out of Adam's comments in Rolling Stone
People.com: Adam Lambert: I'm Gayupdated: Wed Jun 10 2009 08:08:00
Idol's runner-up tells Rolling Stone he "embraces" his sexuality, which is "just another part of me"
"American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert poses with a snake for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
"American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert confirmed publicly what he assumed everyone already knew: He is gay.
"They click well and they're really nice together," Idol's winner says of the runner-up and his friend
Get to know the guy at the side of American Idol's rock 'n' roll runner-up
The American Idol judge says she thinks Lambert was never in the closet
The Idol runner-up answers reader questions about makeup, dream duets (Madonna! Lady Gaga!), those Queen rumors and more
"You should own who you are," says the Idol runner-up, "and never make apologies"
AT&T confirmed that "a few local AT&T employees" who were "caught up in the enthusiasm" of "American Idol" helped drum up votes for "Idol" winner Kris Allen in his home state of Arkansas.
So much for the phrase, "Nice guys finish last."
"American Idol" viewers had a clear choice when it came down to the final decision: the low-key but sincere Kris Allen or the flamboyant and powerful Adam Lambert.
"Larry King Live" guest host Ryan Seacrest talks with winner Kris Allen from this year's "American Idol."
Even "American Idol" winner Kris Allen couldn't believe it.
Kris Allen bests Adam Lambert to become the new American Idol.
Perhaps Ryan Seacrest said it best at the top of the "American Idol" Tuesday night when describing Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, the show's final two contestants.
CNN's Heidi Collins and Josh Levs battle it out over who should win American Idol: Kris Allen or Adam Lambert.
Going into the eighth season finale of "American Idol," Adam Lambert looks like the favorite against competitor Kris Allen. But should Lambert even be on the show, since he has performed professionally in the national Broadway tour of "Wicked"?
This season on "American Idol," there's a huge question looming around Adam Lambert.
There's not a lot of mystery about the Must Watch of the Week.
CNN's JD Cargill works the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of "Terminator: Salvation."
Allison Iraheta's "American Idol" run ended Wednesday, but the 17-year-old says she's proud that she was the last girl standing in the competition.
"American Idol" top 10 contestants Scott MacIntyre and Megan Joy talk about the show and the upcoming tour.
Matt Giraud made "American Idol" history this season when he became the first contestant to be saved from elimination by the show's judges.