Live Daily — Despite Simon Cowell's talk show predictions that flamboyant glam-rocker Adam Lambert would be this season's "American Idol," underdog Kris Allen of Conway, AR, took home the prize Wednesday (5/20). "Are you serious?" Allen asked of host Ryan Seacres... more info

Rolling Stone — Adam Lambert was the rock star on American Idol’s grand finale last night, but Kris Allen was the winner, walking off with the Season Eight title after a two-hour extravaganza featuring the Black Eyed Peas, Cyndi Lauper, Santana, Queen Latifah, Rod... more info

PopSugar — Tonight's American Idol was supposed to be all about the new winner - did you agree with America's choice? Instead we were so entertained by all the performances that it's hard to pinpoint a favorite moment. Usually the two hour banter is painful le... more info

MTV.com News — Queen Latifah, Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper also slated to appear on Wednesday night's show.By Gil Kaufman David Cook Photo: Michael Buckner/ Getty Images Kris Allen and Adam Lambert will have plenty of company on the "Ameri... more info

USA Today Music — American Idol finalists Kris Allen and Adam Lambert will be opening up for a few music legends. more info

Associated Press — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "American Idol" finalists Kris Allen and Adam Lambert will be opening up for a few music legends.... more info

Rolling Stone — Sheryl Crow, the Beastie Boys, Elvis Costello, Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, Mary J. Blige, Cyndi Lauper and many more stars came together last night for a “We Are The World”-like superchorus performance for a good cause… 30 Rock. Singing for �... more info

MTV.com News — Singers had a blast participating in season finale's 'Kidney Now!' benefit show.By Jocelyn Vena and Sabrina Rojas Weiss Clay Aiken on "30 Rock" Photo: NBC Learning that Clay Aiken is the cousin of NBC's most cheerful employee, Kenneth Parc... more info

Time Out, London — Terrific Australian synth-rocker Pip Brown plies her punchy, sass-heavy and groovily retro blend of Cyndi Lauper, Bananarama and Pat Benatar more info

The Culture Of Me — Designers Against AIDS (DAA) for Fashion Against AIDS that also features designs by Yoko Ono, Estelle, Cindi Lauper, Dita Von Teese and others, everyone's favorite former Christian pop star Katy Perry's two contributions--a bodysuit and a cap... more info