MTV.com News — Just over 24 million people tuned in to see Lee DeWyze crowned the season-nine winner.By Ryan J. Downey Lee DeWyze performs as the new American Idol Photo: Kristian Dowling/FOX/PictureGroup/AP The last time an "American Idol" finale had thi... more info

MTV.com News — We look back at the judge's meanest, funniest and most truthful comments.By Eric Ditzian Simon Cowell Photo: M. Caulfield/American Idol 2008 While the ostensible point of Wednesday night's "American Idol" finale was to decide the fates of L... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Paula Abdul sat on his lap, and his best insults were turned into a song as a softer Simon Cowell took center stage on Wednesday in his last appearance as a judge on "American Idol". more info

VH1 News — "American Idol" bid a touching farewell to acerbic judge Simon Cowell on Wednesday night (May 26), with guests including seven of the eight past "Idol" winners. more info

Mjsbigblog — *Watch This Space for Updates* Tonight, we find out who takes the crown! Lee DeWyze or Crystal Bowersox. What started in Chicago ends tonight… *Less than 2% separated the finalists coming into the vote* However, did NOT announce the vote total. ... more info

Mjsbigblog — The LA Live red carpet at the Nokia begins at 6 pm ET.  Hang out with us here as the Idols walk the red carpet on there way to the Idol finale. Americanidol.com and MTV.com will be reporting live from the red carpet. Plus Brooke White and Justin Gu... more info

Mjsbigblog — Today’s American Idol 9 finale week rumor central post.  If you hear anything?  Shoot me an email, or post what you know in comments. I’ll be updating this post all day. The American Idol 9 Finale begins tonight at 8/7c pm on FOX.  Are you re... more info

MTV.com News — 'I didn't think I was going to be this emotional, but I genuinely am,' Simon says on 'Idol' finale.By James Montgomery Simon Cowell Photo: Getty Images Although the main point of Thursday night's (May 26) "American Idol" finale was — in t... more info

Mjsbigblog — Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze met with the press after their Top two performance last night. Read the transcript at the Los Angeles Times HERE. Watch the video after the jump via Zap2it. Crystal tells the assembled reporters that she picked “Up... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Paula Abdul is returning to save American Idol! The beloved judge and Simon Cowell foil will bring her seal claps and misty eyes back to the Fox series for this week’s finale, People reports. The Idol-performance survey has spoken, and the verdict ... more info