MTV.com News — 'I just want to write music that is therapeutic for me, because that's why I started writing music,' he tells MTV News.By Adam Murphy, with reporting by Garth Bardsley David Cook Photo: MTV News Since winning "American Idol" last season, D... more info

PopSugar — Last night American Idol finalists Kris Allen and Adam Lambert took the stage for the last time, joined by former contestants and big stars alike. Nicole Richie enjoyed her dad's duet with Danny Gokey with Joel and her little sister Sophia, while Vi... more info

VH1 News — We look back at the careers of previous "American Idol" runners-up to see if Adam Lambert will follow in the footsteps of Justin Guarini, Clay Aiken or David Archuleta. more info

MTV.com News — 'Sad,' was the single-word Tweet Perez Hilton posted after Adam Lambert's loss.By Kathleen Newman-Bremang Kris Allen performs on Wednesday's "American Idol" finale Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images By now, you've probably heard that Kri... more info

VH1 News — Paula Abdul sells, David Archuleta sings and "American Idol" alumni Jason Castro and Diana DeGarmo talk about working with Kara DioGuardi on the finale red carpet. more info

The Newsroom — The Season 7 runner-up insists you can still be successful, even if you don't win. more info

MTV.com News — Plus: 'American Idol' alumni Jason Castro and Diana DeGarmo talk about working with new judge Kara DioGuardi.By Katie Byrne, with additional reporting by Jim Cantiello Paula Abdul on the red carpet at the "American Idol" Finale Photo: Steve Gra... more info

MTV.co.uk News — David Archuleta, who came second on last year's American Idol has told MTV News that he was ‘fine’ about not winning the hit US show.   Archuleta who came second to season 8... 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

Topix — Philippine health authorities had to chase down David Cook and David Archuleta, the winner and the runner-up of last season's TV singing contest, to have them fill out a health checklist and report their temperatures at least twice a day before their... more info