SomethingPitchy Broadcast Exclusive: Interview With ‘Idol’ Alum David Archuleta

SomethingPitchy Broadcast Exclusive: Interview With ‘Idol’ Alum David Archuleta

Filed under: Features Today, season 7 runner-up David Archuleta paid a special, jam-packed visit to the SomethingPitchy studio to promote his new memoir, 'Chords of Strength.' Among the many topics discussed in this 43-minute-plus interview: The inspiration behind writing a book, details on his upcoming CD, his thoughts on 'American Idol' season 9 and a look back at some of his most memorable tweets. When will his next CD hit shelves? And will he go on tour after it's released?

Lee DeWyze on Being Inspired by Hometown Fans and Doing His Own Thing on His First Album

Lee DeWyze on Being Inspired by Hometown Fans and Doing His Own Thing on His First Album

, Life After 'Idol' , Hot Topics That Lee DeWyze is one chatty dude. Sure, winning 'American Idol' is probably gonna put you in a good mood, but as he gave lengthy, well thought out answers about his past, present and future in a press conference call earlier today, one thing became clear: If the 'AI' producers want to know one thing they should improve upon next season, it's giving viewers the chance to get to know the contestants a little better.

Interview: ‘American Idol’ Winner Lee DeWyze — He Did It His Way

Interview: ‘American Idol’ Winner Lee DeWyze — He Did It His Way

, Life After 'Idol' , Hot Topics That Lee DeWyze is one chatty dude. Sure, winning 'American Idol' is probably gonna put you in a good mood, but as he gave lengthy, well thought out answers about his past, present and future in a press conference call earlier Friday, one thing became clear: If the 'Idol' producers want to know one thing they should improve upon next season, it's giving viewers the chance to get to know the contestants a little better. In seasons past, we had a good feel for the contestants' personalities, especially as the Top 12 got smaller and smaller and each singer got more screen time.

Crystal Bowersox on Breaking Up With Her Boyfriend and Predicting Lee’s Victory

Crystal Bowersox on Breaking Up With Her Boyfriend and Predicting Lee’s Victory

, Life After 'Idol' , Hot Topics Crystal Bowersox, a 24-year-old single mom from Ohio, was the clear front-runner for most of season 9, with such memorable performances as 'People Get Ready' (tear!), 'Me and Bobby McGee' and 'Come to My Window.' But in the end, she was defeated by another 24-year-old guitarist: Lee DeWyze, a paint salesman from Chicago.

SomethingPitchy Broadcast: The DeWyze Choice?

SomethingPitchy Broadcast: The DeWyze Choice?

Filed under: Features It was a long and grueling season, but SomethingPitchy made it all the way to the end to see paint salesman Lee DeWyze be crowned the next 'American Idol.' Did Lee actually deserve to win? That's just one of many hot-button topics on the table in this final episode of the season.

Alex Lambert’s Guest Blog: ‘Idol’ Finale and Second Chances

Alex Lambert’s Guest Blog: ‘Idol’ Finale and Second Chances

Filed under: Features , Blogosphere , Life After 'Idol' Alex Lambert finished in the Top 24 on this season of 'Idol.' Many viewers were shocked by his elimination and felt he'd gone too early -- enough to gain the attention of Simon Fuller , who offered Lambert a spot in the 'If I Can Dream' house.

MJ’s Take: ‘Idol’ Finale Was Sleepy, Lackluster

MJ’s Take: ‘Idol’ Finale Was Sleepy, Lackluster

, MJ's Take The 'American Idol' 9 finale was more about the man who would be leaving than the one who would be crowned. Lee DeWyze, the humble paint salesman from Illinois, was declared the winner of American Idol. Overwhelmed, he told his runner-up that he loved her, and then sang his coronation song, a cover of U2's 'Beautiful Day' as the confetti flew

Simon Cowell Receives Fond Farewell at ‘Idol’ Finale

Simon Cowell Receives Fond Farewell at ‘Idol’ Finale

Lee DeWyze may have won the season 9 crown last night, but it was departing judge Simon Cowell who ultimately stole the show.

Where Was David Cook in the ‘American Idol’ Finale Reunion?

Where Was David Cook in the ‘American Idol’ Finale Reunion?

, Hot Topics Departing judge Simon Cowell was supposed to be the center of attention in the 'American Idol' season 9 finale. But ironically, it was the former 'American Idol' winners who stole the show during his special farewell tribute segment, which also featured the return of former judge Paula Abdul

The ‘American Idol’ Winner 2010 Is …

The ‘American Idol’ Winner 2010 Is …

, News & Rumors After 17 weeks of 'Idol' performances, Lee DeWyze won 'American Idol' season 9 in the finale over Crystal Bowersox. Some fans may be mystified that DeWyze took the crown as the next 'Idol,' especially after his performances Tuesday night, where he often sang out of tune, looked uncomfortable onstage and mustered only a negligible amount of energy.

SomethingPitchy Broadcast Exclusive: Interview With ‘Idol’ Alum David Archuleta

SomethingPitchy Broadcast Exclusive: Interview With ‘Idol’ Alum David Archuleta

02 June 2010

Filed under: Features Today, season 7 runner-up David Archuleta paid a special, jam-packed visit to the SomethingPitchy studio to promote his new memoir, 'Chords of Strength.' Among the many topics discussed in this 43-minute-plus interview: The inspiration behind writing a book, details on his upcoming CD, his thoughts on 'American Idol' season 9 and a look back at some of his most memorable tweets. When will his next CD hit shelves? And will he go on tour after it's released?

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Lee DeWyze on Being Inspired by Hometown Fans and Doing His Own Thing on His First Album

Lee DeWyze on Being Inspired by Hometown Fans and Doing His Own Thing on His First Album

28 May 2010

, Life After 'Idol' , Hot Topics That Lee DeWyze is one chatty dude. Sure, winning 'American Idol' is probably gonna put you in a good mood, but as he gave lengthy, well thought out answers about his past, present and future in a press conference call earlier today, one thing became clear: If the 'AI' producers want to know one thing they should improve upon next season, it's giving viewers the chance to get to know the contestants a little better.

Read the full story

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Interview: ‘American Idol’ Winner Lee DeWyze — He Did It His Way

Interview: ‘American Idol’ Winner Lee DeWyze — He Did It His Way

28 May 2010

, Life After 'Idol' , Hot Topics That Lee DeWyze is one chatty dude. Sure, winning 'American Idol' is probably gonna put you in a good mood, but as he gave lengthy, well thought out answers about his past, present and future in a press conference call earlier Friday, one thing became clear: If the 'Idol' producers want to know one thing they should improve upon next season, it's giving viewers the chance to get to know the contestants a little better. In seasons past, we had a good feel for the contestants' personalities, especially as the Top 12 got smaller and smaller and each singer got more screen time.

Read the full story

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Crystal Bowersox on Breaking Up With Her Boyfriend and Predicting Lee’s Victory

Crystal Bowersox on Breaking Up With Her Boyfriend and Predicting Lee’s Victory

28 May 2010

, Life After 'Idol' , Hot Topics Crystal Bowersox, a 24-year-old single mom from Ohio, was the clear front-runner for most of season 9, with such memorable performances as 'People Get Ready' (tear!), 'Me and Bobby McGee' and 'Come to My Window.' But in the end, she was defeated by another 24-year-old guitarist: Lee DeWyze, a paint salesman from Chicago.

Read the full story

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SomethingPitchy Broadcast: The DeWyze Choice?

SomethingPitchy Broadcast: The DeWyze Choice?

27 May 2010

Filed under: Features It was a long and grueling season, but SomethingPitchy made it all the way to the end to see paint salesman Lee DeWyze be crowned the next 'American Idol.' Did Lee actually deserve to win? That's just one of many hot-button topics on the table in this final episode of the season.

Read the full story

Posted in IDOL NEWSComments (1)

Alex Lambert’s Guest Blog: ‘Idol’ Finale and Second Chances

Alex Lambert’s Guest Blog: ‘Idol’ Finale and Second Chances

27 May 2010

Filed under: Features , Blogosphere , Life After 'Idol' Alex Lambert finished in the Top 24 on this season of 'Idol.' Many viewers were shocked by his elimination and felt he'd gone too early -- enough to gain the attention of Simon Fuller , who offered Lambert a spot in the 'If I Can Dream' house.

Read the full story

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MJ’s Take: ‘Idol’ Finale Was Sleepy, Lackluster

MJ’s Take: ‘Idol’ Finale Was Sleepy, Lackluster

27 May 2010

, MJ's Take The 'American Idol' 9 finale was more about the man who would be leaving than the one who would be crowned. Lee DeWyze, the humble paint salesman from Illinois, was declared the winner of American Idol. Overwhelmed, he told his runner-up that he loved her, and then sang his coronation song, a cover of U2's 'Beautiful Day' as the confetti flew

Read the full story

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Simon Cowell Receives Fond Farewell at ‘Idol’ Finale

Simon Cowell Receives Fond Farewell at ‘Idol’ Finale

27 May 2010

Lee DeWyze may have won the season 9 crown last night, but it was departing judge Simon Cowell who ultimately stole the show.

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Where Was David Cook in the ‘American Idol’ Finale Reunion?

Where Was David Cook in the ‘American Idol’ Finale Reunion?

26 May 2010

, Hot Topics Departing judge Simon Cowell was supposed to be the center of attention in the 'American Idol' season 9 finale. But ironically, it was the former 'American Idol' winners who stole the show during his special farewell tribute segment, which also featured the return of former judge Paula Abdul

Read the full story

Posted in IDOL NEWSComments (1)

The ‘American Idol’ Winner 2010 Is …

The ‘American Idol’ Winner 2010 Is …

26 May 2010

, News & Rumors After 17 weeks of 'Idol' performances, Lee DeWyze won 'American Idol' season 9 in the finale over Crystal Bowersox. Some fans may be mystified that DeWyze took the crown as the next 'Idol,' especially after his performances Tuesday night, where he often sang out of tune, looked uncomfortable onstage and mustered only a negligible amount of energy.

Read the full story

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‘American Idol’ Winners: Seasons 1-8

‘American Idol’ Winners: Seasons 1-8

26 May 2010

, Hot Topics Many compete, but each year, only one person can be the winner of 'American Idol.' And in the season 9 finale, past 'American Idol' winners (except David Cook) crowded the stage to pay tribute to departing judge Simon Cowell. Now, of course, Lee DeWyze joins their ranks as the winner of 'American Idol' season 9 .

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Paula Abdul Returns to Bid Simon Cowell Farewell

Paula Abdul Returns to Bid Simon Cowell Farewell

26 May 2010

, Hot Topics Tonight, former judge Paula Abdul -- who left the show after last season -- returned to 'Idol' to give departing judge Simon Cowell an official goodbye. Abdul joked a bit at the beginning, claiming the real reason she didn't return as judge was a surprised pregnancy. "There's a baby backstage with Simon's haircut, and baby, it's your turn to feed him," she quipped to Cowell

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Bret Michaels Duets With Casey James

Bret Michaels Duets With Casey James

26 May 2010

, Music During tonight's 'Idol' finale, 'Celebrity Apprentice' winner Bret Michaels remarkably made his second TV appearance in just three days -- this time, to perform his hit song 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' with third-place finisher Casey James. Michaels was a big secret, according to TMZ .

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Live-Blogging the ‘American Idol’ Season 9 Finale

Live-Blogging the ‘American Idol’ Season 9 Finale

26 May 2010

Filed under: Features , Fans , Blogosphere Something Pitchy and a few good Twitter friends -- professional 'Idol' news outlets and fans alike -- will be live-blogging the 'Idol' finale tonight via Cover It Live.

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‘Idol’ Final 2 Performance Show Twitter Roundup

‘Idol’ Final 2 Performance Show Twitter Roundup

26 May 2010

, Blogosphere After last week, the 'Idol' title seemed like a lock for underdog Lee DeWyze. But after last night's final performance show, front-runner Crystal Bowersox was back in the game, with three stellar performances

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Worst ‘American Idol’ Finalists Ever — The Full List

Worst ‘American Idol’ Finalists Ever — The Full List

26 May 2010

Filed under: Features We teamed with Vote for the Worst to name the 12 worst 'American Idol' finalists ever. Check back out our full list below.

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