, 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.

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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 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.

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

, 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

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, Hot Topics Well, the end is finally here. The dust has settled, the last notes have faded away and Ryan Seacrest has delivered his final witty bon mot. But while there’s still plenty of pomp and theatrics still to come as the show welcomes its usual array of guest performers and bids farewell to Simon Cowell, for most fans, there’s only one question left: Who will win?

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‘American Idol’ Prediction: Who Will Win Season 9?

Filed under: Features Who will America choose? On Wednesday, ‘American Idol’ will crown its winner in the season 9 finale, which pits all-American Lee DeWyze against vocal powerhouse Crystal Bowersox. With the annual red carpet glamour kicking things off Wednesday (May 26, 6PM ET on Fox), the extravaganza will feature requisite group performances with the entire top 12, as well as duets, guest performances and a bevy of other acts that have yet to be revealed

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‘American Idol’ Season 9 Finale to Have "Something … for Everybody"

Filed under: Features , Hot Topics Let’s be honest: free just tastes better, which makes the new PC game ‘American Idol Star Experience’ the best (free) procrastination aid that dropped into your lap today. The game, from FremantleMedia Enterprises and interactive entertainment company Ludia, gives ‘AI’ fans the chance to not only record their own vocals on dozens of hit songs, but, using a customized avatar, to make a video of the performance and post it on Facebook, for your friends and family to praise, critique and/or mock mercilessly. We kid.

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New (Free!) PC Game: Record Your Own ‘American Idol’ Performance

, Predictions Simon Cowell loves a good dark horse, and this season is clearly no exception.

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Simon Cowell Predicts Lee DeWyze Will Win ‘American Idol’

, Music , Hot Topics A very long season has come down to a final two that we certainly couldn’t have imagined when the season began. Crystal Bowersox ?

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Finale Week: What Should the ‘American Idol’ Top 2 Sing?

, News & Rumors Who was voted off on ‘American Idol’ tonight? Casey James went home after singing ‘Okay, It’s Alright With Me’ by Eric Hutchinson and ‘Daughters’ by John Mayer . Stay tuned for a full post.

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‘American Idol’ Results May 19: Who Made the Finals?

, Blogosphere Lee DeWyze earned a place at the top of the trending topics on Twitter last night, but Crystal Bowersox again showed why she deserves a place in the finale. Unfortunately, baring a complete shocker, Casey James will probably go home

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