Over 100 million votes were cast before tonight's Season 8 finale more »
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kris Allen is the new "American Idol."
Just under 100 million votes -- a new world record according to "Idol," were cast last night, but in the end, it was 23-year-old Kris Allen, from Conway, Ark. who walked home with the title of the Season 8 "American Idol."
more »LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "American Idol" wrapped up its last night of competition Tuesday night - but is judge Paula Abdul wrapping up her time with the FOX reality competition?
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More than 84,000 readers weighed in on which contestant got their vote more »
Plus: She thinks fans "might be surprised" who wins tonight's finale more »
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more »LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The competition was fierce on Tuesday night for the "American Idol" finale inside the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live - but contestants Kris Allen and Adam Lambert weren't the only two people battling it out - outside the theater Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend was reportedly attacked.
more »LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kris Allen and Adam Lambert battled it out for the title of "American Idol" on Monday evening, but the third round of competition took a twist when Kara DioGuardi asked the public not to judge the younger singer on his version of a song she co-wrote.
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On a scale of 1 to 10, he admits his nerves are at a "5" before facing off with Kris Allen tonight more »
By Eric Anderson
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- As Kris Allen and Adam Lambert prepare for their head-to-head battle in the "American Idol" finale, Jamie Foxx said he already knows the name of the winner.
Plus, which one does Jamie say he'd record a duet with right now?
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