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The 2010 "American Idol" finale can be summed up in three words that could also be attributed to the entire season: dull, pitchy and off.

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Lee DeWyze: 'Can't wait to make album'updated: Thu May 27 2010 15:41:00

CNN catches up with the stars at the "American Idol" finale for reaction to Lee DeWyze being named season champ.

'Idol' finale? This year, it's a yawnupdated: Wed May 26 2010 15:36:00

This time last year, "American Idol" fans were in a frenzy.

People.com: Danny Gokey Is Busy 'Enjoying Life Again'updated: Mon Apr 26 2010 12:08:00

And, we're offering a free download of his single "Crazy Not To," which is favorite of the ladies!

The Tao of 'American Idol'updated: Tue Mar 16 2010 11:42:00

While it's the voters ultimately deciding who will win the title of "American Idol" each season, the judges' input can't be ignored.

People.com: PHOTOS: Kris Allen Helps Out in Haitiupdated: Tue Feb 23 2010 19:29:00

With his recent trip to earthquake-ravaged Haiti, the American Idol winner joins the ranks of other celebs - Angelina Jolie, Sean Penn - who've lent a helping hand

People.com: Kris Allen Reveals His Xmas Traditionupdated: Sat Dec 26 2009 19:50:00

The American Idol winner and wife Katy look forward to a special family holiday custom - pajamas and game night!

People.com: TV's Top 20 Most Buzzed-About Momentsupdated: Thu Dec 24 2009 15:27:00

Dr. Ross's happy ending, Kris Allen's Idol win, Heather Locklear's return and more moments you couldn't stop talking about

People.com: Idol Kris Allen Says Adam Lambert is Finally Showing His True Colorsupdated: Tue Dec 15 2009 14:55:00

"I thought it was Adam being Adam," theAmerican Idol winner says of Lambert's AMA performance.

People.com: Why is Kris Allen Sleeping On a Blowup Mattress?updated: Mon Nov 23 2009 13:49:00

The American Idol winner claims he's just too busy to furniture shop

People.com: Pre-Sale Surge for Adam Lambert's Debut CDupdated: Tue Sep 29 2009 13:36:00

Word of mouth and Twitter propel orders of his first album to No. 2 on Amazon.com

Pre-sale surge for Adam Lambert's debut CDupdated: Tue Sep 29 2009 12:02:00

Season eight "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert is no also-ran.

People.com: Kris Allen 'Flattered' by Adam Lambert's Crushupdated: Fri Jun 12 2009 09:47:00

The Idol winner tells PEOPLE he got a kick out of Adam's comments in Rolling Stone

People.com: Adam Lambert: I'm Gayupdated: Wed Jun 10 2009 08:08:00

Idol's runner-up tells Rolling Stone he "embraces" his sexuality, which is "just another part of me"

People.com: Kris Allen Calls Adam Lambert & Drake LaBry a 'Cool Combination'updated: Mon Jun 08 2009 14:12:00

"They click well and they're really nice together," Idol's winner says of the runner-up and his friend

People.com: Couples Watch: Blake & Penn, Kris Allen & Katy . . .updated: Mon Jun 01 2009 11:48:00

• Blake Lively and Penn Badgley, kissing and getting cozy during a performance of Fuerza Bruta: Look Up, an interactive performance at New York City's Daryl Roth Theatre. Joined by friends, the Gossip Girl costars boogied together during the rain dance party sequence after the curtain call - and they got completely soaked!

People.com: Adam Is Open about His Sexuality, Says Kara DioGuardiupdated: Fri May 29 2009 19:08:00

The American Idol judge says she thinks Lambert was never in the closet

People.com: Kris Allen: Not Ready for Kids (Yet!)updated: Fri May 29 2009 08:08:00

The Idol winner answers reader questions about babies, barbeque and boxers or briefs

People.com: Adam Lambert on His Sexuality: 'Keep Speculating'updated: Fri May 29 2009 00:49:00

"You should own who you are," says the Idol runner-up, "and never make apologies"

Fox: Allen won 'Idol' fair and squareupdated: Wed May 27 2009 16:18:00

AT&T confirmed that "a few local AT&T employees" who were "caught up in the enthusiasm" of "American Idol" helped drum up votes for "Idol" winner Kris Allen in his home state of Arkansas.

Go behind the scenes as 'Idol' sees huge upsetupdated: Tue May 26 2009 16:07:00

So much for the phrase, "Nice guys finish last."

'Idol' Kris Allen on Larry Kingupdated: Tue May 26 2009 16:04:00

"Larry King Live" guest host Ryan Seacrest talks with winner Kris Allen from this year's "American Idol."

'Idol' finalists dish on singing, strategy and sexualityupdated: Tue May 26 2009 16:04:00

"American Idol" viewers had a clear choice when it came down to the final decision: the low-key but sincere Kris Allen or the flamboyant and powerful Adam Lambert.

People.com: TV's Top 5 Most Buzzed-About Momentsupdated: Fri May 22 2009 12:48:00

Kris Allen's surprise American Idol win, Jon & Kate's undecided fate and more

Finale stuns 'Idol' worshippersupdated: Thu May 21 2009 20:29:00

Even "American Idol" winner Kris Allen couldn't believe it.

New American Idolupdated: Thu May 21 2009 20:29:00

Kris Allen bests Adam Lambert to become the new American Idol.

'Idol' showdown: 'Guy next door versus the guy-liner'updated: Wed May 20 2009 12:08:00

Perhaps Ryan Seacrest said it best at the top of the "American Idol" Tuesday night when describing Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, the show's final two contestants.

Anchors debate idol finalistsupdated: Wed May 20 2009 12:08:00

CNN's Heidi Collins and Josh Levs battle it out over who should win American Idol: Kris Allen or Adam Lambert.

DeGarmo: Harder for 'everyday Joe' on 'Idol'updated: Wed May 20 2009 11:16:00

Going into the eighth season finale of "American Idol," Adam Lambert looks like the favorite against competitor Kris Allen. But should Lambert even be on the show, since he has performed professionally in the national Broadway tour of "Wicked"?

'Idol' contestant Giraud says he's 'at peace'updated: Fri May 01 2009 16:00:00

Matt Giraud made "American Idol" history this season when he became the first contestant to be saved from elimination by the show's judges.

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