He was the part-time paint salesman from Mount Prospect, Ill. And now 24 year-old Lee DeWyze is the ninth winner of American Idol. What else do you need to know? But of course! Here come the Fast Facts …
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Twilight Tops Britain’s National Movie Awards
The movie world descended upon London Wednesday night. No major shocks: Twilight stole the limelight. Harry Potter wasn’t neglected. World continues to spin on its axis.
“Pants on the Ground” Gets an American Idol Sendoff
It wasn’t just Simon Cowell taking a bow on the season finale of American Idol last night. “Pants on the Ground” singer Larry Platt got to play his hit one more time on Idol‘s big stage.
American Idol: Lee DeWyze’s Surprise Win, Paula Abdul’s Awkward Toast
America’s favorite reality TV singing competition came to a close Wednesday night, and it looked to many like the better singer lost.
Art Linkletter, Early Father of Reality TV, Dead At 97
Art Linkletter, the man who conceived of Kids Say the Darndest Things, who firmly believed that everyday people could make for entertaining primetime TV, died today at the age of 97.
Sandra Bullock, Back in the Spotlight at MTV Movie Awards
Since word first broke of Sandra Bullock’s marriage crisis with Jesse James, the actress has kept herself out of the public eye. But on June 6, she steps back into the spotlight.
Fast Facts: Biggest Loser Michael Ventrella
He started off as the show’s heaviest contestant ever. By game’s end, Michael Ventrella had established himself as the biggest winner in the history of the Biggest Loser.
Lost: The Unanswered Questions
It may be nearly 72 hours since Lost took its bow, but the folks at College Humor are having problems letting go.
Beyond Google’s Pac-Man Gift: 10 Other Classics To Play Right Now
Google gave us free Pac-Man, forever. Now, even better news: They aren’t alone. Here are 10 other classic games that you can play right now on your computer. (Just make sure your boss isn’t watching)
Autopsy: No Foul Play in Paul Gray’s Death
It may be several weeks before the cause of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray’s death is determined.
Ann Curry Flubs Wheaton College Commencement
Peppering in the names of distinguished alumni is an easy way to boost commencement speech. But TODAY show news anchor Ann Curry learned the hard way that the names have to be from the right schools.
Photos: Sex and the City 2’s New York Premiere
They didn’t disappoint. Sex and the City 2′s leading ladies Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis met their on-screen fashionista personas head-on at the movie’s New York City premiere last night at …
