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 …
Pictures: Inside Facebook’s Privacy Announcement
After loud complaints from some of its user base, Facebook announced changes to its privacy controls at a press conference on Wednesday.
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.
Why Is This 2-Year-Old Boy Smoking?
Ardi Rizal, you have a problem. Well, really, your parents do.
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.
Watch the Oil Spill “Top Kill” Live Online
It might not top the American Idol finale , but hey, at least we don’t know how this one’s going to end.
President Obama Visits Green Energy Start-Up Solyndra
Solar companies kill two economic birds with one stone: creating jobs and reducing dependency on oil.
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.
Silvia Mena Sues Redskins Star Albert Haynesworth
The NFL veteran’s latest offseason troubles revolve around a paternity problem with an exotic dancer.
Ground Zero Mosque: New York Debate Goes National
As the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 approaches, a local NYC community board has extended its support for a new structure on the grounds of the N.Y. destruction.




