This from Entertainment Weekly's interview with Allen after Wednesday night's show:Kris Allen may have looked bone tired at the end of his nearly year-long marathon to take the American Idol crown, but he was nothing but chatty when EW spoke with the champeen one-on-one in the post-finale "Winner's Walk."With his [...]

Making the rounds of the news/talk shows, Adam Lambert this morning on FOX news did comment on rumors that Queen is interested in him as their new lead singer.Adam said he thought there was some interest and that it would be really wild. When pressed by the reporter he said, [...]

Although the show as great, although the season was a hit, the finale on Wednesday is antipated to be about 10 percent lower than last year in audience numbers.Last season's Cook/Archulets finale drew 31.7 milliion viewers and last night's crowd is expected to number only 29 million.And there were nearly [...]

Was it just me, or....OK, the show was great, the performances stellar, even Nick Mitchell who actually made me laugh...Then game the announcement of the winner. The entire place stood and applauded Kris and as the camera panned over the crowd, including the judges, you could notice one judge still [...]

First, a little apology for the tardiness of a new post after Wednesday night's finale - but we did have a athletic banquet for 550 last night that the PD sponsors and your's truly was a part of that...OK, now to move on and you'll get multiple posts today, rest [...]

Welcome to Press Democrat Blogs. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

Kris Allen is the winner of this year's American Idol!

When I opted in to do this blog back in January I didn't know Kris Allen from Ray Allen or Adam Lambert from Jack Lambert.I do now.So, after Tuesday's performances, who should win? Or does it even really matter in their careers as singers/performers?Hardly.Look no further than last year. Cook [...]

ROUND ONE - PERSONAL CHOICEAdam Lambert - Personal Choice - "Mad World" by Tears for Fears - RJ: "This is it. I love that you're showing your sensitive side. I'm going to give you an A plus."KD: "I am so happy you chose that, but you are an incredible artist, [...]

Some more Wednesday night finale rumors:- Britney Spears will not perform - that's a plus.- Confirmed performers: Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas, Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, David Cook, and Keith Urban - Finale Duets: Kris Allen with Urban. Allison Iraheta with Lauper. Danny Gokey with Richie. Santana will [...]