When Larry King was asked about Piers Morgan, his presumed replacement at CNN, he said, "I don't know him," even though Morgan has been on his show. Then he argues why Ryan Seacrest is the right man for the job.

Ticket sales for all the concerts in the country combined has dropped to a new low, and many big-name acts are under-performing. How could this happen? Maybe because all the bands are old and no one wants to see them.

In an apparent effort to tap into the newest Bieber-based (and this kid-perpetuated) tween pop-throb economy, the graying singing competition has lowered next season's age minimum to 15. The maximum remains 28, as old people still totally suck. [NYT]

Think you're a dedicated American Idol fan? Not as much as this woman. As the camera rolls, she appears to have a mental breakdown while watching yesterday's American Idol finale.

No more! There will be no more Idol ever again. Well, not as we know it, anyway. Simon Cowell packed up his boxes last night and, after great fanfare, exited the Thunderdome. Let's do a post-mortem, shall we?

Last night was Simon Cowell's final night on American Idol. Jimmy Kimmel took a moment to recognize Simon's contribution to American television in the form of a video mashup of his best insults during his time as a judge.

The ninth season (I know, right?) of American Idol just wrapped up, and overall, it was a pretty good show. The highlight, though, was the return of Paula Abdul, who semi-awkwardly paid tribute to departing judge Simon Cowell. Videos inside.

It's time for the season finale of American Idol! Tonight, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, either Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze will win, Simon Cowell will say farewell, Paula Abdul might show up, and more! Your open thread, inside.

Whether you're excited to see whether it's Lee DeWyze or Bowersox that takes home this year's title—or if you're waiting for Simon Cowell's final bow, tonight's American Idol finale has high expectations. Jimmy discusses these expectations.

Well, that was that. The last time that an American Idol Season 9 contestant will sing for sweet, sweet survival votes. How do you feel? Sad? Happy? Relieved? Drunk? Mostly I feel all those things. Come, let's discuss.

Tonight marks night one of the two day American Idol, with your Top 2—Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze—set to duke it out live for your votes on FOX at 8:00 PM ET. More inside, plus your open thread.

For an American Idol finalist, Lee DeWyze sure doesn't know too much about American geography, as evidenced by this video from today's Ellen. DeWyze must have been thinking of that other country that borders Canada... the one that doesn't exist.

And then there were two! And soon there will be none and we'll be done. Yes, two more episodes of this withered Idol season to go and, remarkably, we've ended up pretty much exactly where we were supposed to.

And so last night we trudged on again, this time with only three oxen to pull Mother Courage-Seacrest's war wagon through the mud. Was it a successful journey? Yes and no.

It's time for American Idol! Tonight, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, the Top 3 will perform live for our votes—singing one song of their choice, and one chosen by the judges. More inside, plus your open thread.

Soap operas are dying left and right. One Life to Live's inexplicably misguided answer: a musical number! Kids love American Idol and Glee! This will boost the ratings! Sadly, the result is almost too horrible to describe.

One more down on Idol last night, so three lonely souls remain. We've only two weeks left until this flaming sparkletrain pulls into the station, wheezes, gasps, and dies. Maybe forever. Until then, let's sift through the ash.

The final four sang for their suppers last night and boy was it mediocre. Just really, really kinda OK. It had its high-ish points and its low-ish ones too, but mostly it was just extremely aight.

Ugh, Jamie Foxx. Ugh. He's just so... UGH. Anyway! Foxx was on American Idol tonight as this week's mentor, and he made sure to bring his smug asshattery with him. Inside, video of Foxx playing God and making everyone uncomfortable.

It's time for American Idol! Tonight, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, your Top 4 will perform live for your votes. Jamie Foxx (ugh) will mentor and the finalists will perform songs from movies. More inside, plus your open thread.