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"Did you really believe you could become the American Idol? Well, then, you're deaf."--Simon Cowell

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June 2009
- Cougars Drool Over Lambert
  
  Newsweek | Jun 11, 09 1:10 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - “Cougar-aged” women across the continent tuned into American Idol for the first time this season, Joan Raymond writes for Newsweek , after acquiring an obsession with its oh-so-sexy and oh-so-gay eventual runner-up, Adam Lambert. “We became Glamberts,” Raymond writes. “When we got together, we no longer talked about good books. We talked about all things Lambert.” But weirdly, she thinks the “lust” is totally normal. More »
- Idol Runner-Up Comes Out
  
  Us Weekly | Jun 9, 09 9:50 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert finally came out to Rolling Stone , Us reports. “I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay,” says Lambert in the June issue, out tomorrow. “I'm proud of my sexuality. I embrace it. It's just another part of me.” Lambert says he didn’t confirm sexuality rumors during the show because he didn’t want it to overshadow his singing. More »
May 2009
- Idol Runner-Up Gets Ready to Come Out
  
  New York Post | May 29, 09 9:48 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert, widely rumored to be gay, is finally coming out. A source tells the New York Post he’ll make it official on the next Rolling Stone cover. Meanwhile, Idol judge Kara DioGuardi seemed pretty certain of Lambert’s sexuality during her appearance on The View today, Perez Hilton reports: “I don't think that Adam was ever in (the closet). I think he was always openly out." More »
- Is Lambert Gay? 'Keep Speculating,' He Says
  
  People | May 27, 09 9:13 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Don't look to Adam Lambert to put to rest the guessing game about his sexual preferences. At least not yet. "Calm down," said the American Idol runner-up. "Keep speculating." Asked if he'll address the matter at some point, he responded, "Maybe," reports People . In the meantime, Lambert says, "it's a really, really cool thing to be able to show people that you can be yourself ... and never make apologies for it." More »
- Idol Loser's Fans Say AT&T Tainted Voting
  
  New York Times | May 27, 09 7:33 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Furious fans of American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert are accusing AT&T of stuffing the virtual ballot box with votes for Kris Allen, the New York Time s reports. Company reps allegedly attended Arkansas parties for native son Allen, providing phones that were for free text-messaging services and instructions on how to cast 10 votes at the touch of a button—a tactic Idol rules forbid. More »
- Clay to Idol's Adam: Sorry for 'Colorful' Slam
  
  New York Daily News | May 23, 09 1:59 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Yesterday, Clay Aiken dismissed fellow American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert as “contrived, awful, and slightly frightening!” But today, Aiken is apologizing for his “colorful (and negative) choice of words,” the New York Daily News reports. “I hope he can forgive me,” Aiken wrote in a lengthy blog post. “I imagine he doesn't give a damn! God knows he shouldn't.” More »
- Idol 's Lambert May Front Queen Someday
  
  Rolling Stone | May 23, 09 10:20 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Despite high-flying rumors, American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert isn't the new frontman for Queen—yet. But after performing with him on the show's finale, drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Brian May “are definitely hoping to have a meaningful conversation with him at some point,” May tells Rolling Stone . Though they won’t rush into anything, May says he would “certainly like to work with Adam. That is one amazing instrument he has there.” More »
- Clay: Idol 's Lambert 'Frightening'
  
  Gawker | May 22, 09 9:02 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Former American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken finds this year’s runner-up, Adam Lambert, “slightly frightening.” Aiken trashed Idol in a post on his blog yesterday, Gawker reports, and Lambert did not escape unscathed. Aiken says he watches Idol only once a season, and “this year, I happened to turn it during the minute Adam Lambert was singing ‘Ring of Fire’ and, at that moment, thought my ears would bleed.” More »
- Allen's Idol Win Another Triumph for Religious Right
  
  Huffington Post | May 21, 09 9:05 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Last night’s American Idol was more than just a reality-show finale: It was a symbolic victory of the religious right over the liberal left; red states over blue states. At least according to two bloggers. “For a theory about how Kris Allen pulled an upset over the wildly popular Adam Lambert, the Christian vote is a pretty good one,” argues Michael Giltz in the Huffington Post. More »
- Kris Allen Wins Idol
  
  Associated Press | May 20, 09 9:10 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - And the winner is ... Kris Allen. The 23-year-old native of Conway, Ark., is the new American Idol . Allen, a married college student, defeated judges' darling Adam Lambert, reports AP. Host Ryan Seacrest said a record 100 million votes were cast after last night's singing showdown between the two. Allen receives a record contract among his goodies. More »
- Idol Down to Final 2
  
  E! Online | May 14, 09 6:10 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Adam Lambert and Kris Allen are the last American Idol contestants left standing after Danny Gokey got the boot yesterday, E! Online reports. Gokey, long considered a frontrunner to take the crown, got the fewest viewer votes for his performance Tuesday of Terence Trent D'Arby's "Dance Little Sister"—accompanied by dancing Simon Cowell labeled "desperate." The champ will be crowned next Wednesday. More »
- Abdul Reveals Painkiller Addiction
  
  Ladies' Home Journal | May 5, 09 4:14 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Paula Abdul tells the Ladies' Home Journal she was addicted to heavy-duty painkillers for 12 years until she kicked the habit last November. Abdul insists, however, that she never shot an American Idol episode while under the influence. The 46-year-old turned to prescription meds—which made her act "weird"—to fight debilitating pain after a series of neck and back surgeries. "I didn't want anyone to count me out," she said. More »
- Idol Star David Cook's Brother Dies
  
  People | May 3, 09 4:26 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - American Idol winner David Cook lost his brother Adam to cancer yesterday, People reports. Cook announced Adam’s death today at a Race for Hope benefit run for brain cancer research in Washington, DC. "I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else right now," Cook told the crowd. His brother had battled cancer for years. More »
- Kidman Slams Cruise
  
  Marie Claire | May 1, 09 10:43 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Nicole Kidman doesn’t miss being married to Tom Cruise, Marie Claire reports. “I felt it was my job to put on a beautiful dress and be seen and not heard,” the actress told Easy Living . “I felt I became a star only by association. We would go to the Oscars and I would think, ‘I’m here to support him.’” Elsewhere: More »
April 2009
- Jon & Kate Dad Cops to 'Poor Judgment'
  
  People | Apr 30, 09 10:10 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin denies rumors that he’s cheating on wife Kate, People reports. He says the woman he was spotted with at a bar is just a friend, but adds, “being out with [her] late at night showed poor judgment on my part.” Elsewhere: Contrary to recent rumors, Hugh Hefner is just friends with ex Holly Madison. “The notion that I would want her back as a girlfriend is bizarre,” Hef tells E! “I am now in one of the best relationships in memory with Crystal Harris and the twins.” More »
- Cohen's 'Bruno' Pranks Abdul
  
  New York Post | Apr 30, 09 8:51 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Paula Abdul isn’t just acting oblivious on American Idol . Sacha Baron Cohen pranked the infamously airheaded judge for his upcoming film Bruno , and her interview with the character will appear in the movie, the New York Post reports. “ Paula was totally fooled,” says an insider. "She bought into his character and to this day isn’t aware she was fooled.” More »
- Susan Boyle Makeover Begins
  
  Deadline | Apr 22, 09 10:52 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Susan Boyle, Britain’s Got Talent contestant and Internet sensation, has been the subject of one hot debate: Makeover or no makeover? The makeover process has already begun, Deadline reports—Boyle appeared recently in a trendy dress and leather jacket. “It wasn’t until I saw myself on TV that I realized how frumpy I was,” says Boyle, who also visited a hairdresser for advice. Elsewhere: More »
- Abdul: 'I've Never Been Drunk'
  
  New York Post | Apr 21, 09 8:57 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Any interview with Paula Abdul has acres of fertile ground to cover, and this Thursday's sit-down with ABC's Nightline is no exception. In excerpts released early, Abdul calls Simon Cowell a "masterful bully," says there's no tension between her and new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, denies ever being drunk or on drugs during the show, and sidesteps a question about whether she'll renew her contract after this season, the New York Post reports. More »
- Cowell: Quitting Idol 'Feels Right'
  
  New York Times | Apr 21, 09 9:38 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Simon Cowell has three hit shows worldwide, including America’s most popular; he pulls in $36 million a year from Fox; and the success of Susan Boyle is raising the talent guru’s profile even higher. But, he tells the New York Times , he’s not backing off statements to British media that he’s thinking of quitting American Idol after another season. The plan “still feels right.” More »
- Paula Abdul Headed to Idol Stage?
  
  Los Angeles Times | Apr 21, 09 7:16 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - New Twitterer Paula Abdul is using the social networking site to tease a return to the stage—possibly on American Idol , the Los Angeles Times reports. Responding to the suggestion of an enthusiastic fan, Abdul tweeted, “I wouldn’t be surprised if you catch me on stage in the next month. Stay tuned…” She’s also mentioned working on choreography—and denied dating Simon Cowell. More »

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American Idol contestants perform at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008. From left are (AP Photo)

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