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MAY
28
12 MOS

Adam Lambert's Memorial Day Weekend Blitz: 'Music Doesn't Have an Orientation'

Adam Lambert's Memorial Day Weekend Blitz: 'Music Doesn't Have an Orientation'

Adam Lambert’s Memorial Day weekend festivities kicked off on the beach and concluded in Canada as the American Idol season eight runner-up celebrated the No.1 debut of his sophomore CD, Trespassing.

The glam-rocker bookended the extended weekend with a radio appearance and a Memorial Day television interview for MuchMusic’s New.Music.Live show in Toronto, Canada, where he praised the unifying power of song.

“Music doesn’t have an orientation [or] a preference,” he said Monday. “Music is universal, we all love to dance, we all love to feel, and we all love to sing along to stuff. [It] doesn’t matter if you’re gay, straight, black, white, girl or boy.”

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MAY
25
12 MOS

Adam Lambert Insults Clay Aiken on Bravo's 'Watch What Happens' (Video)

Adam Lambert Insults Clay Aiken on Bravo's 'Watch What Happens' (Video)

Adam Lambert can't think of anything nice to say about Clay Aiken -- so he says nothing at all.

The American Idol season eight runner-up took a swipe at the season-two runner-up Thursday night during a guest appearance on Bravo's Watch What Happens, smirking at the mere mention of Aiken's name.

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MAY
23
12 MOS

Adam Lambert's 'Trespassing' Debuts at No. 1

Adam Lambert's 'Trespassing' Debuts at No. 1

Adam Lambert has seen more monumental moments than most -- chief among them: coming in second on American Idol -- and this week, the glam rocker adds another to his long list of achievements: his first No. 1 album.

PHOTOS: For Your Entertainment: Adam Lambert Delights Devotees at iHeartRadio Concert 

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MAY
18
1 years

Adam Lambert on What a No. 1 Album Would Mean to Him (Video)

Adam Lambert on What a No. 1 Album Would Mean to Him (Video)

Adam Lambert graced the American Idol stage on Thursday's results show with a colorful performance of "Never Close Our Eyes," from his new album Trespassing.  

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MAY
17
1 years

'American Idol': Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips Are Season 11's Final Two

'American Idol': Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips Are Season 11's Final Two

One thing was certain going into Thursday night’s American Idol results show: Next week’s final two was far from a foregone conclusion.

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MAY
17
1 years

For Your Entertainment: Adam Lambert Delights Devotees at iHeartRadio Concert (Photos)

For Your Entertainment: Adam Lambert Delights Devotees at iHeartRadio Concert (Photos)

Bringing joy to a group of lucky Glamberts, iHeartRadio hosted a nine-song set by the American Idol runner-up on May 15, the day his second album, Trespassing, was released.

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MAY
16
1 years

Adam Lambert on Music Biz Mistakes, Triumphs and One 'Ballsy' Request for Exec Producer Credit (Q&A)

Adam Lambert on Music Biz Mistakes, Triumphs and One 'Ballsy' Request for Exec Producer Credit (Q&A)

Adam Lambert is widely regarded as one of the most successful contestants to come out of American Idol. In that sense, he defies the odds. After all, so many alums of the No. 1 Fox show fizzle as quickly as they skyrocketed to fame.

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MAY
16
1 years

Adam Lambert Performs 9-Song Set on 'Trespassing' Release Day (Video)

Adam Lambert Performs 9-Song Set on 'Trespassing' Release Day (Video)

Adam Lambert took the stage at the iHeartRadio Theater in New York City on Tuesday to perform for a packed house in celebration of the release of his second studio album, Trespassing

After kicking off the set with the album’s title track, the 30-year-old American Idol alum told the packed crowd of radio winners, "I’m so happy I finally got [the album] out to you guys!" (Trespassing had originally been scheduled for a March 20 release.)

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MAY
15
1 years

Adam Lambert's 'Trespassing': Track-By-Track

Adam Lambert's 'Trespassing': Track-By-Track

Like all American Idol top 2 finalists, it was a minute before Adam Lambert could take a breath. From the competition, he hit the road with season 8's Top 10, recorded on the rare day off, released his debut, For Your Entertainment within six months’ time, then embarked on his own international tour with nary a moment’s rest.

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MAY
14
1 years

The Evolution of Adam Lambert

The Evolution of Adam Lambert

Since season 8 of American Idol kicked off, we have watched the Indianapolis-born, San Diego-raised Adam Lambert blossom from caterpillar to butterfly right before America's eyes.

PHOTOS: Adam Lambert: A Retrospective in Pictures

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APR
30
1 years

Adam Lambert to Perform on 'American Idol' May 17

Adam Lambert to Perform on 'American Idol' May 17

Adam Lambert will soon make his annual return to the American Idol studio.

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APR
19
1 years

Next Week's 'American Idol': Queen Theme; Katy Perry, Stefano Langone to Perform

Next Week's 'American Idol': Queen Theme; Katy Perry, Stefano Langone to Perform

American Idol's Season 11 was whittled down to the Top 6 on Thursday night, as 20-year-old Colton Dixon was -- to the shock and dismay of many -- sent home after a difficult week of “Then and Now” songs. 

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APR
6
1 years

'American Idol's' Kris Allen Talks New Album, Brand Loyalty, Fan Wars on 'Idol Hangover' (Video)

'American Idol's' Kris Allen Talks New Album, Brand Loyalty, Fan Wars on 'Idol Hangover' (Video)

American Idol season 8 winner Kris Allen joins THR on the Idol Hangover couch this week to talk about his new album, Thank You Camellia, and sure-to-be-a-hit single "The Vision of Love."

STORY: 'American Idol' Castoff DeAndre Brackensick Sounds Off on the Judges, Jimmy Iovine and Plans for Prom

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MAR
29
1 years

What's Behind Clay Aiken's Media Blitz

What's Behind Clay Aiken's Media Blitz

Clay Aiken is stepping back into the limelight, revealing more personality than ever.

The 33-year-old singer will always be part of the permanent pop-culture lexicon after gaining fame as one of the most successful runners-up in American Idol history, dating back nine years to season two.

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