Blake Lewis

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Today's showdown features a trio of namesakes - each of which was an unknown before bursting onto the Hollywood gossip scene (for varying reasons) this year.

Let's read a couple highlights from an interview BuddyTV recently conducted with American Idol runner-up, Blake Lewis. His album hit stores this week...

How would you describe the feel of the album, and the songs that are on the album, to someone who might not be a fan of yours yet? Easy. Well, if they were born in the ‘80s they'll get it. I call it my 2080s record. All of my influences are very '80s derived: Michael Jackson, Prince, U2, The Police, The Cure, Erasure, New Order, Depeche Mode. All of my melodic tendencies are basically ‘80s driven, so the record has this very electro soul funk pop kind of feel to it, where every song transitions or doesn't transition into the next song.

Contrary to previous reports, Blake Lewis does not have a girlfriend.

But when the beat boxing American Idol finalist does eventually settle down, he told MSNBC that he wouldn't mind if it were with an older woman. They've been pursuing him since the show ended, after all.

For fans of Blake Lewis, the countdown is almost over.

The debut album from this American Idol runner-up is set to hit stores on December 4.

Blake Lewis has just posted the release date for his debut CD, "Audio Day Dream," on his MySpace blog.

Here's what the American Idol runner-up had to say:

The Hollywood Gossip is in love with Friday Night Lights.

But one of the main actors on this NBC drama recently admitted strong feelings for a certain American Idol finalist.

Jordin Sparks has a new song out, Tattoo.

She also has a message for anyone that thinks her and Blake Lewis are an item: They are not.

The American Idol stage wasn't enough for Blake Lewis.

Everyone's favorite beat boxing sensation has signed a contract with 19 Recordings/Arista Records. He's already recording an album with producers that range from JR Rotem (yes, the former Britney Spears play thing) to Sean Kingston, due to be released at the end of the year.

Wanna become the next Carrie Underwood? The latest Kelly Clarkson?

The chance to do so begins this Monday, as auditions for American Idol Season Seven kick off in San Diego. Before the latest batch of hopeful give their pipes a run-through, USA Today asked seven of last year's finalists to offer a few tips...

Sorry, ladies, but it appears as though Blake Lewis has a girlfriend.

The American Idol runner-up left Les Deux last night and was far from alone. As the picture below also indicates, he was snuggling up with a certain someone outside the hot spot.

Rumors that Blake Lewis has seen Antonella Barba nude were never confirmed.

Neither is the following story regarding the second place finisher's love life, but it's our duty to report it anyway: Blake may be dating Jordin Sparks.

Amy Winehouse may think her new husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, is great.

But that's nothing compared to the feelings of gratitude another Blake possesses for American Idol.

In case you haven't heard, Jordin Sparks was crowned this season's American Idol last night.

But Blake Lewis did his beat boxing this well as usual, and looks to have a successful career ahead of him. Below, the man that makes many young ladies swoon talks with MTV...

We know, we know: these two have a lot more to worry about on tonight's American Idol than which photograph Entertainment Weekly goes with later in the week.

But we don't. We're a celebrity gossip blog.

The night is almost upon us. When American Idol broadcasts its season finale this week, millions - and millions and millions - of eyes will be upon the show.

Before we learn who will follow in the winning footsteps of Carrie Underwood, though, let's hear from the final two contestants.

The Hollywood Gossip is about more than just pleasing our male readers. Sure, we talk a lot about the Kristine Lefebvre Playboy issue.

And guys can check out pics of Holly Madison nude any time they want.

Chris Richardson might need to actually find a girlfriend now.

After all, the budding romance with his American Idol buddy, Blake Lewis, may be coming to an end.

As if the love life of American Idol contestant Chris Richardson hasn't been talked about enough.

First, he was rumored to be an expert on Alaina Alexander nude ... if you know what we mean.

The men finally took center stage on American Idol last night.

Not literally, of course. All contestants sang from the middle of the stage - but the guys were more impressive than the gals for the first time this season. For whatever reason, British invasion night certainly agreed with Blake Lewis, for starters.

The time finally came for Antonella Barba last night.

Fortunately for the now former American Idol contestant, she has a plethora of opportunities at her disposal. Give Joe Francis a call, Barbs.