Take this, gay-hating bigots!
Just a few days after he and his fellow American Idol tour mates overcame a church-sponsored protest of their concert in San Jose, Adam Lambert led season eight's top 10 artists into L.A.'s Staples Center.
On this season's Michael Jackson night on American Idol, Kris Allen wowed viewers with an acoustic version of "Remember the Time."
In reaction, Paula Abdul said: "Kris, I truly believe no one knows Michael's catalog better than you."
Last week, readers of The Hollywood Gossip got to know Drake LaBry.
But Kris Allen, along with most of the American Idol finalists, already met Adam Lambert's boyfriend during season eight of the show. And the series champion couldn't be more excited that his friend is now open with this relationship.
While a slew of celebrities may attend Los Angeles Lakers games on a nightly basis, how many actually take to the court and perform?
Such was the position in which Kris Allen found himself last night, as the American Idol champion performed the National Anthem prior to Game Two of the NBA Finals.
Looks like Adam Lambert isn't the only American Idol finalist to go public with a new friend this week.
Kris Allen spent May 29 at Disneyworld, serenading Minnie Mouse and putting on a performance for thousands of fans in attendance.
American Idol’s Kris Allen and Adam Lambert stopped in on the Today Show yesterday in New York City to answer a few questions, and more importantly, perform a few songs.
Allen went with his instantly classic “Heartless," along with “No Boundaries," while Lambert sang “Mad World.”
Amidst growing controversy that AT&T helped to rig this season's American Idol results, the show wants to make it clear:
Kris Allen is the champion.
We mean no disrespect to Kris Allen or his supporters, but might the reigning American Idol champion have unfairly earned his crown?
According to a report in The New York Times, one of the show's biggest sponsors may have played a vital role in Allen's victory.
Will Adam Lambert actually join the classic rock band Queen?
That debate will need to be put on hold for a couple months, as the runner-up and his fellow American Idol finalists get set to embark on a nationwide tour this summer.
We've already established that Kris Allen is a nice guy.
As fans are finding out, he's also a loving one.
As much as any other American Idol fan displeased with this season's outcome, we thought Adam Lambert should have been crowned champion.
But our effusive praise of the unique singer was never meant to disparage winner Kris Allen.
Kris Allen is your new American Idol.
Left speechless when Ryan Seacrest initially asked him how it felt, Allen continued to express utter consternation backstage.
From handsome also-ran to American Idol champion.
Kris Allen completed an incredible journey this week by being named the eighth-ever winner of the most popular show on television.
Two finalists. Three songs each. One final night of performances.
American Idol will crown its eighth champion tonight. But, first, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen each had a few chances to leave viewers with a winning impression. Let's review each finalist's renditions from last night...
Adam Lambert and Kris Allen take on each other in tonight's American Idol finale.
The day before this monumental showdown, however, the pair of finalists faced the media together. Here's a summary of the responses they gave a series of journalists outside Hollywood's Nokia Theatre...
Sorry, Danny Gokey fans.
Our apologies to Alison Iraheta supporters.
As Adam Lambert has been singing his socks off, and his heart out, for weeks on American Idol, our staff has been singing the praises of this unique contestant.
The season eight title is clearly his to lose. But should it be?
Wow.
We'll publish a detailed recap of the final three performance show on American Idol tomorrow, but we couldn't wait another second to shower praise on one of tonight's performances.
It's an American Idol tradition, on par with receiving criticism from Simon Cowell and smiling through Paula Abdul's jibberish.
Each year, the show's finalists attend BritWeek, an event created by producer Nigel Lythgoe. The event celebrates the link between Great Britain and the Los Angeles area.
Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen are officially household names.
This trio of aspiring singers were named to the finals on season eight of American Idol last week. Let's get to know each crooner a bit better.
One-half of season eight's American Idol finalists have now been named.
Following a dismal round of auditions on Wednesday, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta received the most votes from viewers and advanced to the final round of 12.
We'll find out for certain on Wednesday, but all American Idol spoilers thus far point to Kris Allen as one of season eight's final 36 contestants.
This college student auditioned for the show in Louisville, Kentucky, receiving anonymous approval from all four judges to move on to Hollywood.
