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December 10th, 2009
01:38 PM ET
Adam Lambert returns to ABC on 'The View' testing captions In a pre-taped interview and performance, Adam Lambert finally made a return to ABC on “The View” Thursday morning, proving once again that his racy performance at the “American Music Awards” last month was a one-time deal and that he is able to act like a perfect gentleman on-camera and onstage. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg took on the elephant in the room, that Lambert’s interview and performance on the morning show had been pre-taped a couple of days earlier because of network concern over what could happen during a live taping. Lambert shocked ABC and America with his AMA performance where he kissed his male keyboardist on the mouth and simulated oral sex with a dancer. FULL POST
October 28th, 2009
02:55 PM ET
Adam Lambert's new coverFull disclosure here: My name is Jenny, and I’m an "American Idol' fan. With that out of the way…  Have you seen it? Adam Lambert’s album cover? Well, you should. When I first saw it, I thought it was a picture from my favorite movie when I was 5 – "Xanadu." But no, it’s the cover art for "Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert’s debut album. His blue hair, rainbow eyeliner, overly photoshopped face and no shirt (but is he wearing roller skates?!) picture definitely grabs your attention. The photos released last week from Lambert’s Details Magazine shoot also grab your attention. If you haven’t seen those photos, just click here. Pretty crazy, huh? Clearly this is a guy who likes to push boundaries – all of them. Adam, though, seems to find the blogosphere buzz over the cover a little strange. He tweeted out today his exasperation with people who didn’t get his "omage" – his spelling, not mine – to the campiness of the past. Hey … maybe my "Xanadu" reference wasn’t too far off. If you’d like your own personal copy of "Xana" - oops, sorry, Adam Lambert’s "For Your Entertainment" – the album will be released on November 23.
September 30th, 2009
02:46 PM ET
Adam Lambert fans help students in needAdam Lambert's fans made him last season's "American Idol" runner-up - now they've answered his call to help struggling schools. The singer's online fan groups competed to see who could raise the most money for DonorsChoose.org, which lets people give money directly to classroom project requests submitted by teachers around the U.S.  The month-long challenge raised $229,000 for arts- and music-related learning resources and supplies, benefiting nearly 88,000 students - many in high-poverty schools. According to DonorsChoose, U.S. school teachers spend $1 billion out of their own pockets each year, trying to make up for seemingly endless cuts to school budgets. The Web site, founded in 2000, allows teachers to describe specific projects for their students; donors can then select which projects to support, either in part or in full. YouTube: Lambert thanks his fans So far, 109,000 public and charter school teachers have used the site to obtain $38 million for books, supplies, technology, and other learning resources, helping some 2.5 million students. The Lambert competition is over, but fans can still donate in his name at DonorsChoose.org/AdamLambert. And whether you donate in his name, or on your own, I can tell you: the photos and thank-you notes you'll get from the kids you help make it even more rewarding.
September 10th, 2009
05:40 PM ET
Randy Jackson welcomes Ellen to 'Idol'Showbiz Tonight spoke with "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson on Thursday in New York City’s Time Square and he said he's excited to have Ellen DeGeneres as part of the "Idol" family. Watch Jackson discuss DeGeneres coming on board: Jackson said DeGeneres will bring a new perspective to the judges' table. “I think she is going to bring the voice of the people,” he said. “She is not like a music expert, but I think you know the people sitting at home the show is really about them. Simon [Cowell], and I and Kara [DioGuardi], are all the music experts that you need.” There is one thing that Jackson and DeGeneres share: their southern roots. “She is my home girl from Louisiana. We are both from Louisiana and the south is going to do it again. That’s right,” Jackson said. "American Idol" returns to television in January 2010.
September 10th, 2009
10:07 AM ET
And Ellen DeGeneres was chosen because?I’m going to try real hard not to incur the wrath of Ellen DeGeneres fans here. The announcement that Ellen will replace Paula Abdul as a judge on “American Idol” this coming season left me cold.  Sure, I know Ellen loves the show and appreciates music. For that matter, so do I. But, in my opinion, that hardly qualifies one to be a judge on “Idol.” It reminds me of last season when Quentin Tarantino served as a coach. He too has a love of music and all things “Idol,” but watching him try to guide contestants through their rehearsals was just plain painful. For all of her bucket of crazy, Paula at least brought the perspective of a performer. She knew what it was like to face an audience on your best – and worst – days and I believe that contributed to her desire to always try and find the positive. Perhaps if there weren’t going to be four judges (which felt bloated and unnecessary to me last season), I might be more enthusiastic. With Paula, Randy, and Simon there was balance. With the addition of Kara DioGuardi things just felt out of whack to me and a strong judge is needed to counterbalance it all. I imagine Ellen will provide more than a few laughs, but I am trying to envision what else she will bring other than the enthusiasm of a super fan. What do you think? Was Ellen DeGeneres a good choice for a fourth judge? |
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