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Kris Allen won season eight of “American Idol”, but that doesn’t mean that he has any love for the franchise that made him famous. Someone sounds bitter! You would think he wouldn’t be, considering that he wouldn’t have a career if it weren’t for his time on the show.

When asked if he caught the season eleven finale of the show where Phillip Phillips took the Idol crown, he said that he hadn’t. It was a boring two-hour show that only gave us five minutes worth of results, but still.

Not only did he not watch the finale, he feels that the show has run its course overall. Has “American Idol” jumped the shark? As TMZ reports, it could be because Kris is only being projected to sell 15,000 to 20,000 records in his latest album’s first week. In addition to that, there are rumors floating around that Kris is going to be dropped from his record label.

Do you think Kris is right? Should FOX cancel “American Idol”? Is it a true showcase of talent, or is it a popularity contest?

If your name is Taylor Hicks, then probably not. Even though the crooner won the talent competition in 2006, he is now crooning away as a lead character in Grease on Broadway. Not that it wasn’t a dream of his to perform on Broadway, because that is totally respectable.

Obviously I wasn’t a card carrying member of the Soul Patrol, but the guy has a voice and some degree of talent. That is what winning American Idol means anyway, right?

On March 10, 2009, Taylor released his second album, The Distance, to dismal record sales. Therefore, he was soon dropped from his record label, J Records.

Even more recently, Kris Allen won 2009′s American Idol, yet hasn’t seen the success as runner-up, Adam Lambert. Sure, he raked in $650,000 in 19 Entertainment contracts, as well as deals to work with Disney, but what winning the competition done for his career as a singer? He obviously doesn’t have the same draw as Adam and even after he won, who was asked to out himself on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

But don’t think that any of the people who appear on the show don’t make their share of the payola.

Kris Allen’s debut album is set to drop on November 17, 2009 and we’ve just gotten the entire track listing for the album.

Check it out!

01 “Live Like We’re Dying”
02 “Before We Come Undone”
03 “Can’t Stay Away”
04 “The Truth”
05 “Written All Over My Face”
06 “Bring It Back”
07 “Red Guitar”
08 “Is It Over”
09 “Let It Rain”
10 “Alright With Me”
11 “Lifetime”
12 “I Need To Know”

BONUS TRACK
13 “Heartless”

At least he didn’t include “No Boundaries”! Are you going to be picking this up?

“American Idol” season eight winner Kris Allen has just released his first single, titled “Live Like We’re Dying” and it’s pretty good.

Have a listen to the song (and lyrics), below: (continue reading…)

I’ve just gotten this alert in my inbox, informing me that a new release is available. It’s Kris Allen’s debut album, which is still untitled, but it has finally gotten a release date!

The album is set for release on November 17, 2009 and you can pre-order it here!

I’m not sure how much of this I believe, but a source is claiming that Adam Lambert had a hissy fit of diva proportions at a concert recently.

The Idols Live tour came to Tacoma, Washington on July 7, 2009. Apparently this is when Lambert supposedly had a little bit of drama backstage.

A source claimed that a fan grabbed Lambert’s hand, interrupting his chat with Kris Allen, to say, “I have to tell you, Adam, you are the greatest…I just LOVE your voice.” (continue reading…)

Adam Lambert and Kris Allen are set to collaborate on a song writing project.

The two of them will be spending a lot of time together on the Idols Live tour, so they’ll have plenty of opportunity to come up with something fans will enjoy. (continue reading…)

In a recent interview with “Parade” magazine, Kris Allen was asked whether or not he thought Adam Lambert was stealing the spotlight. After all, Kris did win “American Idol”, but Adam landed the cover of “Rolling Stone” and people are still hanging on his every word.

Kris responded, “Adam is definitely one of those people who garnishes media attention. He’s different, and he’s something completely different from Idol and so I think he deserves all that stuff. And for me, I’m totally laid back and cool. Being on the cover of Rolling Stone, he had something to say and they wanted to be the ones to say it. That was his way to do that. I don’t have any problems with it at all. I think Adam totally deserves it. I don’t feel like he’s stealing my thunder.” (continue reading…)

David Cook was a guest on last night’s “Larry King Live” and he talked about how his brother, Adam, passed away at the young age of 37-years-old and how he’s coping with the loss.

He says that he has amazing people surrounding him and that his brother kept his sense of humor to the very end. He said that Adam never let his medical problems define him or become a personality trait.

He also discusses how he and his parents are coping and how they shared lawyer jokes in the family, due to Adam’s profession. He says that Adam discovered his illness when he was 26-years-old and that he held on longer than expectations. (continue reading…)

David Archuleta wasn’t really surprised that “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert confessed his sexuality in the newest issue of “Rolling Stone”.

He says that he assumed Lambert was gay and thought everyone else did, too.

When asked whose album he was more looking forward to, Archuleta graciously said that he was really excited for both of them because “they’re both really different”. He went on to say that he looked forward to seeing them each week and that both Kris Allen and Lambert were both immensely talented. (continue reading…)

Here’s a shocker: Adam Lambert is gay! Like we didn’t already know that, right? For the first time, after being in the public spotlight as the runner-up for “American Idol”, Lambert is finally kicking that closet door open.

In the next issue of “Rolling Stone”, Lambert says, “I don’t think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear I’m gay. I’ve been living in Los Angeles for eight years as a gay man. I’ve been at clubs drunk making out with somebody in the corner.”

Of making the big reveal, he says, “Right after the finale, I almost started talking about it to the reporters, but I thought, ‘I’m going to wait for Rolling Stone, that will be cooler. I’m proud of my sexuality.”

Of all of the attention from the opposite sex this season, Lambert says, “I loved it this season when the girls went crazy for me. As far as I’m concerned, it’s all hot.”

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It’s official!

“American Idol” winner, Kris Allen has been signed with Jive Records. Allen presumably (if the rumors are correct) Allison Iraheta on the Jive label. Congrats to Kris!

Simon Fuller’s 19 Recordings has signed Allen, with his work being licensed to Jive.

Fuller says, “Kris won the hearts of millions of Americans with his soulful voice, good looks, and gracious demeans. However it is his passion for music and love of performing that will make sure Kris stands the test of time and makes ‘American Idol’ proud.”

Allen says, “As exciting as the last few months have been, I’m really looking forward to what is next. I’m very grateful to be working with Simon Fuller and his team at 19 Entertainment, along with Barry Weiss and Jive Records on my debut album. Everyone’s been asking me what it’s going to sound like. It will be very similar to what you heard from me on the show — definitely in the pop/rock genre. I can’t wait to get started!”

Weiss, Chairman and CEO of RCA/Jive says, “Kris had a terrific run of memorable performances culminating with an incredible win. He’s a super-talented singer and all-around gifted musician who has that rare common touch which will give him the ability to connect with the broadest possible audience. We’re really excited to welcome him to the Jive family.”

Took ‘em long enough!!

Season eight “American Idol” winner, Kris Allen has just performed “The Star Spangled Banner” at Sunday night’s NBA Finals Game 2, before a packed audience.

The game took place between the L.A. Lakers and the Orlando Magic with courtside celebrity appearances like Jack Nicholson, Zac Efron, Rihanna, and Diddy, among others.

I really enjoyed his performance, did you?

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Season eight “American Idol” winner, Kris Allen is set to perform at this morning’s Walmart shareholders’ meeting at the Bud Walton Arena, University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Allen is reportedly only singing one song for the meeting and it’s said to be the “American Idol” coronation song, “No Boundaries”. It hasn’t been said as to what time he’ll be performing, but the meeting itself begins at 8:00 a.m. EST.

Live feed of the event here or here.

Update: Via MJ’sBigBlog, we have the videos from the event:

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Adam Lambert may not want to set his sights on fronting Queen just yet, because he has other plans and apparently they include hitting the Broadway stage.

He says that he would love to appear in “Jesus Chris Superstar” and his dream role? He says, “I’d love to play Judas – that’s my dream role.”

He’s also got plans for “American Idol” winner Kris Allen. When asked who could star alongside Lambert on Broadway, he replied, “Kris…he could play Jesus!”

As far as rumors that were swirling around saying that Lambert would be the new Queen frontman, don’t believe the hype.

He said, “They’ve never actually offered me anything. They expressed interest in working together, but just said they’d like to have a meaningful conversation, and that’s it. It could have meant they wanted me to come to dinner with them, it could have meant they wanted to talk about the meaning of life. I don’t know if joining the band permanently is in the cards for me right now. They’re legends; I’m just the new kid on the block.”

Snap! Clay Aiken slammed Adam Lambert saying that he wasn’t his “cup of tea at all” and that his Johnny Cash performance made his ears bleed, but that’s okay with Lambert. Even though Aiken later apologized, Lambert is really laughing it off.

He said, “I don’t know Clay. I’m glad he’s getting headlines now though, because he wasn’t before. If he wants to ride my coattails about it, good for him.”

Lambert made sure he cleared up the details surrounding the famous TextGate, where people thought that AT&T or some other party were giving votes to Kris Allen.

He added, “There are plenty of standards and practices set up where they make sure that there’s no, foul play. And I don’t think it’s a conspiracy. I think people are making a big deal out of nothing. A couple of employees handed out a couple of phones and showed people how to use them. I don’t think that’s a conspiracy of any kind.”

And there you have it!

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Adam Lambert and “American Idol” winner Kris Allen performed on “The Today Show” earlier today.

First, the guys talked about the show and how things have changed for them. Kris was also asked about “TextGate” whereas AT&T were said to have rigged the results in favor of his win on the show. Kris joked that he didn’t call AT&T and tell them that he needed more votes.

Adam said that he rolled his eyes when he heard the news and said that people are just looking for something to be dramatic about. He adds that there is no conspiracy, so relax.

And Adam says that he will not be working with Queen!

The guys also performed for the show, with Kris singing “Heartless” and Adam singing, “Mad World”:

Kris also sang the “American Idol” coronation song, written by Kara DioGuardi, “No Boundaries”:

I love how well they got along throughout the show and the results. It bodes well for both of their careers.

What do you think?

Update: Click here to see Kris Allen perform “Heartless” on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”.

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You can really tell that even though Adam Lambert didn’t walk away the winner of “American Idol” on Wednesday night, that he really likes Kris Allen.

They are so cute! He’s genuinely happy for Kris. What a good sport. And you know Adam is going to have a stellar career ahead of him.

Kris Allen sat down for American Idol Extra’s “Question Of The Week” and Savannah from Dover, PA, wanted to know how Kris copes with all of the women fans screaming at him.

Check out the video for his answer:

Short and sweet!

Apparently iTunes had Adam Lambert in mind when writing about the American Idol crown. Well, they got his picture right, and his name…hmmm…maybe not so much.

The text reads:

Somewhere between Kris Allen’s knockout performance of Michael Jackson’s “Man In The Mirror” and his rendition of Marvin Gaye’s “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), it was pretty obvious we work looking at the work of an American Idol. The way he carried himself through these tunes did the songs justice and showed that Allen has serious musical chops (whether at the guitar or the piano) — he also proved that he has that all-important mystery factor that separates the talented singers from the luminaries. Consistently wowing judges and audiences with his understated style and searing renditions of tracks by Bill Withers, Kanye West, and OneRepublic, Lambert ascended through the ranks and took the top spot. He’s the Idol of today and the superstar of tomorrow — congratulations Kris Allen!

Via iTunes

With all of the fuss surrounding the season finale of “American Idol”, it seemed that Adam Lambert was a total shoe-in for the crown.

He had/has fans left and right, people were cheering for him in droves. They just KNEW he was going to win it all tonight. He even had Katy Perry showing her bias for him on the show, by wearing her faux Elvis outfit with his name emblazoned on the back.

After it’s all said and done, Kris Allen is the winner of the show. But why? Was it that he had the better talent? Was it that he did THE BEST job of the entire series?

Even Simon Cowell commented recently that the Idol finale should consist of Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert primarily because Kris couldn’t compete with the likes of Adam.

Anyone I’ve talked to said that Adam was in a class all of his own. He was the winner, in everybody’s minds before the finale even aired. My question is, was Adam not chosen because he’s gay? I only ask that because I really can’t think of another reason why he would’ve been passed over for the crown. It surely wasn’t because he’s not good enough. To say that people are in shock over the results of the show would be an understatement.

What do you think?

On a side note, I think both of the guys did an excellent job on the show. This is basically just for discussion as to your opinions on what happened on tonight’s show.

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After winning the coin toss last week and having Adam Lambert go first, the two of the guys really gave it their all.

Adam sang “A Change Is Gonna Come”, “Mad World”, and Kara DioGuardi’s song, “No Boundaries” and really wowed the crowd.

But it wasn’t enough! The underdog, Kris Allen, has come through as the winner of the American Idol crown for season eight!

Are you upset that Adam didn’t win? What are your thoughts?

Tonight’s American Idol finale sing-off is going to be a rockin’ occasion…or not.

Kris Allen won the coin toss last week, so he chose Adam Lambert to sing first.

Check out their song choices:

Adam Lambert:

Producer’s Choice: A Change is Gonna Come (Patti LaBelle version)
Contestant’s Choice: Mad World (Tears for Fears)
Coronation: No Boundaries (written by Kara DioGuardi)

Kris Allen:

Producer’s Choice: What’s Going On? (Marvin Gaye)
Contestant’s Choice: Ain’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
Coronation: No Boundaries (written by Kara DioGuardi)

What do you think of the choices? And what is up with the coronation song being written by Kara DioGuardi? I liked what they did with that last year better. They had an unknown songwriter pen the song and flew him and his partner in for the finale. Boo on American Idol.

Via Joe’s Space Blog