Hard to believe, but American Idol judge Randy Jackson — despite incessantly trumpeting his music-producer cred on the show — has never collaborated with an Idol alum — until now, that is. Jackson has lent his talents to Season 7 fifth-place finisher Brooke White, whose debut album, High Hopes & Heartbreak, is out Tuesday, July 21. The pair also cofounded the indie label on which it will be released. “I’m very appreciative of Randy taking [...]

Idol auditions are going on across the country all summer long while the current idols top ten tour the country. Check out our slide show to get some glimpses of this year’s hopefuls in Boston, Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles. Find more photos like this on TheEntertainmentHotline Related PostsKimberly Caldwell strikes out beyond tv hosting with her new single Why would anyone want to be a judge on American Idol? Simon and Ellen Interviews Fantasia [...]

Lyndsey Parker from Reality Rocks on Yahoo got the chance to interview Kris Allen at the Idol tour rehearsals- check out her videos here – the two parts to the interview take almost 20 minutes- and read the full interview and her impressions on Yahoo! HERE. I really liked Kris throughout the entire competition- his song stylings and tremendous musical talent at the keyboards and guitar made him a stand out for me from the [...]

Just caught the promo on ABC- this Friday night Adam Lambert will be talking to 20/20 about his revelations in Rolling Stone and what his plans are for his future. Check your local schedule for time! Related PostsIdol Alum Sightings: Kimberly Locke, David Osmond, David Cook, Allison Iraheta Adam Lambert goes home to San Diego- check out a preview of his trip! Randy Jackson talks about the final three

From ROLLING STONE: American Idol’s glamtastic runner-up Adam Lambert opens up in the next issue of Rolling Stone, speaking frankly about his sexuality, though he doesn’t think his revelation is particularly shocking. “I don’t think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I’m gay,” Lambert says in the new issue of Rolling Stone, hitting newsstands this week. (Click here to check out exclusive video of his cover shoot). The flamboyant Idol singer [...]

From EW- this news about current American Idol winner Kris Allen- It’s official. American Idol season 8 champ Kris Allen has been signed, as expected, by 19 Recordings, and his debut album will be licensed to Jive Records for a late fall release, the companies announced today. Hawk-eyed Idol fans had already noticed that Allen’s initial single, the Kara DioGuardi-penned victory anthem “No Boundaries,” was released under the 19/Jive banner; “No Boundaries” currently ranks No. [...]

Allison was at the MTV GBK Pool Party gifting event yesterday and manage to mug for the camera. I could never figure out Simon’s problem with Allison- she is such a ham and really goofy- she just happens to be serious about her music- last time I checked that is a good thing…whatever! Am hoping this means maybe she and some of the other Idols might make an appearance at the MTV Movie Awards this [...]

Kris and Adam are in New York doing publicity rounds before the Idol tour starts. Here are a couple of interviews with the guys. Related PostsScott MacIntyre talks American Idol Scott MacIntyre leaves Idol, Jennifer Hudson and Miley Cyrus to perform next week as idols take on movie songs American Idol’s Top 8

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A New Idol is Crowned – Adam Lambert still Wins By Erika Blake The Entertainment Hotline Admin So another year of American Idol has passed and we have a new winner. Was it the outrageously talented Adam Lambert who everyone predicted would win? Nope, soft spoken, underdog Kris Allen took home the big prize. Usually on finale nights I end up either elated or deflated. Last night I didn’t care one way or the other, [...]

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Quickie recap- by Kate Blake Last night was the final singing for Adam Lambert and Kris Allen as contestants on American Idol. Tonight we find out who had enough votes to win. Songs were 1 chosen by show creator Simon Fuller for the contestants, 1 song that the contestants had each done earlier in the season and the Idol crowning song – co-written by Kara DioGuardi. The first song was contestant’s choice- Adam sang Mad [...]

We know how the night went down- Adam and Kris are in the finals for this year’s American Idol. Here are the pics from the Top 3 results show- behind the scenes, after the show and on stage. Loved Katie Perry coming out in her Adam Lambert cape- it was a love love thing considering Adam proclaimed he wanted to see Katie Perry right after Danny stated he just wanted the results done with on [...]

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy KRIS ALLEN AND ADAM LAMBERT TO BATTLE FOR “AMERICAN IDOL” CROWN TUESDAY, MAY 19, ON FOX 88 MILLION VOTES SETS NEW PERFORMANCE SHOW RECORD DANNY GOKEY ELIMINATED FROM COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED ON TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 IDOL Judges’ Desk and Chairs To Go on Display at Smithsonian Institution Kris Allen and Adam Lambert are AMERICAN IDOL’s Top 2 finalists after Danny [...]