‘American Idol’ finalist Lambert gets hometown hurrah in San Diego, marching band and all

June 27th, 2009 Former 'Idol' contestant Gokey promotes MilwaukeeMILWAUKEE — Former "American Idol" contestant Danny Gokey is promoting his hometown of Milwaukee. Gokey says his favorite parts of Milwaukee are the east side with its restaurants and shops, the Latin feel of the south side and the lakefront.

June 20th, 2009 Album with Adam Lambert tunes expected this summerLOS ANGELES — Adam Lambert says an album of tunes he recorded before "American Idol" won't be anything like what he's planning now. Songs recorded by Lambert before his rise on the popular Fox singing competition are slated to be released this summer on the album "On with the Show" from Hi Fi Recordings and Wilshire Records, beginning with the single "Want." John Hecker, CEO of Hi Fi Recordings, said Friday that the tracks were recorded in 2007 and 2008.

June 16th, 2009 'Idol' finalist Bo Bice gives clarinet to schoolsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former "American Idol" finalist Bo Bice has donated a clarinet to a Nashville instrument drive.

June 9th, 2009 Report: Lambert talks about sex, drugs, 'Idol'NEW YORK — "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert has landed the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, where he talks about sex, drugs and his "Idol" experiences. The 27-year-old singer from San Diego acknowledges in an interview that he's gay, and says it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone.

May 31st, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Rumour has been mounting online that this year's American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert will come out of the closet about his sexuality in the next issue of the Rolling Stone magazine. The New York Post's Page Six is the first to report the story, saying "a well-placed magazine source" has confirmed that Lambert's much-questioned sexuality will be put on the magazine's next cover, AceShowbiz reports.

May 23rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Former American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken has criticised this season's finalist Adam Lambert, dubbing the latter "awful". Pop singer Clay, who began his rise to fame on the second season of the television program in 2003, said 27-year-old Adam was nothing less than frightening, reports Defamer.com.

May 14th, 2009 Final two 'American Idol' singers selectedLOS ANGELES — Danny Gokey (GO'-key) is dancing off "American Idol," leaving Adam Lambert and Kris Allen to duke it out in the finale of the popular Fox singing competition next week. Gokey was revealed to have received the fewest viewer votes on Wednesday.

May 14th, 2009 Final 2 'American Idol' singers selectedLOS ANGELES — Danny Gokey is dancing off "American Idol," leaving showy Adam Lambert and twangy Kris Allen to duke it out in the finale of the popular Fox singing competition next week. Gokey, the bespectacled 29-year-old church music director and recent widower from Milwaukee, was revealed to have received the fewest viewer votes on Wednesday.

May 12th, 2009 Simon Cowell: Adam Lambert will win 'Idol'CHICAGO — "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular singing competition show. Cowell told Oprah Winfrey on Monday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that his money is on Lambert because the contestant is fearless, unique and "he's got swagger." Winfrey also featured Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who is competing on "Britain's Got Talent." Boyle told Winfrey she's "loving every second" of her newfound fame.

May 12th, 2009 Simon Cowell says Adam Lambert will win 'Idol'CHICAGO — "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular singing competition show. Cowell told Oprah Winfrey on Monday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that his money is on Lambert because the contestant is fearless, unique and "he's got swagger." Winfrey also featured Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who is competing on "Britain's Got Talent." Boyle told Winfrey she's "loving every second" of her newfound fame.

May 9th, 2009 'Idol' Kris Allen returns to Ark. hometown, paradeCONWAY, Ark.

May 8th, 2009 Allison Iraheta won't play 'Idol' favoritesLOS ANGELES — Allison Iraheta said Thursday she enjoyed the role of little sister to the guys on "American Idol" and refused to pick a favorite among them. Iraheta, 17, of Los Angeles, who was eliminated from the Fox TV singing contest Wednesday, said her fans must decide about shifting support to remaining finalists Kris Allen, Danny Gokey or Adam Lambert.

May 8th, 2009 'Idol' finalist Gokey gets Milwaukee homecomingMILWAUKEE — "American Idol" contestant Danny Gokey's hometown is throwing out the welcome mat with plans for a parade, concert and an invitation for him to sing the national anthem at a Milwaukee Brewers game. The 29-year-old church music director from Milwaukee and the other two contestants who made the cut Wednesday night — Adam Lambert from San Diego and Kris Allen from Conway, Ark.

May 8th, 2009 Another singer slashed on 'Idol,' leaving 3LOS ANGELES — "American Idol" finalist Allison Iraheta (EAR'-ah-HE'-ta) has a reason to cry. The 17-year-old high school student from Los Angeles who crooned Janis Joplin's "Cry Baby" for her rock performance this week was revealed Wednesday to have received the fewest viewer votes, leaving three singers in the Fox singing competition.

May 8th, 2009 Allison Iraheta slashed on 'Idol,' leaving 3LOS ANGELES — "American Idol" finalist Allison Iraheta has a reason to cry. The flame-haired 17-year-old high school student from Los Angeles, who crooned "Cry Baby" for her rock performance this week, was revealed Wednesday to have received the fewest viewer votes, leaving three singers in the popular Fox singing competition.