Lambert & Young Honoured By Gay Magazine

November 16th, 2009 AMERICAN IDOL star ADAM LAMBERT has fired back at criticism he received from GENE SIMMONS, calling the KISS star "obnoxious" and "a d**k". Simmons criticised Lambert for 'coming out' as a gay man shortly after Idol wrapped in May (09), claiming the big reveal would hurt his career.

November 16th, 2009 SIR IAN MCKELLEN and KEVIN SPACEY have been honoured for their contribution to the arts at a glitzy ceremony in London. The Lord of the Rings star walked away with a trophy for his hard work in showbusiness at the annual Variety Club Awards on Sunday (15Nov09).

November 10th, 2009 QUEEN stars BRIAN MAY and ROGER TAYLOR are refusing to reveal who they want as their new frontman - but AMERICAN IDOL runner-up ADAM LAMBERT remains a favourite. Fans have been keen for the classic rockers to name a successor to Paul Rodgers ever since the Free star quit the group earlier this year (09), and it's not exactly a secret the Queen stars are fond of Lambert after playing with him during the talent show's glitzy finale in May (09).

November 4th, 2009 LONDON - Rolling Stones member Ronnie Wood was honoured at the Classic Rock Awards for his outstanding contribution. Wood, 62, who has also played with The Faces, was rewarded for his "ageless presence on the scene", and he revealed that it was his first ever accolade.

November 2nd, 2009 Outlandish U.S. rocker ADAM LAMBERT has split from his boyfriend - just four months after telling the world he is gay.

October 19th, 2009 Singer WILL YOUNG has added editor to his resume after taking charge of a leading British gay magazine. The Leave Right Now hitmaker is the guest editor of November's (09) issue of Attitude and interviews a series of stars including Victoria Beckham, Michael Sheen and Matt Lucas.

September 16th, 2009 LONDON - Iggy Pop, often referred to as "the Godfather of Punk", is set to be honoured with a living legend trophy at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards. The rocker and former lead singer of 'The Stooges' will join previous recipients including Ozzy Osbourne, Jimmy Page and Alice Cooper on November 2 in London.

August 31st, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON was honoured in Las Vegas on Saturday (29Aug09) with a star on the PALMS CASINO's Walk of Fame. The late King of Pop's father Joseph received the tribute on what would have been the singer's 51st birthday, just hours after the resort dimmed its lights in tribute to another fallen musician, DJ AM, who was due to perform there on Friday (28Aug09).

July 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been honoured with an inclusion into the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The 'Full House' duo is among 31 designers honoured by the institute, reports Contactmusic.

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 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.

June 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Runner-up of the eighth season of American Idol, Adam Lambert, has revealed that he would not mind appearing in the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar". Lambert, 27, who is at the moment concentrating on his music, revealed on the "Today" show the character he would love to play.

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' contestant Lambert gets hometown hurrahSAN DIEGO — Adam Lambert returned to his San Diego high school in triumph, with thousands of students and fans cheering the "American Idol" finalist. The 27-year-old Lambert entered the Mt.