Adam Lambert Addresses Homophobia, Early 'American Idol' Backlash For Being Out & Kissing a Man on TV in 'People' Interview

judges decided to right a wrong while listening to an audition from 20-year-old Yonkers, New York native Amara Valerio.Before belting out her audition, Amara told judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie about an opportunity she had to sing the National Anthem at her school.«When I started to sing, this girl came up and pulled the mic and was like, 'This is my senior graduating class and I think I deserve to sing the National Anthem,'» she shared.Amara even came with the video footage to prove it. After the judges watched the shocking moment, Perry declares, «She just pulled a Kanye West,» referencing the rapper's infamous 2009 MTV VMAs moment when he took the mic from winner Taylor Swift to declare that Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!"«I got Kanye'd,» Amara agreed.

"American Idol" judge Katy Perry was accused of being a "bully" and "mom shaming" contestant Sara Beth Liebe by some fans on Sunday night’s show.  At the start of her audition, Liebe stated she was 25 years old when the judges balked and said that she looked like a teenager. "Bless, you guys are my favorite," Liebe replied.

Adam Lambert is enjoying his time in Sydney and making sure he spends time with fans!

Nicole Scherzinger covered Celine Dion‘s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ in the style of Led Zeppelin on the second series of That’s My Jam.A clip of the Pussycat Dolls singer performing a rock driven rendition of the Titanic ballad was shared by the show last night (March 6) ahead of its return in the US tonight (March 7).The show, which is hosted by Jimmy Fallon, sees contestants participate in a segment called the Wheel of Musical Impressions.In this case, Scherzinger was asked to sing ‘My Heart Will Go On’ in the style of Zeppelin. You can view her performance below.The forthcoming season, once again hosted by Jimmy Fallon, will feature the likes of Adam Lambert, Migos‘ Quavo and will.i.am as new guests.Meanwhile, Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant recently credited Phil Collins as the “driving force” spurring him to get his solo career off the ground.“After John [Bonham, Led Zeppelin drummer] passed away and there was no Led Zeppelin, there had to be a way to go,” Plant said.

Cody Fern is baring his birthday suit in a hot new selfie!

treated contestant Sara Beth Liebe, a happy-go-lucky 25-year-old mother of three, on Sunday’s episode of the singing competition singing. The red-headed, quirky California native openly admitted that she’s not much of a musician except in her church choir and on karaoke nights. Perry, who made an off-color remark about being such a young three-time mom, loudly interjected, “Is this your dream?”“Um,” the seemingly already nervous Liebe muttered.

Like family! Ryan Seacrest opened up about his experience hosting American Idol after announcing his departure from Live With Kelly and Ryan.

Ryan Seacrest is still happy to be hosting . Seacrest and the  crew, including judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan took over ET, asking each other questions about season 21 and the craziest auditions they've witnessed to date.«Yes. Yes, I am,» Seacrest said when asked if he's still happy hosting the singing competition series. «I really like the live shows.»This group has been together for six seasons, and they've seen some things in that time.

APPOINTMENTSAgent Beckie Sugden has joined booking agency CAA. Says co-head of CAA London, Emma Banks: “We are THRILLED to have Beckie join our team and contribute her talents to the work we do for our artists. She has a proven track record for success in the representation business and, in just a couple of days, has become an integral part of the CAA team here in London”.————————————————–RELEASESDaughter have released new single ‘Swim Back’.

by a mass shooting survivor. What started as a normal audition for 21-year-old Trey Louis took an emotional turn when he wowed the judges with his cover of the 2016 song “Stone” by Whiskey Myers. Following a standing ovation from all three judges, Louis — who works as a mattress salesperson — revealed that he was a survivor of a 2018 mass shooting at Santa Fe High School in which a gunman allegedly killed eight students and two teachers.

Gorillaz are on course to claim their second Number 1 album, and their first in 17 years, with Cracker Island.

Adam Lambert has announced details of two special shows in London and Cologne this summer – get details on how to buy tickets here.The singer released new covers album ‘High Drama’ this month, which features reworked songs by the likes of Kings Of Leon (‘Sex On Fire’), Lana Del Rey (‘West Coast’) and Sia (‘Chandelier’), among others.Tonight (February 27), he’ll play a one-off album party launch London’s KOKO, and has announced he’ll return to the capital this summer as one of two special European gigs.On June 5, Lambert will play the Royal Albert Hall, before heading to Cologne for a show at The Palladium on June 10.Tickets for the London show will go on sale here from Friday, March 3 at 9.30am GMT. An artist pre-sale will be available here from Wednesday, March 1, also at 9.30 local time.I’m so excited to play at the iconic @RoyalAlbertHall on June 5th and take the stage at Cologne’s Palladium on June 10th! ✨ Presale begins Wed, March 1st at 9:30am and the general on-sale begins Fri, March 3rd at 9:30am.

on Sunday. Contestant Trey Louis, a 21-year-old mattress salesman from Santa Fe, Texas, kicked things off with his friendly and lively personality, performing «Stone» by Whiskey Myers.But when judge Luke Bryan asked Trey why he wanted to perform on the show after his audition, things took a serious turn.«I'm from Santa Fe, Texas and in May 2018, a gunman walked into my school. I was in Art Room 1 and he shot up Art Room 2 before he made his way to Art Room 1,» Trey shared.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, Music Brett Radin, a longtime music manager who recently joined Knitting Factory’s in-house management division, died at his home on Friday, a rep for the company confirms to Variety. Caused of death has not hyet been confirmed; he was 53. Over his career, the Los Angeles-based Radin had worked closely with Dave Matthews, Tracy Chapman, “American Idol” winners Lee DeWyze and Phillip Phillips, the Weepies, Vanessa Carlton and Les Claypool. In January, he took a full-time position at Knitting Factory, bringing with him his Zero Management clients DeWyze, Dave Eggar, D’Arcy and Cut the Kids in Half. Knitting Factory Management President Brian Long said in a statement, “We are extremely saddened to learn the news of Brett’s passing. He brought a lightning bolt of positive energy. He was passionate for his artists, deeply knowledgable about the workings of the music industry, and intuitive. He will be missed.”

American Idol‘s new season is returning with a brand new episode tonight, and we’re bringing you all the reported salary info for the stars!

“He’s doing what?”“Is he really right for that?”“Can he make that work?”These are the types of comments and queries that appear in articles, on social media, and in conversations whenever something new arrives or when he announces he’s going to take on a new project. Everything seems like a stretch.

"American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert said this weekend that someone he once dated told him he’d never succeed in the music industry.  "You’re never going to make it,’" Lambert told the Guardian in an interview published this weekend of what "some guy" he once dated said to him. "I had the last laugh." The musician gave the answer after being asked about the "worst thing" anyone has ever said to him.  The "Whataya Want from Me" singer was the runner-up on "Idol"’s 2009 season, has been nominated for a Grammy, he's toured with rock band Queen and had a cameo in the 2017 movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" and his albums have sold millions of copies.

A former American Idol contestant is opening up about is experience on the show and why he is still traumatized by a moment he shared with judge Katy Perry.

It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.

Adam Lambert has often thought about what Freddie Mercury might think. “I often wonder, ‘Is Freddie’s spirit aware that we’re still celebrating him and singing his music? Would Freddie like the way I sing?’ And I hope, with all my heart, that he would approve of everything that we’ve been doing with these songs,” Lambert, 41, told The Post. “For me, a ghost is the memory of somebody that’s existing collectively in a group of people.