Adam Lambert News

American Idol winner Kris Allen and star powered runner-up Adam Lambert both performed this morning on The TODAY show this morning, Thursday, May 28th and BroadwayWorld was there!

Adam Lambert is now a household name thanks to his exposure on AMERICAN IDOL, the singing sensation has hit New York City and the Season 8 runner-up is making the media rounds all this week.

Fox television series GLEE has broken into the Billboard Hot 100 chart with its recording of Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin'. The track is the chart's Hot Shot Debut at No. 4. The feat is even more impressive as nine tracks charted from American Idol winner Kris Allen and runner-up Adam Lambert, but those were all outsold by the GLEE recording. GLEE'S remake surpasses the original 1981 Journey recording of the song, which peaked at No. 9.

Adam Lambert is now a household name thanks to his exposure on 'American Idol', the singing sensation has hit New York City and the Season 8 runner-up will be making the media rounds all this week. Lambert taped a performance of 'Mad World' this morning for the CBS Early Show, the segment will air on Thursday, May 28th. Lambert was a true stand out this season, the young Los Angeles based singer usually had the audience in the palm of his hand with one swooning performance after another.

After the 'American Idol' finale, Adam Lambert answered questions from reporters in a mass media conference and his message was all the music about his successful goal of creating togetherness. The questions and answers came fast and furious as the singing sensation met the press, here are some highlights below!

Singers Adam Lambert and Kris Allen made it all the way to the season finale of 'American Idol' at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles last night, Wednesday May 20, and after a two-hour show where former 'Idol' winners Carrie Underwood and David Cook, as well as Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas and Keith Urban graced the stage, Kris Allen was named the winner! Over 100 million votes were cast to decide the victor! Allen's softer style and gentle vocals won the day. BroadwayWorld.com brings you Sara De Boer's fantastic photos of the arrivals and post show press room!

Kris Allen was crowned the 'American Idol' Season 8 champion tonight, Wednesday night May 20, after nearly 100 million votes were cast. Adam Lambert the glam-rock favorite to take the title came in second, but his future looks very bright as theatre industry insiders are already clamoring to steer him to The Great White Way and fast!

Singers Adam Lambert and Kris Allen made it all the way to the season finale of 'American Idol' at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles tonight, Wednesday May 20, and after a two-hour show where former 'Idol' winners Carrie Underwood and David Cook, as well Lionel Richie, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas and Keith Urban graced the stage, Kris Allen was named the winner!

GLEE, the new one-hour musical comedy series from Ryan Murphy ('Nip/Tuck'), got a special preview following AMERICAN IDOL Tuesday, May 19 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The move was a success for the network as FOX won the night with the musical filled one-two punch of both shows.

'American Idol' reaches its season finale this week as it continues to hold an iron grip on U.S. television ratings after eight seasons. The first part of finale showdown took place tonight, Tuesday May 19th, and it pit musical theater star rocker Adam Lambert, whom Entertainment Weekly magazine called 'the most exciting 'American Idol' contestant in years,' directly against sweet natured and married college student Kris Allen, a favorite among middle American teen gals.

On Saturday, May 23 at 8pm - Upright Cabaret, a wildly popular theatrical showcase featuring an eclectic mix of artists from stage, screen and recording, will present BROADWAY'S NEW LEADING MEN in-concert poolside Memorial Day Weekend at the new Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs.

Wild child singer Adam Lambert and clean-cut guitar and piano player Kris Allen will compete for the title of 'American Idol' in this week's eighth season finale.

AMERICAN IDOL Top 2 finalist and former 'WICKED' cast member Adam Lambert continues to thrill audiences every week with his high-wire performances and soaring vocals.

Wild child singer Adam Lambert and clean-cut guitar and piano player Kris Allen will compete for the title of 'American Idol' in this week's eighth season finale.

American Idol and Britain's Got Talent honcho Simon Cowell, was as a guest on Oprah Winfrey's show on Monday May, 11th. Singing sensation Susan Boyle, who is competing on Britain's Got Talent, also made an appearance via satellite from her living room.

American Idol finalists Kris Allen and Adam Lambert will be opening up for a number of music legends on the next episode. Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas and Keith Urban are among the artists scheduled to perform on Wednesday's finale before either Allen or Lambert is crowned the eight season champion.