LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Even before Adam Lambert's show-stopping performance at the 2009 American Music Awards was edited for the west coast feed of the awards show, the singer told Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson that he felt censoring his performance would be wrong.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Fans might be divided on whether Adam Lambert's racy AMA performance crossed the line on Sunday night, but keyboardist Tommy Ratliff - who Adam kissed onstage - says the performance was just right.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Lambert's show-stopping performance at the 2009 American Music Awards shocked the crowd - and not because of his trademark rock 'n' roll wail.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Lambert's first post-'American Idol' album is due out on November 23, the same day as Rihanna, Shakira and Susan Boyle's new efforts, but the rocker isn't running scared.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'American Idol' alum Adam Lambert is a single man, once again.

Lambert and longtime boyfriend Drake LaBry have called it quits, according to several online reports.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Lambert has revealed that it was a host of music legends helped inspire the glam look on the cover of his upcoming album, 'For Your Entertainment.'

Plus, Adam talks Michael Jackson's 'This Is It.'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Lambert has revealed the cover art for his first post-'American Idol' album.

The big-voiced singer is pictured on the sleeve in multi-colored eye shadow, caressing his face with a black leather glove.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Is Adam Lambert hitting the studio with Lady Gaga?

'Yes it's true,' the 'American Idol' runner-up Tweeted on Monday. 'I spent yesterday in the studio w the insanely talented and creative Lady GaGa recording a song that she wrote! I love her.'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Lambert's first post-'American Idol' album isn't due out until November 24, but fans can already hear snippets of one of the epic new songs he has been working on.

A snippet of Adam's 'Time For Miracles,' the theme song from Columbia Pictures' upcoming Roland Emmerich sci-fi film '2012,' starring John Cusack, hit AOL's Moviefone Web site on Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Lambert has announced his first post-'American Idol' album is due for release this fall.

Adam, who came in second in the FOX reality competition back in May, confirmed on his Twitter page that his album will be out in November.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Lambert may be on the road with his fellow Season 8 'American Idols,' but his romance with Drake LaBray is made of strong stuff.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A little over a month after performing on stage with Adam Lambert during the 'American Idol' Season 8 finale, KISS frontman Gene Simmons has claimed the runner-up put his career in jeopardy by announcing he was gay.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The 'Idols' are about to return to the stage.

The 'American Idols Live Tour' is set to kick off on July 5 in Portland, Ore., bringing Season 8's top 10 on a 50-city tour - and 'Idol' winner Kris Allen said he's loving the ride.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Lambert is 'disappointed' over an independent label's decision to release material he recorded in his pre-fame days.

In a new statement released to Access Hollywood, the 'American Idol' runner-up continued to distance himself from the upcoming release - 'On With the Show,' due out this summer on Hi-Fi Recordings.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Lambert's debut album is going to arrive a little earlier than he expected.

While he works toward a fall release of his RCA Records debut, Hi Fi Recordings and Wilshire Records have announced the summer release of the 'American Idol' runner-up's 'On With The Show.' The album is compiled of songs recorded by Adam, during his pre-fame days, and it's a project he does not endorse now.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'American Idol's' Adam Lambert recently revealed that he's gay and single and now the rocker has scored himself a spot on People's Hottest Bachelor's list.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Much has been made over 'American Idol' runner-up Adam Lambert opening up on his sexuality to the new issue of Rolling Stone after months of questions, but the star said he wasn't giving anything away by saying he was gay.

'My whole thing from day one is, you guys haven't figured it out already?' Adam told ABC's '20/20,' in an episode to air on Friday night at 10 PM EST. 'I sang Cher during Hollywood Week! Who cares?'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'American Idol' winner Kris Allen doesn't mind the attention he receives from his millions of fans - including Adam Lambert.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Since the beginning of his run on 'American Idol,' Adam Lambert found himself fielding as many questions about his sexuality as about his music.

And now, in a new interview with Rolling Stone, Adam is putting all of the rumors and whispers to rest.

NEW YORK, NY -- Kara DioGuardi has told the ladies of 'The View' she was never confused about the sexuality of 'American Idol' runner up Adam Lambert.

Barbara Walters asked the newest 'Idol' judge if she felt Adam's perceived sexuality had an impact on 'Idol' voters.

NEW YORK, NY -- Adam Lambert has no hard feelings after 'American Idol' Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken bashed him then apologized over a series of blog posts late last week.

'I don't know Clay,' Adam told Access Hollywood on Thursday morning after performing on the 'Today Show.' 'I'm glad he's getting headlines now though, because he wasn't before.'

NEW YORK, New York -- Clay Aiken has retracted some of his 'colorful' criticism of 'American Idol' runner-up Adam Lambert.

'Since my previous blog got dissected like a biology lab frog, I suppose I should clarify and even retract some of what I wrote,' Clay wrote on his official Web site on Friday, following a Thursday post where he suggested Adam's performance of 'Ring of Fire' from earlier in the 'Idol' season was 'contrived, awful, and slightly frightening.'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'American Idol' alum Clay Aiken is apparently no fan of this season's runner-up, Adam Lambert, or the current state of the FOX reality competition.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kris Allen and Adam Lambert battled it out for the title of 'American Idol' on Monday evening, but the third round of competition took a twist when Kara DioGuardi asked the public not to judge the younger singer on his version of a song she co-wrote.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Lambert has stood out as one of the most unique contestants in 'American Idol's' Season 8, so it's only fitting that a slew of equally unique items related to the star-on-the rise have cropped up on eBay.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Paula Abdul may be betting on Adam Lambert making it to the 'American Idol' finals, but in a new interview, she said he'll do well regardless of whether he wins the crown.

Plus, Paula talks about going cold turkey from her Western medication.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Lambert is already a standout on 'American Idol,' but just in case he needs a few more votes, 'The Hills'' Audrina Patridge is throwing her weight behind the reality show contender.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Simon Cowell has spent much of this season of 'American Idol,' dishing out praise and barbs from his judge's chair.

On Monday night, however, one contender brought the British judge to his feet for a standing ovation.