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PopWatch Adam Lambert: OUT-rageous!

Michael Slezak doesn't buy that because Adam is gay, he must push a social agenda a certain way

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PopWatch: 'American Idol' Kris Allen covers '...Baby One More Time'

Michael Slezak's impressed by clip of stripped-down, slowed-down rendition of Britney's first hit

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Music Mix Allison Iraheta video: Like it?

Michael Slezak's take on ''Idol'' alum's clip for ''Friday I'll Be Over U'': Love her in it, but concept's not so hot

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Music Mix Danny Gokey's new track: Like it?

Tim Stack on first listen to ''It's Only,'' a big, emotional ballad from ''Idol'' alum's upcoming album; weigh in!

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'Idolatry'

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Idolatry: Kris Allen on his win

Michael Slezak chats with ''Idol'' champ about being the underdog, his offbeat song choices, and more

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Idolatry: Adam Lambert visits!

Singing vs. social issues, naughty lyrics, Bill O'Reilly, Allison, and more in candid chat with Michael Slezak

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Idolatry: Allison Iraheta chat

The Rocker joins Michael Slezak for an in-depth discussion of her experience

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Idolatry: Danny Gokey strikes back!

Season 8 finalist turns the tables on Michael Slezak at the ''American Idol'' tour stop in Albany, N.Y.

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Idolatry: A finale to dye for

Why this season made us furious -- and why we miss it already. Did gay rights (possibly) play into the finale?

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Photo Galleries

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Photo Gallery: 'American Idol' Adam Lambert: 6 exclusive pics!

Sneak a peek at the ''American Idol'' fave as he records his debut album and tells us how it's going

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Photo Gallery 'American Idol': 15 dream themes!

Enough with disco, Motown, and ''the Year You Were Born''! See our ideas of strong songs, then vote for your fave!

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Photo Gallery 'Idol': Season 8's greatest hits!

Our playlist of 25 ace performances from Adam, Allison, Kris, Danny, Anoop, Jesse (naturally!), and more

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Photo Gallery 'Idol': 12 best auditions ever!

We list a (baker's) dozen of tryouts that were so good, even Simon couldn't sneer at them

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Photo Gallery 'Idol': Where are they now?

What are Elliott Yamin, Bo Bice, and Melinda Doolittle up to? The scoop on 14 contestants' post-show lives

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