Adam Lambert Talks About His Homosexuality, His Not Winning AI and His Music with Nancy O'Dell at Access Hollywood on MSNBC

19 June 2009

Last week, Adam Lambert came out to officially admit that he's gay in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine.  This time around, Adam Lambert himself on cam goes one-on-one with Nancy O'Dell to verbalize the admission.  

Here's that one-on-one Access Hollywood interview at MSNBC:

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Kris Allen Wins American Idol Season 8 - Live Blog Post of the American Idol Season 8 Finale, May 20 (May 21, Manila time)

21 May 2009, 8:59am, Manila time

I've been watching the American Idol Season 8 finale for several minutes now.  Caught the Black Eyed Peas  singing with Fergie ...

Ryan Seacrest gets a kiss from Katrina "Bikini Girl" Darrel

Katrina Darrell sings and is joined on stage by fourth judge Kara DioGuardi 

9:00 am, Allison Iraheta and Cyndi Lauper in a playful rendition of "Time After Time," 9:03. Here's Cyndi Lauper's rendition of "Time After Time:"

9:03am, Interview with Kris Allen's parents

9:04am, Interview with Adam Lambert's parents, "Are you nervous," asks Ryan Seacrest, "I am," says Adam's mom.

9:05am, Danny Gokey sings

9:06am, Lionel Richie introduced by Danny Gokey.  They sing "Just Go" and then finish with "All Night Long." 9:09am

9:15am Adam Lambert's journey to AI, audition in San Francisco ... "twist it and I will surprise you."

9:16am "With his unique voice and style, he took the country by storm." Ryan Seacrest speaking about Adam Lambert

9:18am Adam Lambert introduces Kiss and performs "Detroit Rock City" with them;  then, "I Wanna Rock and Roll All Nite,"  9:21am

9:26am Ryan Seacrest introduces the legend, Carlos Santana ... playing the guitar ... "Black Magic Woman" ... AI finalists on stage singing, 9:28am.

9:30am Ford Music Video and video showing AI Season 7 winner David Cook giving the keys to Ford Hybrids to Adam Lambert and Kris Allen

9:31am Megan Joy singing with Michael Sarver, Steven Martin accompanying ... 9:33am

9:39am Da Ya Think I'm Sexy by Rod Stewart performed by AI Idol male Top 13.

9:40am Ryan Seacrest introduces Rod Stewart who performs "Maggie May" 9:44am.

9:45am Another Golden Idol award ... won by Tatiana Nicole del Toro

9:47am  Ryan Seacrest tells Tatiana not to come on stage anymore because they're going on a break; Tatiana escapes the guards, gets the mike from Ryan and sings Whitney Houston's "Saving All My Love for You" 9:48am.

9:52am  Kris Allen and Adam Lambert performing "We Are the Champions" with Queen 9:55am

Lyrics of "We Are the Champions":

I've paid my dues - 
Time after time - 
I've done my sentence 
But committed no crime - 
And bad mistakes 
I've made a few 
I've had my share of sand kicked in my face - 
But I've come through 

We are the champions - my friends 
And we'll keep on fighting - till the end - 
We are the champions - 
We are the champions 
No time for losers 
'Cause we are the champions - of the world - 

I've taken my bows 
And my curtain calls - 
You brought me fame and fortuen and everything that goes with it 
- 
I thank you all - 

But it's been no bed of roses 
No pleasure cruise - 
I consider it a challenge before the whole human race - 
And I ain't gonna lose - 

We are the champions - my friends 
And we'll keep on fighting - till the end - 
We are the champions - 
We are the champions 
No time for losers 
'Cause we are the champions - of the world - 

10::00am  Simon Cowell, "... you're both brilliant ... the future is all yours."

10:01am "There is the envelope."

"more than 100 million votes cast," says the adjudicator.

10:01am "Here we go ..." 

"The winner is ... Kris Allen."

Pulls an upset. 

10:02am  "The underdog comes back and wins the nation over," Ryan Seacrest.

10:02am "I don't know what to say, this is crazy!"

10:03am The upset of all upsets has happened ... 

10:04am You're new American Idol ... Kris Allen singing "No Boundaries ..." 

Yes, Virginia ... miracles do happen.

10:06am The impossible has happened ... Kris Allen is the new American Idol!  

Dream on, America!

Here is your new American Idol Kris Allen singing "Heartless"

Kris Allen - Heartless (Live) - watch more funny videos

 

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As the Countdown Begins, Relax and Watch These Videos as America Decides the Next American Idol, Season 8

20 May 2009  

In a matter of hours, we'll know who the next American Idol will be.  This MSNBC article, Kara DioGuardi's song could decide 'Idol,' appears to be suggesting that the winner will be Adam Lambert on the basis of his performance of "No Boundaries," co-written by AI fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi.  On Tuesday night, Simon Cowell called Adam a "worldwide star," a term we don't hear too often, if at all, and a moniker that will probably stick as everybody concedes that a major 'star' Adam Lambert has become.  

In the meantime, while fiddling with our fingers, here's a collection of video clips from CNN and MSNBC to entertain us while the wait is on:

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The front-runner from the start has always been Adam Lambert who has dominated the entire American Idol Season 8 in a way that no other competitor before him has done. He is clearly the favorite to win. However, Kris Allen is the sentimental favorite and a victory for him is not being ruled out. 

Either way, we have had one of the best AI seasons ever and I'm sure whoever wins, both of these incredibly talented performers will eventually find their way to the Philippines, sooner rather than later, as David Cook and David Archuleta have, four days ago, in an unforgettable Live in Manila experience.

   

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David Archuleta and David Cook Back-to-Back Blockbuster Live in Manila Concert Makes Philippine Music History

17 May 2009

From the way they performed last night, about 8:30 to 11:00pm, Manila time, and the way tens of thousands of screaming young fans responded, David Cook and David Archuleta, stars of American Idol Season 7, have started a trend or tradition that will continue for a long time — the musical pilgrimage to the Philippines of American Idol winners.

I did not expect to be there yesterday because of a prior commitment but when I got off earlier than expected, I headed straight to the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, got a ticket into one of the standing only sections and on to Philippine music history. 

David Archuleta started the show with one of his hit songs, Touch My Hand, followed by other songs in his album and, of course, his two big hits, A Little Too Not Over You and Crush which he sang in his Sis and Eat Bulaga guestings.

This is GMA 7's news report of the event courtesy of GMAnews.tv:

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I tried to upload to youtube very early  this morning (I started this post at 3:10a.m.) the video clip I took of David A's performance of To Be With You (one of several I took) but that was unsuccessful and I gave up finishing the post at that time.  I'm trying to do the upload again (it's painfully progress and it's still in progress - it's now 1:00p.m.).

My upload is now finished (a little past 1 pm), here it is (my apologies for the quality of the video, I was really unprepared to cover this event). You'll see much better videos elsewhere especially those that are taken up close but I guess this one shows you a little of the view  "from the back." 

After David Archuleta finished his segment of the concert, the audience had to wait for about twenty minutes. David Cook's appearance was preceded by a fireworks presentation. 

Please bear with me; i'm still working on this post.  I'll begin the upload to youtube of the David Cook video clip in a few minutes.

  

In the meantime, here's a video of David Archuleta's A Little Not Too Over You straight from AOL music:

More when I return.

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David Archuleta - Regine Velasquez Face Off Will Have to Wait (Magkaka-Concert 'To, Kutob Ko Lang)

14 May 2009

That dream meeting between fan David Archuleta and idol Regine Velasquez will have to wait. When informed that the American idol runner up wanted to meet her, Regine said she was flattered but expressed regret that it won't happen now because she has to leave tonight (Wednesday, May 13) for the second part of her concert with Pops Fernandez, Kuh Ledesma and Zsa Zsa Padilla. 

Here's that video clip showing the interview with Regine from GMAnews.tv:

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David Archuleta meanwhile went on a mall tour to promote his concert with David Cook on Saturday, May 16, at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.  This video clip show him telling his fans, "Mahal kita!"  

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Archuleta's unmistakable appeal is his boyish enthusiasm, more like an adoring fan than the idol he has become.

And, this is a bit off-topic but while searching youtube for what Regine Velasquez song may have caught David Archuleta's fancy, I came across this blockbuster rendition of Lupang Hinirang by Asia's Song Bird in one of Manny Pacquiao's earlier fights. Time to get patriotic, ladies and gentlemen ... here is Miss Regine Velasquez with our national anthem:

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!  Mabuhay ang Pinoy!

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David Cook and David Archuleta are Now in the Philippines for their May 16 Back-to-Back Concert at the SM MOA Concert Grounds

13 May 2009

David Cook and David Archuleta arrived separately in Manila on Tuesday, May 12, for their one night back-to-back concert on May 16, 8pm at the Concert Grounds of the SM Mall of Asia. Cook was American Idol Season 7 grand winner while Archuleta was the runner-up.

Here are the video clips of their arrival courtesy of GMAnews.tv:


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For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV

Both Cook and Archuleta, who were met at the NAIA by Fearless Productions head Jomari Yllana, producer of the event, expressed excitement at their Manila visit and looked forward to their concert on Saturday.  The two idols are expected to hold a press conference on May 14, Thursday and are also scheduled to do TV guestings at GMA-7's Sis and at Eat Bulaga! on the same day.

Jomari is saying, in an article attributed to the controversial Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), that the contract with the two Davids is a "package deal" and that he is not aware of the talent fee sharing between the two or of their managers.   

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