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On The Download: Kris Allen Is An ‘Idol’ Who Delivers

I am very happy with “American Idol’s” latest winner, Kris Allen.

The self-titled debut album from this year’s “American Idol” is finally here and it is among the best first efforts ever of any of the “Idol” winners.

John Mayer On His Love For Taylor Swift & Giving Kanye West A Break

John Mayer may be known for being a joker, but there’s nothing funny about his admiration for Taylor Swift.

“There’s something about Taylor that she would have been a star in any decade,” John told Access Hollywood’s Maria Menounos of the 19-year-old country-pop crossover sensation. “Taylor’s like this fresh voice.”

‘Idol’ Winner Kris Allen Remains Humble On New Album

Kris Allen knows he’s not garnering as much attention as Adam Lambert — and that’s OK with him.

Since foiling Lambert at the “American Idol” finale last May, the 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Conway, Ark., has not appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and declared he’s gay. His music can’t be heard during the credits of the apocalyptic action flick “2012.” And you won’t find him posing in a racy Details photo shoot with a naked woman.

Taylor Swift On Her Big CMA Awards Night: ‘It Felt Like A Dream’

Taylor Swift is aglow over her four CMA wins.

“I feel like I’m walking around in a dream right now,” the star, just 19, told Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell backstage after the event. “It’s… the CMA Awards and four awards? I can’t even believe that!”

Brad Paisley Wasn’t Worried About Offending Kanye West At CMA Awards

Brad Paisley had no qualms about having a little fun at the expense of Kanye West at Wednesday night’s CMA Awards, which he co-hosted with Carrie Underwood in Nashville.

“Him I wasn’t worried about,” Brad told Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell backstage at the awards show. “I didn’t think I’d run into him back here.”

Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift & More Take Swipes At Kanye West During CMA Awards

Country music took a couple of swipes at Kanye West’s infamous September interruption of Taylor Swift at the MTV VMAs at Wednesday night’s CMA Awards in Nashville.

Following Taylor Swift’s opening number – a performance of “Forever & Always,” which included a cameo by Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell — CMA co-hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley took the stage and ripped the rapper.

Fergie Talks ‘Cheating’ & How Kanye West Helped Hip-Hop Become More Gay-Friendly

While her husband finds himself fending off allegations of an affair, Fergie admits now that she’s married, having a certain kind of fun with other women isn’t allowed.

In a new interview with The Advocate, that appears to have been done before the scandal broke last week where a stripper alleged to various media outlets that she had an affair with Fergie’s husband, Josh Duhamel, the Black Eyed Peas powerhouse said she is into girls, but won’t go there now that she’s married.

Taylor Swift Drops Dating Hints On ‘SNL’

Is Taylor Swift really dating “Twilight Saga” star Taylor Lautner?

While both Taylors have kept quiet on the matter after being spotted together at a hockey game and out and about in LA in recent weeks, the country star addressed their rumored relationship in her “Saturday Night Live” opening “Monologue Song.”

Has Kanye West Turned To Muhammad Ali For Guidance?

Kanye West has stepped out of the limelight after his much-mocked interruption of Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards earlier this year, but the star may be revealing his new inspiration through his blog.

In a series of posts now up to seven, Kanye has been posting photos and quotes from the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali — another star whose ego was as famous as his talents.

On The Download: ‘Glee: The Music, Vol. 1’

It’s hard to go anywhere nowadays and escape the “Glee” hype. And why would you want to? It’s arguably the most refreshing new scripted series on television since “30 Rock” debuted three years ago.

In today’s multi-media platform society though, one track of income a successful business venture does not make. Today, the first volume of songs is available for purchase as well, courtesy of Columbia Records.

And nothing could be more fun for reliving the moments associated with the songs in the show.

Lady Gaga On Her Halloween Costume, Kanye West & Her Emotional New Album

For the fashion forward Lady Gaga, every day could be Halloween – but the star told Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush in an interview for “The Billy Bush Show” that she’s hoping to dress down on the holiday.

“I’m excited for this year because I found out that some people will be dressing like me, so I’m hoping I can just not dress up and go out unnoticed,” Gaga said.

Criminal Charges Dismissed Against Kanye West

A court commissioner on Friday dismissed criminal charges against Kanye West and his road manager stemming from their scuffle with photographers last year.