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With Daring Mix Of Shock And Sexuality, ‘American Idol’ Adam Lambert To Shake Up Pop World

During rehearsals for his outlandish American Music Awards performance, amid a thundercloud of throbbing theater lights and special-effects fog, Adam Lambert effortlessly governs the sprawling stage while gripping a microphone in his gloved hands and donning a tight T-shirt slathered with an image of David Bowie’s face.

On The Download: Catching Up With Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta

Cobra Starship invaded pop radio waves this summer with the catchy tune, “Good Girls Go Bad,” from their recently released third album “Hot Mess.” I recently checked in with front man Gabe Saporta about collaborating with a “Gossip Girl,” Pete Wentz’s latest tattoo and found out what exactly a “hot mess” is.

As for collaborating with Leighton Meester, Saporta isn’t afraid to admit that he’s a huge fan of hers and calls “Gossip Girl” a guilty pleasure.

Heidi Montag To Guest Co-Host On ‘The View’

Heidi Montag is temporarily leaving her husband, King Spencer Pratt (aka: the man voted the AH Nation’s ‘Biggest Reality TV Bitch’), for a little girl time.

The reality starlet is slated to guest co-host on the “The View” on October 1 sitting in for Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who is on maternity leave until mid-October, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Christina Applegate Leads Charge In Auction Benefiting Breast Cancer Awareness

Actors, musicians, and athletes have designed and autographed one-of-a-kind “I Love…” T-shirts to be auctioned off to benefit Christina Applegate’s foundation, Right Action for Women, in support of Lee National Denim Day on October 2, one of the largest single day fundraisers for breast cancer in the nation.

Celebrities who have lent their support include Fergie, Apl.de.ap and Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas, the cast of ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” Ashley Tisdale, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, Nick Swisher of the New York Yankees, Jennifer Morrison, Carrie Ann Inaba, Gabrielle Union, Fran Drescher, Tiffani Thiessen, Tim Daly, Access Hollywood’s own Nancy O’Dell, and Melissa Gilbert.

Ellen DeGeneres: ‘I’m Going To Be A Great [‘Idol’] Judge Because I’ve Spent My Whole Life Being Judged’

Ellen DeGeneres is taking on her critics who are worried she won’t have the chops to sit behind the judge’s table on “American Idol.”

Kara DioGuardi Heading To ‘The View,’ Talks Ellen On ‘Idol’

With Elisabeth Hasselbeck still out on maternity leave, “American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi is the latest star to sign up for a guest co-hosting slot on “The View.”

Kara will guest co-host the show alongside regulars Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and Sherri Shepherd on October 15. The appearance will be the first time Kara has co-hosted the show, but will mark her second visit to “The View’s” halls.

Former ‘Idols’ Weigh In On Ellen As New Judge

“American Idol” fans might not know what to expect when Ellen DeGeneres joins the judge’s table in January, but four former contestants tell Access Hollywood they think the talk show host will shine.

Kara DioGuardi Shops New Reality Show About ‘Dropped’ Music Artists

If your record tanked and your label has cut you loose – Kara DioGuardi wants to give you another shoot at stardom!

According to New York Magazine’s Vulture blog, the “American Idol” judge is shopping around a new reality show about giving music artists a second chance.

Paula Abdul On Ellen DeGeneres Joining ‘Idol’: ‘I Wish Her The Best Of Luck’

Paula Abdul has issued her approval for her “American Idol” replacement.

“I think Ellen will b a gr8 judge on Idol,” Paula Tweeted on Thursday.

Ellen DeGeneres Named New Permanent ‘American Idol’ Judge

Ellen DeGeneres is the new full-time judge on “American Idol.”

The TV talk show host announced the news during a taping of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Wednesday that she is the new “Idol” judge, filling a seat left vacant by Paula Abdul, who chose not to return to the show last month.

Avril Lavigne To Make Things ‘Complicated’ For ‘American Idol’ Contestants

“American Idol” hopefuls searching for the beaming smile of Paula Abdul at the judges’ table this week will be met with the emo scowl of Canadian pop-rocker Avril Lavigne!

Avril - and previously announced Katy Perry - will join “Idol” when it comes to Los Angeles this week for the final two days of auditions.

Kristin Chenoweth To Join ‘Idol’ Judges In Orlando

“American Idol” is getting creative with their guest judges.

In the second time in under a week, the FOX reality competition has asked a star of Broadway – Kristin Chenoweth – to fill in at a regional audition, Access Hollywood has confirmed.