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There's no denying that American Idol has been able to make some major stars throughout its 13 seasons. From Carrie Underwood to Kelly Clarkson to Adam Lambert, the reality competition has been a major launching pad for the U.S. music scene in the last decade. And now, following the premiere of American Idol's 14th season, Forbes has released its annual list of the top-earning alums from the long-running program. -
Queen, Adam Lambert to Stream NYE London Show via BBC Music
Queen + Adam Lambert ringing in the New Year in London with a small show that you are now invited to watch. The group will stream its Westminister Central Hall gig via BBC Music so fans with an Internet connection can join in on the festivities. The band dropped a trailer for the show Wednesday, Dec. 24, featuring Lambert leading the group on Freddie Mercury's solo tune "I Was Born to Love You," Ultimate Classic Rock notes. "I never imagined we would be around to usher in the year of 2015," drummer Roger Taylor said previously. "What a thrill! We promise you a great night." The stream will go live at 6:15 p.m. Dec. 31 as England prepares to ring in the New Year. Watch the show here. The concert will be followed by a fireworks display. -
Adam Lambert or Freddie Mercury? Brian May Says 'American Idol' Alum Has Better Range
You know those people who say they were "born in the wrong era" and wish they could have been a teenager in the 1960s or '70s? That is basically Adam Lambert, who rose to pop fame with "American Idol" at the turn of the decade. He was as close to late Queen singer Freddie Mercury as a new star could get, but he could not nail down a perfect fit in the music world. Until Queen came calling in 2011, that is. Then the pieces fell into place immediately. One of the world's most storied rock bands got a third wind — after a forgettable era with Paul Rodgers — and Lambert got his chance to eschew pop for the coolest cover gig ever. Now — get this — Brian May is throwing out some serious compliments. "They're difficult songs to sing, Queen songs," he told Japan's Universal Music, via "Billboard." "There's too much range. So many people can't sing them in the original key — even if they are good singers, Adam comes along, [and] he can do it easy. He can do it in his sleep! He can sing higher than even Freddie could in a live situation. So I think Freddie would look at this guy and think, 'Hmm ... Yeah. OK.' There would be a kind of, 'Hmm ... You bastard. You can do this.'" -
Queen, Adam Lambert Announce Massive International Tour [FULL SCHEDULE]
Adam Lambert continues to give Queen new life. -
Panic! At The Disco Covers Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," Doesn't Butcher It [WATCH]
Just in case Adam Lambert ever decides to step down as Queen’s current Freddie Mercury impersonator, Panic! At The Disco singer Brandon Urie has been auditioning for the role pretty thoroughly during his band’s recent tour. Yesterday, Panic! At The Disco shared a live video of their cover of Queen’s classic hit “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and though it’s not quite the real thing, they still do a pretty faithful rendition of the song. -
Adam Lambert to Guest Judge on 'American Idol' Season 14 Auditions as Keith Urban Grieves Antony Kidman's Death
Adam Lambert is finally getting to return to American Idol as a judge. The Queen singer will join Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban at the upcoming New York City auditions this week, as regular judge Keith Urban grieves the death of his father-in-law. -
RIP Joan Rivers: Comedian's 10 Best Jokes & Statements on Musicians, Featuring Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber and More
Remember Joan Rivers' wit and controversial comments with some of her best jokes statements on musicians... -
8 'Ring of Fire' Covers Ranked: From Alan Jackson to Frank Zappa, From Blondie to Adam Lambert
Dragonforce brutalized Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" this week...Music Times is recovering by looking at eight other covers of the country classic. -
Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson Highest Paid 'Idol' Alums During 2013
On the verge of another American Idol competition (Season 13 begins tonight), it doesn't hurt to go back and see how the previous contestants are holding up. Forbes has done all of the legwork already, ranking the Top 10 (11, when you consider ties) highest earning Idol alumni of 2013. Carrie Underwood is out front, and out front by a lot. -
Queen Suggests It May Work with Adam Lambert During 2014
Don't get too excited yet, as it's only a rumor, but members of Queen have suggested the group may be going on tour with Adam Lambert as vocalist once again. Drummer Roger Taylor described during an interview why Lambert is pretty much the best option to replace original singer Freddie Mercury. -
Demi Lovato 'GLEE': 'Heart Attack' Singer will Play Love Interest to Naya Rivera's Santana Lopez, Production on Episode Begins, Lovato Twitter Expresses Excitement
Details about Demi Lovato's run on "Glee" have finally emerged, and it seems as though the "Heart Attack" singer is going to be a love interest! -
Demi Lovato, 'Glee' Season 5 2013 [VIDEO]: Adam Lambert & Naya Rivera's Twitter REaction to 'Heart Attack' Songstress Casting Rumors, Fox Hasn't Confirmed Yet
“X-Factor” judge Demi Lovato is reportedly in talks to join the fifth season of FOX’s hit musical series “Glee,” but there has yet to be an official announcement. That has not stopped cast members Naya Rivera and Adam Lambert (who is... -
Adam Lambert, Nile Rodgers Cover David Bowie At Fundraiser, Avicii Premieres 'Lay Me Down' [VIDEO]
Adam Lambert teamed up with funk legend/superproducer Nile Rodgers at his All For The East End fundraiser last night (August 19). The duo performed a string of Lambert's own songs but the definite highlight was Lambert and Rodgers... -
'Glee' Season 5 Spoilers: Chris Colfer Talks About Adam Lambert's Character, Finn Written Off Show, Beatles Premiere Update
Glee season 5 is in line for a major shakeup in large part to the tragic death of star Cory Monteith, who played one of the show's main characters Finn. We already know that the show will approach Monteith's death and/or drug addiction in -
Drake Tour: 'Started From The Bottom' Singer Added to iHeartRadio Festival Lineup
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