"I'm going to have a day job and a night job – that's the times we're living in." – Ellen DeGeneres, on taking a second gig as American Idol's fourth judge, on her talk show.
American Idol winner Kris Allen shares the stage with runner-up Adam Lambert during a stop on the American Idols Live! 2009 summer tour at L.A.'s Staples Center on Thursday.
American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert, who told PEOPLE he's always been true to himself, stays connected with designer pal Drake Labry after hanging out Monday at West Hollywood club Guys & Dolls.
American Idol winner Kris Allen keeps his (musical) victory lap going, performing on the Today show in New York on Thursday morning along with runner-up Adam Lambert.
After being spared elimination by the judges Wednesday on the live American Idol show, Matt Giraud (left) celebrates backstage at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre with fellow contestants Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta.
Kelly Clarkson pitches in to sing the national anthem before the opening-day game between the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees at the new Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, on Thursday.
After performing on American Idol's elimination show, Kanye West gets shady with Lady GaGa at a birthday bash for DJ Reflex at West Hollywood club Foxtail on Wednesday.
American Idol star Kelly Clarkson, who admits to having never been in love, performs her new single "My Life Would Suck Without You" during Good Morning America's Winter Concert Series Tuesday in New York City.
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