Exclusive Interview: Michael Johns on New Album, Tour and Kris Allen
Michael Johns talks about his new album 'Hold Back My Heart' and a promotional tour to support the record in addition to commenting on this season's 'American Idol' winner Kris Allen.

Kris Allen 'Flattered' By Adam Lambert's Crush
Kris Allen is "flattered" by Adam Lambert's crush on him. The "American Idol" champ thinks it's "hilarious" that his onetime roommate finds him attractive.

Adam Lambert and Kris Allen -- Out Together
It looks like Adam Lambert and his "Idol" crush Kris Allen are ready to make beautiful music together -- they hit up a recording studio in Los Angeles yesterday.

Kris Allen 'flattered' by Adam Lambert
What does Kris Allen say about Adam Lambert's crush on him? "I'm flattered," the Idol winner tells People , "And think it's hilarious." Posted at 05:24 PM/ET, June 11, 2009 in Stars talking | Permalink

'American Idol' Kris Allen 'Flattered' By Adam Lambert's Crush
'American Idol' Kris Allen 'Flattered' By Adam Lambert's Crush. LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'American Idol' winner Kris Allen doesn't mind the attention he receives from his millions of fans - including Adam Lambert.

Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen: More Song Collaborations.
Adam Lambert , Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen . Tags: Adam Lambert , Allison Iraheta , Kris Allen . Adam Lambert Allison Iraheta Kris Allen Adam Lambert , Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen have been mum about their song collaborations for their upcoming post-Idol albums, but that hasn’t stopped their collaborators from spilling the deets via twitter via twitter.

Kris Allen "Flattered" By Adam Lambert's Crush
American Idol champ Kris Allen says he is "flattered" that runner-up and former Idol roommate Adam Lambert found his good looks " distracting ." "I'm flattered," Allen told People . "And think it's hilarious." In the same Rolling Stone interview in which he said he's gay, Lambert described his reaction to the news that he would be rooming with Allen: "I was like, 'Oh, s--t, they put me with the cute guy.' Distracting!" Lambert said. "He's the one guy that I found attractive in the...

Kris Allen Officially Signed To Jive Records And 19 Entertainment
"As exciting as the last few months have been, I'm really looking forward to what is next," Allen said in a statement. "I'm very grateful to be working with Simon Fuller and his team at 19 Entertainment, along with Barry Weiss and Jive Records, on my debut album." As for what fans will be treated to on that debut disc, Allen said, "It will be very similar to what you heard from me on the show – definitely in the pop/rock genre. I can't wait to get started!" The album is slated for a...

Kris Allen 'Flattered' by Adam Lambert's Crush
The Idol winner tells PEOPLE he got a kick out of Adam's comments in Rolling Stone

Kris Allen signs deal with Jive
The winner of this season's American Idol has reached an agreement with 19 Recordings, a division of Jive Records, says Billboard . His debut LP is scheduled for release in the US this autumn. "As exciting as the last few months have been, I'm really looking forward to what is next," the singer said in a statement. He added that his first record will be "very similar" to what he sang on the show, confirming that it was "definitely in the pop/rock genre". The chairman and CEO of Jive,...

'American Idol' winner Kris Allen signs to 19/Jive
Singers debut to pop in fall, after AI tour

“American Idol” Winner Kris Allen Signs With Jive Records
Just weeks after being crowned this season’s American Idol , Kris Allen has inked a deal with 19 Entertainment and Jive Records to release his debut album this fall. “As exciting as the last few months have been, I’m really looking forward to what is next,” Allen said in a statement. “Everyone’s been asking me what it’s going to sound like. It will be very similar to what you heard from me on the show — definitely in the pop/rock genre. I...

Kris Allen Signs Record Deal
After winning American Idol in the most shocking finale in the show’s history, Kris Allen has inked a record deal with 19 Entertainment and Jive Records.

Adam Lambert for Rolling Stone
Adam Lambert for Rolling Stone magazine, photographed by Matthew Rolston at Smashbox Studios, Culver City, California, May 23rd, 2009. The American Idol rocker posed in some fierce poses, heavily eyelined and made up. In the issue, which you can check out here, the singer finally and publicly came out as gay, saying he feels "liberated" and like "a weight has been lifted off my shoulders." He also jokingly mentioned that he thought Kris Allen was cute, which prompted Kris to admit that he found it

Allison Iraheta is Signed to 19 and Jive
Season 8's fourth place finalist, Allison Iraheta , has been signed to 19 Recordings and her recordings have been licensed to Jive Records. She now joins Kris Allen and Adam Lambert , who were also signed to 19 and RCA/Jive this week.

'American Idol' Starts Auditioning!
"American Idol" crowned Kris Allen its new champ just last month, but try-outs for the next season of the hit show are already getting underway! Read on for the details.

Newsweek: Why 'cougars' love Adam Lambert
Photo, F. Micelotta / Getty Images for Fox. By Ramin Setoodeh Whoa. So it's really true: Kris Allen is the new American Idol. Really. Seriously? This is the biggest upset

Buzz News Roundup, 6/8
As most American Idol winners do, this year's pick, Kris Allen, has signed a recording contract with 19 Recordings via Jive Records.

2009 Teen Choice Awards Nominees List in TV
The frontrunner nominee for TV category at the 11th Annual Teen Choice Awards is The CW's 'Gossip Girl', followed by FOX's 'American Idol'.

Allison Iraheta Get A Record Deal
Former American Idol cast-off Allison Iraheta, who has an amazing voice and an even better stage presence is getting a record deal with 19 recordings. She isn’t the only Idol from this recent season to ink a deal with the company. Kris Allen, the winner and runner-up Adam Lambert will also be signed by 19.

'Idol': Allison Iraheta gets signed!
season 8 finalists continue to roll in at a quick clip. After champion Kris Allen's deal with 19/Jive and runner-up Adam Lambert's deal with 19/RCA were announced earlier this week, EW has exclusively learned that 19 Recordings has also signed fourth-place-finisher, rocker Allison Iraheta, and that her debut album will be licensed to Jive Records, like Allen's forthcoming disc. And just like the the albums from her two fellow alums, Iraheta's is anticipated for a fall...

BREAKING NEWS: Adam Lambert Finally Says "I'm Gay"
Adam Lambert, the talented 27-year-old Southern California native who lost in the American Idol finals to Kris Allen, finally cleared up months of speculation on his sexuality to Rolling Stone magazine. "I don't think it should be a surprise for

Adam Lambert: Photos from Rolling Stone
We already know what Adam Lambert proudly said in the latest issue of Rolling Stone : I'm gay . But how did the American Idol finalist look in the magazine's pictorial? We've uncovered a few outtakes of the star, as photographed by Matthew Rolston. For example, Lambert had to get his eye shadow on before he could properly pose... Meanwhile, in reaction to being called the "cute guy" by his good pal, American Idol champion Kris Allen told People : “I’m flattered...

'Idol' Allison Iraheta signs record deal
The 17-year-old, who finished fourth on the Fox talent show, will release her debut album with 19 Recordings and Jive Records. The LP is scheduled for release in the autumn. "I think I'm still in shock that this is happening - getting to record my first album and this whole awesome experience is a dream come true," she told Entertainment Weekly . Earlier this month, winner Kris Allen and runner-up Adam Lambert signed deals with Jive and 19 Recordings. Their debut discs will also be...