EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEWS: Simon's Swan Song; Former Idol Contestants Tease Departing Judge
Posted on May 27, 2010 @ 06:40AM - Add a comment
After nine years as the lovable "King of Mean," Simon Cowell's time as American Idol’s caustically charming judge has come to an end.
PHOTOS: Behind-The-Scenes At American Idol Finale
RadarOnline.com's David Viggiano was on hand for Wednesday's big two-hour finale, and he asked dozens of ex-American Idol contestants walking the red carpet for their favorite memory, and best impersonation, of the 50-year-old English music maven who's so bad, he's good.
Watch the video on RadarOnline.com
American Idol Runner-Ups
Posted on May 17, 2010 @ 12:32PM - Add a comment
American Idol Runner-Ups
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: Blake Lewis Says 'I'm Straight, It's Not Like I'm Gonna Go Gay Tomorrow'
Posted on Mar 15, 2010 @ 01:50PM - Add a comment
RadarOnline.com caught up with sixth-season American Idol runner-up Blake Lewis on the red carpet of Human Rights Campaign's star-studded gala in Los Angeles this past weekend, where he talked about his oft-discussed sexuality and gave his take on this season's Idol competition.
Lewis said he's heard -- and been asked about -- the rumors he is gay, but doesn't get too caught up in them.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Blake Lewis -- The Beat Goes On After Idol
Posted on Oct 07, 2009 @ 06:00AM - Add a comment
American Idol runner-up and beat-box sensation Blake Lewis might have been bested by Jordan Sparks in season six, but his career hasn't missed a beat.
His first album Audio Day Dream sold more than 350,000 copies and latest release Heartbreak on Vinyl, which was released earlier this week, is already drawing raves from critics. The 28-year-old singer spoke with RadarOnline.com exclusively about the heartbreak behind the album, which American Idol alumni he’d like to collaborate with and why the show won’t be the same without Paula Abdul.
Lien On Me: American Idol's Blake Lewis Owes Back Taxes
Posted on Aug 27, 2009 @ 07:48AM - 7 comments
Human beatbox Blake Lewis owes Uncle Sam $124,000 in back taxes.
The Internal Revenue Service filed a $124,798 lien against Blake, the season six runner-up on American Idol, on July 10 in the Los Angeles County Recorder of Deeds office, according to the Detriot News.
Blake's publicist said she could not discuss what led to the lien being filed.
"Everything has been resolved with the IRS," spokeswoman Jessica Erskine said. She would not elaborate. The IRS also would not comment.
Stars Come Together to Support Gay Marriage
Posted on Jun 25, 2009 @ 06:51AM - Add a comment
Celebrities were on hand for a special NO H8 campaign photo shoot in North Hollywood, California on Wednesday. NO H8 was founded in order to counter Proposition 8, the exclusionary ballot initiative passed in California last November that banned same sex marriages.
Season six American Idol runner up, Blake Lewis, was eager to lend his name to the cause, and was brought to the shoot by fellow Idol'er from season four, Mikalah Gordon.
