Now that American Idol 8 is behind us, it’s time to look forward to the American Idol 9 audition process - the auditions will take place in seven cities, beginning in June. Check out the American Idol 9 audition cities and dates that have been announced: Boston - Gillette Stadium - registration on June 12-13; auditions on June 14 Los Angeles - Rose Bowl - registration on June 28-29; auditions on June 30 Denver - INVESCO Field at Mile High - registration on July 12-13; auditions on July 14 Atlanta - location and date TBD Chicago - location and date TBD Dallas - location and date TBD Orlando - location and date TBD

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American Idol 9 Audition Cities, Dates Announced

Fox is defending itself against claims that corporate sponsor AT&T unfairly swayed the show’s outcome by providing Kris Allen fans with free “power texts.” According to The New York Times , AT&T provided phones for free text-messaging services at two Allen parties in Arkansas on the night of the finals. Citing sources, The Times reports that AT&T reps showed party-goers how to “power text” — cast 10 votes at the touch of a button — which violates show rules. No similar efforts appear to have been made to provide free texting services to Adam Lambert fans, who have complained that the competition’s voting was rigged.

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Fox: "Kris Allen Is, Without a Doubt, the American Idol"

Check out Adam Lambert in this May 27 Live with Regis and Kelly video clip - interview above and performance of “Mad World” after the jump. Adam Lambert was the runner-up on American Idol.

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Adam Lambert Live with Regis and Kelly May 27, “Mad World” (Video)

The New York Times is reporting that American Idol ’s Kris Allen may have had a little help from AT&T, one of the Fox show’s biggest corporate sponsors, in winning this year. According to the Times , AT&T provided phones for free text-messaging services at two Allen parties in Arkansas on the night of the finals. Citing sources, The Times reports that AT&T reps showed party-goers how to “power text” — cast 10 votes at the touch of a button — which violates show rules. Check out 20 unforgettable moments from the Idol finale Power texts, according to the Times , “have an exponentially greater effect on voting than do single text messages or calls to the show’s toll-free phone lines.” No similar efforts appear to have been made to provide free texting services to Adam Lambert fans. See the most worst Idol contestants of all time Angry Lambert supporters are now claiming in online chat boards that the competition’s voting was rigged. While Fox has yet to comment, AT&T issued the following statement: “In Arkansas, we were invited to attend the local watch parties organized by the community

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AT&T May Have Swayed Idol Outcome to Favor Kris Allen

Lily Allen doesn’t see what the big deal is about Susan Boyle . Last weekend, the 48-year-old Scottish singer landed in the final round of Britain’s Got Talent after beating out seven other performers by belting out “Memory” from the musical Cats . Think Susan Boyle’s makeover is impressive? Check out these stunning celeb transformations! But Allen said (via Twitter), “I thought her timing was off on Britain’s Got Talent on Sunday - no control, and I don’t think she has an amazing voice.” See what’s new with your favorite American Idol contestants “She can sing,” Allen admitted, “but it’s not about talent with her, is it?” Boyle “seems like a lovely lady but, if the show is about talent, then that Shaheen [Jafargholi] kid should win.” See the most talked-about reality stars of all time The Britain’s Got Talent finale competition takes place this Saturday

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Lily Allen Slams Susan Boyle as "Overrated"

The Clay Aiken apology to Adam Lambert came the day after his original blog post dissed the American Idol runner-up. What did the Clay Aiken apology say… and was Aiken in the wrong about Adam Lambert? First, Clay Aiken took to his paid-members-only blog to rip on Adam Lambert, commenting how the one time he watched Idol this season, Lambert’s rendition of Ring of Fire was “contrived, awful and slightly frightening!” Later in the day, Aiken removed the blog post and the next day put up a lengthy apology to Lambert and his fans. In part, Clay Aiken’s apology read: “I obviously meant it as a colorful statement to imply that I did not enjoy what I heard. Any performer hopes that their music will appeal to all people, but no singer realistically expects it to.” “My opinion is just that, only my opinion, but for as much as some of the bloggers seem to dislike me and care so little about my thoughts, they sure can waste a lot of their space on what I say.” Aiken’s apology included: “The only person I would really dream of apologizing to is Adam. And the irony is, if he’s smart he couldn’t give a crap what I think

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Clay Aiken Apology to Adam Lambert; Aiken Apologizes for Blog Post