MTV.com News — 'The finger was to the people that have been criticizing me ... the people who doubt me ... the people that were about to censor me,' 'American Idol' star says.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Adam Lambert performs at the 2009 Am... more info

MTV.com News — Show has best year since 2002.By Gil Kaufman Adam Lambert Photo: Michael Caulfield/ Getty Images Thanks to talked-about performances from Adam Lambert, Lady Gaga and Rihanna and wins by the late Michael Jackson and country superstar Taylor... more info

MTV.com News — 'I think a mountain has been made out of a molehill,' singer says.By Jocelyn Vena Adam Lambert Photo: Michael Caulfield/ Getty Images Adam Lambert in no way feels the need to apologize for his controversial American Music Awards performanc... more info

MTV.com News — 'Given his controversial live performance ... we were concerned about airing a similar concert so early in the morning,' ABC says in statement.By Gil Kaufman Adam Lambert performs at Sunday's American Music Awards Photo: Kevork Djansezian/ Gett... more info

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Rolling Stone — Four of the most anticipated albums of 2009 came out today (rather than on the traditional Tuesday release day) as the labels got an early jump on Black Friday. Leading the charge is Rihanna’s Rated R, the “Umbrella” singer’s first LP since s... more info

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E! Online — Shakira is no actress, but maybe it's time for her to become one. She and her hips are wanted over at ABC's new hit comedy Modern Family. "I'm trying to... more info