Wacky ‘Idol’ season 8 cast-off ‘Norman Gentle’ (aka Nick Marshall) weighed in on this year’s ‘Idol’ season on ‘The Wendy Williams Show.’ Decked in his trademark sweatband and sparkly shirt, Gentle dished on the judges this season, including new girl on the panel Ellen DeGeneres and her rumored rivalry with Simon Cowell . “There was a report, not that I want to gossip but hey, that Ellen did not like the lighting on ‘Idol,’” Gentle said, giving another reason that DeGeneres may have moved from her seat next to Cowell.

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‘Idol’ Cast-off Norman Gentle Dishes On the New Season

Scott MacIntyre is returning to familiar turf to perform a duet on ‘American Idol,’ just as the show announces season 9′s Top 12 finalists. MacIntyre, who finished eighth in season 8 after singing Survivor’s ‘The Search Is Over,’ is vision-impaired, and both his story and his musical chops won him admiration and a nation full of fans. Less than one year later, the singer-songwriter is set to release his first full-length, post-’Idol’ album, ‘Heartstrings,’ March 11 (available on iTunes and at MacIntyre’s website )

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Scott MacIntyre: The Best Part of ‘American Idol’ Is Getting Voted Off

, Music , Life After ‘Idol’ ‘American Idol’ alum Adam Lambert performed last night on the second episode of the new ‘Tonight Show with Jay Leno,’ looking like he stepped off the set of the latest ‘Star Trek’ movie. Lambert, with bedazzled eyes and a glittery flight-suit collar, sang the slow and dreamy song ‘Sleepwalker,’ killing it on a wicked ending high note (which you can watch below). ‘Sleepwalker’ was penned in part by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder , who’s crafted hits ( and controversy ) for Beyonce and another former ‘Idol,’ Kelly Clarkson

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Adam Lambert Performs ‘Sleepwalker’ on ‘The Tonight Show’ (VIDEO)

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Who Won ‘American Idol’?

, Music The Top 2 contestants, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, performed three selections each — a song from earlier this season; a choice by producer Simon Fuller; and ‘No Boundaries,’ a finale song co-written by judge Kara DioGuardi. Adam Lambert, ‘Mad World’ – Finale Version (VIDEO) Kris Allen, ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ – Finale Version (VIDEO) Adam Lambert, ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ by Sam Cooke (VIDEO) Kris Allen, ‘What’s Going On’ by Marvin Gaye (VIDEO) Adam Lambert, ‘No Boundaries’ (VIDEO) Kris Allen, ‘No Boundaries’ (VIDEO)

, Fans Sound off about the top 2′s performances in the ‘American Idol’ season 8 finale. Are you rooting for Adam Lambert or Kris Allen?

“I didn’t get into this thing for the money. I didn’t get into it so that I can live this glamorous lifestyle … I feel like my goal is so different, and maybe it didn’t line up with the goals of what they see as a pop star.” In a surprise elimination, early favorite Danny Gokey took third place last night and came short of the finals of ‘American Idol’ season 8

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Danny Gokey Eliminated: ‘Idol’ Exit Interview

, Fans Sound off about Adam, Kris and Danny’s performances, then come back later tonight for our chat recap of the show!

, Blogosphere Many people, including fans, bloggers and Vegas oddsmakers, think Adam Lambert has the ‘American Idol’ season 8 title in the bag. But his unexpected showing in the bottom three a couple weeks ago leaves only one contestant who’s never been in that group … Danny Gokey.

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Danny Gokey Must Be Stopped

Filed under: Features , Fans , Blogosphere , Hot Topics Guest blogger Rae Votta writes for Urlesque.com For the first time ever, I actually care about ‘American Idol.’ I’ve watched on and off over the past 8 years, but I’ve never dedicated my schedule and my fingers to voting for a single contestant or considered shelling out a high price for a ticket to the tour this summer. Never until Adam Lambert

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Guest Blog: Why I Love Adam Lambert