American Idol

Yes, American Idol started up again last night. As they announced the changes (goodbye Simon!) I completely forgot about it until I read everyone's posts on twitter. Some folks were widly excited and others called the show "tired and old". In 2009 I spewed the snark at Idol (me and The Huffington Post), but its a new year, and I have vowed to not be so harsh towards fellow gays like Adam Lambert. For me personally, as you know, I don't care about this show, but many of you do. I should really watch it for it's pop culture glam and glitter, but I ended up watching the emotionally-charged and fabulously fucked-up film Savage Grace starring the absolutely stunning—even for a woman—Juliannne Moore and her brooding homosexual son Stephen Dilliane.

Anyway, I realized that HOMOPOP sponsored its very own "Idol"-like show back in the summer called Queer Idol where all of the usual suspects: Mike, Dwayne, Al and Nick Starr all got up in front of the audience and belted out their favorite tune.

(I know they are all going to kill me for posting this, but oh well. We hide no footage. It make take us 7 months to put it out though!)

Big WTF?

Now like a good homo, I love our favorite primetime lesbo Ellen DeGeneresas much as the rest of you, but why is she doing replacing Paula and judging American Idol? I guess she's really bored hosting her daily talk show. I mean she is never going to overtake the big O in ratings and having the number 1 lesbian talk show so I guess this is her next career move. Maybe the former "closeted" gay Adam Lambert inspired her. I don't know what it is about Idol that rubs me the wrong way. We did get Kelly Clarkson out of the deal, but the show jumped the shark a few seasons ago after William Hung sung "She Bangs". Oh yes, I went there! But I do find it ironic that the homophobic Fox network is calling upon a big ol' lesbian to boost their ratings.

I really hope Ellen sports a giant Coca-Cola cup filled with vodka every show. That's the only way I can believe that she legitimately belongs on the show as a judge, but we will see how she does this season. It will certainly be comical.

Ooh, I wonder if she'll call out to Ryan Seacrest. "Hey GURRL! How you doin'?" Now that would be worth the whole fucking experience. What do you think?

The Christian right has been gathering their masses to vote tonight for Kris Allen. If you don't know who this, please turn in your homo credentials at the door. Tonight is the final performance show of "American Idol" and it's a cockfight between Adam Lambert and Kris Allen. It is widely presumed that Adam is gay. Entertainment Weekly ran a cover story; Advocate.com has a story today where it puts it out there matter-of-fact, but Adam has not revealed his sexual orientation publicly. Noted homophobe Bill Reilly has stated that the Christian right is organizing against Adam. Put all that aside -- Adam is hot, more-than-likely gay and a helluva singer. If he is gay, I predict that he'll come out tomorrow night -- and that will make the evening news. Kris Allen is adorable, granted, but he's not Adam Lambert. Let it be said that Homopop supports Adam Lambert. We''l be texting all night. We urge you to do the same. And while you're at it, check this out -- Adam is on DVD - playing Joshua in a musical "Ten Commandments"!

Gaiken can you hear me? Here's some more grist for the mill - or your fist.

Everyone's American Idol 2009 fave Adam Lambert graces the cover of this week's EW, giving him extensive coverage and of course once again speculating on which team he plays for - Paula's or Ryan's. (Wait, there's no difference between those two, is there?) Now, I'll admit I watch the show on DVR - it's like meth, one hit and you're hooked - and while he's given a few great performances, I dunno if he should be forgiven for this one here. Granted, he's surrounded by half-naked Egyptians which might make him happy - but the sight of a bare-chested doughy Val Kilmer is enough to me wish for the Angel of Death to make an appearance.

I just find it semi-amusing that there's so much ink being spilled over this. So, if you dig Adam's protruding tongue whenever he hits the high notes while donning one of the most horrific wigs of his career to date as much as most of America's fucking clueless teenage girls do, then by all means buckle up and watch this.