Wouldja look at that

Well, imagine that. American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert says that he's gay, ending any speculation by the two dozen or so people who are hopelessly clueless (and still have not figured out the Village People). Good on him. While many people had wished that he'd been more out front with his sexuality during the show, that's not the focus of the contest. Mentioned in the article, While Lambert is proud of his sexuality – "I embrace it," he says. "It's just another part of me" – he's focused on his career. "I'm trying to be a singer, not a civil rights leader.", such sentiments to me are more in line with my thinking - I'm not defined by my sexuality either, I'm just an average dude with some unique traits, and I also happen to be gay. Not that being gay is so unique, really.

I credit Adam for piquing my interest in American Idol much more than it ever had been in the past. After hearing about his amazing talent as well as unusual interpretations of some old standards, I found I just had to hear what he'd come up with next, and just about every performance was off the hook. While some wanted him to be the winner of the contest, I think he's better off being second banana, he should not be nearly as boxed in by the demands of the A.I. producers and can essentially write his own ticket once he pays off his obligations to the show.

And maybe the band Queen has found their new, er, King. Or queen, as the case may be.