Blog Posts by Lyndsey Parker

Last night, "American Idol" headed to Aspen, where a magical man named Magic Cyclops air-guitarred his way right into my heart. (And into my wardrobe, obviously, judging by my outfit today.) This wackjob comic genius's time in the "Idol" spotlight was cut short, tragically--or thankfully, according to my "Day After" co-host Matt Whitfield, who was giving Cyclops the side eye--but the dude's exit was soundtracked by the "Incredible Hulk" TV theme song, and now that makes me want to have every "Day After" episode end with a similarly Bill Bixbian walk of shame. Genius, I tell you, genius!

Season 10's Sarah SellersDiehard "American Idol" viewers will remember Sarah Sellers as the geek-chic food blogger who made it to Hollywood Week last year. (Watch her Season 10 audition here.)  Sarah has since continued her food-blogging, and has been cooking up scrumptious snack suggestions for any "Idol" viewing party and posting them here exclusively in Reality Rocks. And she's back this season to get your mouth watering every Wednesday and Thursday night.

Magic Cyclops on "Idol"I am sure there are many "American Idol" viewers who heaved a massive collective sigh of relief Wednesday night when air-guitar maestro/novelty act/comic genius Magic Cyclops got unanimously rejected and walked away from his trainwreck audition as the "Incredible Hulk" '70s TV show theme hauntingly played in the background. But those viewers wouldn't know a gut-bustingly funny auditioner if he came running up to them wrapped in Norman Gentle's headband and Renaldo Lapuz's furry white hat. Come on, humorless haters, admit it: Magic Cyclops was the most entertaining thing to happen to "Idol" this season so far.

Magic Cyclops rocks!For several episodes now, "American Idol" viewers have whined and moaned that Season 11 has been too light on "crazy" auditions. Where are all the William Hungs, Larry Platts, and Norman Gentles this season? Well, rubbernecking trainwreck-lovers in TV land had their prayers answered during Wednesday's Aspen episode, in the form of an air-guitaring rock 'n' roll messiah named Magic Cyclops. The guy was like the "Idol" version of Andrew WK, and he came to party hard indeed. Everything that came out of this dude's mouth--other than his singing, of course, which was admittedly awful--was pure television gold. The guy practically out-Tylered Steven Tyler, he was so nutty. And so awesome.

Yesterday, Adam Lambert spoke to Reality Rocks in part 1 of his interview about the lighter side of his upcoming second album, Trespassing--what he calls the "I'll-sleep-when-I'm-dead party songs." Today, he delves into his darker side, and the sadder side of the album, as he discusses outlaw love ballads, odes to the human condition, and writing about the issues the gay community faces every day. To loosely borrow one of Adam's common catchphrases, it actually is that deep.

But of course, there's still some frivolity in part 2 of this interview, as Adam talks straitjackets, studs, and getting nasty. Enjoy part 2, along with a breakdown of some of the interview's best soundbites, below!

photo: Rob Carr/Getty ImagesReactions to "Idol" rocker Steven Tyler's rendition of the national anthem at last Sunday's Patriots/Ravens AFC Championship game were mixed at best, but there was something everyone could agree on: that his glittery Patriots scarf was awesome. And it turns out there's a very cute story behind it--one that has, totally overnight, turned a local Patriots fan and artist into a much-in-demand scarf designer.

photo: FoxIt's still up in the air whether last season's Jacob Lusk, Paul McDonald, or Thia Megia will get signed. But considering the unprecedented number of "American Idol" contestants landing deals these days, it seems like it's only a matter of time. It was officially announced today that Naima Adedapo, my favorite female "Idol" contestant from last year,  is the latest Season 10 alum to land a recording contract!

Sarah serves up Colorado cuisineDiehard "American Idol" viewers will remember Sarah Sellers as the geek-chic food blogger who made it to Hollywood Week last year. (Watch her Season 10 audition here.)  Sarah has since continued her food-blogging, and has been cooking up scrumptious snack suggestions for any "Idol" viewing party and posting them here exclusively in Reality Rocks. And she's back this season to get your mouth watering every Wednesday and Thursday night.