In an attempt to drum up more press, the label head responsible for releasing Adam Lambert's old recordings is speaking out!

John Hecker, CEO of Hi Fi Recordings, claims that the American Idol runner-up co-wrote the tracks on his album, On With The Show, which Hecker plans to release this summer.

Hold up!

Co-wrote???

We recall Glambert saying: "Back in 2005 when I was a struggling artist, I was hired as a studio singer to lend my vocals to tracks written by someone else."

Hecker tells a different story!

"The music's amazing," the Hi Fi Recordings CEO tells Billboard. "There are some uptempo [songs], there's some that rock a little more, and there are some songs on the same tip as Want. It's a real album that's coming out, not just a conglomerate of a bunch of songs. This is all original material — as a matter of fact, Adam wrote a lot of it."

Inneresting!

Hecker claims Glambert stopped into the studio days before the Idol finale and was "blown away by the material."

And even though the label head hasn't talked to 19 Entertainment because it "wasn't relevant" at the time, Hecker is confident releasing Adam's album before the new Glamberella material is out is in no ways illegal

Says Hecker: "We would never put anything out that wasn't fully owned by the parties involved with all the rights secured. We were really careful."

And of course, Hecker believes what he is doing is best for Glambert's career!

"I'm working [Adam's] brand with as much care as anybody could," he concludes. "I do not want to hurt this guy, I want this guy to be as huge as he should be, and I think this music is only going to help."

Hmm…

Sounds to us like this guy just wants to ca$h in on the Glambert's recent rise to fame! Smart!

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According to Google News, foodie blog Chow published this two hours ago: "Last Monday, I spoke with Shannon Sturcken of FerenComm, the PR firm that represents the new Bravo TV show Top Chef Masters. I told her I knew who won the ..." Click through to the post and you get:

A quick Google search reveals that the text above isn't from Chowhound originally, but from The Yummy Letter, who kept the post up, which fully explains that there's more at stake than the egos of a few superchefs. The spoiler itself is still in the archives of Yummy Letter's 18,000 circ e-newsletter.

The rest of the text of the blog post is after the jump:

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Hey, as long as she has her stripper pole in the hotel and remembers her meds so she doesn't shave her head and go topless, it makes litle difference:

Britney: What's Up London!

The best part of the above clip? The crowd going wild despite not actually being in London. Who cares if she has no idea where she is - Britney Spears spoke to them!

Rumor has it then when someone pointed out the error to the singer later, she giggled and just said ding dang, she’s not very good at geology y'all.

Just kidding. Mostly.

Britney Spears previously mixed up Sacramento and San Jose, which is a bit more understandable, given the whirlwind nature of her U.S. tour at the time.

Either way, just be glad she didn't have a wardrobe malfunction. Or tell motherf*%kers to rock out with their c*cks out. Or make any references to her pu$$y.

Hugh Hefner can't tell them apart. Will Playboy readers be able to?

Indeed, Karissa and Kristina Shannon are featured in the latest issue of the men's magazine. No shock there.

Somehow, though, the twins are clothed in the two photos that have been released.

Don't worry, fellas: we know where you can see Karissa and Kristina Shannon nude!

In the new issue, Karissa and Kristina sport matching sailor hats and jean shorts, continuing their tradition of dressing alike and doing everything together.

Including Hef, of course.

“We feel as if we’re one. In each other we always have a best friend,” the twins said, failing to mention that in one another, they also have an old, wrinkled penis.

Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert
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It started with some Facebook photos, a dinner at Buca di Beppo, a few unsavory comments and an autographed picture, then quickly escalated into an Internet maelstrom that topped Twitter's Trending Topics list and became one of the most-searched subjects on Google. It's Danny Gokey-gate, and it just won't go away.

On Thursday, MTV News posted an article that attempted to explain the entire issue, and fans of Gokey and Adam Lambert took up the fight from there, inundating our site with comments that touched on some pretty big subjects.

Namely, homophobia and religion, two issues that are at the heart of the whole controversy in the first place. Were the comments Gokey's cousin and her friends left below the Facebook pics homophobic? How about the ones Gokey himself made during a Comcast chat earlier this week (which went, in part, "I accept gay people, but people have to accept my beliefs ... we agree to disagree")? Or were all those things just examples of the Gokeys expressing their religious beliefs, which — last time we checked — they are more than entitled to have?

To be honest, we were sort of blown away by the debate, so much so that we decided to showcase it. Below are some of the best comments, as left by MTV.com users. And if you feel like your voice hasn't been heard yet, feel free to chime in below.

"I saw this trending last night. It seems that a LiveJournal community didn't like the actions of Gokey and his cousin. I can't blame them for that, and the whole stunt that Gokey and his family perpetrated deserved to be exposed. This wasn't the first homophobic blip on Gokey's radar, and it's pretty clear that he and members of his family aren't the most tolerant folks around. It's very disappointing." - LisaNYC

"I warmed to Danny towards the end of the series and thought he was hard done by a lot of fans of the other contestants. How wrong could I have been? What a twonk! He and his family are an insult to Christianity and general humanity." - FrankieBaby84

"I see the Glamberts are already here posting their Danny hate. If Danny is to be held accountable for what his cousin said and did, then Adam is to be held accountable for all the hateful things his brother Neil — a.k.a. negativeneil at Vote for the Worst — has been spewing about Danny for the last three months. Can we just stop all the hate already?" - Lizzy

"Wow, this is amazing. People really need to figure out what is important in life ... or find other hobbies other than bashing Danny Gokey. I think people have made it their full-time job to bash the man. Interestingly enough, it's not even Danny's photos. If Adam was ashamed over what he was wearing or the way he looked, why did he perform in 'Wicked'? I'm not connecting the dots here. If Danny has said that he's cool with Adam and Adam says he's cool with Danny, why are fans getting so hostile towards Gokey? I think it's just showing ignorance on your behalf rather than stating that Danny is showing hate. ... Danny has repeatedly stated that he has his 'beliefs' and Adam has his 'beliefs.' ... Why can we accept Adam's beliefs and not Danny's? That seems like hatred too, huh?" - PerkyPrincess3

"[Danny] and his entire family give Christians a bad name. That entire [Facebook] page is sickening, as are the comments and ill intent behind everything they did that night to Lambert, from taking photos with him so they could mock him to Danny printing out photos and then turning around and making a joke out of it with his cousin." - Sumer

"My, my, don't we have innocent folk here? NOT!! Playing a joke on a friend, since when is that bad? Oh yeah, when people like you take it out of context. Danny's joke to Adam was harmless. Remember Adam has a 'free will' and could've refused to sign it, and I'm sure Danny would've gotten it. But Adam signed it. That's a sense of approval, don't you think? ... Danny's Christianity has nothing to do with joking. Danny is human, he is not God. It's obvious you are interested in Danny if you take the time to post a comment and/or read about him. People, grow up. Oh, I have a better idea, instead of reading this stuff, read the Bible and write in a journal." - MarieVal

"What Danny did was premeditated and vile. Out of thousands of fab pictures of Adam, he took the time to find one he knew would embarrass Adam, printed it out and brought it to dinner [and] had the nerve to ask Adam to sign it at dinner. This shows malice and a mean, evil spirit. Adam's face in that picture broke my heart. Made me sad that people like Danny Gokey are alive and well in the U.S. and call themselves Christian. How dare they when their behavior is anything but what God tried to teach? Danny disgusts me." - Aubry

"I love that picture of Adam. It's good to be green." - Glambertfan

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With all the fanfare about the Duggars, Jon and Kate Plus 8, and Nadya Suleman, it seems like the public has a disturbing fascination with large families that vacillates between adoration and scorn. It's time for Judge Judy's decision.

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Gym Class Heroes frontman Travis McCoy is currently traveling the world meeting young people affected by AIDS to raise awareness of the disease.

The singer plans to release a single about his experiences on World AIDS Day, December 1, and is asking fans via Twitter to submit possible lyrics and CD cover design ideas.

“[It’s] a cause that is very close to me,“ he said. "Having lost loved ones and seeing the toll it takes on people affected, including the people that love and care for them, it’s important we do whatever we can within our power to fight this deadly and rapidly spreading epidemic.

“I strongly feel the best cure we have at this point is increasing education and building awareness. It’s how we use this information in the choices we make that will determine whether or not our generation will help make a change or ultimately make things worse. I believe that each one should teach one, and if my influence on my peers and young ones that look up to me can help decide what music to listen to or what clothes to wear, I hope and pray it will help them to decide to be safe and take their life seriously.”

Travis will visit South Africa, the Philippines and India as part of his role as MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation Ambassador.

Find out more by visiting his Blog.

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FX's Nip/Tuck has been cancelled.

Tears!

The last episode, which will also be the series 100th episode, wrapped on June 12th - but don't expect to be seeing the finale anytime soon.

It won't be airing until 2011!!

Cast and crew have been left with an unsettling feeling regarding the completion of the series - mainly because most of the crew followed creator Ryan Murphy over to Fox for Glee.

Turns out Murphy wasn't even present for the filming of the last ep!

"It's sad because it feels incomplete," Diana Valentine, a script supervisor for Nip/Tuck lamented to reporters about the finale. "It feels incomplete, kind of separate. It's very hard."

Although difficult, most agreed that it was time for the record-breaking show to end.

"I feel we've reached a creative impasse with regards to what we can do with this story," Nip/Tuck actor John Hensley (who played Matt) reveals.

He continues: "I just feel that we were a show that was very good and innovative at one point and we've gone the way of so many shows before us. Our moment has passed."

Will U be tuning in to the last episode two years from now???

Katie dancingIt has been leaked that Katie Holmes's dance thing on So You Think You Can Dance will be in the style of Judy Garland's iconic "Get Happy" dance from the film Summer Stock. Katie is obviously hoping this little show will get her a musical gig. Hey. It worked for Anne Hathaway at the Oscars when she sang with High Jackman. Anne will be playing Judy Garland both on the stage and in film. So sorry Katie but that gig has already been taken.Judy singing Get Happy

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Sir Paul McCartney is spearheading a campaign to encourage people to "go vegetarian“ for at least one day every week. Meat Free Monday is a food campaign to encourage the world to help slow climate change by reducing their meat consumption by having one meat free day a week.

The former Beatle is leading the star-studded campaign that includes Stella McCartney, Yoko Ono, Kelly Osbourne, Moby, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey, Ricky Gervais, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Sheryl Crow, artist Jeff Koons and chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Giorgio Locatelli.

“I think many of us feel helpless in the face of environmental challenges, and it can be hard to know how to sort through the advice about what we can do to make a meaningful contribution to a cleaner, more sustainable, healthier world,“ said McCartney. "Having one designated meat free day a week is actually a meaningful change that everyone can make, that goes to the heart of several important political, environmental and ethical issues all at once. For instance it not only addresses pollution, but better health, the ethical treatment of animals, global hunger and community and political activism.”

The UK’s Food Climate Research Network states that food production is responsible for between 20-30 percent of global green house gas emissions. The United Nations has supported the figures, saying that the livestock sector is ‘one of the top two or three most significant contributors to the most serious environmental problems, at every scale from local to global’.

“A couple of years ago the United Nations came out with a report that said for people to eat less meat would have a big impact on the environment,“ McCartney told Sky News. “It’s all got a bit out of hand and I think people want to do their bit to bring it back into line, and this is an answer we’ve got involved in. A few years ago you’d say to people recycling is good. And they’d stick it all in one bin anyway. I mean I was the same. Now you don’t see that. You go round to people’s houses and they’ve got the bins and stuff. I think the time is right now for that idea.”

The Meat Free Monday campaign states that meat consumption has quadrupled since 1961, and poultry consumption has increased 10-fold.

“The reality is a lot of people don’t eat meat every day,“ said Stella McCartney. “You don’t have to be a vegetarian to cut out one day of meat consumption. It’s something anyone can do.”

“I thought this was a great idea,“ Sir Paul told reporters at the campaign’s official launch yesterday. “To just reduce your meat intake maybe by one day a week and this would seriously benefit the planet. It’s kind of easy to do. You’ve had too much over the weekend anyway and you’re all running down to the gym to try and work it off – so just have a meat-free Monday.”

To find out more about Meat Free Mondays and lend your support, visit the official website.

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The two, who split late last year due to the Californication star's battle with his sex addiction, have been rumored to be "working it out" for months now.

"Their relationship has really improved," a friend of David's shared with People magazine. "They're still in love. They very much care for each other and whatever happens they are working it out for the kids."

A source close to both Duchovny and Leoni shared the same sentiments: "Their first priority through everything was staying close for their kids and making life as great as it can be for them… They'll always be a family."

Wonder how long David will be able to stay on the straight and narrow before he slips back into his bad behavior??

Keep it together for the kids!

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If these rappers stick to their schedules, September is going to be a huge month for hip-hop. Jay-Z announced his Blueprint 3 for September 11, while Gucci Mane and 50 Cent also told MTV News they are dropping that month as well.

Add one more name to the list now: Plies. He's coming with Goon Affiliated less than six months after putting out Da Realist. The Florida native chose MTV News to debut his first single, "Becky."

"Some of you all will be mad at me for saying this, but I'm in love with Becky!" the MC said in a statement.

As promised, Goon Affiliated will feature some special guest MCs, a first for a Plies album.

Plies told us in April that there were three Big Apple spitters he was thinking about reaching out to for his album. "I was open about being a big supporter of Jadakiss," Plies said of the LOX member. "I met him in Philly, but like I told him, I was f---ing with him for a while. I never forget the line he used about how he was 'the first man to cook base on a Foreman grill.' That was the sh--! And then I'm a big Maino fan, as well as [Fabolous]. Those three dudes I always f--- with."

Look for an exclusive interview with Plies about "Becky," his album and a new direction of tracks he's going with on his LP in the coming days on MTVNews.com.

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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are reportedly obsessed with each other.

According to Ashley Greene, though, the same can't be said for her and Adrian Grenier.

The actress has shot down rumors that her and the Entourage star "got super cozy all weekend" after meeting last week at a surfing event is not true.

Sadly, reports of an AG and AG romance were premature.

"I don't know where that started from!" Greene told Us Weekly. "We ended up being at the same event and we were surfing, and we chatted and of course there happened to be a picture taken of that."

As for dating in general, the New Moon actress says she hasn't gone home to anyone in awhile.

"It's kind of annoying sometimes because I have been linked to so many guys, but I have been single forever!" Greene said. "I'm just like, 'Ugh!' You get the calls too, like, 'Are you dating so and so?'"

Have you ever had a moment where you wonder exactly how bad you should feel for Ruth Madoff and the specific things you should feel bad about for her? Don't worry: the New York Times did it for you.

Today's Times Styles section piece pretty much encapsulates everything that's wrong with them: Why We Should Feel Bad For Ruth Madoff. Seriously. It's called "The Loneliest Woman In New York." This one writes itself.

The piece's byline belongs to one Lynnley Browning, a Times Business reporter who clearly wanted to get close to the Madoff action. And here she is, face pressed against the window that is Ruth Madoff's life right now. It's a fascinating portrait, really: she's stuck in her Upper East Side apartment! She can't go anywhere and she can only spend money on food! Which sounds like a really nice Saturday! Browning has a different kind of opening, though:

She used to get foil highlights every six weeks - her shade is Soft Baby Blonde, and she was religious about color - but the last time she called her Manhattan salon, Pierre Michel on East 57th Street, she was told not to return. "I understand," she said, according to the salon's co-owner.

Browning then proceeds to do a rundown of the other people who've ostracized Madoff and the things that've become out of reach to her: a florist in Amagansett, her kids (who have started referring to their parents as "Ruth" and "Bernie"), the gym she can no longer work out at, the Italian restaurant down the street they owe a tab to, the other Italian restaurant she used to frequent but can't (because Bernie swindled too many regulars there), etc. She paints Ruth as having a lonely, solitary existence, one in which the walls are closing in on her:

Even in her exile, Mrs. Madoff's world is rapidly getting smaller. Victims of the scheme are pushing the bankruptcy trustee and federal prosecutors to sell anything they can, including the couple's penthouse, which was used to help secure Mr. Madoff's bail; it could be seized after Mr. Madoff's sentencing, which is scheduled for June 29.

And there's a vague element of culpability placed on Ruth in the article, but clearly: not enough. Anything that paints Ruth as lonely and sad in any regard in utterly insane. Her husband took thousands of organizations, non-profits, and families, and absolutely hosed them, and she was right there by his side, knowingly doing his bidding. So when the Times counts off all the different concessions Ruth has had to make over the last few months, even down to what she's wearing...

Before the scandal, Mrs. Madoff radiated an understated sense of taste. She favored slim black pants, fine-gauge white cotton crew necks, Susan Bennis Warren Edwards crocodile-leather flats and classic gold jewelry, according to a friend of the family who saw her regularly at gatherings. Now Mrs. Madoff spends her days largely confined to the two-story four-bedroom penthouse on 64th Street near Lexington Avenue, dressed in jeans and an Oxford-style shirt, according to someone who is in touch with her regularly.

...it looks ridiculous, and totally oblivious. And not that we're the last word on sensitivity around here, but come on: the woman invoked marital privilege, she's going to get off clear and free for a crime she was fairly implicit in. There're thousands of stories about people who've had to make concessions because of her husband, and the Times Style section - ever of the people - just spent a few thousand words about Ruthie's pizza bill and visiting hours. Thrifty.

Federal, White Collar Criminals: they're just like us!

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Megafirm Burson-Marsteller is creating a separate, two-piece agency to approach digital influence two ways, "the creative execution of communications based on research and data to drive superior results for clients" and through "digital reputation management, online experience design, social Media, community development and mobile marketing" according to the press release issued this week by Burson spokesman Paul Cordasco. The former description belongs to Proof Integrated Communications (or Proof IC), the latter to Proof Digital Media.

Here's where it gets really complicated: Proof IC will be formed as a combination of BM's Marsteller advertising division and bits of Burson CEO Mark Penn's other company, Penn Schoen & Berland (PSB). Proof IC's CEO is Jay Leveton, who was SVP at PSB and president of PSBcreative. Matt Lieppe, former creative director at PSBCreative will serve as chief creative officer.

Penn as most people in PR know, earned a ton of ink last summer as Hillary Clinton's controversial chief strategist in her bid to win the democratic nomination for president.

More relevant to the competition for digital PR work and social media consulting is Proof Digital Media. At the helm as CEO is Erin Byrne, who was chief digital strategist at Burson. The Proof segmentation and re-brand is how many firms big and small are currently approaching the hunt for the piece of the social media pie.

Now that you have BM's digital two-step in your grasp, consider that Burson-Marsteller is part of Young & Rubicam's (Y&R) suite of brands, which is a subsidiary of the global company WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY).

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