Adam Lambert's Back on the Market

Adam Lambert has split with his boyfriend, Drake LaBry, but good friend and fellow American Idol alum Kris Allen assured E! online the out rock star is "doing good... He's obviously not completely happy about it, but I think it was just something that needed to happen."

Lambert was ultimately runner-up to Allen when the two competed, but Allen insists they maintain a close friendship. “We see each other every once in a while and we text all the time," Allen said.

Though he maintains their competitive days are long behind them, the two will at least be competing on the charts with their respective debuts: Allen's self-titled album will be released November 17, just one week ahead of Lambert's anticipated debut, For Your Entertainment, on November 23.

Recent rumors say the creative Lambert also has acting ambitions, with Entertainment Weekly suggesting he'd be an inspired addition to Burlesque, starring Christina Aguilera and Cher.

Tell us: The big question -- is your allegiance with Glambert or the Allen Nation? Which artist do you think will have the most success and capture an audience beyond Idol?

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