It was reported in today's   New York Timesthat AT&T may have helped sway the vote in this year's American Idol finale by offering free blocks of text votes to fans of winner, Kris Allen. Only problem, they didn't offer the same deal to any of runner-up, Adam Lambert's fans. Scandal? Maybe? Maybe Not. But it continues the debate of 'did the most talented contestant' win this year? There was unprecedented buzz about runner-up Adam Lambert: Is he or isn't he? Could it be that giant AT&T had some issues with Adam's 'talent'? What could they have possible been worried about if he won? Something's up if AT&T was determined to dole out potentially hundreds of free text messages to assure a more mainstream winner. Oh yes, let's not forget AT&T is a major sponsor of the FOX TV juggernaut. I gotta say, Adam Lambert is one helluva trooper. That guy has put up with more crap for being 'outside the box.' Let's see who puts their money where their mouths are when the Allen and Lambert release their albums. My bets on Adam. Maybe AT&T's CEO, Randall L. Stephenson can shine some light on this. I'll send him a note and let you know what I hear.

Harold