Adam Lambert named sexiest pop male

Gay pop star Adam Lambert and Britney Spears have topped a new Billboard.com poll to find the sexiest male and female in music.

Former American Idol star Lambert earned 26 per cent of the male vote to finish with twice as many nods as second placed Adam Levine, while new X Factor judge Spears was a clear favourite among the ladies, netting 45 per cent of the vote.

Also making the sexy list: Justin Bieber, Enrique Iglesias, Lady Gaga and Beyonce.