Evidently there is a war going on between fans of Freddie Mercury and Adam Lambert over Queen’s choice of having Adam sing with them. I’m sure it’s none of you, right? Absolutely ridiculous, if you ask me! I don’t even know what Freddie’s fans could be upset about. Adam would be the first person to have Freddie sing, if he could. So would Queen’s fans rather they never heard Roger Taylor and Brian May sing live again? Now THAT is something to be upset about!

Queen has announced that not only will Adam be singing with them for Sonisphere at Knebworth Park on July 7, 2012, but also on their Moscow performance on June 30th. In the Roger Taylor interview we published in a previous article, where he mentions that Queen will do a warm-up gig in Moscow, I thought immediately that Adam would be singing with them. How could they not have a lead singer? And if this is a warm up to London, then they’d have their London singer warm up with them. I think a lot of times when announcements aren’t made immediately, it’s just a matter of the two business camps finalizing the details. It seems crazy on the outside, but until everything’s decided, like money, percentages, lodging, etc, no announcements can be made. I have no inside information on this, it’s just what strikes me as obvious.

In the following hilarious video, we get to see Adam and Freddie duke it out. This is what our children have been spending hours doing, when we think they’re doing their homework! If I’d have known it could be so entertaining, maybe I would have jumped on a controller!

Thank you to Gregsynthmovies for this physical CGI battle between the two. It starts at about the 7th minute. You may need to click on the YouTube button to watch. If so, come back to this site and watch the next one here!

And now for something that really matters! Thank you sandrativadar for giving us a magnificent sing-off between the two vocalists!

Love ya!

~ Carol ~

Thank you to my girlfriend Ellen (you may know her as @Vudubird) for passing this video to me. Haven’t we all had these conversations with our loved ones? At least in our minds?

I think the GB comments are hilarious! Thanks also to nitenursestat for posting it.

Love ya!

~ Carol ~

As I was watching the Royal Wedding kisses on Buckingham Palace’s balcony, as only a romantic insomniac would, I started feeling “is that all there is?” I know they have their British decorum and all, but gee, I wanted more. Their ceremony didn’t even include the usual “you may now kiss your bride.”

Then I got to thinking, maybe they’ve never seen what a real kiss looks like?! Thank goodness another one of the blogs was thinking the same thing, and they posted this. I’m sorry, I can’t find the blog to attribute this to. If one of you can post it in the comments, I’ll give proper credit, thanks!

Let’s compare the two:

And now for the real thing, thanks to Suz526!
(WARNING: NOT FOR THOSE TURNED OFF BY ADAM AND TOMMY!)

William and Catherine, you have my best wishes for a long and happy marriage. But if you really want some heirs, perhaps you could take some lessons from our Top Snogger!

Love ya!

~ Carol ~

We’ve all been waiting for the day when Adam Lambert will appear on Saturday Night Live, hopefully as combination Host/Musical Guest. Since he’s currently selling out Europe, he appeared on last night’s show, in a comedy sketch. Now, you have to realize this is a spoof, in the truest sense of the word. Please don’t get all railed up saying “why don’t these people realize he doesn’t scream?” Just to have Adam used as a character is a true complement.

I “know” we’ll have the real thing, as soon as it’s convenient for Adam’s busy schedule. Maybe when he’s promoting his NEXT album!

I seem to remember this same SNL player, Jason Sudeikis doing Adam last year, in pretty much the same role - wailing. But I think the tongue is new this season! “Adam” appears at 2:00.

Laugh on!
~ Carol ~

Adam Lambert is a bonafide member of pop culture and I can prove it! I was watching the Comedy Central roast of David Hasselhoff on Sunday, and comedian Greg Giraldo included mention of Adam in his bit. This is another example of how Adam’s fully staked his spot on the minds of the public and the industry.

I’m including the video for you to see yourself, but I’m warning you, these comedy bits are full of filthy words and thoughts. There is nothing negative said about Adam. In fact, it’s a total compliment to mention him! The standard practice of the roast is for each comedian or personality to get up and completely rip on not only the guest of honor, but on each and every member of the dais. And they don’t hold anything back. Sure, most of the really filthy words are bleeped, but you’ll still get the intent. If you can’t take it, then don’t click on the video. I don’t want to read one comment below criticizing me for posting this. It’s up to you whether you want to watch. We feel it’s our responsibility to bring you every new bit on Adam that we can!

So, if you’re inclined to watch (and remember, I don’t want to hear any complaints!!), he mentions Adam at 4:15 when he talks about David Hasselhoff.

I hope you laugh your buns off! I did!!

~ Carol ~
P.S. I know I haven’t been around much lately. Big thanks to Sue for always being there and working hard for Adam and this site. Ever since seeing Adam in Costa Mesa, I’ve been traveling to see him in other places (Las Vegas) as well as following a few other bands and seeing their great shows. I love finding new bands and supporting them too! Plus, I’ve gone back to school for an additional degree and school has started. I still plan on bringing you all the news I can find on Adam!

Mention of Adam at 4:15

***Disclaimer – I’m not advocating trying to get out of jury duty. We have a much-envied and highly sought-after justice system, and I’m proud to serve. But dang it, it just worked out this way!!***

While we’re in the debut week of Adam Lambert’s awesome Glam Nation Tour, I thought it would be kind of amusing to throw this out there. All of this is true, I promise!

My first week of jury duty was in February: the week that was ending with Adam’s Fantasy Springs concert. Of course I was going to the concert! My jury duty number was 118, so I knew I’d get called in to report towards the end of the week. When I called in on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, I wasn’t needed. My number would be the next called, to report on Friday. But Sue (yes, our other incredible author on the web site) was flying out to San Diego Friday, and my BFF Lila (our web site administrator) was picking her up and the three of us were supposed to head to the desert (3 hour drive) for the first of our many weekends-to-come of Glam God Greatness. So I went to jury duty that morning and rescheduled. I had to pick a week at random, so I chose the week of April 12. This would be experience #1.

So here I am the week of April 12 with 108 as my group number now. But OMG, Adam is appearing on American Idol that week as mentor and Wednesday was the performance show and Lila and I had tickets! So wouldn’t you know it, Tuesday when I called in, they said I was to report the next day. I can’t believe I did this, but instead of going to jury duty, I went up to LA with Lila, having to leave San Diego well before 8 AM to get in line early. I called the jury commissioner from line and rescheduled . . . again! This time, I chose the week of June 7. Now we have me getting out of jury duty because of Adam for a second time.

Now it’s June 7. Sorry, you need a little back story here. In between scheduling jury duty and now, I’ve also decided that I’m flying to Milwaukee on June 14 to join Sue and Ellen on their AdamTourTrek, attending both Milwaukee and Hammond’s shows next week. Sue knows Ellen through their hometown Glamb group in the Chicago area and I got to know and love Ellen at Fantasy Springs.

Back to June 7, the beginning of my week of jury duty. I was in Las Vegas last week helping my sister move in. While I was driving back from Vegas last Friday, I remembered that I needed to start calling in for jury duty that weekend. So I’m on the phone Monday morning around 10 AM, I open the kitchen cabinet to look at my calendar posted on the inside of the cabinet door, and OH CRAP!!! I was supposed to have called in that weekend for jury duty. They got smart and assigned me Group 101 this time. Of course I’d be called in for Monday. OMG – what am I going to do?? It may not sound like it, but I’ve always been a goody-goody. Oh, what has Adam done to me? Are the Jury Police going to show up at my door?!? For the heck of it, I called the recording just to see how many groups they took. Oh man, I’m saved!! They didn’t call in ANY groups!! I can’t believe my luck. I call Monday after 5 PM for Tuesday, and again they didn’t call any groups in! But my luck ran out and I had to report on Wednesday. So Wednesday morning comes and I report in at 7:45 AM. They welcome the roomful of sleepy, grumpy, patriotic citizens and tell us most cases are from 1-3 days and if we have any conflicts and can’t commit to serving for that amount of time then we need to go up to the desk and reschedule. Now, I have been called to jury duty three times before, and never have I been put on a jury. I just spent the day there waiting and wasn’t needed, so I was excused for one year. They tell us they’re only choosing jurors for 2 trials. They’ll be needing 24 people, plus a few more for alternates, right? There were at least 100 people there. What were my chances? First trial – they don’t call my name. Phew! One down, one to go. I power my iPod up and start listening to Adam. Mmmm, sounds great. Can’t wait for next week when I get to see him LIVE! Here they go, calling names for trial #2. I put Adam on pause and cross my fingers. Wouldn’t you know it they call my name!!! Oh poop – or something like that!

We go into the courtroom, meet the judge, attorneys and defendant. Then they start asking all the potential jurors (36 of us) questions. It takes forever. It seems EVERYONE in the room that day has prior experience with, or knows someone who is a policeman, customs agent, trial attorney, etc. Some are ER nurses who have to work with victims of drug abuse. Our case is involving a man on probation that was caught with a gun, ammunition, and controlled substances. It is taking forever to listen to my co-jurors name everyone in their contact book, then answer the question of whether this information will bias them. And of course everyone says “no!” They say this trial should probably conclude next Wednesday. OH CRAPPP!!!! I’m flying to Milwaukee to start my Summer of Adam on MONDAY!!!!

On our first break, I go back to the waiting room and tell the desk lady “I’m so sorry; I completely forgot that I’m flying out of town next Monday. I can’t be put on a jury.” She looks at me with that “you’re telling me this NOW?” expression. She admonishes me like a school child stating “you should have told me this earlier this morning.” I look down and say “I know. I’m so sorry.” She instructs me to go back upstairs and tell the judge. We were still on break and they call out my juror number. I go in the courtroom and it’s everyone but the jurors inside. The judge already knows I was just downstairs and says something about me not being able to serve. That I need to go back and reschedule. (At least the cute attorney smiled at me.) I go back downstairs and the desk lady asks for my badge and scans it. Then she says, “okay, goodbye.” What I don’t have to reschedule? “No, you’re done.”

So that’s it!! Yay!!! That’s how Adam Lambert got me out of jury duty, three times!! If I get another notice, of course I’ll go in. Unless it’s during Costa Mesa or Las Vegas week!!!

~ Carol Glamb #7 ~

P.S. I know I’ve been gone for a while. Some jerko hacked into my email account, loading me up with viruses and was sending spam after spam, mostly for products to give others a Glam Bulge! My computer was in the shop and I’ve had to de-install and re-install like crazy, and I’ve been out of touch. A huge thanks to Sue for completely taking over and keeping everyone filled in with everything about Adam. Sue, I love you and I can’t wait to see you tomorrow!!

**UPDATED WITH NEW PHOTOS!!**

December 2nd took me on a monumental Adam Lambert Roller Coaster ride. The ride begins when I get an email from my friend Glenda, who I met at the Homecoming Events last May. She tells me that she had gotten tickets to see Adam appearing on the Jimmy Kimmel show. So, naturally I call Lila, my partner-in-crime for EverythingAdam! (If you’ve read my past posts from the summer concert time, you remember I met Lila at Adam’s Homecoming events in San Diego, and since then we’ve become very good friends. In fact, I have her to thank for introducing me to Fernando, owner of this web site.)

Sorry, I digress. We both go online and apply for tickets, thinking there’s no way we’ll get them. From the application process, I learn there are two events to get tickets for: the show and the Outdoor Mini-Concert. Heck I want the mini-concert!! So I apply, holding my breath, and couldn’t believe I immediately got them! I call Lila and we’re flying high just thinking about it.The mini-concert is scheduled for the day after Lila and I will be returning from Las Vegas, where we’ll be seeing Muse. We’ve even been wondering if Adam will be there, because Muse is a favorite band of his, and they’re only playing 5 dates in the United States. But weeks after buying these tickets, we find out they’re now playing in Los Angeles the next night, so Adam would most likely be going to that concert instead. But we can hope! Now I’ve found out Adam has appearances at Jingle Balls around the country on the Muse dates.

After applying for the concert tickets, I go on Twitter to catch up with the latest. Through a tweet I find out that Adam will be at the San Diego Hard Rock Hotel on December 4th, two days later!! By re-tweeting the message, I could qualify for VIP GUARANTEED access. They said only 150 would be let in. First thing I do is re-tweet, and then call Lila again! We scream, and then start re-tweeting. We’re flying even higher now. Then the roller coaster zooms to a crashing halt. I received an email from the Kimmel ticket agency that Adam’s appearance and mini-concert has been canceled. I won’t go into any of that – we all know the hypocrisy of the situation.

So we both retweet, don’t get selected as VIPs, but we’re going anyway, hoping to get in. We had no idea how many people would be showing up for this. Luckily both of us work out of our home, so our schedules are flexible for all this gallivanting around town, following (or chasing?!) our passions!

On December 4th, we get back on our early-morning roller coaster for our 20 minute drive downtown. We arrive at the Hard Rock Hotel early to check out the scene. It’s 10:30 AM and Adam is due for a 3 o’clock appearance. Amazingly, there was only one other person in line, a very devoted fan named Maryann who had been in line since 8 AM. Lila and I are excited because since we’re #2 and #3 in line, we know we’d definitely be getting in.

As the hours tick by, we can’t believe there aren’t that many more fans getting in line. Around 2 PM, the line is about 20 strong. Some PR/promotions staff come out and urges us to call anyone we can to come and be here. They can’t be too surprised. With such short event notice, it’s hard for people to rearrange their days to get off work or make childcare plans, to spend the day standing in line. Maryann told us it was announced on AdamOfficial and Twitter. Hardly mass media reach!

Several local media film and print crews showed up and were interviewing and filming the fans in line. It was interesting to note that every local channel showed up, except the local ABC affiliate. Hmmmm.

Here is the video from our local FOX News with comments from both Lila (1:10) and me (1:40).

We were let into the lobby around 2:45 PM, and it did fill with about 150 people. We noted that Adam’s dad Eber was standing in the back of the lobby, leaning up against a post. Since he’s a San Diego resident, we’re not surprised that he’s there. A few fans went up to him to chat and take photos, which he very kindly obliged. He looked so handsome. I heard some young girls remark how much he looked like Adam. I laughed and said, “no Adam looks like him!” Lila and I had brought some special mementos that we were hoping to get signed by Adam. She had her personalized GLMBRT license plate,
and I had my May 25 People Magazine that covered the Idol’s Homecoming visits.

 

Here’s that issue showing the photograph of Adam at the high school (upper) and coming through an autograph line at the radio station that morning (lower). I was at the station and asked him to sign my CD. While he was signing it, I asked him if he received the Ice Cream Dipper I sent him. (I had it engraved with: Adam, Here’s the scoop - You ROCK! Carol.) He looked right at me, flashed a gorgeous smile saying “Yes, I love it!” People Magazine’s photographer had captured both of us in that moment. I thought it would be so cool to get him to sign that picture, and he did! That’s the back of my head wearing the headband and ribbon. Lila is pictured in that shot too. She’s in the upper left of the picture,wearing a black jacket,  holding up a camera. You can see Adam’s signature in the picture above. He was using a silver Sharpie that day!

Video with me asking Adam about the Ice Cream Dipper at :22.

At the Idol Tour Concert in July, Lila and I had tried to get these articles signed at the bus arrival, but Adam didn’t come out to the waiting fans. After the concert, he only came out for 10 minutes, so it didn’t happen then either. Because of this past experience, I started thinking of alternative ways to get my magazine signed. With Eber standing behind us, my mind went into motion. I figured that Adam would be spending some time visiting with his dad, so maybe I could ask Eber to have him sign it, and then I could pick it up from . . . .someplace! I gathered my courage and approached Eber and introduced myself. I told him I had been at one of his Poetry Nights (Lila and I did go, and I’m still writing a later article on that!) and he said, “yeah, I thought I recognized you!” OMG!! We spent some time talking about poetry, and then I moved into some chit-chat, saying I hope he’s getting more time to be himself now, and not so much being “Adam’s dad.” (Aw man, I hope that didn’t come out wrong!) He said he hasn’t been doing too much as Adam’s dad for the past 10 years, and laughingly said he’s been trying to get him to sign over a car to him!” I laughed, wondering if Eber wants the Mustang! We both laughed, and then I let it out. I told him about the magazine I was hoping to get signed and asked that if I didn’t get it signed that day, could he have Adam sign it. He said “sure,” and that I should write my name/address on it so he could get it to me. I told him “thank you” and would see him afterward, if I didn’t get it signed. He told me that Adam wasn’t feeling well – that he had the stomach flu or food poisoning, so that may have to be the case.

Soon Adam came out, walking down the stairs behind us, and around to the part of the lobby where they’re doing the presentation. I’m not sure what you may have seen, but it was on all our local channels and CNN. Check YouTube for clips. Adam looked incredible and Lila and I were blown away. They unveiled the costume he wore with KISS at the finale, and spoke of how he was taking his place amongst other rock legends who have donated their memorabilia to the Hard Rock. Adam remarked that we was thrilled to be included, considering he was the New Kid On the Block! After the presentation, we were told Adam would be taking a break since he wasn’t feeling well, and would return to sign autographs and meet the fans. Phew! We still have our chance!

After a short while, Adam did come back out, and he spent time talking with the media, and then the fans. Lila and I rushed to the side he was starting on, both getting our #1 items signed. At 1:37 you’ll hear Lila say “thank you” and at 1:43 you’ll hear me talking to him about the magazine picture. He said he remembered me! I’ll go down in history as “the ice cream dipper lady. It could be worse!!

In addition to her license plate and my magazine, we both brought copies of Rolling Stone and Details just in case we got lucky! After Adam signed her plate and my magazine, Lila rushed to a later point in the line, but I got detained by a reporter asking me questions about why I was such a strong fan. We also spoke about the Finale Watching Party that Lila and I arranged, and how we both were Leaders on the Glambs fan site! By the time this was over, Adam was just about to leave. Lila rushed back to me saying she got both of her magazines signed, and how I should go try for my additional autographs. We tried, but he was already done. We could tell he was exhausted from being ill and everyone around us had commented on how we could tell he wasn’t feeling well. It’s amazing how well we know him by now!

I went back up to Eber, thanked him for his offer, and told him I was able to get the magazine signed and he said “oh good.” I then gave him a business card from the Glambs that we’ve made up to distribute at functions, and requested that he give it to Adam. We want to make sure he knows about us! I told him I’d see him at the next Poetry Night.

At this point, we ran into another friend and we spent some time talking. She informed me that Adam’s staff was in the bar off the lobby. She didn’t know their names, but I wanted to go talk to them. I’d sent emails just after learning about this event to his team at 19 Entertainment. This was to the same gentleman who I’d emailed and spoken with when the Tour was coming to San Diego, hoping to get some time with Adam, so I could write a story for our fan site. I’m still hoping to get this story! So I went into the bar and introduced myself. Sure enough the man in the bar was Roger, the VP of Music/TV Publicity US from19 Entertainment, the same man I’ve been talking/emailing with. When I said my name, he said “did you just email me?” I couldn’t believe it! He remembered! I told him who I was, gave him a Glamb business card, told him I was an author, and said I’m still hoping to get some time with Adam. I asked if he and Adam were aware of our web site. He said yes they knew of us, and that we did really good work. He said it was important for us to keep doing our good work and to keep promoting Adam. He said things were crazy right now, but after January he was sure I could get some time with Adam! Oh man, my head was spinning with excitement, but I tried to keep my cool, to remain professional and not be a fangirl!! We spoke a little more about what’s going on right now with the ABC situation. He assured me “it’s all good.” I didn’t want to make a pain of myself, so I left after that. But I did go back to get his business card!

This was a great day that I will always remember. Hopefully, you will all get to have your days too. And what day wouldn’t be complete without a late night spoof!

~Carol~

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Getting ready for our concert this weekend started a long time ago. After meeting my new BFF Lila at the Homecoming events, we joined forces and put on the American Idol Finale Results Watching Party at Seau’s Restaurant for the San Diego fans. We had a great time working together and found we were of like-mind when it comes to Adam. Yes we are totally obsessed and captivated by him, but not in a fangeek way. We just both recognize the need to nurture the child still in both of us.

Let me tell you first that we both have the benefit of working out of our homes. So when the need to run out for something hits, our time is flexible. Having this luxury, we decided on the spur of the moment to drive up to Los Angeles (150 miles north) to pick up our official Adam shirts for the concert. You know, the one Adam wore for the Top 8 results show after singing Mad World? The black and white striped one with the multicolored lips? I got that exact shirt and Lila got a solid black version. (I bet you’re starting to wonder where the “I Kissed the Striped Pants” part is, right? Be patient.)

A few weeks later, after the birthday poster project was announced on this web site, we started getting serious. We struck out to Michael’s to find feathers, glitter and poster boards. We then made some of the most beautiful glitter-swirl posters. Lila really has a way with a glitter bottle. Since she’s wearing a chain necklace that has peacock feathers on it, I had to join in and embellish the chain belt I’m wearing with peacock feathers too. Next, we hit the party stores to gather up blue light sticks and glow necklaces. Gotta be ready for the appropriate Mad World response.

Then it was time to think about our outfits. We both wanted to glam and stud it up, but not go overboard. We thought about leather jackets, but this is July in San Diego. Are you serious?? We listened to Adam’s command to not spare the blue, black and silver, and have glitter everywhere. We cracked ourselves up until we were crying thinking about leaving a trail of glitter spilling behind us as we walk through the Sports Arena. Then when the security tries to bust us, we’ll say “no, we didn’t do that.” But the trail of glitter will lead right to our seats. Kind of like Hansel and Gretel. And we’ll probably be covered in glitter by this point from our posters too. You get the picture. (Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about the Striped Pants.)

Throw in another trip to the stores to find the right peacock blue nail polish for our toes, and black for our fingers, the right glitter hair spray, glitter make up, blue-eye enhancing mascara, the right black eyeliner, and anything else we could think of, short of rhinestone eyewear. I told you we weren’t fangeeks!

This story ends with finding the perfect wardrobe. I’m wearing black capris (don’t want to go too out of character), the striped shirt, the perfect black studded vest, my peacock feather silver chain belt and black gun metal sandals. Lila is dressing up her black Bermuda shorts with either her black Lips shirt or the Café Press Glambs shirt she designed, an incredible black studded belt, feather jewelry and the most perfect black studded spike shoes, thanks to smart eBay shopping. Oh we can’t wait for Saturday!!

And now for the best part – how I Kissed the Striped Pants. Thanks for waiting. While we were up in Los Angeles to get our shirts at JoyRich Clothing on Melrose, we decided to do some shopping. After all, this is an incredible trendy shopping area, and we didn’t drive 2 ½ hours to turn around and go home. So as we’re checking out several shops, we’re attracted by the leather jackets we see inside one. We go inside, see that there’s a tattoo booth in the back, and check out the jackets. They were pretty expensive. We turn to check out some of the other clothing racks and what do we see? THE STRIPED PANTS! We looked at each other, our eyes popped open and our jaws dropped. OMG – these are Adam’s pants!! We both were speechless. I held them to me, closed my eyes and imagined. We toyed with the idea of trying them on, but nah. Didn’t want to cross that line. So I checked out the price tag – hmmm - $69. And the label read Lip Service. So I did the fangirly thing and before putting them back I kissed them. Where? In the store of course. Oh, where on the pants? You let your imaginations run and you’ll probably be right!

~Carol - Fan Club Leader ~

In Conan O’Brien’s monologue on his second night hosting the Tonight Show, Conan says: “Big celebrity news. American Idol singer Adam Lambert is gonna be on the cover of the next Rolling Stone. And in the interview, gonna finally admit he’s gay. That’s right . . . yep . . . and in other really obvious music news, Amy Winehouse drinks a bit.”

Thankfully the Tonight Show goes out to all of America. By having the message come from as innocuous a source as Conan, the message is softened, and is now mainstream and starts being “ho hum” news. This can only help Adam see success even faster across the boards.

For all those who worry about Adam and his career, this is another sign that he is going to be just fine! He will be accepted and will receive the accolades from the masses that we fans have been bestowing on him since day one!