By Carol Hagey
Since May 2009
Adam Lambert sat down with Rolling Stone within the last few days, and let us know which American Idol finalist gives him “stank face!” I’m really thrilled with his choice, because she lives in my neighborhood! Or did I just give it away?! Anyway, GO JESSICA!! 
I can’t get the video to play here, so you’ll have to go to Adam Lambert Fans until I can find a working video. You may have to sign in with your own password.
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
By Carol HageySince May 2009
I did a Search last night on my cable guide for Adam Lambert, and was happily surprised to find he’s scheduled to be on Bravo TV’s Watch What Happens Live this Thursday, May 24th at 11 PM/10 Central. Also on the show that night will be Beth Ditto. She is listed on Wikipedia as an indie singer-songwriter and is the vocalist of Gossip. I checked the Trespassing credits and don’t see her name. Do any of you know of a connection between Adam and Beth?
Beth Ditto and Adam Lambert will be on Thursday's Watch What Happens Live on Bravo TV
WWHL is one of my favorite shows! I’m a Reality TV junkie and watch almost all of the Bravo shows. Yes, every Housewife of . . ., every cooking show, Bethenny, Inside the Actor’s Studio and even some of the Millionaire Real Estate Guy shows. They’re so addictive! WWHL is hosted by programming executive Andy Cohen in New York’s Bravo “Clubhouse,” in front of a small, live audience Sunday through Thursday. NY Glamberts, I looked for a link so you could apply for tickets, but apparently it’s a well-kept secret.
WWHL consists of discussion on that night’s new Bravo episode with Cohen and one or two guests. These guests are very often actors from the shows (referred to as Bravo-lebrities) or celebrities who are fans of the shows. I haven’t heard Adam say that he watches any of these shows, so I’m curious to see if he reveals a new secret passion!
JUST ADDED! Tweet questions for Adam to @BravoAndy!
The show is full of entertaining bits, starting with Cohen’s nightly Three Things I’m Obsessed With. From there he moves on to questions with the guests, Game Time for Bravo merch, and Plead the Fifth. In that game, he asks each guest three uncomfortable questions, and they can only bypass or “Plead the Fifth” on one of them. (One of my pet peaves is every time he says Fifth, he seems to forget there’s a second “f” in the word and says “fith.” Sorry!) I hope he asks something new of Adam! Unless the answer will be hurtful to someone close, Adam will probably reveal anything!
Cohen concludes the show with his Mazel of the Night where he recognizes something positive, and his Jackhole, where he calls out something negative. The show usually continues online, where additional fun with the guests is uncensored and unfiltered. Since there’s no performances on the show, maybe Adam will sing on this after-show? Tune in immediately. I don’t know if the after-show show stays online for more than 24 hours.
Andy Cohen grew up in St. Louis, as a closeted gay kid. He was in love with TV, especially All My Children’s Susan Lucci. He dreamed of getting into TV and succeeded spending 10 years with CBS News before working at Bravo. He’s just released his first book, Most Talkative, the same title he took in high school. His advice to readers? “Follow your passion. Be yourself, but check yourself before you wreck yourself.” I love the fact that he’s Jewish and brings some of that culture with him, in the form of expressions and attitude. It makes me feel like I’m back sitting at my family’s table.
Mazel to you Andy Cohen for giving us 30 minutes with Adam Lambert this Thursday!
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
By Carol Hagey
Since May 2009
Adam Lambert thrilled the audience at the KISS concert in Boston, MA Friday night.
According to Angela Smith for the Sun Chronicle, “Adam Lambert also gave a great performance and showed the crowd why he made it past his “American Idol” stint and became a superstar, while others fizzled out after leaving the hit Fox show.”
Smith didn’t have much nice to say about opener Neon Hitch, who was the Brink of Fame: Music Artist winner at the NewNowNext Awards. If her performance was half as bad as this review says, maybe we shouldn’t feel too bad about not winning for Superfan Site! LOL!
Let’s start with a 7-minute backstage interview with Adam from KISS 108.
Here’s a complete 30-minute video of Adam’s performance from @Gale Chester Whittington. You can already hear some changes from the studio versions of these songs off Trespassing. From listening to Kickin’ In and Shady, I think the studio electronica is going to be a challenge in a live show. But we know he’ll master it. What do you think of these live Trespassing performances?
I’m having some problems with this video - it keeps stopping. When I find a better one, I’ll post it.
This summer’s going to be great!
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
By Carol Hagey
Since May 2009
Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s a wonderful present from Adam Unofficial and Billboard.com!
Adam Lambert Live Q&A: May 14 at 3pm ET
From Mitchell Peters and Billboard.com. Thank you to my dear friend Mary @glitzylady for finding this for me!
Dr. Luke. Bruno Mars. Pharrell Williams.
These are just a few of the hitmakers who appear in the production and songwriter credits of Adam Lambert’s sophomore album, “Trespassing.” But it’s not the impressive roster of collaborators that makes the boldest statement in the credits. It’s the forthcoming set’s executive producer: Lambert himself.
While it is rare for an artist to executive-produce his or her own release, Lambert, the flamboyant season eight “American Idol” runner-up, insisted on having full creative control of what he admits could be the decisive album of his career, his moment to prove himself as more than a TV-fueled seasonal sensation. “That’s why I’ve been so obsessed and neurotic about it and why I wanted to be the executive producer and co-write a lot of it,” he says of “Trespassing,” due May 15 on RCA Records/19 Recordings.
“This is a big make-or-break thing for me, especially for someone who comes off of ‘Idol,’” he says. “I did have a hit, which was great. That was one big step. Now what? Is that going to be it? Am I a one-hit wonder? So I wanted to get really involved in the process to make sure I was doing everything I could to create a great album.” He pauses. “And I think I did.”
It’s a drastic change from the approach taken with the singer’s 2009 debut, “For Your Entertainment,” which was hastily recorded during an “American Idol” summer tour in the months following his appearance on the TV show. Despite reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200, selling 838,000 copies (according to Nielsen SoundScan) and nabbing a top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Whataya Want From Me,” the release felt rushed and was mostly a “guessing game” in terms of choosing songs that would properly portray his musical style and connect with fans, Lambert says.
This time around, Lambert, who turned 30 earlier this year, doesn’t have to deal with the pressure of churning out an album quickly to capitalize on the promotional momentum of “Idol.” He’s spent more than a year writing new material and working closely with RCA senior VP of A&R Rani Hancock to bring on other collaborators, including Benny Blanco, Bonnie McKee, Nile Rodgers and Sam Sparro. The result is a 12-song set (the deluxe edition features three bonus tracks) of electro-dance-funk and dark emotional ballads that display a more contemporary pop sound and move away from the theatrical glam-rock and vocal showboating of Lambert’s full-length debut.
“He’s really made a record that’s different than what he made coming off of ‘Idol,’” says Dana Collins, one of six artist managers working with Lambert at Los Angeles-based Direct Management Group, which also helms the career of Katy Perry. “You get off that, you’re on the treadmill and you jump into the studio and get presented with four dozen songs. You choose the ones you like, record them and tour at the same time. Then you go out and promote that record.”
Lambert says the subject matter of “Trespassing” is much more personal than “For Your Entertainment.” “I wanted it to reflect my social scene, not just what I knew my fans were going through,” he says. “So I’m writing about my gay friends-you know, going out and getting laid. I’m in a relationship right now, so I’m exploring monogamy and a serious thing, which is really cool. But I was single before that and there’s a lot of joy in that, too. So there are songs about going out and getting freaky.”
To read the full article, click here.
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
Adam Lambert is demonstrating his love to all of the people who have helped him in life and the recording of Trespassing, making sure they have been thanked. And Glamberts, he did us proud!
The text for the album dedication has been released. After thanking the Universe, next up are the Glamberts. I’m used to fans being listed somewhere after loved ones, family, friends and professional contacts, but not usually so prominent. To me this shows how much Adam loves his fans, and loves that we love him too. He understands the symbiotic relationship between us. (That’s for you, Lila!)
Here’s the start of the dedication, with a link to the entire text.
THANK YOU first and foremost to The Universe for sending me on this most incredible journey. It’s because of the lessons and relationships that have crossed my path that I’m who I am today and that I am able to share my gifts with the world. GLAMBERTS all over the world: Without you, my fans, I wouldn’t be making this album. You all pour out so much love and support. I always feel safe and sound performing for you because I know you have my back and share my vision. My sincerest thanks . . .
Click here for the continuation. When you get to the next part dedicated to Sauli, Sudella is Finnish for kiss. Here’s one from us too, Sauli! Mwaaah!
As I post this, only 10 more days to go until Trespassing’s release!
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
By Carol Hagey
Since May 2009
Adam Lambert absolutely knocked it out of the park on Jimmy Kimmel last night. And it only took three years to happen!
Photo by Carol Hagey
Adam Lambert gave Lila and me (and the other 1,000 Glamberts who were packed tightly in front of the stage!) a true mini concert last night when he performed five songs from the upcoming Trespassing album, complete with full band and back-up singers on the Jimmy Kimmel LIVE Concert Series.
The joy on Adam’s face said it all. He is so thrilled to be sharing his musical viewpoint with his fans, letting us truly into his world. We could see the elation in his eyes and feel his excitement from the natural smiles that emoted from his face as he was back on stage, in front of his adoring fans!
I know it’s been a while since my first Glam Nation Tour in June 2010, but I honestly am still feeling the same excitement as that magical night in Milwaukee. I can’t wait for the Trespassing Tour!
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
P.S. Watch quickly! I don’t know how long the videos from the show will stay up!
Never Close Our Eyes
Broken English from honeychild123
Naked Love – Carol Hagey
I love when Adam puts his hand to his ear at 1:24, calling for the audience to sing on the "oh, oh, oh," you can really hear it and he gets such a kick from it! And the "take it off, and try me on" is what dreams are made of! Cuckoo from ovationimpact Trespassing Even though it has been denied that Adam Lambert will be appearing with Queen on this week’s American Idol, one reporter for the Boston.com will not let it go. Taken from their pages: I know it seemed like a natural to have Adam sing with Queen, considering Queen has managed to turn the canceled Sonisphere show into 3 additional performances WITH Adam. We can only cross our fingers for this preview to the hottest show this summer! Be sure and tune in Thursday night when Adam performs on ABC’s Live with Jimmy Kimmel. A few of us got lucky and got tickets to the show, so hopefully we’ll have some additional video for you! Love ya! ~ Carol ~ by Carol Hagey Adam Lambert’s Official Site is offering three deluxe versions of Trespassing, available for pre-order. If you’ve already pre-ordered Trespassing, dont worry! You can also upgrade your order to receive the additional songs/merchandise. Click on the links for more information and to order. 1) The Fan Edition CD/DVD with additional bonus tracks. Also includes a DVD on the making of Trespassing. $19.99 2) Box Set – You receive 6 exclusive lithos, Exclusive Gatefold Vinyl & the Fan Edition CD/DVD. $49.99 3) Trespassing - Box Set & Vapor Sky Print Sold Out When I pre-ordered For Your Entertainment, it came a day before the stores had it. Hopefully this will be the same! Love ya! ~ Carol ~ Hey everyone! I know you’re not used to hearing from me, but I thought I’d throw my two cents in today! Carol and I had a blast at the NewNowNext awards and we really, REALLY appreciate all of the time spent voting for the Superfan Site category, but unfortunately the Vampire Diaries fansite beat us out. Bummer! On the other hand, we are all in for a treat with the Trespassing performance. I will admit that I was a bit unsure about the song from what I’ve heard so far, but let me tell you from being there… it’s amazing. Carol did take a video and we immediately posted it on YouTube, but it was pulled down by the time we woke up the next morning. We’re trying to repost it here Oh yeah, you can see another recording here, but it’s just a consumer camera so it’s not as good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu33__10K7A. We’ll see how long it lasts. Carol here: Adam just tweeted this video, so hopefully it’s approved and will stay! I believe all the attendees in the upper lever were told no cameras. But as nominees, we didn’t receive this notice, and there were no instructions about recording any of the show. I think I’m the only one on the floor who you can see holding a camera. It’s inherant in our blood, isn’t it?! So everytime you see a camera being held up by turquoise arms, that’s me and Lila is next to me, in white. You’ll see us in the very first 2 seconds of this clip. It was an amazing experience and one that we will probably not soon forget (or be able to repeat) and we’re very thankful to Adam Lambert, the NNN nominating committee, our followers and our families who allow us to be crazy fangirls. Thank goodness MishaRW was in attendance at Atlanta’s Jezebel magazine party on March 8th with a cell phone/video camera. Thank you!!! We finally get full performance versions of three of Adam Lambert’s unreleased music! Let me repeat that - these are full songs – not just 45 second snippets! I hope all the politics and diversions get out of the way, and Adam can get Trespassing on track for a release sooner than Mapril something! I know you are all going to love these! And by the way, are you still voting for this site as favorite Superfan Site on the NewNowNext Awards? I really hope I’m not being too pushy! http://logo.to/z4xtyG Love ya! ~ Carol ~ Chokehold Cuckoo Trespassing JUST ADDED!!! The Last Ones – Deluxe Edition BONUS!! As we reported 2 days ago, your Adam Lambert fansite has been nominated for the NewNowNext Awards, in the Superfan Site category. Our jaws are still on the floor, thrilled that we’ve received such an honor! Voting opened Monday, but was offline all of yesterday. We wanted to let you know that voting is open again, and to ask you to please visit the site often, and vote for us! Clicke here or go to this link: http://www.newnownext.com/awards/2012/categories/superfan-site-award/ You know how when something is announced about Adam, the fans go crazy and Twitter gets flooded and goes down for a bit? I’d like to think that this is the answer for why the voting site was down yesterday! Am I just dreaming? I hope the Glambs and Glamberts have jumped on the cause and are making it their mission to show Adam some love! This site has received a lot of publicity from this nomination, and is thrilled to find out we are being supported by the other Adam Lambert fansites! Because after all, by voting for this fansite, it’s another way to show support for Adam! I know many of us have experienced global warmth between ourselves when we’re united in line for Adam’s concerts and TV tapings. And this universal fansite support is another example of that positive vibe! We are only competing with the other nominees in our category, which is a major task in itself! We feel our main competition will come from the Lady Gaga fansite. Lady Gaga has 19.7 million followers on her Twitter, where Adam has 1.3 million. We’ve got to get busy to pass those Little Monsters! Voting is really easy. There is no registration to do, and by the looks of it, you can vote as many times as you want. After you click the Vote button next to Adam’s picture, just hit the X, and vote again and again! Of course we hope you’ll hit the Share button also, and ask your Twitter and Facebook friends to help. We don’t know when voting closes, but the show will be filmed April 5th, so that’s only 36 days from now! ***We just learned that voting is open until April 2nd. So that gives us 33 days!! Adam will be performing at the Awards Show and just think . . . how fantastic would it be if his fansite won while he was there?! So remember, vote often, spread the word, and let’s support Adam by showing him how many Superfans he has!! Love ya! ~ Carol, Glamb #2, Lila, Glamb #3 and Fernando, Glamb #1 ~ Adam Lambert was on VH1’s Big Morning Buzz today and entertained to the max! On it, he talks about Trespassing, Queen, and makes a big announcement! Watch the following video from the show to learn all about it! From VH1’s Big Morning Buzz After Adam made his announcement I did some searching and found the following 3 extras from New Now Next! Love ya! ~ Carol ~ Extras from New Now Next!
Get More: Video & Movies, Logo: Fierce TV Get More: Video & Movies, Logo: Fierce TV Get More: Video & Movies, Logo: Fierce TV What a night! Adam Lambert’s just released video for Better Than I Know Myself has caught me quite off guard! To be honest, from the Sneak Peek, I thought it was going to be reminiscent of WWFM. But wow was I wrong! The fight between Dark Adam and Light Adam is full of imagery, symbolism and metaphor. In fact so much that it could produce a term paper! The internal mental fight that that Adam exhibits fills this video. It’s a real test to Adam’s acting ability. Is this is a look into what’s gone on with Adam this past year? At least internally? Not just any artist could pull this off. With nods to Twilight, who knows where this Dark Adam will go. But the redemption from Light Adam takes us back from the edge. Introducing, the video for Adam Lambert’s Better Than I Know Myself! Please let us know what you think! Love ya! ~ Carol ~ Even though the guest of honor will be working in Europe for his 30th birthday, that won’t stop Glamberts around the globe from celebrating! I’ve heard of parties in Texas, Chicago and the Northwest. My San Diego Glamb buds are gathering too. I know the excitement is building! After all, isn’t it more fun to celebrate someone else who’s turning another decade?!? Please add your comments below, and let us know what you plan to do. Be sure and include what city/state you’re in and you may find some new friends that want to join you! You don’t have to worry about putting on the social bash of the century. I’ve heard of everything from going to a quiet dinner (I’m sure after a few Glamtails it won’t stay quiet!), to having others over for munchies and videos, to larger dinner parties at restaurants. Share your ideas and you will inspire others! If you have any pictures you’d like to share, please email them to glambinfo@aol.com and I’ll post them! Love ya! ~ Carol ~ Adam Lambert stayed true to his word. He did give us a “big unveiling!” It may not have been the song as we all hoped, but look at this gorgeous picture, shot by friend Lee Cherry! I dare anyone to throw the “camp” word at this one!! JUST TWEETED: adamlambert Listen HERE for a clip of the song!! The promise of a more refined look is exactly what he delivered in this true glam/rock and roll shot. Glambs, what do you all think?? Love ya! ~ Carol ~ Adam Lambert and his mother Leila Lambert received awards yesterday in Beverly Hills, CA from the PFLAG organization. PFLAG stands for Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbian and Gay. Even though there were scary periods in his life when coming to terms with his homosexuality, Adam admits his experience was relatively easy. And he feels his liberal parents were a part of that ease. When describing the actual time of disclosure, Adam and Leila joke that one of her first reactions was “great – more shopping!” I’d love to hear about some of those shopping trips. The following video is their acceptance speech, complete with a description of the awards received. Love ya! ~ Carol ~ Adam Lambert took to Twitter on Tuesday to talk with his fans. I submitted some questions immediately, but none got picked. Did yours? Thanks to Adamholic, we have the script. As fans, we can feel the love from Adam for us. Thanks to social media, he’s able to reach out to us, keep us informed and just stay as real as a celebrity can! Enjoy! Love ya! ~ Carol ~ Adam: Twitter party!!! Questions? Adam Lambert on WhoSay Adam had a twitter party two days ago. In the middle of it, he posted: So I did. According to Urban Dictionary : (Yes, there are misspellings. I’m just doing a copy/paste.) The notion that homosexuals should be able to define their identities by something other than sexual preference. Post-gay types ought to be comfortable in gay ghetto situations, lest they suffer some sort of internalized homophobia, while realizing that many ghettoized gays are tasteless loosers. Post-gays are out of the closet and care about gay rights and gay issues. Their stance on identity and culture is a reaction against the fetishization of gay stereotypes by some self-proclaimed liberal types (such as faghags) as well as cultural sepratists (such as queers). They tend to refer to themselves as ‘gay’ and only invoke the word ‘post-gay’ in the presence of the tasteless losers who have co-opted the falsehood of a monolithic gay culture. Post-gays also realize the history of the struggle for gay equality and know they their attitude can only exist in enviornments where gays are already integrated and accepted. It is only within these enviornments that they critique others. Also from hardyboy.com: Adam has led a balanced life. His friends are spread wide across the personality spectrum. I think this is the Adam we first heard when he said he didn’t want to be a spokesperson for the homosexual community. His focus was music, and being gay wasn’t the defining point to his personality; it was merely one of his qualities or characteristics. Like his eye color. Love ya! ~ Carol ~ While Adam Lambert was in New York several weeks ago, he stopped in at Project Runway and was a guest judge! The theme is Rock and Roll, so who better to marry the musical genre with fashion? From the following promo video for the September 22, 2011 episode, we see another rocker’s Glambulge is getting some attention. Sorry Glambs - I couldn’t resist!! We’ve been waiting forever for this and now it’s here! Don’t worry - if you don’t catch it tonight, it replays several times during the week on Lifetime. Love ya! ~ Carol ~ Adam Lambert spent time with Skingraft owner/designer Jonny Cota for MTV’s talk@playground, discussing the marriage of fashion and music. Adam has been a longtime fan and patron of Skingraft, receiving many of his Idol and Glam Nation Tour pieces from the Los Angeles-based company. In the following video, we get to see Adam and Jonny discussing their growth as artists. It’s obvious from their tone, that these two are old friends. You can also see Skingraft designs on this season’s Vampire Diaries. Super sexy vampire Damian Salvatore, played by the super sexy Ian Sommerhalder is sporting a virile studded leather jacket in the Season 3 promo. Check out Skingraft’s incredible line here. Enjoy these clips of Adam and Jonny discussing how music inspires clothes and clothes inspire music. The smiles are precious! Thank you to Devenlane for giving us the video. Love ya! ~ Carol ~ In all the hours of your lifetime that you’ve spent thinking about EverythingAdam, either in line waiting for a coveted front row Glam Nation concert spot, or when you’ve been alone in your car or living room listening to that Rock Master’s voice, have you ever tried to figure out how much Adam earned this past year? Take in his share of all the digital and physical sales of his For Your Entertainment album and what he earned from the Glam Nation Tour and special appearances, and whattaya come up with? (Sorry, couldn’t resist!) Now we’re getting some insight, thanks to Zack O’Malley Greenburg and The Beat Report, from Forbes.com. It’s being reported that Adam earned a rocking $6 million last year, sharing the second spot on the list with Chris Daughtry. We all know Carrie Underwood is the list topper. In fact, she earned more than the next five on the list combined. I’m sure Eber is thankful he continued to support Adam, even when he wasn’t too happy about it. Remember the Idol family episode where they showed him telling Leila that a little success would be a good thing?! Well, he’s sure got it now. The other thing I hope he has a good tax/investment advisor!! The following paragraph from Greenburg’s article talks about Adam: Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry share the second spot on our list, each raking in $6 million. Lambert, the runner up in Idol’s seventh season (it was the eighth season - Carol), performed 115 shows around the world in 12 months; Daughtry played 53 dates in support of album Leave This Town. The top ten money-making Idol alums combined to earn $50 million over the past year alone. Ummm, Daughtry earned $6 million from an album and 53 shows, and Adam earned $6 million from an album and 116 shows?? Anyone else out there afraid they may raise the ticket price for Adam’s next tour?!? See here for the complete article. ~ Carol ~ Short and Sweet: Voting is open until 4 PM today (Tuesday, PST) for Mix 94.1’s Sexiest Man of Mix contest. Click HERE to vote. But just a word of caution - keep a cool head if you read the comments below the voting box. Some aren’t too friendly. We’re so used to reading all the positive thoughts about Adam, and forget that on non-Adam sites that other people have differing opinions! Keep checking back to learn the results and future voting days. Love ya! ~ Carol ~ This just in! Here is the never-before-seen rehearsal video from the infamous 2009 AMA Awards Show. I’m also including some additional footage that includes more casual scenes. The stylist speaking in this additional video states, “I will say Adam Lambert’s performance for the AMAs on Sunday will be an absolute spectacle and I’m sure people will be jaw dropping, in a very, very good way.” Little did he know how prophetic he was being! For all the people who said Adam’s performance was planned, here you go. This video clearly shows the controversial moves weren’t choreographed. Without the distractions of the lighting and smoke added for the performance, we can concentrate more on the singing. I think it’s obvious that Adam put a tremendous amount of effort to this rehearsal, and it was masterful. Remember, this was before the Glam Nation Tour! We can see that this was an amazingly difficult routine to put on stage. The vocals are tough, the moves are tricky, and the sound from this theater is notoriously bad. I think Adam’s rehearsal was superb and the members in the audience really loved it too. But I sorta missed the Ninja roll! I’m not trying to bring up old news, but I thought you would love to see the rehearsal too. There’s something to be said about viewing a rehearsal, and I’ll leave it at that. It was fun to see him when he walked by Tommy Joe Ratliffe, playing the keyboards. Wonder if he had any inclinations then? We see that Adam had briefly had his hand around the back of Tommy’s neck. Did Tommy do something at that moment that gave Adam the idea? We know what would come later that night - sort of premature voyeurism!! Interesting side note: here Tommy is singing backup into the microphone. Never saw that on Glam Nation Tour! Hope you enjoy it! Love ya! ~ Carol ~ Performance Rehearsal - For Your Entertainment Additional Rehearsal scenes Okay Glambs, I don’t want to start a war here, but we’ve got to talk about last night’s The Voice. I was SO proud to hear that Adam Lambert was being covered. Another feather in his cap! I have loved Nakia’s past performances and was excited to hear his take on Whattaya Want From Me. At first I wasn’t happy to hear of his disappointment in song choice. But he redeemed himself by admitting once he listened to the words, that it was a great song. And then he sang it. Yes, he did a really good job portraying his version of the emotions of the song, but he seemed to have lost track of his words, sang something at the wrong time, and then the rest of the song felt off. But this was NOTHING in comparison to Adam Levine’s comments. First Levine looked awkward when he first said he wasn’t really familiar with the song. WHAAAATTTTT? Adam, your music is in the same Pop category as Adam Lambert’s, and Lambert had a grammy nomination for best song, so how could you NOT know the song??? Now my sister just told me that Adam Levine is known for not listening to the radio, etc., but it just seems weird. And then Levine deepens his grave by saying “I’m sure you sang it better than the original.” WHAAAATTTTTT? ARE YOU KIDDDDINNNGGG MEEEE??? If you truly didn’t know the song, why would you say that??? Adam Lambert obviously watches the earlier east coast broadcast, because his tweets are ahead of western program time. So we were prepared for something to have happened when these tweets came through: adamlambert Yeah Nakia! Saaaang boy!! Great performance. I think Adam might know who I am after this next album. Get ready for me Levine. Hahah adamlambert If you didn’t catch the show, here is the clip: I have to get out to an appointment so I’ll leave it here for your comments. Please remember our lessons in positivity, but we have a right to be fans too! All good, Adam! Love ya! ~ Carol ~ What a lucky moment to just run into Adam, who was completely alone on the streets of London last week! I found this on Juneau & Xena’s site, and I’m just copying it in case you haven’t read it yet! Click here to read the original post. Love ya! ~ Carol ~ From a very lucky fan! I went to the British Library today and after coming out of it, I decided to walk to the Camden Market. On the street right outside the St Pancras train station, I noticed a guy in black with sunglasses walking towards me. He’s talking on the phone. I don’t know why but a voice inside me sort of came up,” Oh this guy really looks like Adam Lambert!” Then he passed by me and I HEARD THAT AMERICAN ACCENT. This’s very distinguishable when you’re in London isn’t it? So I turned to look at him and guess what? I saw some guyliners behind those sunglasses! At that point I was almost sure it really WAS Adam Lambert. This froze me on the ground and I struggled for a while whether I should approach him and get things clear or not. In the end of course I did. Since Adam had already gone for some distance, I had to pick up my pace to catch up with him. Oh my god! Never in my life would I expect to bump into one of my favourite singers on the street and therefore, I had no idea what I could say! “OMG, it really is you… Ermerm, I went to your gig in Hong Kong last year!” Shit, I was so stupid. But Adam’s really nice and sweet. He just kept smiling and thanked me and then told me his bag was broken (he’s carrying a paper bag). “Are you on holiday?” “Yes… oh but no, I’m also working here. I’m working on some new songs now.” I then asked if I could have a picture with him. He said “sure” and I took out my camera. Since there’s no one we knew around, Adam said, “Let’s see if we can do it on our own!” I pressed the button and took the photo. Yay, we did it. Here’s the picture. For your eyes’ sake, I’ve chopped myself off. LOL AND AFTER THIS HE REACHED OUT HIS RIGHT HAND. Awwww how nice was he! Isn’t it I should be the one who asked for shaking hands with him? We shook hands and he said “Have a nice day” to me. “You too! Thanks so so much!” Yes, thank you very much indeed. Actually I don’t live in London I’m just a visitor there– it was damn lucky of me to have met a favourite musician of mine in a foreign place! Now my trip is just beyond perfect, I know Adam Lambert – don’t cha just love him?? He cares so much about us and he constantly tells us so. Sometimes we may not know it, but when he smiles so graciously for the ton of paparazzi that are always in his face, he’s doing it for US. Yes, it’s good PR and if he didn’t his career would start taking hits. But who’s his career for? Of course him, but also for US! When he takes the time to give excellent interviews, it’s for US. When he tweets his private pictures, who’s he tweeting to? US! And it can only be for US that he does his famous Twitter parties! He held another one yesterday, May 21st. Did any of you get a question answered? He talked about lyrics from his upcoming album, he’s in love(!), going back in time to 7th grade, and even going into the future! We learned that it was his mom’s birthday too! He even gave us all a shoutout with his comment “Glamberts. That name is here to stay. Because you sexy bitches where the name proudly!!! I love you!!” I’m not sure if that was an answer to a question, but I heard that Glambert is now in the Urban Dictionary! Here’s one of the many definitions: GLAMBERT The official term for a devoted fan of the glamourous sexiness that is Adam Lambert, Season 8 Runner Up for American Idol. She’s watching Adam’s You Tube videos again. She’s such a Glambert. Thank you to Juneau and Xena’s Daily Digest for compiling the questions and answers. I’m curious – if you could ask Adam a question, what would it be? Comment below with your questions, and if anyone has heard Adam answer it, please Reply and let us know where you heard it, if possible! Love ya! ~ Carol ~ Ollipop_ @adamlambert How do you feel about popsicles? adamlambert @Ollipop_ I have a deep love and nostalgia for Otter pops. Do they still make those?Azrielenish @adamlambert Why did you choose that image for your latest tattoo? adamlambert @Azrielenish I just really liked it! Hah. It balances well with the other two I have. adamlambert @TeamScottyJames i think my best shows last summer were: Nashville, new Orleans, Montreal, San francisco, San Diego, Providence, Boston… Idol360 @adamlambert Who is your favorite indie rocker? adamlambert @Idol360 Matt Bellamy is amazing… But I that indie? HausOfHamza @adamlambert Are you going to buy Gaga’s new album? adamlambert @HausOfHamza fuck yes! Her creativity, fashion, bravery and biz sense are inspiring. kashiny9 @adamlambert who do you think really deserved to win American idol?? adamlambert @kashiny9 in regards to Idol I’ve said way too much. Media turns non-personal, honest opinions into “feuds”. adamlambert @kashiny9 like mom taught: “if u don’t have anything nice to say- don’t say it all” sorry if I hurt any feelings- not my intent. iseverybeenmyTK @adamlambert COME TO BRAZIL? THIS IS GOOD adamlambert @iseverybeenmyTK I want to come to brazil!!! Next tour I hope!!! LambriniBird @adamlambert if you could do a duet with any singer dead or alive who would you choose? X adamlambert @LambriniBird Freddie lucia_glambert @adamlambert are u going to the Idol finale? adamlambert @lucia_glambert yup!! I will be there for the results show! So excited!! islandgirljams @Adamlambert will your album come out in 2011? We are all so excited!!! adamlambert @islandgirljams album will be out in the fall. So excited! Been making a lot of music and coming up w ideas for art and style. #nextlevel nappyonpyon @adamlambert Love Japan??? adamlambert @nappyonpyon I adore Japan!! I miss glamajuku!! ElleSecrett @adamlambert would you ever consider having a concert in Egypt on your next tour maybe? ;D adamlambert @ElleSecrett that would be surreal to do a concert at the sphinx. Can u imagine? Wow. iloveadam67 @adamlambert thank you for being real!! ) adamlambert @iloveadam67 thank you for appreciating it. So Sometimes gets me into trouble. xIIHY4lyfx @adamlambert Where did you get those glittery zebra pants you wore last year ?! adamlambert @xIIHY4lyfx had them made. My stylist Trish designed them. HazMad13 @adamlambert r u ever gonna do a collab with Kesha?? I love u guys!!! adamlambert @HazMad13 would love to. Her and I have so much fun together. One of the most sincere and grounded stars I’ve met. Dewald_vTonder @adamlambert why the ‘drastic’ change in hairstyle…?was it overdue? adamlambert @Dewald_vTonder yeah needed a change. Wanted a style that was less ‘done’. I can just roll outta bed with this cut. DanielzROTFL @adamlambert did you write. Or co-write any songs on your new album? adamlambert @DanielzROTFL I’ve been co-writing on almost EVERYTHING! feels so great to be more involved this time. #luxuryoftime xoTracyyyxo @adamlambert what do you do when youre feeling insecure to feel better adamlambert @xoTracyyyxo eat adamlambert @xoTracyyyxo j/k. Lol AdamAdamAdam3 @adamlambert does your stylist make your outfits everyday? or just special appearances? adamlambert @AdamAdamAdam3 only special occasions. Ive been shopping and dressing myself the past few months. MusicLover358 @adamlambert my musical theater class is doing grease tonight…can u wish us luck?! Love u adam! adamlambert @MusicLover358 “tell me more tell me more…” NOH8_Durbinator @adamlambert Whats one thing that gets you through the day? adamlambert @NOH8_Durbinator I love my fans’ passion and positive energy. channy_lace1 @adamlambert Last show you DVR’d? adamlambert @channy_lace1 united states of Tara. Brilliant show. argeneau @adamlambert Didn’t ya say in a interview you were excited about GNT in Milan coz you’d never been before? Coz Hair tour went to Milan… ;p adamlambert @argeneau I was speaking of the N American shows. Milan, Finland, Paris, Copenhagen, London and Amsterdam were European highlights. GrayWhoBoo @adamlambert Do you trip a lot? adamlambert @GrayWhoBoo when I’m wearing my medges. [=man wedges] Adam_TJRgirl @adamlambert If you could go back in time 100 yrs or ahead in time 100 yrs for one week, which would you choose? adamlambert @Adam_TJRgirl prob ahead. It would be more unpredictable. @squishfish_jess @adamlambert does sauli inspire you? adamlambert @squishfish_jess YES. seeinstereo_ @Adamlambert can you share a lyric from a song you wrote for the new album? adamlambert @seeinstereo_ “Now I believe in more than I can see” xGlitterBabyxSarah @adamlambert will you ever re-hash your pre-idol songs? adamlambert @xGlitterBabyx prob not. I want to release music that reflects where I’m currently at in my life. Christine5850 @adamlambert If you had a child who was lying on the floor throwing a tantrum, what would you do? adamlambert @Christine5850 probably try to reason with the child and make him or her smile __CrazyLoveRebecca @adamlambert CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MUCH MUSIC VIDEO AWARD NOMINATION~YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!!!!! adamlambert @__CrazyLove thank u! So thrilled to be nominated for a Much Music award! I love Canada!! westerosredsock @adamlambert Did you cry at the Gossip Girl finale? adamlambert @westerosredsock no tears. Lol. But I have to say- Leighton Meester has really given Blair a lot more depth w her great acting. LoveLambert1877 @adamlambert whats your favorite food? adamlambert @LoveLambert1877 love spicy. darya_ilina @adamlambert What kind of girls do you like? adamlambert @darya_ilina my favorite women are strong, confident and funny women. (gay stereotype) brandywhitford @adamlambert favourite male singer of 2011? adamlambert @brandywhitford Bruno Mars is really talented. Beautiful voice and a great writer. I’m a fan. Liquor Store Blues is one of my favorites. G_Menchaca @adamlambert have you ever struggled with not believing in yourself? adamlambert @G_Menchaca everyday. Constant battle. But I feel like I’m on an upswing. Being in love and creative in the studio feed my soul. kingfan221 @adamlambert What’s the ringtone on your phone right now? adamlambert @kingfan221 a bassnecter track. kiwiglambert @adamlambert Soooo ….. nipple rings….. discuss please adamlambert @kiwiglambert took em out last summer. Not all it’s cracked up to be. mallorielambert @Adamlambert would you ever get your hair cornrowed? haha(: adamlambert @mallorielambert I did once. Lol. The sides and the top was pompadour. Wore it that way to burning man when my hair was longer and blonde. adamlambert Btw- it’s my amazing mother’s birthday today! Happy birthday mom! I love you!!!! Mickey1227 @adamlambert your strongest inspiration right now? adamlambert @Mickey1227 how we all are on a personal journey of self discovery and constant evolution. Searching for liberation. Why we do what we do. adamlambert @Mickey1227 these thoughts are my main fuel for writing my new album. babashuchan @adamlambert Do you have an overused word or phrase? adamlambert @babashuchan GLAM. haha it’s getting a little old. ToxicLED @adamlambert we still cannot believe you found love in a shady bar. Only you, sir. Only you. adamlambert @ToxicLED Jenny Woo ain’t shady!! riley1877 @adamlambert 3 words to describe the music you’ve been writing so far? adamlambert @riley1877 melodic, honest, and dreamy Crazy4glambert1 @adamlambert If you could go back to any grade in your school days which would it be and why? adamlambert @Crazy4glambert1 7th grade. I was really lonely and awkward. Wish I knew then what I know now. _kandyal @adamlambert What’s the best thing about being a singer? adamlambert @_kandyal being able to communicate a thought or feeling through song. adamlambert Glamberts. That name is here to stay. Because you sexy bitches where the name proudly!!! I love you!!
It’s Queen week! Brian May and Roger Taylor (pictured, right, with May) will be in attendance, and while rumors of Adam Lambert’s no-brainer appearance have been dismissed by insiders, we fully expect him to descend from the rafters wearing something fabulous.
Even though this is sold out already, I’ll include the info. In addition to the first two bonus packages, 100 lucky people will receive a 24 x 18” canvas with some of Adam’s music physically inserted into the print. $274.99 Let us know what you think of Chokehold, Cuckoo and Trespassing. We can’t wait to hear!!
Thank you to Sadie for letting us know about this! My caution is, do we REALLY know this is Adam? It’s beautiful, but on the over-processed side, really! I’ve found a few others, but don’t have any idea whether it’s really Adam, and if so, from when? So use your discretion, Glambs.
Better Than I Know Myself drops on December 20th! avail on all digital music providers. Happy Holidays!!
Falls right on the first night of Hanukkah! Mazel tov!!
Photo courtesy of fadedyouthblog.com
Adam: Taken at Burning Man! Note my glamorous trailer in the background!
Q: Thaila_11 – Yes, but some of us want soft ballads too! Don’t forget us, “Personal songs” remember?! !
A: oh I love ballads- don’t worry. songs w a great beat can also be quite personal! Ya know?!
Q: Trishnz – Did being on Project Runway fire you up to have your own fashion label – after next album of course
A: I’ve always had the notion to design. Before guessing on p.runway. Gonna focus on my music first of course.
Q: mackenzieejo – will you pleeeaaase come to indiana on your next tour?
A: I came to indiana the last tour… Of course I’ll come back. We filmed the DVD there!
Q: styleandchiche – Any ideas on the album cover yet?
A: yeah a few.
Q: ravengirl57 – In making this second album, is it always so unscheduled? In other words, are there no deadlines AT ALL?
A: deadlines and schedule come waaaay second to great music. I’m lucky to be signed to a label that respects and honors that
Q: lambosessed – What kind of drunk are you usually?
A: a friendly, talkative one. love ur avi. That was a crazy hallowEen
Q: catalm – What was your favorite part about being on Project Runway?
A: the judges are reeeeally funny. On and off camera. Micheal had me in stitches w his wit.
Q: LuvThaFunk – so I’m guessing Outlaws Of Love will be the only sweet slow ballad I’ve been craving? Will there be piano on it?
A: you’ll have to wait and see…
Adam: Twitter is actin up
Q: SophieBachmann – Have you still a crush on Bill from Tokio Hotel?
A: nope… I found my love!
Q: rainierstar – Is there anything else you can tell us about the album?
A: yeah- I love it! Some of it’s really fun and upbeat yet honest and real. Other tracks are moody, dark. Both sides of me…
Q: Hungarevival – What about your Illuminati status?
A: haha they rejected my application. Not enough bullshit and mystery. Im too much an open book
Q: jam2885 – who was your favorite writer/producer to work with for the album?
A: One of the producers I was extremely honored to write with was @Pharrell Williams! Whew. I don’t think y’all are ready for that!
Q: TiiaTortilla – Anything you wanna say to the Sauli haters? The Adommy crays?
A: nothing to say… All that chat is a waste of energy. Some Folks think they know my private life… Well they don’t.
Q: HannaBec – Would u perform on X-Factor if asked?
A: of course! U think I’d say no? Haha
Q: HousesOfCandy – What one element is making this your ‘dream’ album? BTW, can’t wait!! XOX
A: I think the production style is more progressive and forward thinking then in the past… I love electronic music!
Adam: I feel like I’ve evolved as a singer and as a writer in the past few years. Learned so much on tour etc… The shift shows
Q: GlitterSkies – I think you should cover a Backstreet Boys song…
A: haha I sang enough covers on idol. All about new, original material now.
Q: anthrogeekPF – Wanna get FUNKed up!! Are you exploring urban sounds with these new collabs?? ))
A: sorta… yeah
Q: meandmypixie – No pressure or anything, but if the album is gonna be released in early 2012, when can we expect a GNT2???
A: the Glam Nation tour already happened! The next tour ( prob next year) will have a whole new concept and name.
Q: GlamourStar730 – I hope the CD’s not too Poppy. I dont like dance music
A: i do
Q: Sandishader – have you already started working on the concept for the next tour?
A: nope. lol im figuring all this out as i go. while its flattering you think i have it all mapped out in advance- i def dont!
Q: 2cntswrth – Do you still party as much as you used to or do you hang out more at home now?
A: def been more of a homebody of late– and spending lots of time in the studio too
Adam: POST GAY. look it up. sums up my views
Q: rach_eva – it sucks to be told by OTHER PPL what should define YOU
A: yeah… but that is what the “Cult of Celebrity” is. its one of the downsides.
Q: mogulmama – Was it cold at night in the desert- you guys were all bundled up
A: sooo cold. and the days were so hot. its like a survival rave
Q: WildflowerGlam – Do you know why some people think gays are all the same? I mean straight people aren’t all the same either, so why gays?
A: why? ignorance.
Q: Misty_Glambert – Summer or winter fashions?
A: im a fall/winter fan. love jackets!
Q: Kimkris – how often do you have to cut/color your hair?
A: too often- it grows SO fast.
Q: TrueGlambert3 – What’s some advice to help get over my ex????? Please, I seriously wanna get over him because he’s mean to me but I can’t :\
A: distract yourself w a project. something positive and nothing to do w relationships. be productive and get your heart off it
Q: yuki3sl – Do you believe in fate ??
A: YES! Fate and Destiny are real! but you have to follow your instincts to allow it to unfold. we sometimes stand in our our own way.
Adam: POST GAY. look it up. sums up my viewsPost-gay
“Post-gay isn’t ‘ungay. It’s about taking a critical look at gay life and no longer thinking solely in terms of a struggle. It’s going to a gay bar and wishing there were some girls there to talk to.” So spoke James Collard, then Editor-in-Chief of Out Magazine, to a June 1998 symposium at the New School for Social Research. (“Sexual politics”).
Love ya!
But for the record, Im def a Maroon 5 fan. Fans: there is NO reason to be angry. Thanks for being protective but it’s all good.
So many of you Adam fans have tweeted me and so I think I should talk more about what happened this afternoon!
He just finished his phone call when I got back to him. So I got up my nerve and asked rather timidly, “Excuse me, are you… Adam?”
“Yes!”
adamlambert I personally believe that rock n roll is just as much a frame of mind and attitude as it is a musical style. Rebellion.
JanaTheUnicorn @adamlambert did you get bad grades in english as a kid?
adamlambert @JanaTheUnicorn no. Really bad grades in math though. Lol
P0NDWATER @adamlambert do you like boobs?
adamlambert @P0NDWATER boobs are very pretty.
squishfish_jess @adamlambert ’bout Katy Perry boobs? ;D
adamlambert @squishfish_jess some of the best out there.
alexanderenrico @adamlambert do you believe in ANY apocalypse theory?
adamlambert @alexanderenrico I think the end of Mayan calendar signifies an end of an era. next generation will bring about great change. Good I hope.
XenaPW @adamlambert Are you enjoying your role as Godfather to Riff? I love babies xoxoxo [truth: others asked about Riff too]
adamlambert My godson Riff! Future rockstar!
adamlambert One last one…
Adam has reached the semi-finalt round, and is now against Clay Aiken for Ultimate Idol. The other bracket has Kelly Clarkson against David Archuleta. Then it’s the finals. Let’s get Adam to the finals!
Vote here. Scroll down and vote in the bubble, not by clicking on the picture!
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 ~
I hope you caught this hilarious video of Adam Lambert and one of his favs, Nikka Costa. They have such a good sense of humor and obviously respect each other’s abilities.
The trip into Adam’s naked throat is a killer!
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
So we learned that Adam Lambert hit his hand (previously thought his head, thanks to mirror.co.uk’s typo!) while celebrating at Lady Gaga’s birthday party. Thank goodness it wasn’t his head! We all wondered what was up? Now, thanks to Twitter, we get the answer directly from him. Another reason why he was such a perfect panelist at the Grammy Summit on Social Media!! Sorry, I digressed.
Check out the swollen knuckles on his right hand in the GI-NORMOUS picture above! Also, the lack of rings may be a sign of hurt/swollen fingers too. If I find a picture of the ceiling, I’ll add it later.
Here’s his latest tweet explaining it.
Adam Lambert
Was trying for celebratory gesture 4 gaga’s B- piñata style…instead my fist is all bruised and la cita has a hole in the ceiling.
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
EW.com’s Tanner Stransky is definitely a fan of Adam Lambert and shows it in the first sentence of his review of the Glam Nation LIVE CD/DVD. Here’s the reprint, but for more links, go to the review here.
If there’s any newish pop act worthy of a live release, it’s American Idol runner-up Lambert, whose vocal acrobatics make this a terrific complement to his 2009 solo debut. Because he incubated before us in a perform-or-die setting, Lambert’s ability to work a crowd is audible. Everything from his hit ”Whataya Want From Me” to his take on ”Ring of Fire” sizzles more than the too-too-perfect studio versions. Bonus: Glam Nation Live includes an expertly produced DVD of the concert. A–
My only question Tanner, what was the minus for??!!
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
I may be the last one to find out about this, but I thought this fan video was so well-done and entertaining, that I wanted to make sure you had all seen it.
The lengths that glitterfans went to to recreate Adam’s If I Had You video shows his long-lasting effect on those who love his talent. Now every time I drive by a wooded area I think of getting my friends and our feathers and top hats out also! Hope you love it too! Allow a few seconds for the sound to come on.
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
All of us at adam-lambert.org, the Official Unofficial site would like to wish Adam Lambert a very Happy 29th Birthday! Instead of gifts, Adam would like clean water brought to those who are without it, via mycharitywater.org. It’s incredible to imagine that not everyone has water in 2011, isn’t it?
In recognition of his 29th year, Adam has asked that donations of $29 be made, but every amount will be appreciated. Originally he wanted to raise $29,000, but when that was done in a few hours, he raised the goal to $290,000. As of writing this, they’re over 40% successful at just under $121,000. There are 72 days left for this, so if you want to gather donations from a group of people, you still have time! For donations of $100 or more MADE ON JANUARY 29TH, you will receive a signed picture from Adam, via his website. Click here to add to this worthy cause.
While we haven’t organized anything official from our site, we know there are many parties being held by Glambs around the world. Please add your post and let us know how you’re celebrating January 29th.
On Saturday I’ll pull a cork I’m sure, but I have an additional celebration planned. My best bud, Administrator Lila Hayes and I were both lucky enough to get tickets to Adam’s appearance on The Talk on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles. We’re going up the night before the taping and taking several Glambs we’ve met through this site with us. That night we’ll celebrate together at dinner. I’m sure we’ll have some amazing belated toasts to Adam all night long!
Please let us know what you’ll be doing!
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
Hurray!! We have visible proof that Glam Master Adam Lambert is through resting after his world-tour and is coming out for fun!
Check out these pictures of Adam from the red carpet at the premiere of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Season 3. It’s certainly a new look for us. He’s taking a leave from the manicured professional look we’ve seen for 10 months starting with Fantasy Springs back in February and giving us a more natural, relaxed side. I just saw Adam one month ago at the Los Angeles Glam Nation Finale. My big question: is it a hair piece or extensions?? No one’s hair can grow that fast!! Let us know your thoughts!!
Rested and gorgeous!
Full Length
Still hanging with his buddies, Tommy Joe, Taylor & Terrance!
For more pictures, click here.
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
American Idol Season 10 is back starting tonight! Though I’m still pledged to my one-only Adam Lambert, I still look forward to seeing some great entertainment. And I don’t mean the people who can’t sing and need to tell the world they can. The problem this year will be without Simon Cowell spitting out his venom, who will they mouth off to? After giving up what seemed like most of my day/life to Adam when he was competing on Idol (you all remember sitting at your computers and suddenly it’s 7 hours later, right?!?) I vowed before Season 9 started that I would not make one phone call or send one text vote. Little did I know that there wouldn’t be any contestants who even compelled me to do so! And without seeing anyone for Season 10, I make the same vow for this year!
This brings me to an article in our San Diego Union Tribune last Friday by columnist Karla Peterson. She is writing about the “remake” of American Idol. I got so much joy when Adam’s name came up in such complimentary ways. I’ll recap some points in the article, but give you the Adam-mentions in full. Be sure to click the link to read the entire story. Please forgive the delay in writing about this. I couldn’t post this until her article appeared online so I could link you up!
Of course the first points are about the new judges. Have you watched all the appearances of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as they made their way around the talk-show circuit the past week? I loved watching Steven Tyler perform his Run DMC version of Walk This Way with Jimmy Fallon last night! (I’m still dying to know Tyler’s reaction to Adam’s version of Crying. Has anyone ever seen any comments about this??)
Behind the scenes
Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe (So You Think You Can Dance) is back after a two-year break. He’s ruled out the 4-judge format and the use of young mentors, like Miley Cyrus. I’m excited about the addition of producer and record-company executive Jimmy Iovine, as the in-house mentor. We all know J-Lo’s and Tyler’s personalities, but we don’t know about this guy . . . yet! Word is he’s fast-talking and opinionated. He will be pairing the contestants with high-profile producers to enhance their performances. Can’t wait!
From Karla Peterson:
On the stage
None of these resuscitative measures will bring “Idol” back to life if the contestants are a bunch of dead fish, and the producers have instituted some changes that should liven things up a bit.
After the Season 7 success of the guitar-playing David Cook resulted in a rash of shoe-gazing singer/songwriter types, this year’s contestants are being encouraged to put down the instruments and amp up the showmanship. Maybe they should hire Adam Lambert as a consultant. Also, it looks like the musical-genre theme nights may give way to nights devoted to decades of music. On the one hand, that means fewer awkward disco covers, which would be a relief. But the genres did force contestants out of their comfort zones, resulting in such classic “Idol” moments as Fantasia’s version of “Summertime” on movie night and Lambert’s slinky Grand Ole Opry night take on “Ring of Fire.” I hope we won’t be missing out on more of those.
And in an attempt to woo back all those young viewers they lost over the last few seasons, producers have lowered the contestant age limit to 15. Maybe the producers are hoping they’ll find the next Justin Bieber. Or maybe they’re just praying all the screaming will keep us awake.
Click here to read the full article!
Peterson also gave “A Selective Timeline” for vital Idol moments. The best was:
May 20, 2009: San Diego’s Adam Lambert does not win the eighth season of “American Idol,” much to the shock of everyone, including winner Kris Allen. In December of 2010, Lambert is nominated for a Grammy.
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
This week we get ready to start a new season of American Idol. While we’re starving for any news on our favorite guy in the universe, I came along this interview by Shirley Halperin from The Hollywood Reporter, with one of American Idol’s vocal coaches. Debra Byrd was there during Season 8, the season that gave us Adam Lambert. Most of the interview is about American Idol, as a whole. But you can’t talk about American Idol, and not mention Adam. He is one of the few contestants who have really been what the show has been all about since the beginning – finding a singer that holds our interest and makes us want to spend our money. Just a handful of contestants have reached that level: Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, David Cook and Adam Lambert. With Adam, we got much more than that. We got an entertainer like no other.
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
Vocal Coach Debra Byrd Looks Back at a Decade of ‘American Idol’
by Shirley Halperin
Check here to see the article on its site.
From the battle of the divas to an image-challenged David Cook to the sure thing that was Adam Lambert, ‘Idol’s’ resident vocal coach runs down the highs and lows of America’s favorite show.
It’s amazing to think that American Idol vocal coach Debra Byrd (known affectionately to one and all simply as Byrd) was initially hired for only a three-week trial during season one. Nearly a decade later, she’s still behind the scenes walking the contestants through what will probably be the most trying and unforgettable few weeks of their lives, from the auditions through Hollywood Week to the semifinals and beyond, if one is lucky enough to make the Top 12. She’s seen and heard just about everything, and after all this time, Byrd says, “I love the gig and am very grateful for it.” THR’s Idol Worship caught up with the competition’s true taskmaster for a look back at nine years on the show and ahead at what’s in store for season 10.
THR: In all the time that you’ve worked on Idol, what sticks out in your mind?
Debra Byrd: How overwhelming it is for each contestant every season. That’s a constant because almost every one is the kid next door, the everyman, they come from obscurity to this huge platform where there are photographers, cameramen, sound people, hair and makeup… and on top of that, they have to sing great. The constant is the overwhelming nervousness that runs through every season. And there are surprises, too. It never ceases to amaze me when I’m surprised a person’s going home who should have stayed.
THR: Is there one in particular whose elimination you’re still lamenting?
Byrd: Chris Daughtry. But if you look at the big picture, he won. He’s the one with the ongoing career, the record deal, the sales. But it was such a shocker when he was sent home so early. Jennifer Hudson going home was another one. Those three women — Latoya London, Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia — were in the bottom three, and as I was watching them, I remember thinking, “I’m okay if Jennifer goes home. She’ll be alright.” But I wouldn’t have been okay if Fantasia had gone home. That was a distinct feeling I had. Her sound was so different, it was something we had not heard. And I also remember that during the commercial break when Fantasia found out that they were in the bottom, she burst into laughter, and it helped me that she burst into laughter. That was an extraordinary moment for me as well.
THR: Do you think the kids who train intensely for Idol with vocal coaches and whatnot have an advantage over someone who might be naturally gifted with zero training?
Byrd: No matter what type of singer, the advantage comes if they’re comfortable with themselves. The more knowledgeable they are about their talent, the better they do in the competition. If they’re freaked out, nervous, if they have no confidence… buh-bye. Those kids go home sooner, they fold faster. But the singers who are confident in who they are do very well on the show, and it doesn’t matter their age — if they’re 28 or 15, they’re the ones who have no problem being on stage through all the madness.
THR: The season 9 contestants have taken quite a beating in the press these last few months and haven’t really been able to relish in the post-season glory of Idol. Do you feel bad for them?
Byrd: I think I felt badly for them when they were in the season. [laughs] The thing is, they weren’t the only season that people said sucked. There are highs and lows to everything. But let me say this: It’s hard to follow the season of Adam Lambert. Like, what do you do next? Do you set yourself on fire? However, my other theory is, if Adam Lambert had been in season one, he would not have survived. Because we weren’t looking for that in season one. The show was so new, he wouldn’t have made it.
THR: And Adam’s post-Idol success has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Byrd: I never doubted it. You could see it when he was on Idol — this is a guy who was prepared. I think he said this was the last chance he could audition, because of his age, and he and other contestants were really smart about how they presented themselves to the planet. Consequentially, he’s made some missteps, but I’m very grateful that he’s been able to bounce back, so I applaud him. Because he’s very talented, very unique, and I think the music world needs him. I really do. Yes, he’s had a great year, and I’m glad for him.
THR: What’s your take on the new judges?
Byrd: They have great chemistry. I’m also noticing that Randy seems to be a bit more comfortable. And I love what Jennifer Lopez brings to the show. Even when she was mentoring, she was succinct and her comments were very helpful. I thought that she got right to the point. And when I heard that she was coming on board, I said, “That makes perfect sense.” It just felt right. She bring that glamour. And Steven Tyler, I love that he has this thing where he’ll sing to the contestant. From what I’ve seen so far, and I’ve only been around them for Hollywood week, they seem to have great chemistry, but I can’t wait until we get inside the show to see how it evolves even more.
THR: What do you think of the show lowering the age limit to 15?
Byrd: I think lowering the age is a good idea because there are some extraordinary 15-year-olds out there. I can spot them. Even during the audition process in the large stadium, I can spot their age and I can tell when they’re comfortable in their own skin. And when they’re not, you send them away and say, “You’ve got time to come back.” It’s not about age, it’s experience.
THR: How has it been working with new musical director Ray Chew?
Byrd: He was very patient and amenable to the requests that were made of him. He always maintained a great attitude, he never looked like he was bogged down, he looked like he enjoyed it! He was in control, so I applaud him for stepping up to the plate because we’ve had other MDs come through and the total opposite was their first experience where they’re uptight or a bit agitated. He didn’t have any of that at all.
THR: Another change that was announced is the sudden death round. Does that mean that a contestant can’t have a single off performance?
Byrd: Yeah, because it’s an endurance test, too. That’s why I say if you’re confident in who you are as a talent, you will do very well. And yes, even people who are confident do have an off day, but you don’t sing out of tune. You don’t crumble. You stand up to meet the challenge. American Idol is a marathon, as opposed to a sprint, so you have to be smart. You must be mentally prepared and have your tools.
THR: What are the tools that every contestant should have?
Byrd: I’m always leery of the kid who comes into my rehearsal room with no tape recorder, or they didn’t bring their music, they didn’t bring a CD player, they haven’t done any homework — it’s like, why are you here? You should never forget to bring your tools: your music, your lyrics, pencil and paper, a recorder, your throat lozenges, tea… It’s like if you were building a house, wouldn’t you have a hammer? Where are your nails and where is your wood?
THR: What do you like about your job?
Byrd: That I get to plant a seed of any kind in these people who end up having wonderful Grammy-nominated, Grammy-winning and Oscar-winning careers. I feel very grateful and blessed that I have had some input into all of that.
THR: You once told me a story about David Cook’s early challenges on the show and how he wasn’t telegenic enough, care to share it with the Idol Worship readers?
Byrd: Well, it bothered me that David Cook wasn’t on anyone’s radar. The media didn’t pick up on him. David Archuleta was in the forefront, Carly Smithson was getting press, Michael Johns… but David Cook was totally ignored and I love this guy, his voice is extraordinary! So I have a girlfriend in Florida who I call every season to ask her who she likes. She lists all those people I just named, and I asked, “What about David Cook?” She said, “I don’t like him, he reminds me of a stalker.” Huh?
So I stepped back, and I looked at him from head-to-toe, as I do when I’m on the set watching the contestants and the judges’ reactions on the monitor, and really took what she said to heart. He had the goods, I knew he could deliver, but it bothered me that she thought that, and I remember saying to David, “You’re not camera-friendly and I am going to make you camera-friendly.” He said OK, and when people began noticing him, I said, “Now I’m going to make you sexy.” And he said, “I’ll take it!” [Laughs.] It just goes to show that vocal coaching goes beyond just checking on your voice, it’s also how you present yourself to the planet.
The rumors have been flying, and now it is confirmed . . . somewhat. Adam Lambert has been included on the 2011 Grammy Nominees CD! The CD is supposedly for sale on Amazon’s UK site, according to a random Facebook page. If it’s true, I’m sure it will be all over the US stores soon. But why would the UK have it first?? Since he’s nominated for “Whattaya Want From Me” it would make sense that this is the track appearing on the CD. We’ll just have to wait and see! See here for more information.
Oh, and in case you are squinting a bit to find him, he’s listed just right of center on line 3. That’s a little bit different for him - he’s usually just left of center!! Sorry, I couldn’t resist - tee hee!!
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
If you’re like me, you can’t get enough of Adam! Here’s a bit on his Grammy nomination from Flecking Records by Frankie Genchi.
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
Adam Lambert is hoping that his recent Grammy nomination gives him more credibility as a solo artist.
The singer has been nominated for the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance award, for his single Whataya Want From Me.
“I was so excited!” Adam told The Hollywood Reporter. “I knew the song would be a key track on my album.
“I hope that at this point, after all the hard work I’ve done over the past year, the nomination will give me credibility as a true vocalist in the industry. And perhaps help fade some of the stigma that comes from rising to fame on a competition show.”
The 53rd Grammy Awards are scheduled to take place February 13, 2011.
Remember, you can vote for Adam in our Entertainer of 2010 poll by clicking here.
The British voters definitely know the talent they have in front of them this week. They’ve voted Adam Lambert as the Sexiest Male Celebrity, surprising no one who reads this site!
From Flecking Records by Frankie Genchi:
Congratulations Adam Lambert, you were voted the sexiest male celebrity by our readers.
Adam, 28, burst into our lives when he auditioned for American Idol. From that moment on he went on to impress so many of us and eventually become the runner up in the competition.
The Times identified Adam as the first openly gay mainstream pop artist to launch a career on a major label in the United States, but don’t think for a second that this stops female fans lusting after him too.
Adam is famed for his supposedly controversial acts. Whether it’s snogging a member of his band, locking lips with his audience or smoking a doobie on stage in Amsterdam, Adam seems to shock wherever he rocks, but that’s why his fans love him, he’s not afraid to be himself and do what he wants to do. Adam is the poster boy for individuality. Oh, and he has an amazing voice, and he’s hot. A deserving winner.
And from a different page on the same web site:
Adam Lambert has come out tops in a poll to find the Sexiest Male Celebrity of 2010.
We asked our readers to nominate male celebs who they found sexy, and received an overwhelming number of nominations for Adam.
We’re not surprised that he won, but it has to be noted that, when it came to the public vote, Adam won with over 50% of the vote. Something which can’t have been easy up against the likes of Robert Pattinson, Ian Somerhalder, Zac Efron, Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Adam is currently in the UK on tour, and we’re very excited to have him in our home country.
Click here to see all the runner-ups. And they’re hot too!
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
Hey Glambs –this is going to be a very special week for us. We’ll be celebrating the holiday with our families and friends remembering everything we have to be thankful for. And in this troubled economic time, we might have to dig a little deeper. At your Thanksgiving dinner table, does everyone join hands and say something special that they’re thankful for? At my table I’ll be including Adam, my new friends via Adam and this web site, even if it’s a silent remembrance so as to not further irk those who love me and put up with my obsession and devotion.
Tonight is the debut of E! True Hollywood Story featuring Adam Lambert. This will play several times through the end of the month, and longer probably. Don’t you think it’s ironic that the debut is opposite of this year’s American Music Awards?!? The one they’ve been hyping with reference to last year’s big surpise that they won’t name or show among their clips!
To start your Thanksgiving off, here’s a preview of tonight’s Adam Lambert’s E! True Hollywood Story!
The following story came from a local San Diego paper. It sounds like Adam will be completely open as usual, hopefully giving us some new surprises. I’m so excited to learn they’ll be showing film from the San Diego stop of his Glam Nation Tour and everyone who watches will get to see what we’ve been ogling about since June!
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
From the North County Times; story by Pam Kragen:
North County-bred pop star Adam Lambert is the subject of an “E! True Hollywood Story” profile that will premiere at 9 p.m. Sunday on the E! cable network.
The one-hour documentary features interviews with Lambert, his family, his drama and singing teachers at Mt. Carmel High School, music journalists, “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson, best friend Danielle Stori and many others, along with footage captured during Lambert’s sold-out concert last July in San Diego.
The special has been kept under tight wraps this month. Even Lambert’s mother, Leila, said last week that she hasn’t seen the program and will be forced to tape it when it airs, because she is flying this weekend to Paris, where she’ll spend Thanksgiving week with her sons (Adam is touring Europe this fall and his younger brother, Neil, is on his tour production crew).
“The producer, Michael Lynn, is very excited and passionate about the project and said the final production is wonderful,” Leila Lambert said. “I was able to share so many videos and photographs that have never been released before, so I think it will be refreshing. I have spoken with many people who were interviewed, and they said it was so enjoyable talking about Adam and his success story.”
For the complete story, click here.
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 ~
The idea of seeing Adam Lambert perform from the front row is something that’s crossed every fan’s mind, I’m sure! Except for the two remaining LA dates in December, the Glam Nation USA Tour is over. But we have future tours to think about! My girlfriend Ellen sent me the following video, and I got to thinking about all our strategies.
The General Admission ticket is a double-edged sword. Thankfully you don’t have to be the first person to get through on the crazy ticket-buying website in order to be front-row, center. That is if you can get through! How many of us have been in the situation of pressing the refresh button as the 10 AM hour approaches, and to finally get it live at 10:00:01, and type in your ticket info, squint to make out the LSD-simulation of a security code, only to find out that no seats are available??? But say you’ve got that Golden GA Ticket. How early do you need to arrive at the venue to wait in line all day, hoping to be among the first to get into the arena and get that coveted position?? You have to prepare to lose sleep, dress, make up, and glitter in line. Do you make your back up plans with enough knowledge of the floor situation? Do you say you’ll stand 10 rows back in the center, or would you rather be 3 rows back on the side? These are all things that drive us crazy, knowing we only have 2 seconds to make that decision, once we’re through the turnstiles, approaching the open floor space.
Some artists have Fan Club memberships that offer additional access to benefits such as VIP entrance, Meet and Greets, and merchandise offerings. (No word yet on any Meet and Greet for either of Adam’s two December Los Angeles concerts.) Thank you to my girlfriend Ellen for supplying me with this video on what a Bon Jovi fan will do to get up close and personal with their favorite. Just substitute “Adam” every time you hear Bon Jovi mentioned and you’ll get an idea of what how far Glam Fans are willing to go!!
Credit to slipgal2 for the creation of this video.
Love ya!
~ Carol ~
Adam Lambert and crew have already started on their World Domination, and brother Neil, who is a Production Assistant on the Tour, is thankfully taking to the digital airwaves to give us some more hilarity. That is, if you can laugh at the tragedy that he’s able to make light of! Seems that their hotel is right in the middle of a racetrack, and the noise is deafening! I don’t even want to think of how it may have effected Adam’s and the bands’ performance. Catch the video and check out pictures from the concert!!
Also, if you haven’t seen any of Neil’s and Cheeks’ hilarious videos, you can see them on the side of this video. They leave me rolling!! And check out NegativeNeil’s blog while you’re at it. This boy’s got the talent to entertain you, too! **Warning: not PG at all. Please don’t complain about his use of colorful words - he wrote it, I didn’t!
~ Carol Glamb #7 ~
Adam Lambert has so much to be proud of, as he’s coming to the close of the American leg of his Glam Nation Tour. He and his band have entertained and thrilled thousands of us over and over again. We’ve all heard, and now accepted it as commonplace, that fans went to these shows as many times as they possibly could. (I was at 5 Glam Nation shows – how many of his shows were you all at?) I never heard of fans doing this with other bands. Well, okay, maybe the Grateful Dead. Wonder if Leila and Eber were repeat attendees?
Adam has become the Superstar that we all knew he’d be when we watched him week after week on American Idol. He has shown himself to be a wildly entertaining singer, with the perfect voice that never gave a bad performance. His showmanship and performance value made us want to wait for hours and hours, spending as much as we did for the chance to get up close to see the glitter.
And now his Tour has been voted the Best Concert Tour of 2010. FAXO sponsored this contest, asking voters to register which tour they loved the best. Here’s how Adam won, and what his competitors scored:
1. Adam Lambert’s Glam Nation Tour – 8,646 votes
2. Justin Bieber’s My World Tour – 6,984 votes
3. Jonas Brothers – World Tour – 3,697 votes
4. Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour – 1,328 votes.
We can only wait to see how he takes on the world. But really, is there any doubt?
For the complete posting on the contest, see here.
~ Carol ~
The Indianapolis, Indiana concert took place at the Clowe’s Memorial Hall at Butler University last night, August 31, 2010.
As you will hear in one of the video’s, Adam announces that he was actually BORN in Indianapolis!! Did you all know that already???
He is, once again, his beautiful, extraordinary self… check it out…
ENJOY:
Pics via: @Hannabec via Adam Lambert Fan Club Facebook page
Opening Medley missing again…
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Only ROF
Fever
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Sleepwalker
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Soaked
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WWFM
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Aftermath
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Sure Fire Winners
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Strut
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Music Again
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IIHY
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Encore
20th Century Boy
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I have given you the video’s from the Glam Nation show last night at The National, in Richmond, Va. It was an exceptionally glittery evening, as you will see, Adam is covered in body glitter!! He also seems to be dancing like there is no tomorrow!! I won’t tell you where, but there are some ridiculous dance moves in some of these vid’s. Now, GO FIND THEM…
ENJOY:
No Opening Medley yet…
Fever
*sweet sensual kiss*
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Sleepwalker
WWFM/Soaked
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WWFM
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Aftermath
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Sure Fire Winners
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Strut
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Music Again
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IIHY
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Encore
20th Century Boy
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We’re all excited to follow Adam on his Glam Nation Tour and check out the concert videos. I start my day by visiting Sue’s great tour articles to watch all the performances, imagining that I’ve been at each and every show. But let’s not get too carried away with the tour and forget we can make a real impact on TV/Radio by voting on VH1’s Top Twenty. Adam’s joyously playful video, If I Had You has slipped to the number 6 spot. I’ve only heard it once on my San Diego stations! We need to hear it so much we’re tired of it, if possible.
Click here to vote! You don’t even have to vote on the other 19 places, unless you want to. Just “drag and drop” Adam into the #1 box and click Submit. The artists are listed alphabetically by last name, so you have to scroll down a bit. It’s really easy to do it 5 or 10 times, or more. Immediately after voting hit the Rank ‘Em Again tab and vote again and again. Do you have 5 minutes everyday so you can help? Whattaya say Glambs? Can we do it?? Will you commit 5 minutes a day to Adam and If I Had You? If you go to the site, you’ll see that a certain American Idol Winner is also up for a vote. You can throw him some votes too, but only in the #2 or lower boxes!! Please don’t hate me - I’m ALL for Adam!!
The results come out on Saturday morning. It may be too late for us to really effect tomorrow’s standing, but we can certainly change next week’s, and the next and the next and the next!
~ 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
- Hey everyone is Fernando (dreamsound), we are having a great time with all the Adam-lambert.org fans at the concert in San Diego #
- San Diego concert is kicking butt!! Hanging out with the Adam-lambert.org fans!!! #
Want to get this up quickly! . . . Last night, fansite administrator Lila Hayes and I were at the Orange County Fairgrounds box office, trying to sell some extra tickets to that night’s show. What do we hear? OMG - it’s Adam singing Voodoo! They’re doing the soundcheck!! So, I start looking towards the entrance gates, and what do I see? Not much, but if there’s a seam to peek through, I’ll find it. I find a gate that’s open about 4 inches, so I walk through it into the interior courtyard, but still outside the outdoor arena. I go back to the door and call Lila in. We just started walking toward the entry ramps, and Lila is fearful we’ll get caught. What’s the worse that can happen? They’ll call us back? So we walk into the upper of the amphitheatre, and there’s no one there. No one, but the complete band doing the soundcheck on stage!! Being complete gutfull (new word that Lila has created to describe me!) I start walking down, down, down until we’re at the entry for the 1st 3 rows. There are 2 other people sitting in the 5th row listening. We smile at them, and move into the 3rd row. And there we had it. A private concert for about 35 minutes. We would have stayed longer, but we were putting on the Glamb dinner at Mimi’s Cafe, and Lila felt we really should be there early, to greet early arrivers. But no!!! How can we leave - this is too good!! I was hoping our friends and readers would forgive us for this incredible excuse! We stayed later than we wanted, but still made it to the dinner at the exact starting time. During the whole time we were there, no one gave us any attention. We couldn’t believe no one was asking us to leave. The band didn’t even take a second away from what they were doing to ask us to leave. I was kind of worried that they’d mind us sneaking into their private work time, but we had to figure that if they didn’t want us there, they would have had someone ask us to leave.
Now it was Lila’s turn to be brave. About halfway in, she managed to turn on her flip camera and video (or at least audio) what we were hearing. She didn’t want to be obvious so she hid it just at her waist level, pointing the camera up. Hence the great shots of the lighting! Every great once in a while, you see someone. But the sound is amazing!
**JUST ADDED!!! WE FOUND THE ONE SECOND THAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT MONTE AND ADAM ON STAGE!!**
It was such a complete education to hear what the band goes through to make the sound as perfect for the audience as they can. And listen to Adam trying “something with the rhythm of it” on Whole Lotta Love. The improvisation on the lyrics were EPIC. To be honest, I’m a little afraid that he may not have wanted it publicly known that he “wants to get laid!” After all, Lila’s videos from 12 hours ago have already beaten me to the internet! We’re seeing them on all the Adam reporting sites and twitter is already full of these clips. But Glambs, we want you to know that it came from US! And we give it to YOU!
I’m going to try for the soundcheck today, but maybe I’ll face security!?!?
Enjoy!!
~ Carol and Lila ~
Whole Lotta Love - He Needs to Get Laid!
Whataya Want From Me
Soaked
