Adam Lambert - "For Your Entertainment" - Thread 2

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Adam Lambert is #1 International Star’ in Israeli
According to Israeli magazine, Maariv La'noaar.


Adam Lambert was just voted #1 International Star" by Maariv La'noaar. The magazine includes a five page spread, including three full page photos of Adam. The two page article begins by talking about Adam’s journey on American Idol, in which he was beat out by the more conservative contestant, Kris Allen. However, when it came to choosing the #1 star for this magazine, Adam was the clear winner. According to a translation of the article by Elle from Israel:

“But you did not let [Adam come in second] again. You know what you love and you chose Adam as the number 1 star in our international stars chart. He has knocked Robert Pattinson (number 4) out of the top spot and surpassed 'Casi Angeles' (South American telenovela- E.L) and Justin Beiber (number 19). So why exactly did you choose Adam Lambert? Probably because of his uniqueness, because he works hard for his art and because, in a way, we can all identify with the feeling of being an outsider and being different.”

The article continues with Adam's earlier years in theater, his struggle with his sexuality during childhood and his experience at "Burning Man, which ultimately led to his audition on American Idol. It also touches on Adam’s post-idol success, including the release of his debut album and the numerous awards he has achieved this past year.

Of course, you can’t have an article about a Jewish artist in a Israeli magazine without at least mentioning “the Jewish Angle”:

Adam in Polish Popcorn


Japanese Movie Star
Adam Lambert will be featured again in the Japanese Movie Star magazine, out on February 21

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"RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 3 Premiere Red Carpet
Adam Lambert has 'RuPaul' connection, his makeup artist Sutan "aka" Raja is a contestant in Season 3. "Raja is the one to beat!!



afterelton
Exclusive Photos: Adam Lambert, Vanessa Williams
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 was held at RAGE in West Hollywood and brought out a lot of star power. Among the familiar faces were Adam Lambert, Vanessa Williams and The A-List: New York's Mike Ruiz bit.ly/gUrrLo

ontheredcarpet
Adam Lambert: Album This Fall, Single Likely Late Summer
The 28-year-old glam rocker, who came in second on "American Idol" in 2009, made his comments to OnTheRedCarpet.com at the recent premiere of season three of the show "RuPaul's Drag Race."
bit.ly/ekA8Ia



rttnews
Adam Lambert Discusses Next Disc
(RTTNews) - American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert is preparing to release the follow-up to his 2009 debut album For Your Entertainment. bit.ly/dZhll4

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Adam Lambert attends the Elton John Concert for the American Foundation for Equal Rights in Los Angeles. www.afer.org/elton-john-concert/


Adam Lambert Posing with World Boxing champ Daisy Lang (From Elton Johns Concert)

justjared
Adam Lambert attends Elton John’s private benefit concert on Wednesday (January 19) in Los Angeles. bit.ly/g7qAuI
advocate
Elton John Rocks for Equality
Adam Lambert, towering over everyone on the red carpet (except for the bronze trenchcoat–clad Lynch), said he hoped the Perry case would still eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court. “People talk about protecting the ‘sanctity’ of marriage. Honestly, how about we protect the sanctity of our Constitution?” bit.ly/h7Ll9V
nytimes
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — He walked on stage in sunglasses, an earring glittering in one ear. The days of jumping on piano benches were presumably behind him. Still, in 16 songs that lasted more than 90 minutes Wednesday night, Sir Elton John offered a robust private concert to a relatively intimate audience gathered under a tent on an estate in the Hollywood Hills on a cool California evening.
nyti.ms/fdyamc


Pic of Adam with Republican Fred Karger at Elton John's benefit

@fredkarger
Adam Lambert and me at Elton John AFER $3 million fund-raiser! yfrog.com/gziefgj



Associated Press
Video from AFER featuring Jane Lynch, Jason Mraz and Adam





Entertainment Tonight!
WATCH: Adam Lambert & Jane Lynch Talk 'American Idol' at Private Elton John Concert





x17video
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011: Adam Lambert sign autographs and chats with our photographers before Elton John's fundraiser event in Beverly Hills.

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Celebrity-gossip
Adam Lambert: BOA Boy bit.ly/iijqV0
Enjoying a swanky evening out, Adam Lambert was spotted having dinner at BOA restaurant in Los Angeles.
The “For Your Entertainment” stud looked handsome in an all-black ensemble as he made his exit with a few friends.
In related news, Adam is geeked to see how Steven Tyler handles his new judging gig on “American Idol.”
Lambert, himself a big Aerosmith fan, told press, “Steven Tyler’s really colorful- he’s a rockstar. He’s gonna be great.”

Adam and BFF Danielle


hollywoodtv
Cruising out of BOA and back to his ride, rocker hottie Adam Lambert rocks some long hair -- and actually reminds of us of Elvis Presley!

Adam is working on his new album, with a single to launch come summer. "I'm in talks, so it's all kind of being conceptualized right now, and what we're hoping for is maybe by the fall," Lambert reports. "So, I'm going to take my time and really write the most personal songs, the most powerful songs. I really want it to be something that's really honest and real."

Can't wait to see you performing live again, Adam!

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For the first time in it's 10th season history of American Idol, Adam Lambert along with his fellow Idol alums Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson were included in the winner's opening montage.



zoiksonline
"'American Idol' Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry and Clay Aiken are Top Ten Idols."

5. Adam Lambert – Oh my God why isn’t Adam Lambert number one? Our site has kind of become an Adam Lambert site. Listen I love Adam Lambert, but he ruined “American Idol,” so it’s hard to put him at the top of the list. How did he ruin “American Idol?” He turned it from a very amateur show to this over the top Madonna meets Kiss type thing and it was amazing, but the show is not capable of following that up. So you can blame Adam Lambert for the fall of “American Idol bit.ly/hSLSZI

mtv
Adam Lambert Predicts Jennifer Lopez And Steven Tyler's 'Idol' Style
MTV News recently caught up with "Idol" alum Adam Lambert at the season-three premiere of "RuPaul's Drag Race" in Los Angeles, and he mused that when it comes to fashion, both Lopez and Tyler will bring their A-list style game.

"They're birds of a different feather, but they're gonna flock together," he said. on.mtv.com/eaeLD1

fuse.TV
We caught up with past Idol contestants Adam Lambert and Kimberly Caldwell and they told us what they think of the new star judges. bit.ly/fkO3gY
people
Adam Lambert's Take on New Idol Judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler
While some critics have already accused the newbies of being too nice, there's one insider who anticipates they'll do just fine. bit.ly/hioq2C
yahoo
Top Ten 2010 Pop Hits We Don't Want to Hear on 'American Idol'
"Whataya Want from Me," by Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert shocked, stunned and intrigued "American Idol" audiences, fans and judges in 2009. With his flamboyant performances and outrageous vocal range, Adam Lambert rocketed into the entertainment world. His 2010 hit single, "Whataya Want from Me" demonstrates his singing skills, while setting the bar higher than many aspiring contestants may be able to reach.
Simon Cowell won't be there to say, "That song is simply too big for you." But it will be painfully obvious.
Unless an "American Idol" contestant is ready to play in the big leagues, this song may simply bury him or her. "Whataya want from me?" an "American Idol contestant may wail.
Then audiences will simply respond, "Pick another song." yhoo.it/fdEiex
thestir
Now that Steven Tyler has formally assumed his judging duties on American Idol, let's take a look back on how some of Aerosmith's songs have fared when performed by AI contestants.

And so I present the good, the so-so, and the hot mess: bit.ly/f2S9LE
zap2it
Aerosmith songs on 'American Idol': Our favorite performances through the years
First up is Adam Lambert's glammed-up version of "Cryin'" from Season 8 - with his riffs and screams, he gave Tyler a run for his money. Lambert, who came in second after Kris Allen in his season, got lots of love on the introduction to the Season 10 premiere. bit.ly/hEw5O2
CNN
When CNN.com asked “Can a reboot save ‘American Idol’” quite a few commenters remarked that they were reserving judgment. After the show, viewer RoscoeC gave it thumbs up.

“After last season's disastrous show, I'd given up on Idol,” he wrote. “I watched it [Wednesday night] and was knocked out. Steven Tyler is like having Adam Lambert as a host. You don't know what to expect, you're on the edge of your seat in anticipation of what may come out of his mouth." bit.ly/e6lAYi

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thebertshow bit.ly/hdlgFu (Video)




X Factor Greece Live 12 - T.U - What do you want from me (Rap version)


What do you want from me on Big Brother Brazil at :35-1:15

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Adam's Fan Artwork!

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JLPantages Jeff Loeb
Bradley Whitford got to meet his man crush Adam Lambert and I made the introduction. BW told a great story about an AL clock in his kitchen.

JLPantages Jeff Loeb
Sorry folks but Adam Lambert did not dance on stage at the end of Hair. He was there to see his great friend fringing school @joshlamon.

Adam Lambert and Emmy winner Bradley Whitford (West Wing) Visit Hair in Los Angeles


Backstage at HAIR, friends @adamlambert and @joshlamon reunite. #Wicked #Reunion


playbill
"American Idol" alum Adam Lambert and actor Bradley Whitford were on both on hand for the Jan. 22 performance of Hair at Los Angeles' Pantages Theatre. The touring production played its final performance in L.A. Jan. 23.
Lambert and Whitford stopped backstage after the show to meet cast members: bit.ly/f73pfI
theatermania
Pop star Adam Lambert and Emmy winner Bradley Whitford -- both of whom are theater veterans -- visited backstage at the national tour of the Tony Award-winning revival of Hair, at the Pantages Theatre following the show's January 22 performance. bit.ly/ijxj3o

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Adam Lambert Signs Deal with the Kobalt Music Group
on January 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Billboard Magazine reports bit.ly/fK0LqZ that the Kobalt Music Group
www.kobaltmusic.com/ has signed Adam Lambert to a worldwide administration deal

ADAM LAMBERT
Publishers/Administrators:
GLAMBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING
C/O KOBALT SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING

Press Releases www.kobaltmusic.com/news_press_releases.php?id=185

GRAMMY NOMINEE AND GLOBAL SUPERSTAR ADAM LAMBERT SIGNS WORLDWIDE ADMINISTRATION DEAL WITH KOBALT MUSIC GROUP

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 24, 2011) − Grammy-nominated superstar Adam Lambert has signed a worldwide administration deal with Kobalt Music Group.

Lambert, who was the runner up on American Idol's 8th season, has emerged as a global star.His debut album reached No. 3 on The Billboard 200 albums chart and has sold more than 750,000 copies in the U.S. with the hit singles "Whataya Want From Me,"' "For Your Entertainment" and "If I Had You." The album has sold over 1.2 million units worldwide and also went Top 10 in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Greece and Finland plus reached No. 16 in Germany. In the U.S. Lambert has sold nearly 3 million digital single downloads. All singles tracks combined from the album have sold 4.2 million units worldwide.

As a songwriter, Adam co-wrote a number of songs on his current album including "Pick You Up" and "Broken Open" (both co-written with Kobalt writer/producer Greg Wells), and "Aftermath," which was produced by Howard Benson. He also penned songs that have been released in various international formats.

Commented Willard Ahdritz, CEO and Founder of Kobalt Music Group: "We are thrilled to be working globally with Adam Lambert and 19 Entertainment. Adam has become a global star with a bright and long future ahead as both an artist and a songwriter."

Lambert, who was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance category for "Whataya Want From Me," is currently working on his next album

Some background on Kobalt:

Kobalt is a leading independent music publisher offering unparalleled online global administration of copyrights, pipeline advances and creative services to songwriters and publishers. Our unique, transparent systems were designed to better service the rights owner. Kobalt takes the guesswork out of complex global royalty collections and reporting, and enables clients to get more money more quickly, as well as access to flexible and accurate information.

This explains what an “admin” deal is:

An administrative agreement takes place between a songwriter/publisher and an independent administrator, or between a writer/publisher and another music publisher. In an “admin deal,” the songwriter self-publishes and merely licenses songs to the music publisher for a term of years and for an agreed royalty split. Under this agreement, the music publisher simply administers and exploits the copyrights for another publisher/copyright owner. Only the most popular song writers can even consider asking for an admin deal. Under this coveted arrangement, ownership of the copyright is usually not transferred to the administrator. Instead, the music publisher gets 10-20% of the gross royalties received from administering and exploiting the songs for a certain period of time and for a certain territory. In summary, administration deals “the songwriter and his or her company own the copyright”. (Glambert Music Publishing)

In other words Adam has one of the best Entertainment lawyers in the business to get this deal!!!

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Adam Lambert In Copenhagen

Adamofficial "So you thought we were done rolling out behind-the-scenes clips from Adam's globe-trotting, recently concluded Glam Nation Tour? Think again! Here's some new footage from Copenhagen."

bit.ly/gneasu

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BettyGlambert
@adamlambert Happy Golden Birthday Adam! #HappyBirthdayAdam

[maria4hitz]

^Love the picture they used.

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*waves*

AdamOfficial.com

Donate $100 to charity: water and get a signed exclusive photo!!

In honor of Adam Lambert's birthday this weekend, Anyone who donates $100 or more to charity:water on Saturday January 29th, gets a signed exclusive photo. Knowing not everyone can afford this amount, 3 others will be picked (at random) and sent a photo that donate less than $100.00. All donations have to be done on the 29th in order to qualify. Happy Birthday Adam!

RCA Ed

We've just received some additional clarifications from the CharityWater team: Donors wishing to commit $100 or more in order to receive an autographed photo of Adam actually CANNOT donate anonymously. you do need to include your email address in the profile at sign up, and that is how we will contact the people who qualify. For international fans, whenever the 29th lands in their time zones, they too will still qualify. Thanks again for your kind donations. www.adamofficial.com/us/news/celebrate-adams-birthday-charity#comments





More about charity: water

Access Adam's charity: water page by clicking here: mycharitywater.org/adamlambert

Many employers will match donations. To find out if your employer will match a charity: water donation, check here. www.charitywater.org/donate/match.php

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A Compilation of Adam Lambert Birthday Fans Wishes Combining all fans wishes/videos for Adam Lambert 29th birthday celebration. bit.ly/hsD1xM

Fans from:
US
UK
China
Hong Kong
New Zealand
Italy
Singapore
Vietnam
Brazil
Ireland
Russia
Israel
Ukraine
Finland
Poland
South Africa
Hungary
Venezuela

Adam HB from some of his Hong Kong fans (Kongberts)


Polish Fans - Birthday Movie for Adam Lambert


New Zealand fans Wish Adam Lambert a Happy Birthday


ADAM LAMBERT HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM LATINOAMERICA
Mexico
Chile
Argentina
Bolivia
Peru

[Mike]

He has been looking terrible lately. Time for a haircut! And new music. His debut is actually a decent pop LP.

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He has been looking terrible lately. Time for a haircut! And new music. His debut is actually a decent pop LP.

I think he heard you!!!

Adam sighting shopping on Melrose Avenue with friend Sauli (Winner of Finland Big Brother 2007)

justjared
Adam Lambert: Melrose with My Mustang
Adam Lambert does some shopping on Melrose Avenue with a friend before riding off in his black Mustang GT on Friday (January 28) in Los Angeles. bit.ly/hhBG8U (more pictures)



Adam Lambert and Sauli Koskinen at "Cirque Bezerk" with the Cast






greginhollywood
Happy Birthday to singing sensation Adam Lambert, Olympic hero Greg Louganis and Sara Gilbert of “The Talk”
And finally, there is the one and only Adam Lambert.
His hair is a lot longer than it is here in this photo taken last April but I personally snapped it of the birthday boy at the GLAAD Media Awards so it’s a special photo to me.
Adam, who turns 29 today, is up for a Grammy next month which would certainly be a terrific belated birthday present for this great talent. bit.ly/dMarrm
gossipcenter
Adam Lambert's H. Wood Birthday Celebration
Ringing in another year, Adam Lambert turned up at H.Wood nightclub in Hollywood, California on Saturday night (January 29).
Getting plenty of shout-outs on his special day, Lambert also received Twitter congratulations from stars such as Oprah and gossip blogger Perez Hilton. bit.ly/i8wL0G (more pictures)




justjared
Adam Lambert: Birthday Celebration at H.Wood!
Adam Lambert steps out on Saturday night (January 29) for an evening at H.Wood nightclub in Hollywood. bit.ly/fJ3A7p
thehollywoodgossip
Happy 29th Birthday, Adam Lambert!
Adam Lambert has made it clear: he only wants one thing for his birthday.
But we're sorry to tell this singer, he's getting something else: a horse of best wishes from THG and its readers.
One of our favorite artists, the former American Idol runner-up turns 29 today. He's recently made news for getting involved in the Teen Mom controversy and he's up for his first Grammy on February 13.
Let's hope he wins, shall we? In the meantime, send in a message for Adam and go through the years with him in the video below:
bit.ly/hAR6a4
neonlimelight
Happy Birthday, Adam Lambert!
Today, Adam Lambert turns the big 2-9. While the ultra fabulous pop star celebrates his special day with his close friends and loved ones, we at Neon Limelight are celebrating by taking a stroll through some of our favorite flicks of the Glam One.
Take a look at some of the best and most glamorous, sexy and straight up gorgeous pictures of this uber-talented superstar.
Happy 29th, Adam! bit.ly/h6xbJZ

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Adam Lambert’s 29th Birthday Bash at The Hwood!!

thehwood.com/

Adam Lambert’s 29th Birthday Party Pictures!

From Perez Hilton:
Saturday night was one to remember as we celebrated the very fabulous birthday of Adam Lambert!
We took the equally fabulous Kat Graham as our date to the soiree, held at H-Wood in Hollywood.

Perez, Adam, and Kat Graham (singer/actress Vampire Diaries)



Lisa, Isaac, Tommy, Adam, Allison and Monte


Adam and Friends!!!

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IsaacTheCarp
Here is what happened last night. twitpic.com/3uxu3w

smileloungegallery photo booth birthday pictures
bit.ly/fClh19 (450 pics)



markusisthedrug
Tea Party For @adamlambert ... bit.ly/fcL3Dt
The GLAMBERT man himself threw a fabulous birthday party in the Tea Room at H.wood last night. Drink specials included The AdamRITA, which is a tea infused margarita. And The TeaBERT, coconut vodka mixed with coconut chai tea, indian spices, cinnamon, simple syrup, and pineapple juice.

Adam took to the mic last night to thank all of his friends and family on how blessed he felt for a wonderful year. He then introduce a new version of his song Aftermath that he co-wrote with Ferras, Alisan Porter, Ely Rise. Adam went on to say a portion of the remixed tune would go to The Trevor Project. A charity that deals with gay teens that are having trouble with their sexual orentaion and may be having thoughts of suicide. Adam has been a vocal supporter of this charity that speaks out against gay bullying.

Adam Lambert and Markus Molinari

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Updates: New singles releases

"Sleepwalker" release in Germany
"Sure Fire Winner" released in New Zealand
"If I Had You" released in France


Saturday, January 29, 2011

RCA Ed:

Re: SONY Press release….Ref: Sleepwalker and GNT DVD…

Yes, the DVD/CD will be available for purchase from all major retailers, online and off, but AO will definitely host the initial pre-order and will be the only place to sell the super-duper-can’t-believe-what’s-included deluxe editions. I’m very excited to roll that out, let me tell you.

Link: www.adamofficial.com/uk/node/1909541

Sony Music has announced that Sleepwalker will be next Adam single in Germany. Also GLAMnation DVD + will be released in Germany. Here are dates and link to press release in German:

Germany – release dates
25.03.11 Lambert, Adam – Sleepwalker
04.03.11 Lambert, Adam – GLAMnation Tour Live (DVD+)
Link: www.schattenblick.de/infopool/musik/fakten/mflb2769.html

US Official Date Release: TBD

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charitywater
milestone: Adam Lambert breaks mycharity: water records!
Thanks to Adam Lambert + fans, Saturday was a record-setting day on mycharity: water. www.charitywater.org/blog/ctw-adam-lambert/

Adam's Charity page: mycharitywater.org/p/campaign?campaign_id=12617

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Adam featured on Australian CD Compilation Love Junkie 3
bit.ly/ehBlH9



On March 15, 19 Recordings/RCA Records will release American Idol 10th Anniversary – The Hits. Adam's hit single 'Whataya Want From Me' is included in the album.



Here's the track listing for The Hits.

1. Kelly Clarkson, Since U Been Gone
2. Ruben Studdard, Superstar
3. Clay Aiken, Invisible
4. Fantasia, When I See U
5. Carrie Underwood, Before He Cheats
6. Taylor Hicks, Takin' It to the Streets
7. Daughtry, Home
8. Jordin Sparks (duet with Chris Brown), No Air
9. David Cook, Light On
10. Kris Allen, Live Like We're Dying
11. Adam Lambert, Whataya Want From Me
12. Lee DeWyze, Sweet Serendipity

You can pre-order it at Amazon.com

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Adam Lambert to Release “Revamped” version of ‘Aftermath’ to Benefit Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.

Adam tweets confirmation that a re-mix of the song “Aftermath” will be released to benefit the Trevor Project.

Exciting news: Releasing a revamped version of AFTERMATH. Proceeds to benefit The Trevor Project. Wait till you hear it- it’s now a hot pop dance anthem.

No set release date… Putting finishing touches on the track. Stay tuned…

“Aftermath” written by Adam Lambert, Alisan Porter, Ferras and Ely Rise, has a message of hope and acceptance:

"Wanna scream out – No more hiding – Don’t be afraid of what’s inside – Wanna tell you you’ll be alright -
In the Aftermath"


NOH8





TrevorProject
Thanks for your support @adamlambert - we can't wait to hear the new version of AFTERMATH to benefit @trevorproject!

www.thetrevorproject.org/
www.youtube.com/user/TrevorProjectMedia

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Sure Fire Winners debuted at #6 on NZ's ZM 20 Countdown twaud.io/qjjH and was #3 on The Edge Top 20 twaud.io/qjgH Feb 3 in NZ

Sure Fire Winners most-added song on NZ radio: is.gd/juSEbi

'Fever' is #1 on Danish Radio!
radioviborg.dk/article/20110128/RVB/301289999/1740/rvbfors

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Adam Lambert and Riff Maxwell Cherry!

Lee Cherry uploaded a lot of new pictures of baby Riff on his Facebook! Adam took some pictures with his new godson as well. Riff Maxwell Cherry was born on January 29, 2011 on Adam's birthday!!

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The NYPost Thinks Adam Lambert Should Win at the Grammy's!

The NYPost posted their predictions of the Grammy Awards on their site. They predict Michael Jackson will win. They also commented that "Lambert jipped." nyp.st/fSTEYX

"Two words, pity vote. Two more words, Lambert jipped."

From Yahoo! Music:
Grammy Guide: Who'll Win Best Pop Vocal Performance? bit.ly/hckoqS

Who Will Win: Bruno Mars
Who Should Win: Adam Lambert

mtv
Grammy 2011 Snubs Include Adam Lambert, Ke$ha, Big Boi, Rihanna

There were some eyebrows raised over the single nomination for "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert, who had a solid and creatively rich hit album with his debut, For Your Entertainment, but just a single nod for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Whataya Want From Me."

Greenblatt thought the Lambert dis might fall into the same Gaga territory, with the Academy being a bit freaked out by the singer's out-and-proud persona and over-the-top antics. on.mtv.com/g3h1PK

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I'm very happy for Adam, he's still doing his thing. :)

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He looks so cute with his godson!
About those articles talking about the grammy's, I really really want Adam to win, out of all the nominees he's the most deserving if we're talking about talent.

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NICE :) 800K soon.

Adam Lambert, For Your Entertainment (2,000 weekly, 792,000 total)
Adam Lambert, Acoustic Live! (21,000 total)

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I think the male pop vocal category is a tough one this year. All 5 artists are talented in their own right so it can go to anyone of them. If it's strictly abut the vocal performance than I would pick Adam but I'm biased. :) If not being nominated is just fine with me.

More Grammy predictions:

Popmatters
Guessing the Grammys
Popmatters Predicts Adam Lambert To Win Best Male Vocal!

Best Male Pop Vocal
Adam Lambert’s “Whataya Want From Me” vs. Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”, Bruno Mars’ “Just yhe Way You Are”, Michael Buble’s “Haven’t Met You Yet”, and John Mayer’s “Half of My Heart”.

Normally, I’d think Jackson’s posthumous hit was a sure thing, but the song was quietly criticized as not being up to par with his previous material. The voters might just throw us a curveball by honoring someone who wasn’t invited to this year’s AMAs (the Grammy’s biggest competition), probably due to his controversial performance there last year. bit.ly/ePO2qt

mtv
Can Adam Lambert Top The Pack For Best Male Pop Vocal? Better Know A Grammy Category

This year's nominees for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance may be the most eclectic combination of names in all the categories. It's a testament to the fact that the pop world is a proverbial big tent that welcomes in all sorts of music under the header of "pop." There's throwback crooner Michael Bublé ("Haven't Met You Yet"), late R&B legend in Michael Jackson ("This Is It"), postmodern glam rocker Adam Lambert ("Whataya Want From Me"), new school soul sensation Bruno Mars ("Just the Way You Are") and blues pop revivalist John Mayer ("Half of My Heart").

No two of those artists are alike, which makes this an extremely difficult category to pick. bit.ly/i4HUGC

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sfgate
San Francisco Chronicle
Press Releases
Adam Lambert Inspires Record-breaking Charitable Giving

New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) February 02, 2011

Singer Adam Lambert's meteoric rise began with his appearance as a contestant on the 2009 season of American Idol, when he became a favorite of judges and the public with his memorable and masterful performances. He is nominated for a 2010 Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal for "Whataya Want From Me," a song co-written by Pink, Max Martin and Shellback, which was the second single released from his million-selling debut album For Your Entertainment. Lambert's Acoustic Live EP soared to the number one spot on iTunes Album Charts and received raves from music critics. The Houston Chronicle praised his "flawless, fearless vocals," saying "he approaches every song with a ferocity that soars above most of today's pop stars."

But Lambert attracts a level of adulation rare even in the popular music firmament. "To many of his fans, he is more than a singer," explain writers Katherine Hollinsworth and Juneau Underwood. "He has been open and brave in the face of personal attacks about his sexual orientation (Lambert is openly gay), he stays positive, he is attentive to his friends and fans, and he inspires people to be more courageous, positive and generous." Hollinsworth and Underwood wrote a book On the Meaning of Adam Lambert that in equal measure explores and pokes fun at their own obsession. They also launched an international talk radio show and blog Juneau & Xena's Salon that has attracted 350,000 views to date.

Enthusiasm for Adam Lambert has driven fans to social media, where they avidly follow the singer's every move on Facebook, his fan pages and Twitter. During the American Idols tour in the summer of 2009, fans showered Lambert with so many gifts that he asked them to direct their spending towards support for arts education in public schools through DonorsChoose.org. His DonorsChoose campaigns bit.ly/eNyMuo have raised more than half a million dollars, serving some 550,000 students.

When Lambert announced his charity:water campaign bit.ly/iivX0o on January 14 of this year, he initially set a goal of $29,000 to mark his 29th birthday. Fans exceeded the goal in a mere four hours. Lambert then raised the target to $290,000. Fans embarked on an intensive social media campaign to spread the word, creating a torrent of messages and incentives. Fans matched other fans' contributions, auctioned CDs, autographed photographs and other memorabilia, and raised thousands of dollars through raffles at dozens of birthday parties from Hong Kong to Toronto.

On Lambert's birthday, donations poured in so fast that charity:water's web server crashed several times during the day. By the end of the day, fans has contributed more than $115,000, prompting Lambert to tweet, "Thank you all for the beautiful birthday wishes and parties!!! And- We've reached 260k for Charity:Water!!! Amaaaaaaazing!" bit.ly/ibrPiY

Says Hollinsworth, "Adam has affected people around the world, connecting individual fans to one another. Now he has connected all of us to those who have no idea who Adam is. They have no CD players, radios or computers. They don't follow Idol or popular American culture. They don't even have clean water, but they do have a champion."
Source: bit.ly/iexEVU

huffingtonpost
Adam Lambert Spurs Charity:Water Giving, Breaks Donation Record
Adam Lambert hit the million-album sales mark last year and has broken records with concert attendance. But now he can add another meaningful milestone to his list of accomplishments.
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