8.24.11 Adam News & Info

Adam spotted shopping --
but no real photos

@mrsandwich96russell Weakland
Adam Lambert just leaving Iguana Vintage Clothing in Hollywood.
8.23.11 from Twitter

@mrsandwich96russell Weakland
twitgoo.com/4fzkt0 #adamlambert in grey shirt w/friend seen under hwood blvd sign going to his black car.
8.23.11 from Twitter


More about Iguana Vintage Clothing: www.iguanaclothing.com/




New Behind the Scenes video
GNT/FYE photoshoot from 2010


Adam Lambert / Lee Cherry photo shoot behind the scenes

This is a longer version of the one that was released in 2010 – 3:11




ET Behind the Scenes - Adam Lambert Lee Cherry Shoot

The original version released July 19, 2010 – 2:47



Check out the 8.23.11 Adamtopia News Thread for tons of screen caps from this video.




Another new video of Adam

A Glimpse of Adam in this just released video by Wetpaint:
Adam is 0:35-0:50

Uploaded by wetpaint on Aug 23, 2011






New EQCA Red Carpet video

New short Equality Awards Red Carpet Video: Exclusive: Adam Lambert chats with Icon News

Uploaded by IconNews on Aug 23, 2011

"Icon News Red Carpet Reporter, Sheri Nadel, gets up close and personal with American Idol Icon Adam Lambert at the 2011 Equality Awards in Hollywood. Adam talks about his controversial outfit."







“Whataya Want From Me” still getting spins!!!

Last week’s radio airplay from USA Today’s Idol Chatter…on the Idol Airplay charts, WWFM is #9:
TW/LW
9 9 Adam Lambert, Whataya Want From Me (1655 spins)
54 56 Adam Lambert, If I Had You (166 spins)

Link to entire chart: content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2011/08/country-singles-rule-idol-airplay/1




COMMENTARY: Important lessons learned from a night of equality
SDGNL Jimmy Nguyen - JimmyWin.com August 23rd, 2011

A couple weekends ago, I experienced a great night for equality at Equality California’s 2011 Los Angeles Equality Awards. I’ve served on EQCA’s board for several years, and this year, had the privilege of co-chairing the gala with the charming Jeannette Yazedjian.

EQCA’s new Executive Director Roland Palencia was introduced and EQCA honored New York Assemblymember Daniel O’Donnell (sponsor of New Yorks’ historic Marriage Equality Act and Rosie O'Donnell's brother); social media company Facebook; and pop star Adam Lambert.

We got extra entertainment and a "YouTube moment" when the always-unpredictable Kathy Griffin presented Lambert with his award by commanding an impromptu singing duet with the “American Idol” runner-up.

The audience also experienced deep emotions when Wendy and Shawn Walsh took the stage to honor their son and brother Seth, the 13-year old California boy who committed suicide after being bullied at school.

As the three award recipients made their acceptance speeches, they each reminded me of poignant lessons for our LGBT’s community fight for equality.

Lesson No. 1: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again

Listening to O’Donnell accept his award, I realized this is the clear lesson from the marriage equality journey in New York.

In 2006, the New York Court of Appeals ........


Lesson No. 2: Social media will improve the lives of LGBT people worldwide

This a bold proclamation. But after listening to leaders of Facebook’s LGBT group accept EQCA’s “Equality Advocate” award, I am confident it is true. ..............


Lesson No. 3: Do not be ashamed of being a “weird”

This lesson came from Lambert (though I'm sure it could have equally come from Griffin).

During his speech accepting the Equality Idol award, Lambert told his life story of being perceived as a “weird fag” when he was younger. Yet, during his “American Idol” run in 2009, it was his bold, often outlandish and eccentric performances (along with great vocal talent) that fascinated the public and propelled him to the Finals (count me as one of those people who still thinks he should have won that night over Kris Allen). It also Adam’s “weirdness” that continues to captivate audiences today.

So while I am not encouraging unchecked insanity, I do encourage everyone to own their identity.

Don't run away from what is unique about you -- embrace your uniqueness to its fullest. While this is a life lesson for people of all sexual stripes, it is particularly important for LGBT people.

By having a different sexual orientation, we are already deemed “weird” by part of the population. Throw onto that an outlandish personality, and a “weird fag” can quickly become ostracized while growing up.

Consequently, many of us spend years hiding who we truly are. We can also overcompensate in trying to be what is perceived as “normal.” Don't do it anymore.

Since I've been on the quotation train with these lessons, I have to call upon the immortal Judy Garland. She advised: “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”

As Facebook would encourage, be your unapologetic, authentic self. You won't please everyone, but the people and things in the universe meant for you will eventually find you.

In one fell swoop, Griffin summed up the night’s lessons best.

She repeatedly tried to get Lambert on stage to sing his hit “Mad World” with her. Eventually, she had to come down to his table to coax him into an impromptu duet, which is now all over YouTube. It’s a straight-gay combination of two people with extraordinary talent who some would call “weird.” In short, the Kathy-Adam duet was a lesson in persistence, social media’s power, and owning your weirdness.

Thanks, Kathy, for wrapping together so neatly for us all the lessons from this night of equality.

Link to entire article: sdgln.com/commentary/2011/08/23/commentary-lessons-learned-from-night-of-equality






Upcoming Events

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??: Behind the scenes video of Adam #2 recording sessions to be released.

Late August 2011 Date TBD, unconfirmed Adam will be a guest judge on Project Runway. His episode was taped on 7.14.11.


???? September? New single released

9.16.11 Last day to order PEACE Penny Royal Adam Lambert Signature Design to benefit Trevor Project.

9.23.2011 Premiere of Majors & Minors on the Hub Network.
Adam Lambert, Avril Lavigne, Colbie Caillat and Claude Kelly are joining The Hub's latest reality series Majors & Minors. They will serve as mentors (the "majors") to young talent on the upcoming fall series, premiering Friday, Sept. 23.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/adam-lambert-avril-lavigne-colbie-217026

October or November 2011 (Date and Time TBA) MTV Talk@Playground with Adam and SKINGRAFT'S Johnny Cota. Will be broadcast internationally.

November 2011 Adam's second album released Still unconfirmed, may be early December.


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Link: www.adamlamberthour.co.nr/

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