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Post by nonotme on Jul 10, 2012 20:38:03 GMT -5
Here are two interesting articles that relate tangentially to Adam. I think it was mentioned before that Frank Ocean - rapper and R&B singer - has come out as bi or gay. He came out with a story on his tumblr about his first love being a man. Here is an article that also talks about his new album. entertainment.time.com/2012/07/10/frank-ocean-channelorange-review/Like Adam he now has to see if this will make a difference to sales, radio, etc. He has gotten a lot of support! Yay! This is the kickstarter for Amanda Palmer. Check out how much money she raised for a new album and an art book. She also sold out concerts. She is an indie artist with an established fan base. The idea of artists giving concert tickets in return for a donation - basically selling tickets in advance through kickstarter - eliminates ticketmaster. Wow, this could catch on. If at some point Adam wanted to go indie this is a great model. www.kickstarter.com/projects/amandapalmer/amanda-palmer-the-new-record-art-book-and-tourpeace&love |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2012 20:49:38 GMT -5
Spent the last hour or so thinking about if this Idol thing could really happen. And whether this is more than a rumor. I've been trying to figure out 1) Is Adam big enough 2) Why would Idol want him? Of course, the obvious answers came first: He is Articuate Outspoken Charming A trained vocalist that can give good critiques Charistmatic Gorgeous Easy to work with Part of the Idol family It was obvious how much the Idol audience loved him when he performed this year. I'm sure TPTB took note. Then I thought about something Slezak said. And for Idol, this may be the biggest thing Adam has going for him. He is gay. Idol has been severely criticized for keeping their gay contestants "under raps" and in previous years, the gay banter between Ryan and Simon. But the past year has brought the most crriticism due to the openly gay contestants on The Voice that are celebrated. Having an out & proud gay judge would silence those critics. I dunno. Just some thoughts. I have come to the conclusion that if Adam wants this, it is going to happen!  |
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Post by sugaree on Jul 10, 2012 20:50:31 GMT -5
So beautifully said. And I couldn't agree with you more. I agree with a lot of the above post. However, this fan/stan doesn't "fear" larger gauges or sleeve tattoos. I just plain don't like 'em - on anyone - ever. Same with black lipstick on Adam and crotch grabbing. Don't fear it - just don't like it. ;D Could be a part of the public feels the same. 8-) I'm with you fanoftheman. no fear - just don't like some of it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2012 20:53:13 GMT -5
Yay!! What time you going for #2? I can be here tonight. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2012 20:58:08 GMT -5
Here are two interesting articles that relate tangentially to Adam. I think it was mentioned before that Frank Ocean - rapper and R&B singer - has come out as bi or gay. He came out with a story on his tumblr about his first love being a man. Here is an article that also talks about his new album. entertainment.time.com/2012/07/10/frank-ocean-channelorange-review/Like Adam he now has to see if this will make a difference to sales, radio, etc. He has gotten a lot of support! Yay! This is the kickstarter for Amanda Palmer. Check out how much money she raised for a new album and an art book. She also sold out concerts. She is an indie artist with an established fan base. The idea of artists giving concert tickets in return for a donation - basically selling tickets in advance through kickstarter - eliminates ticketmaster. Wow, this could catch on. If at some point Adam wanted to go indie this is a great model. www.kickstarter.com/projects/amandapalmer/amanda-palmer-the-new-record-art-book-and-tourpeace&love THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!! She raised over a million dollars for her album and promo!! OMFG!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by murly on Jul 10, 2012 21:09:29 GMT -5
Spent the last hour or so thinking about if this Idol thing could really happen. And whether this is more than a rumor. I've been trying to figure out 1) Is Adam big enough 2) Why would Idol want him? Of course, the obvious answers came first: He is Articuate Outspoken Charming A trained vocalist that can give good critiques Charistmatic Gorgeous Easy to work with Part of the Idol family It was obvious how much the Idol audience loved him when he performed this year. I'm sure TPTB took note. Then I thought about something Slezak said. And for Idol, this may be the biggest thing Adam has going for him. He is gay. Idol has been severely criticized for keeping their gay contestants "under raps" and in previous years, the gay banter between Ryan and Simon. But the past year has brought the most crriticism due to the openly gay contestants on The Voice that are celebrated. Having an out & proud gay judge would silence those critics.I dunno. Just some thoughts. I have come to the conclusion that if Adam wants this, it is going to happen!
Idol has already had an out and proud judge. Ellen DeGeneres was out and proud and married to a woman when she was an Idol judge. I recognize, however, that gay men have always faced more scorn and ridicule than gay women. I think it's a misogynist thing--gay men are perceived as being feminine, which is viewed as a weakness in our society. It's like--you expect the pauper to aspire to be a prince, but you don't expect the prince to aspire to be a pauper. I think that gay men are seen as taking a step backward in a way that gay women are not. |
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Post by happy on Jul 10, 2012 21:15:30 GMT -5
Here are two interesting articles that relate tangentially to Adam. I think it was mentioned before that Frank Ocean - rapper and R&B singer - has come out as bi or gay. He came out with a story on his tumblr about his first love being a man. Here is an article that also talks about his new album. entertainment.time.com/2012/07/10/frank-ocean-channelorange-review/Like Adam he now has to see if this will make a difference to sales, radio, etc. He has gotten a lot of support! Yay! This is the kickstarter for Amanda Palmer. Check out how much money she raised for a new album and an art book. She also sold out concerts. She is an indie artist with an established fan base. The idea of artists giving concert tickets in return for a donation - basically selling tickets in advance through kickstarter - eliminates ticketmaster. Wow, this could catch on. If at some point Adam wanted to go indie this is a great model. www.kickstarter.com/projects/amandapalmer/amanda-palmer-the-new-record-art-book-and-tourpeace&love THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!! She raised over a million dollars for her album and promo!! OMFG!!!!!!!!! Yes. I've often thought that if Adam wanted to be totally free to make whatever art he wanted, he has enough of a dedicated and committed fan base to make something like this happen. One of the many reasons I don't angst about his future. |
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Post by gabby on Jul 10, 2012 21:23:26 GMT -5
Yay!! What time you going for #2? I can be here tonight. Doing it now and NCOE is midway on the queue :D |
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Post by yippie on Jul 10, 2012 21:24:20 GMT -5
I like the show America's Best Dance Crew. They have a former contestant as a judge and it brings a very cool perspective to the show. I'm also reminded of Inside the Actor's Studio. The host was asked if there was a celebrity that he wanted to interview and hadn't been able to yet. He said that the one celebrity that he wanted to interview was whichever of their graduates became successful enough to warrant an interview. He finally got his wish with Bradley Cooper.
There is something about "look what we found and look at how far he has come" about having a contestant become a judge.
Also, Adam has always been clear that he was happy he made top 10 so that he would have a gig for the summer. He mentioned that the gig with Queen is a "sure thing." I really get the sense that he is aware of how hard he has to work to get certain opportunities. A gig judging on AI would be a fat paycheck and it would increase his visibility.
I know he would be amazing as a judge and it would give so many people a chance to "know" him.
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Post by satisfied on Jul 10, 2012 21:28:41 GMT -5
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