it's pandemonium on the floor, when A arrives in Singapore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFAbR9Kqfww …

American pop star Adam Lambert performs in Shanghai on March 3, 2013. [Photo: CFP]

The tour kicked off in Seoul and is to plug the "American Idol" runner-up's album, "Trespassing".

In Hong Kong, Lambert teased one ecstatic fan as he introduced his new hit song "Naked Love".

"You guys having fun? Oh, 'Naked Love', yes girl. You having a good time? You ready for some 'Naked Love'?"

Lambert wowed his fans with his electric blue shiny suit at his Monday night show in Shanghai.

The star has a huge fan base in China, which ballooned after appearing on the country's popular TV singing talent show "The Voice of China".

American pop star Adam Lambert performs in Shanghai on March 3, 2013. [Photo: CFP]

Edited by Alexandra Blucher

Adam Lambert's concert gets MDA's Advisory 16 rating
Published on Mar 07, 2013 11:25 AM

By Walter Sim

This means the performance by the openly gay singer contains content that may not be suitable for younger audiences, but will not restrict admission by age.

The MDA explained on its website that the concert "will feature two songs from Adam Lambert's album Trespassing - Outlaws Of Love and Shady - whose lyrics are based on the singer's personal experiences and lifestyle".

The Straits Times reported last Saturday that the National Council of Churches of Singapore (NCCS) was looking into a complaint that a church-owned venue was hosting the Lambert's concert, which may promote "the gay lifestyle". The American Idol runner-up will perform his first full-length concert at The Star Performing Arts Centre which is owned by a business arm of New Creation Church...

Link: www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/adam-lamberts-concert-gets-mdas-advisory-16-rating-20130307

Buzz over Adam Lambert's concert in Singapore

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council in Singapore has received complaints over his upcoming Singapore concert. (AP photo)

Adam Lambert and his concert entourage flew into Singapore late Wednesday afternoon fresh off the Hong Kong leg of his world tour amid a bit of controversy over his upcoming gig's venue.

He was welcomed at Changi Airport by an army of screaming "Glamberts" as his fans are commonly known.Decked out in dark shades and a cap, he smiled briefly for the fans as he was quickly escorted and whisked into his waiting private transport.

A complaint has reportedly been filed regarding a venue – owned by a church’s business unit – hosting a performance by openly gay singer Adam Lambert.

While the singer himself has not commented on the issue on his Twitter channel, @adamlambert, a 22-year-old NCC churchgoer, who is an undergrad, said she is “cool” with the gig.

“The church is made up of the people, not the venue. If we come together to praise and worship, that is the (composition of) the church. In order to maintain the venue, at times, it has to be leased out for other purposes,” she explained.

Lambert is set to perform Friday night at The Star Performing Arts Centre (The Star PAC) situated at the new Buena Vista mall, Star Vista, as part of his world tour promoting his latest EP, Trespassing.

Known for his flamboyant fashion sense and soaring vocals, Lambert came out as openly gay after finishing runner-up in the eighth season of American Idol.

While this is not the first time the popular 31-year-old singer is in town to perform, the buzz this time centres on the choice of venue for his gig.

The performing arts centre is fully owned by Rock Productions, which is the business arm of the New Creation Church (NCC). NCC is part of the National Council of Churches (NCCS), which represents 200 churches in Singapore.

According to The Straits Times, NCCS general secretary Lim K Tham said the council received a complaint from a Christian that “the gay lifestyle may be promoted at the concert, and that the concert venue is owned by a church”.

Lim said to The Straits Times that the NCCS “has conveyed this concern to New Creation (Church) so that it can make a response".

The Media Development Authority (MDA) said it had also received feedback from some members of the public, who “expressed concern” over the Adam Lambert concert.

On Wednesday, the MDA gave the concert an advisory rating for those 16 and above. It also gave the advice that it will have "some mature content" as it will feature two songs of which the lyrics are based on the singer's personal experience and lifestyle.

New Creation Church responds

Responding to the issue, NCC pointed to a statement on 9 February that the performing arts centre “is a commercial entity” under Rock Productions.

NCC said, “The Star PAC operates its business independently from NCC with a strict arms-length policy in place.”

The church also noted that all public events must have a public entertainment licence from the police, and that government bodies, including the Media Development Authority, will deal with “issues of public decency”.

“Any event or concert presented at The Star PAC should not be misconstrued or misunderstood as having NCC approving of its artistic presentation or endorsing the lifestyle of the performer. Concerts are a celebration of the arts and the artistes,” said NCC.

NCC also noted that its senior pastor and founder Joseph Prince does not sit on its board and “is neither involved nor kept abreast of management decisions of the business entities under Rock (Productions)”.

No mention in the statement was made about Adam Lambert or his performance.

Hump Day With Adam Lambert: Aura Of Attitude

It's no secret we love Adam Lambert and the energy and joy he brings to the otherwise sterile, manufactured world of modern pop music. But he's such a worldwide whirling dervish that it's sometimes difficult to keep track of where and when he touches down. So we're trying out a new weekly feature: Hump Day With Adam Lambert, which will hopefully keep us up-to-date with his appearances, performances, and interviews. And on those weeks when Adam's talents lie dormant, we'll bring you classic pics and performances.

Adam is in China this week, and we have a collection of pics culled from Getty, Glam Nation, and Adam's Instagram account.

This first page is from his March 3rd concert in Shanghai, and I chose these pics specifically because they represent what makes Adam so special. He puts his entire being into each and every performance, and his body language, facial expressions, and Aura Of Attitude all work together to deliver each song. In all of these pics, I keep hearing, "No Trespassers? Yeah, my ass!Wait till ya get a load of me!"

Not even a post-apocalyptic world can stop Adam's tour

It's back!

And here's your PIC OF THE WEEK!

And now we have Round Two of The Ultimate Adam Tournament, where you get to decide the greatest Adam song (so far). We'll have eight preliminary rounds, and the eight winners will move on to the quarter-finals. Last week "Mad World" went up against "For Your Entertainment." And the winner is ...

"For Your Entertainment" moves on to the quarter-finals!

VOTE IN ROUND TWO

The Round Two contenders this week are ... "Whataya Want From Me," Vs. "Time For Miracles." Choose wisely! Next week we'll have two new contenders!

"Wataya Want From Me" is, to date, Adam's highest charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #10. It also earned him his first Grammy Nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal (but it won't be his last).

Adam Lambert - 'Shout'
We Are Glamily Tour - Hong Kong

So many interviews lined up! Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) up next this week! Any questions from Glamberts?