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Wire Magazine: Glam and Glory

Glam & Glory

ADAM LAMBERT HEADLINES MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE
(Photo Credit: Lee Cherry) 
By Antwyone Ingram

Taking
the world by storm with his unconventional approach to the often
fabricated genre that has become pop music, Adam Lambert, in all of his
glam-rock glory, is prepared to enamor audiences as he headlines this
year’s Miami Beach Gay Pride. An overnight sensation, Lambert’s
unapologetic and unfaltering rise to stardom has put him in the
forefront of the music industry, historically breaking the mold as the
first openly gay artist to top the Billboard 200 charts at No. 1.
Fearless, inspirational and an LGBTQ beacon of fortitude, Lambert has
utilized his notoriety to promote equality and raise awareness of the
gay community. A two-time GLAAD Media Award nominee, Lambert will be
honored at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards with the
Davidson/Valentini Award for “making a significant difference in
promoting equality for our community,” further reasserting why he has
become far more than a household name. “Adam Lambert’s continued success
as one of the world’s best-selling pop stars shows LGBT people that
they can be themselves and make it in a mainstream industry that many
feel unfairly rejects them,” said GLAAD’s Wilson Cruz. Wire Magazine
caught up with Adam Lambert amid a whirlwind of recognition and touring
to get the scoop on his rise to fame and what he has in store for Miami
Beach Gay Pride!

How’s life been since your rise to fame back in 2009? 
Busier and far more interesting!

How does it feel to be headlining the 5th Annual Miami Beach Gay Pride? 
I’m honored to represent my community at this celebration of freedom.

What does Gay Pride mean to you? 
We
have made progress the past few years in terms of equal rights and
general tolerance. I’m proud of that! I’m proud that we are now more
mainstream; our voices matter.

Why do you feel it is important to have a more proactive role in the LGBT community? 
I
feel that as a celebrity it’s my responsibility to use my visibility
for causes greater than myself. The idea that I can help encourage pride
for those who may be struggling with their identity is very rewarding.

What can your fans expect from your performance during Pride? 
A great, high-energy dance party!

Is this your first time performing in Miami? If not, how does performing in Miami compare to performing in other cities? 
Miami is spicier! I’m actually recording parts of my latest album, Trespassing in Miami. I like the mentality and weather.

What’s next for Adam Lambert? 
I’m
working on a few different projects. I’m very excited about Life Ball
in Vienna in May. If you aren’t familiar, look it up − it’s a huge
spectacle of a fundraiser.

How do you feel about the level of success that you have achieved? What does it mean to you? 
Success
is relative − I may have my career highs and lows, but all of it is an
amazing step up from where I was five years ago. I am my own boss and I
get to do what I love as a career. I feel very fortunate and I plan to
keep measuring success in the happiness I get to share with my family,
friends and fans.

Last year you told UK-based Pressparty that
you were “a post-gay man working in a pre-gay industry,” and that you
felt the LGBT community was just at the beginning of mainstream music.
Do you feel the community is making further strides? 
I
still sometimes feel like an outsider in the music industry, but I
suppose that gives me a stronger point of view as an artist. I’ve always
felt a bit alienated. It’s what makes me who I am. I’m proud to
represent something alternative to the status quo. In Pop, that’s both a
challenge and a privilege.

In
an industry that prefers to pigeonhole talent, how difficult is it to
continue to express your many facets musically and personally? 
It’s
true that sometimes the categorizing that happens makes it tricky to
express myself fully. We all tend to put artists in boxes to be able to
understand them. Unfortunately sometimes it narrows our view of the
person’s dimensions. However, I feel that this challenge helps inform my
material and create stronger connections with those who “get it.”

How did it feel to receive a second GLAAD Media Award nomination for Outstanding Music Artist? 
It’s a great honor! It’s really nice to be recognized for my work and how it’s received by my community. Makes me very proud.

eta:
This article was originally published in Wire Magazine Issue #15, 2013

LINK: wiremagazine.tumblr.com/post/47703036015/glam-glory#_=_









Adam Lambert Heads Miami Beach Gay Pride



American Idol has been part of pop culture for the last 12 years and has
introduced us to many talented singers who have gone on to become worldwide
phenomena’s. However, it is my opinion, that the best singer they ever had on
American Idol (ok, I admit it I am a AI junkie) was Adam Lambert. Imagine my
surprise when I found out that not only is he an incredibly gifted artist, but a
really nice, down to earth, person as well. He made me feel like I was just
chatting with my buddy. Stardom has clearly not changed the wonderful human
being Adam is. It was a real pleasure to do this Hotspots exclusive Interview
just days before he appears as the headliner at Miami Beach Gay Pride

At what age did you know you loved music and when did you first realize
you wanted to be a singer/recording artist?

I was doing musical theater growing up and when I was 14 I got a solo and I
realized I might be good at this. At that point I realized I would probably be
in the entertainment business as a career, but I didn’t see myself as a
recording artist till I was in my 20’s.

Who were your inspirations/mentors in life and in the music
industry?

There were a couple growing up: Alex Urban and Lynn Broils, and now a small
circle of friends in Los Angeles.

What made you audition for American Idol?

When I started getting into recording and writing I realized it was more
difficult to break into as a 27 year old gay guy in musical theater. I thought
getting on TV was a great move and it worked...YAY!

In your opinion, what was your defining moment on Idol?

Mad World is what people seem to think, as it connected with a lot of people.
My personal favorite was a Whole Lot of Love by Led Zepplen, as it had never
been on the approved song list before I sung it.

How did it feel the first time you heard your song on the radio?

It was bizarre and completely exciting. It was a surreal experience and very
validating

How did it feel to go back and be a mentor on Idol?

That was really cool and I took it as a big compliment. I like to help people
and I definitely have a lot of opinions...LOL!

You have toured all over the world, what has been your favorite gig and
favorite city?

Hard to say, but Australia and Asia are awesome. Also, Paradiso in Amsterdam
is an amazing venue to play.

You have been on so many magazine covers, what has been your favorite and
why?

I would have to say Rolling Stone, because it’s Rolling Stone. Detail’s was a
cool shoot as well.

You have such a unique fashion style, where did it come from and how would
you describe it?

I honestly don’t know how to categorize it. It’s definitely kind of a rock
and roll attitude with a modern avant
garde twist.

You have given so much of your time and money to charity. First, thank
you, and second what drives you to give back?

I feel like it’s my responsibility. I have a fabulous lifestyle so it
important to turn it around and give back. When I highlight a cause my fans are
so great they take off with it. Its Karmic balance!

How does it feel to be a Gay Icon?

It feels good and I am complimented and flattered by it. I try and take the
role on with as much care and poise as I possibly can.

MORE:  www.hotspotsmagazine.com/featured/2792-adam-lambert-headlines-miami-beach-gay-pride.html

Adam To Get Key To The City In Miami




Following the parade, the Pride Festival gets rocking with local and
international acts and performers. International singing sensation, Adam
Lambert, will be Pride’s headliner, performing for Pride-goers from the Main
Stage in Lummus Park just off Ocean Drive between 11^th and
12^th Streets. His performance is scheduled to begin at 8 pm. Prior to
his performance, Grand Marshal Mayor Matti Bower and City Commissioners will
present Lambert with the Key to the City at approximately 1:30 pm. from the Main
Stage

LINK: www.genrelatino.com/en/columnas/diario-noches-calientes/459-diarios-de-noches-calientes




Vote for Our “Working Title” for Adam's Next Album
4.10.13 by Q3

There
were so many great nomination that I could not pick the finalists
myself. So I prepared a list of 118 nomination – from members and posted
by members from other sources and had 10 Adam fans help pick the “best”
10 working titles. The selections were done from a blind list with no
reference to the Member who submitted the nomination. Without further
ado, here they are:



Adamtopia Academy members only: Cast your vote for the winner here
atop.proboards.com/thread/1685/vote-working-title-adam-3
You have until April 13, 2013 11:59PM US Pacific TIme to cast your vote.

The Grand Prize

I
will contribute $100 to winner winner’s choice of Adam charities –
Charity: Water, DonorChoose.org, Trevor Project, We Are Family
Foundation or any other non-profit that Adam has supported.  The winner
is the Member who first posted the title nomination in the Daily News
threads.

NEW!!! Every Finalist wins!!

The
winner will get a fantastic prize, but I have decided to add 9 more
prizes. Since all the finalists are so wonderful, I have decided to
award some additional prizes. The first runner up will be able to
designate a $50 donation in your name. The 8 other finalists will be
able to designate a $10 donation in your name. The charities selected must be a US 501c3 non-profit or Adamtopia Ad Free Fund.




ALL BETS ARE IN!!
When will Adam hit 2,000,000 followers on Twitter?

Whoever is closest and predicts the Date and Time in US Pacific Time that Adam hits 2,000,000 followers will be the WINNER!

We
will go by the date and time his Twitter Profile count is update NOT
the time the Twitter feed to counter services is updates. That is the
counter on this page: twitter.com/adamlambert

Bets use a 24-hour clock:
Noon = 12:00
Midnight = 0:00 and is the start of the day.
11:59PM = 23:59 and is the end of the day.

THE CLOSEST TIME WILL BE THE WINNER.
The winner will get fame and glory. And some fantastic Adamized prize that I will announce when I think of it .
 
Here are the bets



If your date and/or time is incorrect or I missed your bet, just send me a PM (Personal Message) Q3.





AT&T Live Proud

Show Your LGBTQ Pride: Like, Tweet or Share

AT&T "Live Proud" Campaign Will Support Suicide Prevention Leader, The Trevor Project

Submit a Photo or Story for Chance to Win VIP Experience with Adam Lambert

DALLAS, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Pride season, the AT&T*
"Live Proud" campaign is inviting the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community and beyond to take part in
an effort centered on awareness, empowerment, and most importantly,
pride. In return, AT&T will contribute a minimum of $25,000
and up to $50,000 to The Trevor Project, the national leader in crisis
intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth.

From April 1 through June 30, participants can join the cause in the following ways:

• "Like" the AT&T Live Proud Facebook page and AT&T will donate $1.00 to The Trevor Project.
• Retweet an @att tweet that mentions #attliveproud and AT&T will donate .50 cents to The Trevor Project. **
• Submit an image or story that represents an AT&T "Live Proud" moment to enter for a chance to win an AT&T VIP experience with Adam Lambert . Selected images and messages will be used to create an inspirational video montage in support of LGBTQ youth. Go to www.attliveproud.com for official rules and to enter. ***

Ten selected winners, plus one guest each, will be chosen to attend the
AT&T Live Proud VIP experience with Lambert. VIP winners will
receive travel accommodations, an exclusive meet-and-greet and private
concert.

"I want to encourage LGBTQ youth to live proud and let their voice be
heard," said Lambert. "Whether it's changing a status on Facebook or
kissing in public, live free."

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis
intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. In addition
to operating the only national crisis lifeline for LGBTQ teens and
young adults, The Trevor Project offers unique suicide prevention
services to youth in digital spaces, including counseling via instant
message through TrevorChat and the largest online social network
specifically for young LGBTQ people, TrevorSpace.

AT&T and The Trevor Project will work to enhance Trevor's communications and improve outreach to LGBTQ youth in crisis.

"AT&T recognizes the importance of marketing and respecting all diverse
segments, and the LGBTQ segment is no different," said, Jennifer Jones ,
vice president of diversity markets. "We show our support through our
creation of unique marketing campaigns, advertising in LGBTQ media and
sponsoring LGBTQ events."

The "Live Proud" campaign will cross the nation this summer as AT&T
activates sponsorships at select Pride events. To learn more about the
specific sponsorships, visit www.attliveproud.com.

AT&T has a long history of LGBTQ support. Starting in 1975, AT&T became
one of the first Fortune 500 companies to adopt a non-discrimination
policy toward sexual orientation, and in 1999, one of the first to adopt
domestic partner benefits for LGBTQ employees. Since 2004, AT&T has
been listed in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's "Best
Places to Work" for LGBTQ employees and has received a perfect score on
the Human Rights Campaign's Annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Among others, AT&T supports employees with the following:

• Health insurance benefits offered to domestic partners beginning in 1999 and, since 2005, to legally recognized partners.
• Qualified pre-retirement survivor annuity pension offered to spouses and partners.
• Health insurance plan coverage for transition-related treatment of transgender individuals.
• Mandatory training for new hires on AT&T's non-discrimination policy, including sexual orientation and gender identity.
• Outreach to the LGBTQ community including recruiting, marketing, community involvement and support for LGBTQ equality.

AT&T's efforts to ensure all employees have the opportunity to be fully
included in the company's mission is further evidenced by its 11
employee resource groups, which offer opportunities for employees to
learn, network, collaborate and develop professionally. All of these
groups, including LEAGUE at AT&T - the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender and Allies Organization at AT&T – are supportive
partners in AT&T's business. LEAGUE at AT&T was founded by
employees in 1987, making it the first LGBTQ employee resource group in
corporate America.

Beyond workplace equality, AT&T's products and services also reflect and
appeal to the diverse markets the company serves, including the LGBTQ
community.  For more information on AT&T's commitment to equality
and diversity in the workplace, visit www.att.com/diversity. Follow the "Live Proud" campaign on Twitter using #attliveproud.

* AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries
and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by
AT&T Inc.

** Like us at AT&T Live Proud or retweet specially noted tweets between April 1 and June 30, 2013, and we will donate $1 or 50¢, respectively, to the Trevor Project, up to $50,000, with a minimum of $25, 000. Limit one like and retweet per person, per account

*** No purchase necessary. Contest ends June 30, 2013. Must be 18 or older (19 in AL and NE, 21 in MS) Subject to official rules at www.attliveproud.com.  Void where prohibited.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States
and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that
includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider
of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based
services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best
wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most
wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced
TV services under the AT&T U-verse^® and AT&T
│DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications
services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided

by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @att.

© 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not
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contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or
AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the
property of their respective owners.

SOURCE AT&T Inc.

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Upcoming Events
Check the Adamtopia calendar for more events and links to more info.

Countdown to MIAMI!!

World Glamberts flashmob

Official Poster

LAMBERTLUST  @LAMBERTLUST

Miami Beach Gay Pride official show poster! Adam Lambert headliner! pic.twitter.com/XLNwZ9bbtH

April 14, 2013 Adam performs at Miami Pride Parade, Miami, FL

Adam
Lambert will be the headline performer for this year's Miami Beach Gay
Pride Parade and Festival. It's the fifth year for the event, which
takes place Sunday, April 14.
More info: miamibeachgaypride.com/miami-beach-gay-pride-parade-2013


New
Poster w ADAM LAMBERT by Miami Beach Gay Pride on Facebook: Join us on
Saturday April 13 and Sunday, April 14th, 2013 for the hottest gay pride
celebration in America!
www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151601884399245&set=a.10150707155814245.459847.118574109244&type=1&theater
(Via L'Etage Magazine: MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE 2013 SCHEDULE:
Adam Lambert
04/14/2013 – 8:00pm
Contact: marketing@miamibeachgaypride.com
Price: Free

Detail: Adam Lambert will be the headline performer at the Fifth Annual
Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival, Sunday, April 14, 2013. He
will perform for Pride-goers from the Main Stage in Lummus Park just off
Ocean Drive between 11th and 12th Streets. His performance is scheduled
to begin at 8 p.m.
See the full schedule here: www.letagemagazine.com/miami-beach-gay-pride-2013-schedule/
World Clock tinyurl.com/cjp2445
World Clock for Adam Lambert's April 14 Concert via Miami Beach Gay Pride at 8 pm Local Time: tinyurl.com/cjp2445 iaL'Etage Magazine: MIAMI

BEACH GAY PRIDE 2013 SCHEDULE:
Adam Lambert
04/14/2013 – 8:00pm
Contact: marketing@miamibeachgaypride.com
Price: Free


Detail: Adam Lambert will be the headline performer at the Fifth Annual
Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival, Sunday, April 14, 2013. He
will perform for Pride-goers from the Main Stage in Lummus Park just off
Ocean Drive between 11th and 12th Streets. His performance is scheduled
to begin at 8 p.m.

See the full schedule here: www.letagemagazine.com/miami-beach-gay-pride-2013-schedule/
World Clock tinyurl.com/cjp2445
World Clock for Adam Lambert's April 14 Concert via Miami Beach Gay Pride at 8 pm Local Time: tinyurl.com/cjp2445)

April 18, 2013 Chinese Music Chart Awards, Macau. Adam performs 2 songs and walks the red carpet. Adam is nominated in the
'Most popular & influential international artist in China' category.

May 11, 2013 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards San Francisco, CA. Adam to receive the Davidson/Valentini Award

May 25, 2013 Adam at the Life Ball in Vienna, Austria

June 15, 2013 Pittsburgh Pride In The Street Festival, Pittsburg, PA. Adam is the headliner. More info: www.pittsburghpride.org/tickets

July 2, 2012 Adam performs in San Diego, CA, San Diego County State Fair
www.sdfair.com/index.php?fuseaction=info.calendar&op=detail&pkid=1379&month=7&year=2013&calCatID=


Date TBA, Summer 2013: Adam will perform on China Idol Finale.

China Idol Promo

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQSVhUvepoQ

Radio Links

Every Saturday from New Zealand -- Adam Lambert Hour -- Live 5:00PM EDT US.

Link: theflea.co.nz/
Check out the ALH page for podcast of previous shows.
This is the only weekly Adam Lambert show in the world.

Energy Radio (UK) www.energymusicradio.co.uk/



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