7.9.13 Album Rumors......and other silliness

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Do you believe the latest Adam rumor?

LindaG23 posted something that inspired me!!

This news article (The Hollywood Reporter article below) reminded me of something I learned recently, Betteridge's Law of Headlines which states, any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered by the word NO.

Link: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betteridge's_law_of_headlines

So I thought I would try my hand at creating some Betterridge headlines.....

Adam Lambert's next album: All Country?

Adam Lambert's next album: All Metal?

Adam Lambert's next album: 50 tracks?

Adam Lambert's next album: A New Rock Opera?

Adam Lambert's next album: All Covers of TV Commercial Jingles?

....... tee hee hee ......

Try it!! It's really fun!




Not a Betterridge headline....

Why is Shoshanna coming to West Hollywood?
From Twitter 7.8.13.

shoshanna stone ‏@shoshannastone
Where in LA is a good cafe type place to hang??

Mickivick Mickivick ‏mickivick
@shoshannastone What part of LA?

shoshanna stone shoshanna stone ‏@shoshannastone
mickivick west Hollywood






Adam Lambert's Next Album: All '80s Covers?
July 8, 2013 1:30 PM PDT 7/8/2013 by Shirley Halperin

According to sources, the "American Idol" season-eight runner-up is considering a concept record for his next release.


Troy Acevedo/Playhouse

An as-yet-unsolved mystery of the American Idol alumni world: When will season-eight runner-up and fan favorite Adam Lambert release a new album? And what will it sound like?

The Hollywood Reporter has gathered some potentially major intel on what could be the follow-up to 2012’s Trespassing. According to sources, Lambert’s label, RCA Records, is pushing for an all-covers album. Specifically from one highly influential decade: the 1980s.

It should come as little surprise considering Lambert’s version of Tears for Fears’ “Mad World,” which he performed on Idol and subsequently on various tour dates, has been heralded as one of the best and most original performances the Fox show has ever seen -- and heard.

And if Lambert’s July 3 appearance at Hollywood club Playhouse, which doubled as a fundraiser for Trevor Project, is any indication, he already is diving into the task by taking on another Tears for Fears hit, 1985’s “Shout,” which he played that night as part of an hourlong set, as well as on July 2 during a concert in San Diego.

Asked at the event whether he had plans for an all-covers collection, Lambert stayed mum on any recording plans, saying only, "Rumors are funny little things, aren't they?" But asked which song defines the decade of big hair and glam, he offered "Shout," noting, "Tears for Fears are pretty amazing."

A rep for the singer tells THR, “Nothing has been determined yet” but acknowledges that the idea of a concept album of songs from another era is just one of several currently being bandied about.

RCA Records would not comment.

Lambert’s Trespassing sold a respectable 185,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan, about a fifth of how his debut, 2009's For Your Entertainment, performed. But many fans feel it fizzled because of lack of radio and tour support. A label source acknowledges that internally, enthusiasm was lacking for the sophomore effort but that the Sony-owned company could get behind a covers collection so long as execs have input into such aspects as song selection and cover art.

As for other Lambert rumors du jour, the possibility of him joining the Idol judges' panel hasn't progressed much, it seems, as he repeated a line from back in May when he told reporters he'd be "thrilled" to join.

Fortunately, his other passion, the fight for LGBTQ rights, has made serious strides in the past few weeks, not the least of which emanated from the Supreme Court's recent ruling striking down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act.

Said Lambert of the emotions he felt on the day DOMA news came down: "There was a sense of relief. I think we all kind of felt like Prop 8 got screwed up the first time, so it was nice to see it fixed. Retribution is a nice feeling." As is handing over a $50,000 check (courtesy of AT&T as part of the Live Proud! campaign) to a cause so close to his heart.

That exuberance was palpable at Playhouse, where Lambert belted a flawless set that included radio hits "If I Had You" and "Whataya Want From Me," covers like Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze," Lenny Kravitz's "Are You Gonna Go My Way" and Bob Marley's "Is This Love," as well as such album tracks as "Trespassing" and "Outlaws of Love."

No word yet on when a new Lambert album may be out.

Link: www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/adam-lamberts-next-album-all-covers-581758



‘American Idol’: Adam Lambert and the ’80s cover album debate
7.8.13 by Matt Carter

While we’ve already tackled one “American Idol” notes for the day, we wanted to make a special case for a story that is currently blowing up the internet as well as the Adam Lambert community: The idea of the singer creating some sort of ’80s cover album for his next disc.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, there is some discussion about having the former singing-show star, who has two commercially-successful discs under his belt already in “For Your Entertainment” and “Trespassing,” releasing his next disc as one containing covers of popular songs from the aforementioned decade. The label at RCA seems to be interested in the idea, after sales for his sophomore album were only around a fifth of what he had for his debut.

Do we imagine that Adam would rock a covers album and make the songs his own? Definitely, since he has already done so at a number of concerts over the past several months. However, there’s a difference between performing one at a concert, and having an album made up of them; and if you ask any Adam fan, they would all much prefer to see more original music. “Trespassing” didn’t have the amount of label support, radio promotion, or tour backing in America that it deserved, and it’s a shame: It is one of our favorite pop albums period from last year, and we’re not the only publication that feels that way. Songs like “Cuckoo” and “Naked Love” could have been something more on the radio, if given the proper opportunity to do so.

At the end of the day, though, this decision is all up to Adam (who has been cagey on the subject recently, though he had previously denied it), and if he feels like he can rock a cover album, who are we to say no to that? What we’d just personally like to see if he goes down that route is maybe a dual release with covers along with original music, since we think that one fear the fanbase could have here is that this album would take away the time needed to create more original music down the road.

What is you take on this issue: Do you want to see Adam go a cover route for his next album? If you want to read some more news related to some other “American Idol” artists, our advice is to head over to the link here. (Or, check out some Adam-specific updates.)

Link: cartermatt.com/72120/american-idol-adam-lambert-and-the-80s-cover-album-debate/



MTV: Star Spotting: Adam Lambert Is Seriously Owning Jazz Hands
(PHOTOS)! Adam Lambert delivers THE ULTIMATE jazz hands (or just wants to show off them awesome rings).

If you ever wondered whether Adam Lambert would look like a total fool while making jazz hands, then the answer would be a big ole "NOPE!" Just look at the above photo of Adam giving some serious onstage spirit fingers! Actually, his gesture is so flawless, we're thinking he should just rename the move to "Glam Hands." (Totally trademarking that ish, BTW.) Now, wish us luck while we study this helpful (and yet INSANELY awkward) tutorial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuPSIbABYVU) to help us nail the move just like Adam. *Exits while giving jazz hands*

Check out more of Adam Lambert's stellar stage presence after the jump!

Go ahead: Zoom 5000% on Adam's facial hair for proof that every follicle is perfection.

The "Never Close Our Eyes" singer was snapped performing at AT&T's Live Proud Campaign supporting the Trevor Project in Los Angeles, where he not only delivered versions of Tears For Fears' "Shout" and Bob Marley's "Is This Love," but he also brought THE BEST facial hair. No, seriously, every hair on Adam Lambert's face is divine perfection. (Trust us, we analyzed each follicle with a magnifying glass and can fully verify this statement.) Anyway, these photos serve as another friendly reminder that Adam (1) is STILL a master performer/hair quiff-er, (2) continues to DOMINATE at everything in at life, and 3) could even make Prancercising look sexy. (And that's saying A LOT.)

Photo credit: Getty Images
on.mtv.com/14DQXqm via @mtvbuzzworthy



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