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8.9.14 by Q3

About a week ago, Adamtopia 2 (the current version of this forum) reach a total of over half a million, 500,000, individual post!

All I can say is.....    

The current total is 511,414!!! And almost all of these posts are about ADAM!!










Adam Lambert On Living Proud And Rocking Out
by snicks | August 8, 2014

Since his debut on American Idol, Adam Lambert has been a fixture on this site, and we’ve followed his life and career, through the peaks and valleys (mostly peaks, thankfully). Through it all, he’s kept his optimism and fiery inner strength, which is part of the reason why we fell in love with him.

Adam took a few minutes out of his schedule to talk to us about the Queen tour, his advocacy, and especially the AT&T Live Proud Campaign.

The Live Proud Campaign is a sweeps involving inspirational memes. Five winners will be selected for a trip to NYC for a private event with Adam. It ends on August 10th, so it’s not too late to enter for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet the man himself.

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TBL: Thank you so much for taking a few minutes for our readers.

Adam Lambert: Of course!

TBL: I wanted to start right off talking about the Live Proud Campaign. It ends in a few days, so it’s not too late for people to participate. I know a lot of our readers are familiar with it, but for those who aren’t, can you explain what it is?

AL: Yeah! it’s a really cool empowerment campaign that encourages people to be who they are with pride, and to do it boldly. And what I love about it is it’s also a creative exercise. We’re asking people to come up with memes that express how they “live proud.” So I like that it it’s creative, and people can be very playful with it and have a good time with it. They can upload a picture and come up with a saying or slogan, and give their individuality a little … meme. We’re going to pick some winners and do a private event in New York, which should be really cool.

TBL: I’ve seen some of the memes. Some of them are so creative.

AL: Yes! And it’s cool too, because it’s so timely. The whole idea of what a meme is, it’s kind of this new thing. It feels very “right now.”

TBL: What would your meme be?

AL: Oh Lord, don’t ask me that! I would have to put some thought into it. I haven’t thought about it yet. That’s a good question!


One Of Adam’s Memes

TBL: I know you must get inundated with charity requests, but you’re only one man, so you have to pick and choose. Why was LiveProud so important to you?

AL: I worked with the organization last year and we had a really good time. We did a little bit of a different project last year. We did a PSA, and they were so sweet, and we did an event at the end of that for another set of contest winners. The event was really awesome, it was a live set with my band, and I just liked the way they organized everything. And I like that they’re a mainstream organization that has taken the time to do something for the LGBT community. I think it’s a really cool move.

TBL: How do you pick and choose? Is it usually something instinctive? Do you know right away?

AL: Yeah, I think so. I always want to have something going in that realm, I think it’s really important. I’m a celebrity because of what I do, my talent, I think, that’s first and foremost, but as an out celebrity I have this great opportunity to try and influence people, or open their minds, or give them strength, in both the gay community or the mainstream straight community. I just think it’s exciting to be able to be in that position, and so I always try to have something going on, and yeah, I think if it feels right, I go with that one.

TBL: Do you think enough LGBT artists do enough advocacy work for LGBT issues?

AL:I think so. I think we need more LGBT artists, that’s what I’m hoping we’ve moved towards, and it looks like things are finally getting to the point where someone who is LGB or T is able to become a recognizable artist, and that’s a big step forward, so hopefully we’re more and more a part of the entertainment industry.

TBL: You were the first gay male artist to have a #1 album, and since then two other gay male artists, Frank Ocean and Sam Smith, have come close. Do you think it’s getting easier?

AL: I do! I do think it’s getting easier. I think people’s attitudes are becoming more liberal. I think people are understanding LGBT more, and it’s becoming more visible, and that makes people more comfortable. So it’s becoming, or I hope it’s becoming, more of an afterthought. I don’t think a piece of music is actually that specific, at least most of the big pop songs that I’ve heard. They’re non-specific, everyone can relate to them, which is the whole point, that’s why they’re popular. If I’m listening to an Adele song, which is written by a woman for a man, I can relate to it also, and so can a straight woman, and a straight men, so why can’t a gay artist have that same kind of universal appeal?

TBL: You’re a huge presence on our site. Every week we have a feature called Hump Day With Adam Lambert …

AL: I think I’ve seen that!

TBL: We take a look back at what’s happened with you during the previous week. It helps our readers get through their Wednesdays

AL: Thank you so much for the support. I appreciate it.

TBL: Absolutely! But they would kill me if I didn’t ask a few questions about the Queen tour.

AL: Yeah! Go for it.


Adam Lambert and Brian May
(Photo – Neal Preston)

TBL: Now that the North American leg of the tour is over, well, first of all, have you had the chance to relax?

AL: Yeah, I have. I am relaxing and checking in with friends, and getting a little chunk of summer. My little summer fix. But it was an amazing tour, that leg of it, I had so much fun, and Brian [May]and Roger [Taylor] are incredible, and we get along so well and have grown so close. It’s a really good crew. We have great musicians on stage, and great people helping us get everything together. I’ve had a wonderful time. You really couldn’t get a more perfect experience.

TBL: Was there anything about the tour that surprised you?

AL: I think seeing the diversity in the audience is always a big surprise to me, and makes me feel great. I saw women, men, young, old, white, black, it was very diverse, and that was one of the most gratifying things. It means you’re connecting with everybody.

TBL: Was there a difference in the demographic between the Queen tour and your tour?

AL: I saw a lot of my core audience at the Queen shows, which always brings a smile to my face. They’re usually the ones wearing festive outfits and really getting into it. On top of that I saw a lot of diehard Queen fans. You get a lot of older men who were rock and roll fans since they were in their high school years. So you get a lot of that demographic too, which is really interesting because I may not be someone they might be interested in if it had not been for this Queen concert. But from what I’m hearing there’s definitely a stamp of approval, so maybe they’re new fans.

TBL: Yes, I’ve heard the Freddie fans reacted very well

AL: That’s really nice to hear. I’m so honored to be able to sing the songs that he and the band wrote, and try to bring some of the original flavor, the original energy that was brought that I can see when I watch videos and concert footage. My goal is just to do that, to remind people of what the essence of Queen is.
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(Photo – Neal Preston)



Whatcha Say: Lil Kim, Azealia Banks And Adam Lambert Got Our Readers Talking
Rachel Sonis Aug 8th, 2014

Happy Friday, Idolator Readers! In light of the much awaited weekend, let’s take a look back at the crazy pop-filled week that was.

For starters, Beyonce premiered her stunning remix for “Flawless,” which not only featured a menacing verse from rapstress Nicki Minaj, but also awoke the beast within Brooklyn’s own Lil Kim, who served up a one-two punch shade-a-thon against the “Anaconda” diva.

Adam Lambert took to Twitter to discuss cultural appropriation, Rita Ora flashed her boobs in front of the whole of Los Angeles and the ever-elusive Mariah Carey posed for the cover of Turkey’s first ever gay magazine GayMag. Still not enough?

…

:: Jennifer Elizabeth completely agreed with Adam Lambert on Adam Lambert Addresses Cultural Appropriation In Music: “This Whole Debate Is So 20 Years Ago!”:: “I agree with what he says here. I think it’s a valid discussion to be having, and some performers take it too far and comes off as ignorant and hurtful, but I think people (especially “the internet”) can jump on things too quickly and call offence when it really isn’t warranted. I think Adam’s words here are lovely and show that he lives this kind of optimistic, hopeful way with others who have been able to move past a focus on difference. If something is done in a respectful way with a nod to others in an appreciative manner, I think that’s fine..”

Link to entire article (no more Adam mentions): www.idolator.com/7529898/whatcha-say-lil-kim-aze



슈퍼소닉 2014, ‘퀸’의 무대로 더욱 기대감 고조 원문복사 링크복사

[분야] 공연/전시 [작성자] 편집국 [작성일] 2014.08.08. 23:45

불멸의 록 밴드 퀸(Queen)이 처음으로 한국 팬들과 만나는 역사적인 순간인 ‘슈퍼소닉 2014’ 무대에서 단독 공연 규모의 120분간 공연을 펼칠 예정이다.

오 는 8월 14일 잠실 종합운동장에서 개최되는 ‘슈퍼소닉 2014’은 퀸의 첫 내한 소식으로 음악팬들을 흥분시켰다. 전세계에서 가장 사랑받는 최고의 록 밴드이자 ‘위 윌 록 유(We Will Rock You)’, ‘위 아더 챔피온(We Are The Champions)’, ‘섬바디 투 러브(Somebody To Love)’, ‘러브 오브 마이 라이프(Love Of My Life)’ 등 수많은 명곡의 주인공이 선사하는 무대를 눈 앞에서 감상할 수 있다는 사실 만으로 큰 기대를 모으고 있다.

퀀 의 멤버인 브라이언 메이(Brian May/기타)는 공연을 앞두고 진행된 인터뷰를 통해 “한국 팬분들을 만날 생각에 매우 흥분하고 있습니다. 한번도 가보지 못한 새로운 곳에 가서 새로운 사람들을 만날 수 있다는 것은 매우 특별한 일이며 이번 공연을 통해 한국의 팬들과 서로 소통하고 연결되는 중요한 순간을 만들고 싶습니다.”며 한국팬들과의 첫 만남에 대한 소감을 직접 밝혀 공연에 대한 기대감을 더욱 고조시켰다.

특히 이번 ‘슈퍼소닉 2014’의 헤드라이너로 무대에 오르는 퀸은 120분, 2시간 동안 무대를 펼칠 것으로 알려져 하나의 단독 공연을 보는 것 같은 감동을 선사할 것으로 기대된다. 프레디 머큐리(Freddie Mercury)를 대신해 ‘아메리칸 아이돌’ 출신 중 가장 성공적인 활약상을 보여 주고 있는 슈퍼스타 아담 램버트(Adam Lambert)가 브라이언 메이와 로저 테일러(Roger Taylor/드럼)와 함께 무대에 올라 퀸의 대표곡들을 선보일 예정이다.

또 한 스크린을 통해 프레디 머큐리의 생전 라이브 공연 장면과 함께 꾸며지는 특별한 콜라보레이션 무대도 예고되어 감동을 배가시킬 것으로 보인다. 퀸은 지난 2012년 런던 올림픽 폐막식 공연에서 프레디 머큐리의 영상으로 시작하는 라이브 무대로 관객들의 열광적인 호응을 이끌어내며 전세계 팬들의 이목을 집중시킨 바 있는데, 최근 투어에서도 ‘보헤이만 랩소디(Bohemian Rhapsody)’ 무대에서는 아담 램버트의 보컬은 물론 프레디 머큐리의 라이브 영상과 함께 꾸며진 라이브로 팬들을 전율에 빠뜨리며 잊지 못할 감동을 선사하고 있다.

퀸의 역사적인 첫 내한 공연 무대와 함께 ‘피닉스(Phoenix)’, ‘어 그레이트 빅 월드(A Great Big World)’, ‘The 1975’, ‘술탄 오브 더 디스코’, ’노브레인X크라잉 넛‘, ’게이트 플라워즈’ 등 국내외 최고 뮤지션들의 공연을 하루 동안 모두 즐길 수 있는 ‘슈퍼소닉 2014’는 오는 8월 14일 잠실 종합운동장 내 보조경기장과 서문주차장에서 개최된다. ‘슈퍼소닉 2014’에 관한 자세한 사항은 공식 홈페이지( www.supersonickorea.com ) 등을 통해 확인할 수 있다.
아크로팬 편집국 ▒ Copyrightⓒ ACROFAN

Link: www.acrofan.com/ko-kr/life/news/main.ksp?mode=view&cate=02&wd=20140808&ucode=00000065

More excitement in anticipation of the Super Sonic stage in 2014, 'Queen' [Google Translate]
Performance / Exhibition 08/08/2014 23:45

Is expected to expand to 120 minutes of exclusive performance scale performance in 'Super Sonic 2014' stage a historic moment for the first time to meet with fans in South Korea immortal rock band Queen (Queen) is. Super 14 August coming to be held at Jamsil ' Music fans were excited to hear the news of the Queen, the first cold Sonic 2014 'is. The world's most beloved and best rock band 'above Will Rock U (We Will Rock You)', 'above Arthur Champion (We Are The Champions)', 'Love seombadi pitcher (Somebody To Love)', 'Love Of My Life has attracted a great expectation that you can enjoy in front of your eyes just a stage that brings the hero of many masterpieces (Love Of My Life) ', etc. to the members of the Queen Brian May (Brian May / guitar) has conducted an interview ahead of the show "We are very excited about the people I meet fans from Korea. Being new to go where I've never been able to meet new people is a very special day I would like to create a critical moment of communicating with each other and connect with fans in Korea through this show. "And direct to leave a comment for the first meeting of the Korea fans was further heightened the anticipation for the show revealed. especially likely to deliver the same to see a single one of the impressive performances known to expand the stage 2 hours 120 minutes, get on stage as the headliner of this 'Super Sonic 2014' Queen is expected.

Adam Lambert (Lambert Adam) a superstar on behalf of Freddie Mercury (Freddie Mercury), which shows the most successful hwalyaksang of 'American Idol' from up on stage with Brian May and Roger Taylor (Roger Taylor / drums) representative of the Queen song will introduce them. ship also seems to be touching the notice stage decorated with a special collaboration with Freddie Mercury live performance scene alive through the screen. There is a bar which focused the attention of Queen fans worldwide naemyeo draw enthusiastic response of the audience to the live stage that begins with footage of Freddie Mercury performing at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics last 2012 years, in recent outings but boheyi Rhapsody (Bohemian Rhapsody) ' The vocals are of course left out Adam Lambert's debut as a live fans decorated with a live video of Freddie Mercury said the thrill and deliver an unforgettable impression. along cold and historic first performances of the Queen of Phoenix (Phoenix) ',' uh Super 'in the day to enjoy the performances of both domestic and international top musicians such as "Great Big World (A Great Big World)', 'The 1975', 'Sultan Of The Disco', 'the Brain X Crying Nut', 'Gate Flowers will be held in the Jamsil Olympic Stadium and auxiliary parking preface Sonic coming August 14th 2014 'is. Can be found on the official website (http://www.supersonickorea.com), etc. For details on the "Super Sonic 2014.





Share your concert story or review!!
6.28.14 by Q3

Everyone wants to read about your concert experience. So, if you are inclined to share, please do. It is fun to read them even if you attended the same concert. Everyone has a different experience and sees different things.

If you do want to share a review, please post it in the CONCERT thread. Then, so we don’t miss it, post a short note with a link to your review in the current Daily News thread.

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Thanks to all who have shared. And I hope/expect to read hundreds more! So post away!

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