5.29.11 Adam News & Info

Adam is jetting around the globe – this photo was taken in Moscow of 5.28.11. So where is Adam heading next?



The big question is when Adam leaves Moscow,
where will he go next?

Finland? Sauli is back in Finland for the weekend, so could Adam be headed there before he returns to LA?

Sweden? Some fans have speculated that Adam may stop in Finland to finally work with Max Martin again?

Back home to Los Angeles?

Or perhaps he’s flying into Indiana to surprise one lucky fan and her family by showing up for their Memorial Day BBQ?

Whataya think?


Some nice photos of Adam in Moscow: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.152077884861948.36795.126123507457386



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Put Your Little Hand In Mine
5/29/11 by NoAngel

Last week when Adam Lambert stood on the Red Carpet of the American Idol finale holding his boyfriend Sauli Koskinen’s hand, many fans heralded it as a groundbreaking moment. An act of courage and conviction, and one that was symbolic of Adam’s bravery and the change of which he has been a part. While I agree that the moment was significant and worthy of celebration, I see it as not so much a courageous act in itself, but rather as Adam’s reward for a thousand acts of courage over the last two years.

Two years ago when Adam left the Idol stage covered in the confetti of his opponent’s victory, he stepped into a media storm of unprecedented intensity that would have been any aspiring artist’s dream. Unfortunately for a man who wanted to focus on making music, much of the interest centered mainly on speculation about his sexuality and then, once he had answered the question in grand style, on revisiting the subject again and again. One would have thought that an openly gay man had never been signed to a major record label in the U.S.! Oh wait…

In the two years between the finales of Season 8 and Season 10, Adam has had a long road and much work to do. He’s had to patiently answer questions over and over again about the “gay gay gay gay.” He’s had to put up with DJs asking for kisses and makeup tips. He’s had to calmly talk people down from their AMA freakout. He’s had to work his ass off and rally his fans’ support while never letting on what an uphill battle it has been to get his music played on U.S. radio. He’s had to endure the snarky comments of reviewers and the hateful words of anonymous online posters. He’s put up with tasteless jokes from interviewers and protests to a couple of his concerts and misguided advice from “fans.”

In the past two years Adam has shown his courage in great and small ways again and again. From choosing to incorporate a man-on-man kiss into Glam Nation to navigating Malaysian opposition to his show, Adam has shown a knack for both pushing boundaries and finding compromise. Adam is both part of a greater change in society and one of the change agents. Without loud proclamations or statements, he has made it clear that he is not interested in being anything other than himself. I don’t think he realized when he started on this journey how long it would take for people to get past his sexuality. And by no means is the battle over. There aren’t enough others out there in order for Adam not to stand out. But finally, articles referring to his sexuality are more the exception than the rule, and the most recent press refers to Adam’s relationship in the same terms with which heterosexual relationships are discussed. This is no accident—it is due to Adam’s tirelessness and persistence in reminding people that he is a singer, an entertainer, a most importantly, a human being just like them.

So last week when Adam stood on the Red Carpet hand-in-hand with his boyfriend, it was not an act of defiance nor a political statement. It was his reward. It had taken Adam hundreds of days and tens of thousands of miles to reach the point where could he hold the hand of the man he loves and smile into cameras with nothing but pride and happiness in his eyes, and to finally walk a gauntlet of microphones talking about what truly matters to him and to us.

His music. His dreams. His future.

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Upcoming Events

5.28.11 5:30AM EDT/2:30 PDT US Adam performing in Moscow, Russia. Maxidrom Festival - Toshino Airfield
More info: www.maxidrom.ru/news/?news_id=3624

ATop concert watch thread: www.adamtopia.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=daily&thread=337[/color]


July or so: Behind the scenes video of Adam #2 recording sessions to be released.

7.29.11 Adam performs at the St. Agathe en Feux Festival in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, QC, festival concert.

ATop Quebec concert thread: www.adamtopia.com/index.cgi?board=adam2performances&action=display&thread=321


Late Summer 2011 New single released

October-November 2011 Adam's second album released

Every Saturday from New Zealand -- Adam Lambert Hour -- Live 7:00PM EDT US.
Link: www.adamlamberthour.co.nr/

Check out the ALH page for podcast of previous shows.
This is the only weekly Adam Lambert show in the world.




Voting Opportunities

I have changed my recommendation on VH1 Do Something Awards to DO NOT VOTE
5.27.11 by Q3

On 5.25.11 I recommended voting in this competition. Since then I have done some additional research and testing.

1. Voting for the celebrity online awards is just a way to build awareness for the real awards show.

2, Adam is not nominated for any award. The only way to vote for Adam is as a write-in. It takes much longer to cast a write-in vs. voting for a nominee. There is no limit on voting. So 10 minutes of Adam fan voting time can be wiped out in about 1 minute by someone voting for a nominee.

Poll rating (0=lowest rating, 10=highest rating)

Adam benefit: 3 – a win could raise awareness of The Trevor Project.
Fairness: 3 - there is an attempt to limit voting for just one category but it is very easy to work around.
Potential to win: 9 – The voting structure makes a write-in vote very timeconsuming.
Fan value: 2
RECOMMENDATION – vote only if you are willing to work really hard.


About the awards: DoSomething.org and VH1 have partnered to present The Do Something Awards to honor young people's commitment to social change. VH1 is doing a series of online contests to promote this event – they have nominees but also accept write-ins. One of the celebrity categories could help Adam but, more importantly make a difference.

The category: Charity Song

The write-in: @adamlambert for "Aftermath Remix" and mention the Trevor Project.

You need to sign in on Twitter or Facebook to vote.

Below the SUBMIT button, it says:

“Did we miss your favorite?
NOMINATE YOUR OWN!”

Clink on “NOMINATE YOUR OWN!” and you will get a voting pop-up window.

Link to cast a write-in: www.vh1.com/shows/events/do_something_awards/2011/
Note: If you send a really clever tweet, VH1 may retweet it.

More information about The Do Something Awards

Broadcast: Thursday, August 18, 2011 @ 9/8c Location: Los Angeles, California

Link: www.vh1.com/shows/events/do_something_awards/2011/about.jhtml



American Idol's All-Time Best Performance Final: It's Kelly Clarkson or Adam Lambert!
TV Line May 22, 2011 10:11 AM PDT by Michael Slezak

This poll will not benefit Adam at all but winning would be very nice for some Adam fans. Plus, it is a vote once a day, 'no spamming" poll.

At 11:45PM ET 5.22.11 Adam's lead was growing:
Adam Lambert, "Mad World" 62.23%
Kelly Clarkson, “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” 37.77%

Poll rating (0=lowest rating, 10=highest rating)

Adam benefit: 1 – a very small PR benefit by making it to the next round/article.
Fairness: 9 – vote once a day, no spamming.
Potential to win: 9 – Adam has more fans than Kris and should win.
Fan value: 10 – sorry I am just not that forgetful, although I am trying to become a better person.
RECOMMENDATION – vote for fun only.

Vote here: www.tvline.com/2011/05/american-idol-best-performance-kelly-clarkson-adam-lambert/




The Much Music Awards - Most Watched Video of the Year[/color]

Award is issued on June 19, 2011.

Adam is up for a Much Music Award in the muchmusic.com most watched video of the year category. Just click on the category and click on Adam's pic. Adam won last your for WWFM and we can win him an award for IIHY this year.

Poll rating (0=lowest rating, 10=highest rating)

Adam benefit: 5 – could result in a TV mention and video clip being played during show.
Fairness: 6 – spamable but bot/automated voting prevention.
Potential to win: 2 – There are 25 videos up for this awards -- it will take a lot fan effort.
Fan value: 5 – yes, this one results in a mention of Adam on an important Canadian award show.
RECOMMENDATION – This is worth some effort. Play when you get a chance.

Link to vote: mmva.muchmusic.com/nominees/



Q102 "TakeOver Hour"[/color]

Vote for both WWFM and IIHY and get Adam radio play between 8:00PM and 10:00PM in Philadelphia media market. Just click on the green arrow and WWFM will keep moving up the playlist.

Poll rating (0=lowest rating, 10=highest rating)

Adam benefit: 6 – results in airplay on Q102FM.
Fairness: 6 – spamable but bot/automated voting prevention.
Potential to win: 5 – Both WWFM and IIHY has gotten airplay from this.
Fan value: 7 – yes, this one results in airplay of Adam's hit songs.
RECOMMENDATION – This is worth some effort. Send in a few entries every night.

Link to request or write in song: www.q102.com/pages/takeover.html




Fuse Music Battle of the Fans

Poll results as of 12:00AM 5.23.11

WHICH HEARTBREAKER HAS THE BEST FANS?

John Legend vs. Adam Lambert

14.89% John Legend
85.11% Adam Lambert

Poll rating (0=lowest rating, 10=highest rating)

Adam benefit: 1 – a very small PR benefit by making it to the next round/article.
Fairness: 2 – spamable and no apparent bot/automated voting prevention.
Potential to win: 9 – Adam is crushing John Legend.
Fan value: 3 – just another online poll to drive clicks.
RECOMMENDATION – pass on this one.

Link to vote: www.fuse.tv/music/polls/battle-of-the-fans-heartbreakers/poll-624.html?poll624=vote&scrollTo=poll624&ml=0




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