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Post by bamafan on Feb 5, 2020 0:03:22 GMT -5
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Post by seoulmate on Feb 5, 2020 0:07:46 GMT -5
Thank you, Jablea!!
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Post by MeggyMeg on Feb 5, 2020 0:25:06 GMT -5
Well, what a day it's been...
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Post by stampsgal on Feb 5, 2020 0:26:21 GMT -5
I put a post on tomorrows thread. Talked to the Venetian rep. The NFL draft is in Las Vegas for the 24 and 25 Adam dates, thus rooms go from $194/night on April 22 to $494/night for the of the weekend. 800,000 people are expected in Vegas with the draft and regular travelers. Best get checking to find reasonable rate places.
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Post by toramenor on Feb 5, 2020 1:17:00 GMT -5
Not sure what to think. My friend who i have gone to QAL shows in the past asked if Adam was going to do his "gay" show in Vegas! What? She doesn't want to go if so. I'm just appalled at someone who thinks like this. This is sort of like the guy in Iowa who wanted to take back his vote for Mayor Pete when he found out he was gay. And that right there is a summation of why *I* think Adam Lambert isn't as huge as Justin Bieber or the like. It was never about the quality of his music, singing, performing - which has always been exceptional. It's because of homophobia like that, which is still pervasive. Even people who say "I'm not homophobic, but..." ARE homophobic. And there is plenty of stereotyping going on - even though things have gotten better, they are nowhere NEAR equality. Adam is gay, and some people still can't get over that in their minds. There is NO sensible reason to equate somebody's sexuality with their music or shows, but people do that and so for them Adam is that gay singer, who does gay shows, and they don't want to be associated with anything gay, because in their minds gay still equals wrong, forbidden, even sinful. Just one little fact - in most countries, if anything has LGBT+ content it is automatically 18+ even if there is no sex and violence AT ALL - I'm talking books, movies, performers, etc. And then we have straight stuff that is exactly the same or worse, which even has sex and violence, and is available for teenagers and young teens no problem. That is just one example of how LGBT people are still viewed as NOT GOOD FOR CHILDREN as if we're talking about drugs or something. It is horrible bias.
And maybe we should all be positive and happy about everything that Adam Lambert has accomplished - I certainly am most days - but as an LGBT activist, I KNOW that the reality is very similar to willowgarden's story of their friend who doesn't want to attend his concert if Adam's going to do his "gay" show. THAT is the main reason he is not the biggest superstar in the world. Homophobia. Plain and simple.
If Adam were any less than perfect, he would not have been able to achieve this level of success. But his talent is so huge that it is simply undeniable and has even managed to change people's minds, who otherwise would still be avoiding listening to gay artists. He broke a lot of barriers already, but he's never going to break through all of them, unfortunately, because it's too huge of a problem, too pervasive. Until societies completely change and start thinking it doesn't matter whether you're gay or straight or bi, or whatever, LGBT+ artists WILL have a harder time, and that's just a fact.
OK, sorry everyone for my rant, but I just had to say it.
--- Not to finish on a down note, I want to say I AM LOVING the Velvet era. I love the whole back to Glam thing, I love the songs, the visuals, the excitement. Adam's star is in the ascendancy, for sure. More and more people are aware of him and have heard his music than ever before. I think it's now OK to say I love Adam Lambert, while before maybe people would roll their eyes, but now more and more people are declaring their Glambert status. It's no longer a guilty pleasure. He is becoming an established worldwide superstar who commands respect and has a lot of cred. And that's all down to his hard work. He deserves all of this success. It wasn't just handed to him. He had to fight for everything, figure out ways of reaching people, struggle with his labels and producers, and most importantly, with every performance and every project, he had to prove that he could deliver every single time - which he has. It's astonishing, and wonderful, and I am so thrilled for everything that has been happening for him since the beginning of last year, from the Oscars and Feel Something, the beginning of Velvet era, to now and continuing into the future with great things ahead for sure.
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Post by willowgarden on Feb 5, 2020 1:40:02 GMT -5
Thank you, Toramenor. Thank God for Brian and Roger for seeing past the road blocks and giving Adam the financial strength to live his life he wants.
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Post by DancyGeorgia on Feb 5, 2020 5:34:09 GMT -5
How do you get to be platinum to pre-register today or even any way to pre-register the next day ? Sorry for all the questions, but even though Ticketmaster says to have all of your info already entered, which I do, it says I should make sure all of my payment information is entered. Fine, I would, if I could find out where to do so. So, Ticketmaster: Does anybody know where I go to enter my payment info that i can myself link or will itself link to my name and password. Know how to become aPlatinum Member? And then, I read that there would’ve a secret link to these pre-sales. I’m still locked out or guess I have been erased from the Adam site, so I don’t know what to do. Sorry for all of these questions. I would honestly and sadly give up on this whole thing even though it’s only about an hour away if my best friend who lives in the Atlanta area and I didn’t only see each other once a year. And I don’t expect any one person to answer all of my questions. And this is the stress to get TO the stress. But that part, I know how to do. . Oh, Dear Bama Fan, in the name of Jalen Waddle, Damien Harris, and many of our beloved ones from the past, Tua, A.J., Mark, Minka, etc..., Yes, I am shamelessly appealing to our shared past, present, and future, it seems like you are a Platinum member. Might you be able to help with that part? If not, I totally and truly understand...simply always gotta put something Bama in when can. 😉 There is some information on page 3 of Wednesday's thread. Looks like presale now starts Thrs instead of Wed.
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Post by deb5anne on Feb 5, 2020 6:06:17 GMT -5
Phronni7 believe platinum member refers to a player's card status with the casino.!💖
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Post by nic42 on Feb 5, 2020 6:32:05 GMT -5
Oh noooooo! (But maybe you can come to Hamburg?) I‘ll be on Holiday from the 31st of August til the 12th of September 😩 So a case of seriously shitty timing.... That sucks. He will just have to come back for you!!
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Post by nic42 on Feb 5, 2020 6:43:51 GMT -5
Also toramenor Thank you for that post! I sometimes take hope from the next generations. I showed my youngest son the part of the Idol finale where Adam and Kris are singing WATC with Queen. He asked me 'but why didn't Adam win Idol?'. And I had to tell him that we don't know. Probably because he's gay. The astonished look on his face said it all. "But mom, that is really weird and stupid!?" The fact that yes, he is growing up knowing Adam is amazing (hehe... sometimes you gotta use your influence as a mom a bit) automatically makes him think that being gay is perfectly fine, or at least not relevant to whether you love somebody's talent and personality. That is what gives me hope. There must be many more like him who are growing up with not only Adam Lambert, but other openly gay celebrities too. I have to believe that in the end that will help, and that it will get better.
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