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‘America’s love for Adam Lambert is as strong as ever’ – Mtv.com in L.A./Staples Centre
Posted by MsAlex in American Idol 8, Idol 8 Tour, July 2009, Los Angeles on September 12th, 2009
Old, old stuff – but so fresh indeed! Interviews with fans after Idol Tour concert in L.A. back in July (16th in Staples Centre) made by MTV.com.
And in the note attached to the video we read among others:
If Thursday’s American Idols Live! tour stop in L.A. proved anything, it’s that America’s love for Adam Lambert is as strong as ever. From the preshow screaming whenever his face appeared on the Staples Center JumboTron to the merch counter’s sellout of Adam T-shirts, the Glambert fascination was in full force.
This was especially true for the “American Idol” fans MTV News caught up with after the show, who had a common love for the rock star in the making.
“Obviously Adam,” Natalia Brandon said when asked her favorite performer. (We probably didn’t even have to ask, since Natalia was wearing a homemade Adam T-shirt and carrying a sparkly Adam poster.)
Beth Nilsson couldn’t pinpoint her favorite performance of the night, but she had no trouble picking one performer: “I liked all of Adam’s. Not to be, like, an Adam freak, but he was so good, every single one.”
SDNN.com’s 3 questions to Adam Lambert before Idol Tour concert in San Diego
Posted by MsAlex in American Idol 8, Idol 8 Tour, Interviews, July 2009, Press & Media, San Diego on September 12th, 2009
Wendy Fry from SDNN – San Diego online magazine had a chance to ask Adam 3 questions via e-mail(!!!) before his Idol Tour performance in San Diego (article published on the 15th July 2009):
SDNN: What, in your opinion, was your best performance ever? Why?
Adam Lambert : While it’s hard to name a favorite, I had the most fun singing “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin! The band was kickin’, and I felt like I was able to really cut loose. It was also exciting because it was the first time Led Zeppelin has allowed someone to perform music of theirs on Idol.
SDNN: How do you choose the songs you will be performing Saturday to collaborate with other artists? Basically, with such a diverse range of talent, how do you guys work together to form a cohesive concert?
Adam Lambert: Aside from my duet with Allison Iraheta (which is a reprise of Slow Ride from Rock Week on the show) each of us has our own set to perform. I sing four songs solo and one duet within my set… These songs were chosen with the director and musical director of the show. We wanted a balance of songs I sang on Idol and new material.
SDNN: What is the first thing you’re going to do when you get to San Diego?
Adam Lambert: Unfortunately we have very little, if any, free time while in each city. The day will be spent at the venue doing sound check, various meet and greets and of course the show… If I had my way, I’d visit the Gaslamp for a great meal.
P.S. Just for the record: the concert in San Diego Sports Arena was 10th concert on the American Idol Live! 2009 Summer Tour, took place on July 18 2009 at 7 p.m. (tickets: $40.50 to $69.50; parking is $20.00)
‘I love slick’ – Adam Lambert on Idol Tour to The Salt Lake Tribune
Posted by MsAlex in American Idol 8, Idol 8 Tour, July 2009, Utah on September 12th, 2009
As long time ago as on the 14th of July Adam and the Idols have been interviewed by The Salt Lake Tribune’s David Burger after the Idol Tour concert in the Salt Lake City.
This is the Adam-fragment:
Adam Lambert — the second-place finisher was wearing more make-up than Joy and was very gracious. Instead of going out of the hotel Monday night, he stayed in bed and paid for an in-room movie, “Wolverine.” He said he was very into the X-Men when he was growing up. He depends on “throat coat” to treat his voice over the rigors of the 52-date tour, specifically the brand called “Traditional Medicinals.” He has been recording an album on off-days of the tour, and said that it will be stuff you can dance to, with some classic-rock-inspired elements. When asked if he was worried the album would be too slick, he said, “I love slick.”
Adam Lambert and his stalker – truth or Internet rumor?
Posted by MsAlex in American Idol 8, Idol 8 Tour, July 2009, Tampa on August 4th, 2009
Since some days now I have been following the increasing communication and speculations about Adam Lambert and his supossed female stalker.
I collected all information I managed to collect from different sites about this issue.
I will also keep you updated once I know more.
Charisse Van Horn, Examiner.com, published on 4th of August, in the article
Did Adam Lambert have a stalker during Tampa show? suggests that the stalker-gate started in the Idol Tour concert in Tampa
Adam Lambert fans have rallied in support of the American Idol star claiming that he was the victim of a female stalker while performing in the Tampa Bay American Idol 2009 Summer Tour in St. Petersburg, Florida. The show, which was performed on July 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., was looked forward to by American Idol fans with fervor and excitement. Of course, the hopes of meeting Adam Lambert in person after the show was enough to drive thousands to the arena. Those hopes were dashed however, when it was revealed that a stalker had threatened the singer’s safety. It’s important to note, however, that no arrests made, and no reports except for those coming from Adam’s fans on his official website and Twitter reports have surfaced to validate the claims of an alleged stalker.
And her conclusion is clear
It must be stated that until there is a police report verifying the stalker incident, this could very well simply be another Internet rumor.
Idolchitchat.com found some stalker info from the concert in Tulsa on twitter send by the user @youlackcolor

Also in Examiner.com we read on the 3rd of August 2009 that Adam Lambert removed from meet and greet at Bank Atlantic Center due to rumored stalkers, article by Melanie Heywood
Reports stated that “evidently there [were] some people…wearing some insulting Adam, t-shirts and there is some girl outside by the buses who they are concerned about. So Adam didn’t come out to see the fans.”
Related articles: American Idol star Adam Lambert may be stalking victim by Cindy Adams from examiner.com
No police report has been created, but the queions for the fans is the same: is Adam in danger?
Ajc.com blog about Adam Lambert and the Idol Tour concert in Georgia
Posted by MsAlex in American Idol 8, Blogs, Georgia, Idol 8 Tour, July 2009, Press & Media on August 2nd, 2009
Rodney Ho from accessatlanta’s ajc.com blog published on the 1st of August 2009 his review of the concert in Georgia that took place one day before.
Some words about the show itself, past vs. today as well as the ‘concert referendum’:
In past years, the pre-show audience would be tortured by incessant advertising, especially by the likes of Pop Tarts.
But Pop Tarts has finally dropped its sponsorship. And reflective of the economy, they were replaced by… nothing. As a result, the pre-show consisted of more than 90 minutes of “Idol” videos by the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Kellie Pickler, David Cook and Carrie Underwood, underscoring how many hits the “Idols” have generated the past seven years. The only ads were for T-shirt merchandise and an iTunes pass for Kris Allen. Plus, they replayed a few of the Ford ads from the show. Any image of Adam elicited cheers far greater than that of Kris, like some weird concert referendum. ‘
And about Adam Lambert:
The rock show is… ON! Adam is at the top of his game, getting down an dirty with some Led Zeppelin, keeps the crowd pepped up with a relatively obscure song by Muse, then embraces the highlight of his “Idol” appearances with “Mad World.” After a reprise of another “Idol” favorite, the duet between him and Allison on “Slow Ride,” he takes on his idol David Bowie in an honorable medley. He opens with “Life on Mars,” addresses “Fame” (”Makes a man take things over”) and then grinds up “Let’s Dance.” Even some of his foes enjoyed the show, appreciating the fact he kept the “scream” to a minimum.
Conclusion:
I really thought it was the most consistent, if not the most entertaining of the eight “Idols Live” concerts I’ve been to. Solid production values, song choices and talent across the board.
Adam Lambert signing autographs in Georgia – videos
Posted by MsAlex in American Idol 8, Georgia, Idol 8 Tour, July 2009 on August 2nd, 2009
Idol Tour 18th concert in Georgia 7/31/09 – Adam Lambert’s performances, VIDEOS
Posted by MsAlex in American Idol 8, Idol 8 Tour, July 2009 on August 2nd, 2009
Whole Lotta Love
Starlight
Mad World
Slow Ride
Bowie Medley
Don’t Stop Believing
Top 10 Idols interview from Idol Tour by americanidol.com
Posted by MsAlex in American Idol 8, Idol 8 Tour, Los Angeles on August 2nd, 2009
Americanidol.com catched them in Los Angeles…
Also some high quality pics from the Tour made by americanidol.co are available here.
Adam Lambert’s advice for other dreamers, being himself and fans’ support to Out&About magazine
Posted by MsAlex in American Idol 8, Idol 8 Tour, Interviews, July 2009, Memphis, Press & Media on August 1st, 2009
Out&About Newspaper has made ‘O&AN Exclusive: 1-on-1′ interview with Adam Lambert after his concert in Memphis, published on the 31th of July by Kirstine Keiper.
Due to the heavy traffic of the readers of this particular interview, the site has been down for couple of hours yesterday…
Journalist’s first impression of Adam:
You can’t help but notice him as he chats up the different press outlets at the Memphis FedEx Forum. Even here, Lambert stands out from the rest of the pack. The runner-up on Season 9 (??) of American Idol is kind, gracious, honest, attractive, gay – someone you’d want to befriend.
And some of Adam’s quotes from this interview:
Advice for the dreamers
Hmmm, I like that question. I think it’s hard because being a dreamer isn’t always the easiest thing in the world because we have to exist in a space that is not reality.
We have to exist in that ‘what if’ or ‘imagination’ world, and I think that with all the pressures of everyday life, you can constantly be thrown out of that, and it’s almost a fight to stay in that ‘dreamer’ space. My advice would be to try to find a new angle, a new perspective on something, and that’s in my opinion, the best way to take your dreams and make them come true.
Find a way to be new and fresh with your ideas, and just to keep dreaming. Find your safe space that is conducive to that. Find a way to tap into that part of yourself and not be thrown out of that dreamer space. Stay on the cloud!
Being himself
Well, I’ve been on stage since I was like 10 years old, so that’s helped me a lot. It’s a pretty comfortable place for me. Sometimes – it sounds a little cliché – but sometimes being on stage is almost more comfortable than certain aspects of real life.
Although that’s gotten better for me, but I think in my twenties, I’ve gotten more comfortable in my own skin, and in who I am as a real person. I think that’s part of the reason why I transitioned out of theatre—which is pretending to be somebody else—and into this art form, which is being myself, maybe in a heightened form. Maybe it’s more of a persona, but it’s based on who I really am. So, I think that reflects my personal growth.
Nashville thoughts and suport of the fans
I think Nashville has now become a huge music scene, and I wouldn’t be surprised if I ended up there for some project or another.
The support that I’ve seen out here has meant a lot to me, and it’s been surprising, because I didn’t realize that was the case. I kind of figured, ‘Oh, I’m maybe more supported in the metropolitan, liberal areas.
I didn’t think the South, and there was also so much support in Utah. There had been areas in my head that I thought were more conservative areas, and the support has been unbelievable. So far in the South, I’ve found the fans have been wilder than they were in California.
I mean… people are really enthusiastic and passionate down here. It’s kind of all hitting me all at once, that it’s universal, and that means a lot to me. That means I did something right, and I’m really happy about that.
ATTENTION! FALSE GOSSIP: Adam Lambert (NOT!) yelling at fans in Tacoma – National Enquirer/celebrifi.com should apologize
Posted by MsAlex in All Adam, American Idol 8, Gossip, Idol 8 Tour, July 2009, Tacoma on July 31st, 2009
At the celebrifi.com site on 29th of July we are reading the story written by Mike Disciullo about Adam Lambert yelling at fans in Tacoma.
The story is proven FALSE and I guess it is unfortunately another pointless try to confirm Adam’s ‘diva’ attitude. The story bases on the gossip from National Enquirer.
UPDATE: after publishing this story I have experienced strong reaction from the Adam Lambert’s fans and also got to know that the story has been proven false by some heroic Adam Lambert’s fans.
Additionally, Examiner.com – which also reported about this story – has written a public apology for spreading this false gossip. You can read about it under this link ( where you also can find a huge list of Adam- related articles written by the author. Yay!!)
Thanks to all of you who updated me about it. The reason why I brought this up was the principle of this site which is the assumption that ALL the media entries about Adam Lambert should have a place here, no matter if they are facts or false gossips.
Since we – as Adam’s fans – should be aware of them and fight against them, if needed.
I hope you get my point.
So I apologize in case you may have had an impression that I am – in line with the ‘gossipers’ chasing the infamous clicks.
And please – for gawwd sake – let me know anytime anything similar to that story is going on aroud Adam – I will appreciate it a lot and hopefully be helpful in support the actions!
Thanks!