Bay Ledger News Zonebill@blnz.comtag:www.blnz.com,2009:people/adam_lamberttag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/24/Adam_Lambert_Queen_Named_Best_754d

Shows featuring Adam Lambert and Queen have been named 2012's best live act. Shows featuring Adam Lambert and Queen have been named 2012's best live act. According to a poll by Gigwise, the performances top fans' favorite live shows. The performances featured Lambert stepping in for the late Freddie Mercury, Queen's frontman. A July 12 scheduled performance at Sonisphere 2012 in Knebworth Park, England was canceled when organizers scrapped the musical festival. Two shows at London's Hammersmith Apollo, however, proceeded as scheduled. Queen currently includes guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. Taylor and May formed the band Smile, which Freddie Mercury altered to Queen when he joined. Mercury died in 1991 of complications due to AIDS. Lambert recently named touring with Queen one of the high points in his career. ?There's been a couple of things over the past couple of years,? Lambert told Wendy Williams. ?A Grammy nomination was cool ? 2 years ago. That felt very validating

2012-12-24T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/11/Adam_Lambert_Everyone_Should_Have_7d17

Singer Adam Lambert believes everyone should have the right to marry, but he's not ready to tie the knot. Singer Adam Lambert believes everyone should have the right to marry, but he's not ready to tie the knot. When Wendy Williams asked Lambert during an appearance on her talk show, ?Are you going to get married? Do you want kids?? Lambert, who is currently dating Finnish reality star Sauli Koskinen, said he's not ready to marry. ?You know, the way I look at it is that everybody should have the right to get married if they so choose,? Lambert answered. ?Right now, personally, I'm not really thinking about marriage.? ?Well, you're 30,? Williams stated. ?It's time.? ?When I grew up, I didn't ever think that marriage was even something that was going to be part of my reality. So, now that that's something that's kind of new and it's something that's becoming accepted, it's a totally different world,? Lambert said. Lambert added that he wouldn't marry ?just to prove a point.? ?It's an exp

2012-12-11T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/09/Adam_Lambert_Doesnt_Believe_Appreciate_be76

Singer Adam Lambert covers the 'obsession' issue of UK fashion glossy 'Fiasco'. Singer Adam Lambert covers the ?obsession? issue of UK fashion glossy Fiasco. The magazine will hit newsstands December 11 with 5 covers, pictured on one is out British actor Sir Ian McKellen. (Related: Sir Ian McKellen calls on New Zealand to legalize gay marriage.) In the issue, the 30-year-old Lambert calls his performances with Queen ?surreal.? ?Those shows I did with Queen were pretty surreal,? he's quoted as saying in the magazine by JustJared.com. ?I was really excited and super flattered but intimidated at the same time. How do you live up to someone like Freddie Mercury? There was no way I could ever compete with him. I had to let that go and create an experience of paying tribute.? He added that most people would label his look ?gay? but believes most gay men don't appreciate his style. ?For the general audience they look at the way I style myself and they go 'errrr, that's gay,' but you ask a han

2012-12-09T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/11/23/Adam_Lambert_Lady_Gaga_Ellen_6ca9

Adam Lambert, Lady Gaga, Ellen DeGeneres and Anderson Cooper were among the celebrities tweeting Thanksgiving messages. Adam Lambert, Lady Gaga, Ellen DeGeneres, Anderson Cooper and Chris Colfer were among the celebrities tweeting Thanksgiving messages. ?Saw 5 dolphins today in sunny Miami ? one of the many things to b thankful for,? Rosie O'Donnell tweeted. Singer Adam Lambert messaged: ?Happy Turkey Day from me and members of the Glamily Band here in Hong Kong.? ?Happy Thanksgiving Twitter!? Lady Gaga tweeted to her more than 31 million followers. ?I'm thankful for all of you, the messages of positivity u send me everyday lift me & make me stronger.? ?If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to help people in need,? talk show host Ellen DeGeneres messaged. ?You're all a part of it, and I'm so grateful. Happy Thanksgiving.? ?Happy Thanksgiving!? Anderson Cooper tweeted to his more than 3 million followers. ?So much to be grateful and thankful for on this day and every day.? Glee's Ch

2012-11-23T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/11/08/Chris_Colfer_Lady_Gaga_Adam_d3b1

Chris Colfer, Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert and Rosie O'Donnell were among the celebrities tweeting election day celebrations. Chris Colfer, Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert and Rosie O'Donnell were among the celebrities tweeting election day celebrations. ?Wins 4 marriage equality in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington!? tweeted Ricky Martin to his more than 7.4 million followers, along with a picture of himself with President Barack Obama. ?EQUALITY prevails.? Chaz Bono messaged: ?President @BarackObama makes me feel very grateful and proud to be an American. Four more years of moving Forward. God bless America.? ?And to @TammyBaldwinWI for being elected the first openly gay senator in the HISTORY of The United States,? Lady Gaga tweeted. Comedian Wandy Sykes called the election ?a big win for our country.? ?I'm so very proud and grateful to be an American. So much love!? Chris Colfer messaged: ?All ages, genders, ethnicities and orientations dancing badly TOGETHER on TV! THATS America! Would

2012-11-08T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/10/27/Adam_Lambert_Obama_Vote_With_f818

Singer Adam Lambert has stated that he is voting for President Barack Obama. Singer Adam Lambert has stated that he is voting for President Barack Obama. The 30-year-old Lambert tweeted his endorsement of the president to his 1.7 million followers on Friday. After messaging a link to Lena Dunham's ?first time? video in support of Obama's re-election, he added: ?In case I hadn't been direct, I am voting for OBAMA.? (Related: Lena Dunham says her first time was with a candidate who supports gay marriage.) ?Hot issues 4 me in election r Marriage Equality and a Woman's right to choose. I wish these social issues were nonpartisan, but they aren't. I just don't understand how folks would vote for a candidate and administration who's stance on Human rights is so twisted and dated. And by ignoring these issues, we are indirectly promoting ignorance and discrimination,? he said. Lambert, who is openly gay, has become increasingly vocal about the marriage issue. At a concert to benefit Marylande

2012-10-27T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/10/12/Adam_Lambert_Says_Wants_Right_0a97

Singer Adam Lambert says he wants the right to get married. Singer Adam Lambert says he wants the right to get married. During an appearance on Auckland TV ONE's early morning show Breakfast, the 30-year-old openly gay Lambert said some of the songs on his new album Trespassing address guys. ?Some songs on the album address guys, but sometimes I leave it universal,? Lambert said. ?I wanted my music to be personal, but I also want it to reflect the human condition. There are songs that are a bit more broad to try and be inclusive,? he said. The American Idol alum last month staged a concert to benefit Marylanders for Marriage Equality, the group working to uphold a gay marriage law approved by Maryland lawmakers. ?I want the right to get married,? said Lambert, who is dating Finnish reality star Sauli Koskinen. ?Who knows what my future holds. I'm not planning to get married anytime soon but I feel like myself and other people should have the right.? Lambert is in Auckland to promote hi

2012-10-12T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/10/02/Melissa_Etheridge_Calls_Marylanders_Support_a1d6

Singer Melissa Etheridge has endorsed gay marriage in Maryland. Singer Melissa Etheridge has endorsed gay marriage in Maryland. Etheridge said everyone deserves to be treated equally under the law in an email sent to supporters of Marylanders for Marriage Equality, the group working to uphold a gay marriage law approved by lawmakers. ?Two of my dearest friends are Marylanders in a committed relationship without legal protection,? Etheridge said. ?They are not treated with the same basic equality as their next door neighbors. You can help change that in November.? The Baltimore Sun reported that Etheridge was referring to Maryland State Delegate Heather Mizeur and her partner Deborah. Mizieur was among the openly gay lawmakers to call on colleagues to approve marriage equality. Other celebrities rallying in support of the measure include Adam Lambert, Mo'Nique, John Waters, Susan Sarandon and Ed Norton. (Related: Susan Sarandon, John Waters, Ed Norton fundraise for Maryland gay marriage

2012-10-02T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/10/02/Documentary_Explores_Lives_Gay_Transgender_5fc0

An upcoming documentary explores the lives of a gay and a transgender teen living in Tennessee. An upcoming documentary from director Elliot London explores the lives of a gay and a transgender teen living in Tennessee. London said he felt the need to tell a story which would be important to troubled teens after hearing about the 2010 suicide of Tyler Clementi, an 18-year-old college freshman who took his own life after being outed as gay on Twitter by his roommate. ?I did a lot of soul searching and wrote my darkest moments of being bullied before setting out on a road trip across the United States to really understand what our LGBT youth is facing in 2012,? London said. ?I met some incredible people while on this journey. It was two of them that stood out most to me in helping write a treatment for FRIEND. I honor their struggles and courage in the two characters that will make this film.? London, who is looking to raise $81,000 through a campaign at indiegogo.com in the next 34 days

2012-10-02T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/09/26/Adam_Lambert_Marriage_Political_Religious_a5ed

Adam Lambert believes gay marriage is a human rights, not a political or religious, issue. ?Adam Lambert believes gay marriage is a human rights, not a political or religious, issue. The 30-year-old Lambert made his remarks during a performance concert to benefit Marylanders for Marriage Equality, the group working to uphold a gay marriage law approved by Maryland lawmakers, held Tuesday at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. ?The thing I like about Question 6 is that it is not really about politics at all,? Lambert told concertgoers. ?Yes, you have to vote in order to choose Question 6, but you don't have to be a Republican or a Democrat or either one. It has nothing to do with the partisan [politics]. It's a human rights issue.? ?It has nothing to do with what religion or your moral compass, where it lies. It has nothing to do with that. I have full respect for everybody's religion. Everybody has the right to choose whatever religious, spiritual palette that they want to choose. And th

2012-09-26T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/09/25/Adam_Lambert_Opposition_Marriage_Rooted_f29a

Adam Lambert believes opposition to gay marriage is rooted in fear. Adam Lambert believes opposition to gay marriage is rooted in fear. The 30-year-old Lambert is set to headline a fundraiser concert to benefit Marylanders for Marriage Equality, the group working to uphold a gay marriage law approved by Maryland lawmakers. ?I think there's a lot of fear among people who oppose gay and lesbian marriage,? Lambert told the Washingtonian. ?I personally believe you're born one way or the other. Some people think it's a choice. I think the only choice involved is whether you're going to be honest about who you are or not, and I'm really big on honesty. If this is something we can get passed, what we're doing for the next generation is lifting a ton of shame and guilt and secrecy off of the LGBT community. The clichés attached to the gay community were born out of shame and secrecy, and if we can get rid of those things, we'll end up with a lot more happy, normalized gay and lesbian kids.? Th

2012-09-25T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/09/23/Adam_Lambert_Says_Marriage_Economic_a434

Adam Lambert believes legalizing marriage for gay and lesbian couples is an economic issue. Adam Lambert believes legalizing marriage for gay and lesbian couples is an economic issue. The 30-year-old Lambert is set to headline a fundraiser concert to benefit Marylanders for Marriage Equality, the group working to uphold a gay marriage law approved by Maryland lawmakers. ?Ideally, that's what being an American is ? that we all have a shot [at marriage],? he told gay weekly Metro Weekly. ?I hear a lot of arguments against it, where [gay activists] say, 'We should be focusing on economic issues and not human rights issues, for the election.' There's some value in that. But I also think, 'You know what? This is an economic issue for gay people.' We should have the same right as a straight couple to have a tax exemption. ? We should be able to raise a family that's equally protected under the law,? he said. The concert will be held on Tuesday, September 25 at the 9:30 Club, the legendary li

2012-09-23T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/09/19/Adam_Lambert_Performance_Benefit_Maryland_b57f

Adam Lambert is set to headline a fundraiser concert to benefit Marylanders for Marriage Equality. Adam Lambert is set to headline a fundraiser concert to benefit Marylanders for Marriage Equality, the group working to uphold a gay marriage law approved by lawmakers. The concert will be held on Tuesday, September 25 at the 9:30 Club, the legendary live music club located in the U Street neighborhood of Washington, D.C. ?JUST ANNOUNCED! A benefit for Marriage Equality feat. @AdamLambert on 9/25! Tix on sale Fri 10AM!? the 9:30 Club tweeted. ?Marriage equality is about treating everyone as equals, regardless of who they fall in love with,? Lambert said in a statement. ?I'm honored to appear at this event to help do whatever I can to bring notice to a cause that is close to my heart.? Josh Levin, campaign manager for Marylanders for Marriage Equality, thanked Lambert for his support. ?As the campaign enters the final weeks, we're thrilled to have Adam Lambert's support of Question 6 in Ma

2012-09-19T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/07/16/Adam_Lambert_Understands_Actor_Would_a600

Adam Lambert has said he understands the motivations behind a gay actor's decision to remain closeted. Adam Lambert has said he understands the motivations behind a gay actor's decision to remain closeted. The 30-year-old Lambert told the UK's Independent that unlike musicians actors need to convincingly take on different roles. ?I can understand that with actors, they want to get cast in different projects and so they have to be believable as this, that, or the other, in order to pull someone in emotionally,? Lambert said. ?I get that. I get why certain actors want to stay in the closet. But with music, it's a little more autobiographical.? Lambert, who this week filled in for the late Freddie Mercury during three Queen tour dates in London, also commented on his own coming out. ?I think for a long time the music industry has been scared of it, of out artists, it's been more of a niche thing,? he said. ?But music doesn't have an orientation, a good song is a good song, so if you're ge

2012-07-16T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/07/06/more_accepting_showbiz_gays_come_270f

Suddenly, it seems, more US entertainers are coming out publicly as gay, lesbian or bisexual -- a welcome sign of a more accepting America, activists say, amid a fierce debate over marriage equality.

2012-07-06T06:02:28ZAFP Global Editionby Robert MacPhersontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/07/02/Darren_Criss_Chris_Colfer_Matt_4748

'Glee' co-stars Darren Criss and Chris Colfer and Matt Bomer voted hottest men by readers of gay website AfterElton.com. ?Glee co-stars Darren Criss and Chris Colfer and Magic Mike's Matt Bomer have been named the hottest men by readers of gay male entertainment website AfterElton.com. The 25-year-old Criss came out of nowhere last year to top the site's annual The Hot 100 survey, and maintained the coveted top spot this year. ?He's hot, charming, and forever our teenage dream as Blaine Anderson on Glee,? the site gushed about Criss. ?This is his second year atop the Hot 100. Impressive? Indeed.? ?He's our overachieving, gay boy wonder, and we expect big things from him in the future,? the site said of second-place finisher Colfer. The openly gay 22-year-old actor plays Blaine's boyfriend Kurt Hummel on Glee. Taking the third spot was Bomer, the star of cabler USA Network's White Collar. He quietly came out in February when he thanked his partner and children for their support. Here ar

2012-07-02T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/06/26/Adam_Lambert_Reluctant_Role_Model_4fc9

Adam Lambert hesitated to speak out on gay rights, saying he did not set out to be a role model for LGBT youth. ?Adam Lambert hesitated to speak out on gay rights, saying he did not set out to be a role model for LGBT youth. The 30-year-old Lambert said he accepted the responsibility with a great deal of reluctance. ?At the beginning I was a little bit like, 'I don't know what to say, I don't know how to be that role model,' even though, all of a sudden, people are telling me I am,? Lambert said in a video interview with Billboard.com. ?One of the things I find very gratifying now is that I have grown a lot more comfortable with my position and I'm embracing the opportunity to be able to address this stuff through music.? ?There's not just one type of gay person,? he added, ?and that's the hardest part about being one of the few in the public eye. I'm not the guy next door, necessarily. I dress kinda crazy, I'm a little bit more in-your-face about some of my instincts, and I?ve gotten

2012-06-26T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/06/25/Adam_Lambert_Honored_First_Artist_117d

Singer Adam Lambert is honored at being the first openly gay artist to have a number one record in the United States. Singer Adam Lambert is honored at being the first openly gay artist to have a number one record in the United States. The 30-year-old Lambert made history when his sophomore album Trespassing debuted at Number One on Billboard's album chart. Trespassing sold 77,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan, making Lambert the seventh American Idol finalist to climb to the top spot on the chart. ?It's a big milestone,? Lambert told the AP. ?I didn't realize it hadn't been reached, either. It feels like an honor to be that artist. I think America is progressing, slowly but surely, in regards to equal rights with the LGBT community.? ?On this album, I address it directly. It was something that was really important to me, because it is a part of who I am.? ?But what I'm really trying to say with the messages on the album in like a broader sense is that yes this is who I am and

2012-06-25T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/06/22/Adam_Lambert_Glamberts_Work_99ef

Rocker Adam Lambert is calling on his fans to vote for him in the O Music Awards Fan Army FTW category. ?Rocker Adam Lambert is calling on his fans to vote for him in the O Music Awards Fan Army FTW category. The 30-year-old Lambert is a nominee in the category which attempts to answer which band has the most devoted fans. Lambert's Glamberts are competing against 2NE1's Blackjacks, 30 Seconds to Mars' Echelon, Girls Generation's SONES, Mindless Behavior's Team Mindless, Mumford & Sons' Team Mumford & Sons, One Directions' The Directioners, Super Junior's ELF, Taylor Swift's Taylor Nation and Swifties, The Wanted's TWFanmily and Tokio Hotel's Aliens. Glamberts are described by O Music Awards as ?a glitter-stained, socially conscious tribe who all share one, single shining goal: Crushing any opponent in their prince's path.? ?It's just magic when he sings,? said a female Glambert in a video posted at the O Music Awards website. ?Adam just feels the music,? said another. ?I have seen Ada

2012-06-22T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/06/04/Adam_Lambert_Calls_Million_Moms_e1d6

Singer Adam Lambert on Sunday called the anti-gay group One Million Moms 'hateful bigots'. Singer Adam Lambert on Sunday called the anti-gay group One Million Moms ?hateful bigots.? One Million Moms, which has close ties to the Christian conservative group American Family Association (AFA), is the organization which made national headlines earlier this year when it called on JCPenney to fire comedian Ellen DeGeneres as the department store's spokesperson because she's openly gay. More recently, the group told retailer GAP to ?quit pushing a deviant and unhealthy lifestyle? after the company erected a billboard in Los Angeles which features two men hugging each other. One Million Moms also attacked comic book Astonishing X-Men for marrying a gay mutant hero and DC Comics' decision to have the Green Lantern come out gay. ?This is ridiculous! Why do adult gay men need comic superheroes as role models? They don't but do want to indoctrinate impressionable young minds by placing these gay c

2012-06-04T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStaff