Note to self: Do not drink and fist pump at the same time, cause I may get thrown out of Lady Gaga‘s birthday party. Duly noted.
OK, let me tell you why I say that…and let me also caution my Adam Lambert fans–you’re not going to like this. Not one bit.
A couple of days ago, Lambert sent a cryptic Tweet: “Was trying for celebratory gesture 4 gaga’s B- piñata style…instead my fist is all bruised and la cita has a hole in the ceiling. #sloppy”.
What was Adam talking about? After some digging, the road lead me to Perez Hilton and his interview with Carson Daly.
Apparently, at a surprise 25th birthday party for Lady Gaga at a Mexican restaurant called La Cita Bar in Los Angeles, Lambert got kicked out for being intoxicated and unruly. Per Perez, Lambert was fist pumping hard, to the point that he punched a hole in the restaurant’s ceiling.
Lambert had actually come uninvited by the hosts of the party (Gaga’s friends) but instead as a guest of the music group the Scissor Sisters who are opening for Gaga.
Perez claims “Adam showed up beyond drunk. Super sloppy embarrassingly drunk!” Eventually, Gaga had enough and she had her security thrown Lambert out of the party.
Wednesday night’s pimp spot on American Idol belonged to the show’s lone rocker, James Durbin.
Durbin sang Stevie Wonder‘s gritty urban anthem Living for the City, and showed off his incredible vocal power and range.
Sure, there were lots of yelps and shrieks and of course some Adam-Lambert-like histrionics, but he gave the song his signature rock grit, and reduced Jennifer Lopez into squealing five, six, or possibly even seven audible, “Oh my Gods!” Lopez continued: “It’s just an incredible thing to watch. You leave me speechless!”
Apparently not “speechless” J.Lo, just with nothing else to say but, “OMG!”
And the first casualty of American IdolTop 13 is….drum roll…
Warning: This article contains spoilers that some readers may prefer to avoid. So stop reading now if you rather not now the results!
Adam Lambertand Diddy Dirty Money performed on the show Wednesday night and the top 13 hopefuls watched nervously to find out which of their dreams would be dashed too soon tonight.
Ashthon Jones who was saved last week by the judges when she did not receive enough viewer votes to make it into the top 10 was not so lucky tonight. The singer, who was in the bottom three alongside Karen Rodriguez and Haley Reinhart, was eliminated after it was revealed by Ryan Seacrest that she had received the lowest number of votes following last night’s performance. Ashton then sang for her life one more time in the hopes that the judges save her again, but Jennifer Lopez broke the news: “Not this time, baby, I’m sorry. And it was unanimous. You know I was rooting for you and I’m sorry.”
Jones started crying and her fellow finalists rushed to her side to comfort her. Singers still in the competition are: Lauren Alaina, Casey Abrams, Thia Megia, Pia Toscano, Paul McDonald, Karen Rodriguez, James Durbin, Jacob Lusk, Haley Reinhart, Stefano Langone, Naima Adedapo and Scotty McCreery.
Adam Lambert will be performing an acoustic version of the single Aftermath on American Idol tonight.
A remixed version of the song (which you can hear below) will be available on Adam’s official website later tonight with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The Trevor Project, a crisis intervention and suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ youth.
Here is what Lambert says of Aftermath: “[“Aftermath”] was written about finding the courage to be honest with yourself and the people who love you. It’s about facing adversity and taking risks in the name of personal liberation. The song takes on different meanings to different listeners. I hope this song inspires people to be who they truly want to be… And dance!”
Adam talks about his new album (“it will be less rhinestoney and more leather!”) and how it feels to be nominated for a Grammy in the same category as Michael Jackson.
Grammy-nominated Adam Lambert is gearing up to record his sophomore release, a follow-up to 2009’s For Your Entertainment.
He told PopeEater.com: “I can’t reveal much, but I’m crossing my fingers for a fall release date.”
And what will the new album be like? He said, “Great music is personal and real. That’s what this album will be.”
More good news for Lambert fans is that he will work with Swedish producer-songwriter Max Martin, who just happens to have co-written and co-produced the Grammy-nominated Whataya Want From Me.
A bit of a surprising news but not so surprising when you think about his good looks and charisma, Lambert told PopEater: “I want to give acting a shot.” And apparently, he loves Natalie Portman because he also said he would do a movie “in a heartbeat” if she were a co-star. “I love her! She’s amazing, and better win that Oscar.”
The 29-year-old singer told Ellen that he has not started watching the new season of American Idol. Here’s how it goes down:
Ellen: Are you watching this season?
Adam: Not yet. I usually tune in when they get to Top 12. Ellen: Have you heard anything about it? Adam: I heard that it’s good. Ellen: It is good. Adam: I’m going to miss you. I don’t know how I feel about that. Ellen: Oh, you’re sweet. But Steven Tyler is fantastic. Adam: And I’m a huge fan. Ellen: And he’s the strangest guy so it’s fascinating to watch. He has good notes and so does Jennifer Lopez. Adam: Yeah, she’s been working in this industry forever. She really knows I think. Ellen: Yeah it’s really good.
Grammy-nominated Adam Lambert was at The Grove in Los Angeles, CA Wednesday for an interview with Extra TV where he spoke about The Grammys, his next album and of course, American Idol and Simon Cowell.
Lambert, who is nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, spoke highly of the musicians nominated alongside him. “Bruno Mars, who I love, he’s fantastic. The legend, Michael Jackson. Amazing. I can’t believe I am nominated in the same category. That doesn’t…that doesn’t feel right! He’s such an influence and a legend and an icon for me. Also John Mayer and Michael Buble.”
As any die-hard Glambert fan knows, Adam will release Glam Nation Live (19 Recordings / RCA Records), a CD/DVD, on March 22nd. Shot in Indianapolis, Indiana at Clowes Hall on August 31st, 2010 and directed by Doug Spangenberg, the CD/DVD will feature 12 tracks plus a bonus cut and includes some of Lambert’s most beloved performances such as Ring of Fire, If I Had You and the Grammy- nominated Whataya Want From Me. About this CD/DVD, Adam said, “We filmed it in Indianapolis, Indiana, which seems a little random but that’s where I was born. And it is just a live presentation of what the show is all about.”
When asked about the new judges on American Idol, Adam gave them glowing reviews: “Steven Tyler, he’s a rock legend. He’s amazing. Amazing voice. Amazing sense of style. Sense of humor. And then, JLo. I remember when Waiting for Tonight came out. I was in high school and just jamming out to that song New Year’s Eve. She’s so glamorous and she’s been working in the business for a really long time.”
As for his buddy, Simon Cowell’s new show, The X Factor, Adam said, “I am excited for The X Factor. That should be very cool.” He also said that people probably miss having Simon on TV, and joked, “but I need a break!” To make sure we all knew he was joking, he continued, “I love Simon. He busts my balls, I bust his.”
Most importantly, Adam took time to promote charity:water, a non-profit organization for which Adam and his fans have already raised $285,210 as of the time of writing this article. Charity:water’s mission is to bring clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations.
Adam told Extra so much more, so, you will have to tune in to watch the entire interview and hear his words for yourself.
As a side note: I had a whole speech prepared to tell this rock star Idol of mine, and when I ran straight into him, all I could muster is, “Good God, You’re Adam Lambert!” And that, he is and so much more.
Thanks everyone for all the Re-Tweets!
WATCH PART OF THE INTERVIEW BELOW. STARTS WITH EVERYONE NOMINATED WITH ADAM FOR A GRAMMY!
Ten Years Of American Idol Artists – The Hits Compilation Album To Be Released On March 15, 2011
19 Recordings/RCA Records Announce American Idol 10th Anniversary – The Hits Compilation Album To Be Released On March 15, 2011
For the first time ever, the superstar recording artists from the past 10 years of television’s #1 show American Idol will have their signature songs featured on one compilation. American Idol 10th Anniversary – The Hits will be released on March 15, 2011 with mega-hit singles from the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Adam Lambert, Fantasia, David Cook and more.
American Idol 10th Anniversary – The Hits spotlights some of Idol’s most successful contestants like Kelly Clarkson’s #1 Billboard Pop 100 hit “Since U Been Gone,” Carrie Underwood’s Grammy award-winning “Before He Cheats” and rock super group Daughtry’s #1 ballad “Home.” Other tracks include season 6 winner Jordin Sparks’ collaboration with R&B’s Chris Brown on “No Air,” heartthrob David Cook’s platinum single “Light On” and Fantasia’s #1 Hot R&B/Hip Hop song “When I See U.” The compilation also highlights Ruben Studdard’s soulful single “Superstar,” Taylor Hicks’ esteemed performance of “Takin’ It To The Streets” and Broadway star Clay Aiken’s 2003 hit “Invisible.” Adam Lambert soars on this years Grammy-nominated “Whataya Want From Me” while current American Idol Lee DeWyze closes out the album with his chart-climbing single “Sweet Serendipity.”
Since its debut in 2002, American Idol, created by Simon Fuller, has become one of the most popular shows in the history of American television. Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and global superstar Jennifer Lopez help kick off a second decade of Idol as new judges this season. Together they join twenty-year music industry veteran Randy Jackson and media mastermind Ryan Seacrest for the 10th anniversary season. Throughout the show, contestants will face new and exciting challenges as they compete to become the next American Idol.
American Idol – 10th Anniversary – The Hits – Volume 1
1. Kelly Clarkson – “Since U Been Gone”
2. Ruben Studdard – “Superstar”
3. Clay Aiken – “Invisible”
4. Fantasia – “When I See U”
5. Carrie Underwood – “Before He Cheats”
6. Taylor Hicks – “Takin’ It To The Streets”
7. Daughtry – “Home”
8. Jordin Sparks (duet with Chris Brown) – “No Air”
