New (Old) Interview from Sydney Star Observer
Filed Under (article,interview ) by Admin on Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Posted at : Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Sydney Star Observer last spoke to Adam Lambert at the start of the year, in the direct aftermath of his brazen November 2009 performance at the American Music Awards, where he kissed a boy (and he liked it) on stage.
By the time Lambert visited Australia a couple of months later, US TV appearances were being cancelled left and right, the reasoning seeming to be that given live air time, Lambert would start dry-humping the nearest male for attention.
Almost one year on from the initial fracas, Lambert sounds pleased to have proven the doubters wrong.
“I definitely didn’t see the backlash coming as it did. I learned from it, and I’m really proud that I managed to get through it without apologising at any stage, because I don’t think I did anything wrong,” he said, snatching some phone time while visiting Atlanta as part of his Glam Nation tour, which will come to Australia in October.
Lambert’s subsequent rise in popularity caught even his Australian tour promoters by surprise: his Aussie dates were hastily moved to bigger venues when he sold out the entire tour in a matter of weeks. Lambert has a theory about why Australia seems to ‘get him’.
“The culture [in Australia] seems very open, every liberal, very peaceful and positive. As far as people enjoying the music, there’s probably not as much fear of homosexuality down there, so people can just enjoy the music a little easier,” he offered.
In a world where Lady Gaga’s upped the ante for pop stars when it comes to outspoken support for same-sex rights, Lambert is adamant that just being unashamedly himself is a political statement.
“I don’t get heavily involved in activism, because I feel that just by being myself, that in itself is a statement. Here in the United States, I’m the first openly gay singer to be signed to a major label. That in itself should be looked at as a step in the right direction.”
And he has no intention of hiding his sexuality. Clearly not fazed by the conservative reaction to his last same-sex snog, he’s gone and done it again: this time, with arguably one of the most famous gay men in music, Jake Shears.
The two get it on backstage with a steamy, prolonged pash for the Scissor Sisters’ latest webisode, while Katy Perry looks on in mock horror.
“I wasn’t complaining,” he said of the kiss.
“I went to go see their show in New York and Jake and I hit it off. He’s so great, and he invited me to do one of the spoof videos on their website. It was actually his boyfriend’s idea for us to be making out while Katy watched.”
Was he tempted to flub his lines and reshoot the kiss a few more times?
“Katy insisted that we do it one more time. I thanked her later.”
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By the time Lambert visited Australia a couple of months later, US TV appearances were being cancelled left and right, the reasoning seeming to be that given live air time, Lambert would start dry-humping the nearest male for attention.
Almost one year on from the initial fracas, Lambert sounds pleased to have proven the doubters wrong.
“I definitely didn’t see the backlash coming as it did. I learned from it, and I’m really proud that I managed to get through it without apologising at any stage, because I don’t think I did anything wrong,” he said, snatching some phone time while visiting Atlanta as part of his Glam Nation tour, which will come to Australia in October.
Lambert’s subsequent rise in popularity caught even his Australian tour promoters by surprise: his Aussie dates were hastily moved to bigger venues when he sold out the entire tour in a matter of weeks. Lambert has a theory about why Australia seems to ‘get him’.
“The culture [in Australia] seems very open, every liberal, very peaceful and positive. As far as people enjoying the music, there’s probably not as much fear of homosexuality down there, so people can just enjoy the music a little easier,” he offered.
In a world where Lady Gaga’s upped the ante for pop stars when it comes to outspoken support for same-sex rights, Lambert is adamant that just being unashamedly himself is a political statement.
“I don’t get heavily involved in activism, because I feel that just by being myself, that in itself is a statement. Here in the United States, I’m the first openly gay singer to be signed to a major label. That in itself should be looked at as a step in the right direction.”
And he has no intention of hiding his sexuality. Clearly not fazed by the conservative reaction to his last same-sex snog, he’s gone and done it again: this time, with arguably one of the most famous gay men in music, Jake Shears.
The two get it on backstage with a steamy, prolonged pash for the Scissor Sisters’ latest webisode, while Katy Perry looks on in mock horror.
“I wasn’t complaining,” he said of the kiss.
“I went to go see their show in New York and Jake and I hit it off. He’s so great, and he invited me to do one of the spoof videos on their website. It was actually his boyfriend’s idea for us to be making out while Katy watched.”
Was he tempted to flub his lines and reshoot the kiss a few more times?
“Katy insisted that we do it one more time. I thanked her later.”
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13 comments:
Funny.
I love the word snog, kind of sums it all up, don't you think? Here's to all Adam fans everywhere--one big snog!
OMG - love, love, love this interview! Wish the US would just loosen up and get a sense of humor, sometimes.
- Adam Fix
Him and Jake...my two worlds have collided. I can watch that video all day.
Just to let you all know: Adam's concert at paradiso the Netherlands has soldout!!!!Hollandfan
Cheers Guys
Feel free to head over to the story on our website and add your comments!
We are really looking forward to Adam's return to Australia to perform!
Does anyone know if Glam Nation has an opening act overseas? Is Adam doing the whole show.
...one more reference to the AMA's and I will spontaneously combust!! OK - Adam knows it was inappro/bad timing/double standard fodder. I keep processing it like this - if Justin Timberlake had come on and done the exact same things that Adam did, from start to finish, there would have been outcry/objections/etc. - think about it!! Yes, there would. BUT....he would have been allowed to move on and a year later, it would be OLD news and long forgotten. In my mind, THAT is where the double standard is lingering to the convenience of any slime ball reporter who can't get a rise any other way.
Adam Fix: Agreed!
Sadly it seems this political season/cycle has us moving backwards instead of forwards. Among other things, Montana wants to make homosexuality illegal. Just not sure about America anymore.
We need to give a big THANK-YOU to Jake's boyfriend -- his idea was insane, and a riot to see how Adam and Jake's "chemistry" and wild sense of humor paid off!!
But, America needs a genesis/rebirth. We have soo many people that are relic thinkers and soo bias and anal in their beliefs.
Adam's AMA's performance should be dead and buried --period. Tragic that we still have to even have our news media bring that up. Violence is OK our society embraces this in all forms of broadcast -- but a demonstration of a gay kiss or passion -- is condemned??
What a testimony to ignorance!!
When you read that young gay teenagers are taking their own lives because of this homophobic cancer our society still has - it is a travesty.
Adam is sooo right -- his statement is to remain proud of who he is and just be himself. Welcome to the Master Plan don't care if you understand!!
HeartAdam4Ever
10:13 - Freudian slip how you dropped the word "anal" in there. js
10:13 Jake's man is the greatest. His name is Chris and hes such a sweetheart. Heres a pic if youre curios.
The Master Plan will prevail!!
OH forgot the linkie
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/melchauv/632854_153.jpg
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