Today Show Talks About Adam Lambert's 5 Million Salary
Filed Under (American Idol ) by Admin on Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Posted at : Wednesday, January 15, 2014
MT @glamfamdoc: The 5 mill dollar man! @adamlambert @TODAYshow #TopFiveIdolWinners2013 #AdamIs3rd pic.twitter.com/c8uyMhGNIF
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Is there a clip? I can't find anything on today.com. Please share what was said. Thanks.
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blabber mouths. Why are people always blabbing salary figures in the press? it is NOTDB***** I would punch someone in the mouth for ratting my business. These celebrities have patience.
Adam is very underpaid. If it was based on talent, he would be the 100 mil man and JB the 1 mil man
I heard they said who? When Adams name was read.
LOL, really? You know, this is a worthwhile ranking, though it is probably very unscientific. No complaining. Coming right after Kelly and Carrie is very, very good.
NVM about them saying "Who?" Adam doesn't have enough presence on the east coast. He needs to spend a bit of time there, maybe on Broadway, and get into New York magazine, Vanity fair and Vogue.
Those pre-tax income figures were just published on Forbes.com and include the top 10 American Idol incomes. Adam was tied for 3rd highest at $5 million. It's just what happens when you are in the public eye. There was a thread here a day or so ago about that information. Right or wrong, it's all out there. And good news for Adam certainly. He's doing we'll :))
He won't do well next year. The timing was good for him because it included both queen and wag. He really hasn't done much at all since then.
Fun Hump Day with Adam Lambert from Backlot. Astronaut Adam paper doll.
http://www.thebacklot.com/hump-day-adam-lambert-astronaut-paper-dolls/01/2014/
It's OK if somebody said "who?" because Adam is in good company on that list and maybe more people will check him out because of it.
We're just slightly halfway into this next June 2013 to June 2014 income measurement year. Lets wait and see before we assume anything :) It could be a good year for him... Positive thoughts...
Way to go, Adam. 11:37, Adam has a balanced life, and enjoying the journey. Doubt if he "really hasn't done much at all since then", Adam just doesn't want to broadcast goings on in his business to poopers like you who value only the $$$ income. One of his managers said the trajectory of his career is up and building. His growing star power and influence belies your negative prediction; the money made is not always a reflection of an artist's true worth, e.g. Justin Bieber.
I'm not worried about the next Forbes list. Adam had some great gigs these past couple of months and he has a couple of Glee episodes left and then whatever else we don't know about yet in the next six months. I'm looking forward to seeing what else he has in store for us.
@11:37 You've been singing the same song over and over all over this Adam Lambert fansite; thread after thread, post after post; for over a year. This year's Forbes' article proved that you are wrong and next year's Forbes article will be the same. Just wait and see!
11:37 is like your friends on facebook. There is always someone who is lonely and post :( or ugh!or "Bad Day" just so people will respond What wrong!!. They need the attention even if its negative. Poor thing.
Well January's halfway gone and Adams is off on a ski trip. Guess all that intense forward motion doesn't start till later in the year. If ever....
Y'all should follow kris allen. He is in the studio right now with a fantastic producer and musicians finishing up his album. Will be done in another week.
And adam hasn't even started. How sad.
adam if ur going on trip ski trip-be careful ok? love u adam lambert.
From Rolling Stone:
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A rundown of the best tracks from the show's past contestants
Adam Lambert, 'If I Had You'
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I have never once said anything about Adams income. Not once. I am not surprised by these numbers due to the way the year was cut to include his queen and international concerts. I have always assumed he made good money on those.
I think this is great publicity for Adam...top 3 just behind CU & KC and mentioned on the Today Show? It's all good.
Like the above poster said, if they don't know who Adam is then perhaps they will go check him out and then they'll get an earful. LOL!
CT
most of that had to be from Adam's own Glamation tour. my guess
Glam nation was first era.
I was surprised to see Taylor Hicks in that list at no. 5. I know he won a Grammys Award last year and he is current resident performer in LV. He also has his own restaurant. That shows that selling millions of albums and singles and being played on radio every fifteen minutes isn't the only way to be a successful artist. There are tons of other ways to be a relevant successful artist.
12:46, no the time period was June or July of 2012 to June or July of 2013. That's not the GNT time period.
a ski trip in Aspen? KO the snow bunny?? hmmmmmmm
@1:01, here here re your post. I saw Taylor Hicks on a food related show talking about his restaurant and GOOD FOR HIM. And regarding his actual singing (aside from his apparent business prowess), he is uber talented and intriguing and downright fun to listen to still!
To be looking at many avenues for a career path is an intelligent thing to do, ie Hicks. Not only is Bieber having trouble, heavy weights like Gaga and Britney Spears haven't had huge huge sales with their latest albums Artpop and Britney Jean. Of course they have anough dough in the bank and perfume deals etc etc to last them a lifetime if they spend wisely... I am js that relying on chart success is a bad move in the entertainment industry in this day and age, and good for Adam for keeping options open and working the industry and its players best he can and I have every confidence he'll be able to "pay the bills" by doing what he enjoys.
Well regardless of what Taylor made, in no way is he seen as a relevant artist. His Grammy was for some contribution to jimmy fallons comedy album. No reflection on his music. He has been doing a 100 seat lounge act in Las Vegas. Maybe his restaurant does well or maybe he did some fancy footwork with his numbers. I don't know.
I'd follow KA if he was exciting to me, but he's not. Nice guy, nice voice. Doing well, too. But Adam is on a whole difference level of excitement to me. Makes my heart leap while others do not.
It's correct ot say that selling millions of albums and filling arenas each year is not the only way to make a good living in show business. I have a good vibe about this coming year. Just because he's on a ski trip doesn't mean he's not going to record new music this year. Quite the opposite. He says he will, and I believe him. I see him doing other things also. We'll see. I hope he gives us some new news near his birthday. He's a versatile performer.
DRG
@Anon January 15, 2014 at 1:20 PM
Maybe Mr. Hicks is content with being seen as a RELEVANT HUMAN BEING who pays his bills doing something he presumably enjoys. I don't mean to be a d-bag to you for posting your opinion on an open forum, I'm just sayin my own POV. It's a rough road for these AI alums. Katherine McPhee must have been on Cloud frickin 9 after the first season of "SMASH" and look what happened. (Glad to see Megan Hilty and some others from the Smash cast already back at work. And speaking of Megan Hilty, her cd didn't make charting records in the Pop or HAC genre's... a good, talented artist moves on and is happy to being getting a check doing what they love and not waitressing or what have you {not that waitressing is a bad day's pay, because it certainly isn't!} ).
San Diego publication chimes in about Adam's success:
Adam Lambert one of top-earning 'Idol' alums
Former San Diegan ties with Phillip Phillips as the third highest-earning 'American Idol' alum of the past year in annual Forbes tally
Read more about it here:
CLICK THIS LINK
For those who didn't see it the first time around: the thread here on 24/7 that is much more in depth re the Forbes.com article about the top 10 Idol salaries for the June 2012 to June 2013 time period. Informative and with links to the full article.
http://adamlamberttv.blogspot.com/2014/01/top-earning-american-idols-2013-adam.html?m=1
Adam was specifically discussed in the article.
1:18, I like your post. Adam has been a good networker. He manages to meet a lot of people in the business. As talented as he is as a singer, that may not ultimately be his biggest income ticket. He may try to diversify to ensure an income over the long haul. I also read about Gaga being upset about the poor sales of her last album. She's been blaming a lot of her "people" for the lack of high sales. So even she is seeing a change in her momentum. Britney's had the same problem. Slow and steady with good planning is the key. And poor Biebs. He's a train wreck right now.
Adam has a good chance to record music and sell it successfully. He probably won't fill areas single-handedly, but his talent is true.
DRG
@12:17 PM
Thanks for the information on what an up and coming success that Kris Allen is; and they we should jump off the sad Adam train to nowhere and start following Kris; Ok. Can't stand to be with a $5 Million dollar loser (just kidding)!
Are you going to all of Adam's fan sites trying to recruit fans for Kris Allen? You know what is really sad; you are. I don't think Kris Allen would appreciate you running around different fan sites tearing down his fellow idol contestants; and especially his friend Adam, to try and rack up fans for him.
I am pretty sure that when Kris's next cd comes out; Adam will probably play it and tweet it to his over two million twitter followers; and that will be of great help to Kris Allen.
Adam is a very generous human being; and a very successful entertainer who always reaches out to help fellow entertainers get exposure from his fans when he hears a cd which impresses him, and something he thinks his fans may enjoy.
Thanks, but no thanks, I think I am going to just stick with the one and only, Mr. Adam M. Lambert. I will give Kris
Allen's cd a listen on Youtube when it comes out though. One suggestion; if you are a fan of Kris Allen's; respect him enough to put a capital at the beginning of his first and last name.
Darn it; Adam is on a ski trip without me; say it isn't so?
Tears!!!!!
Adam is good at being The Jack of all Trades. That is the way to go in music today.
I think Adam Lambert is pretty good at walking and chewing gum at the same time, so to speak. I have seen him do it...
Gaga made 80 million last year and bieber made close to 60 million. We don't need to worry about them
My understanding is that Adam's trip to Aspen will be more than just a ski trip, although that sounds fun too. One of the events happening during that time is an Equality event. Thinking hell be involved in that somehow as we'll. I'm sure well be hearing more about it later.
What surprising to me is that the Power's That Be; are actually keeping their eyes on Adam. How many Idol Alum have be invited to host a major show like Diva's; that was no small task. He went on many TV shows in New York and elsewhere advertising it. I was very impressed by his interviews; people were very impressed by him when he spoke. Those interviews can be seen on youtube, take a look if you have not seen them; including the Wendy William's show; very impressive. All of this was great exposure for Adam!
Sorry about the typos in my comment above. Darn autocorrect on my iPhone :)
5 million is not Adam's salary. It is what he has earned for the fiscal year. If it was his salary for each gig, concert, etc., his wages for the year would be 100 or more million.
@1:46 PM
Good for them; but, money isn't everything. Adam has the talent; and slow and steady up the ladder of success he goes. With self respect and loving supportive fans who will always have his beautiful back.
@1:26 PM
Thanks for the link!
@glitzylady; I think you are right; that is kinda what I heard. People get things and just run with it; without getting the whole story. I didnot realize how many people are so jealous of this dear sweet man. I really didn't.
Now I know why Adam said that he does not read a lot of stuff on the internet. I don't blame him!
@1:13pm I really enjoyed watching live stream of one of his concerts, couple of years ago. He is very talented.
I usually like to find out what's happening with other top Idols when we don't hear much about them on mainstream radios and TVs or after mainstream mean machine big corporation AI doesn't care about them any longer once AI takes half of their earnings in earlier years of Idol winners careers. That's crazy and unfair!
Maybe negative people on this website should channel their negatives towards AI for exploitation instead and not complain about why Adam isn't making music to sell millions of album....js.
Adam is doing just great. No complain from me and I'll support this one in a billion artist forever. There are tons of other unfairness in this world that people should worry about.
Oh yes, I'm sure he is going to a gay ski week just to do some charity work. You all know our adam so well!!!!
Honestly, ya all are hilarious.
Adam's Marry The Night Gaga cover; that Adam performed on his Glee debut performance has racked up almost 5 milllion view and is still going strong every day in viewership. One of the top songs from Glee. Congratulation Adam! Can't wait until his next performance in February I think.
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Aww, you seem pretty confused there friend. The point is just that with the same amount of time that adam had kris worked hard, wrote new music which he has played on recent gigs, and has put together an album without a label. That's a talent that adam does not have. However if you need tips on fancy clothes or the latest cocktail then Adams your man!!!
@2:10 PM
You are so funny. Adam has been known to go many places to do charity work. Time for you to join the 20th Century; Gay and straight folks ski together; no more seperate but equal.
Many people have family members who are gay. I think you might be the hilarious one; go ahead look in the mirrow and start laughing!
2:03 and glitzylady, what else is Adam there for?
@2:15 PM - HERE
My post is for POSTER @2:10 #1
@12:17
What a crazy comment! Adam's in a league of his own without doubt. We're talking US and international here!!!!
Kris will continue to be a nice guy. Nuff said.
Yep, lots of negativity flowing here. AND people still going on about the so called 'gay' label!
It get's a bit old.
I don't know where the ski trip information came from, but I hope Adam has a great time.
I guess we really need to ignore, it is hard, I know, for me too (obviously :)), but we really need to try and just simply IGNORE more.
Adam is almost on his way to Aspen ;)
jwujek
1 hour ago
Aspen or bust or BUSTED w/ @adamlambert @mdmolinari #missedFlight #gayskiweekend #RuFUREAL
http://instagram.com/p/jNDN3qSFEs/#
link for those who can't see instagram:
http://distilleryimage9.ak.instagram.com/8f9988727e2811e3b33a12e185860505_8.jpg
Nose ring is still there :) (photo is reversed though from iphone)
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Omg you dumbass. It's gay ski week in aspen. A week long event with many party's. Markus just opened a new nightclub there. He is going to get drunk and get laid.
2:26, what is your problem?
I actually had the show on when they discussed this story, but I already knew about it from reading the blog entry yesterday. I bet a lot of people were surprised to see him on this list because if you are not a fan and following his career esp. on this blogsite, you would not really know anything about his recent projects, appearances and concert events. One or two of my friends have mentioned his name to me and want to know what is happening with him and his recording career. I guess you are only as successful as your last single or album and people hear your music. Come on Adam. Hopefully you have a record label and are working on the third album for release this year.
Sometimes I wish we didn't know so damn much about what a celebrity is doing. Sometimes, ignorance is bliss.
@2:14 PM
Now you are just making yourself looks silly. Nothing against Kris, he is a very nice guy. I am not going to say anything bad about him. Mainly because, I donot think you are a fan; I think you are just here to pit them against each other and you don't particulary like either one; but, I think you really can't stand Adam Lambert.
All I will say; is that Adam Lambert is an international Super Star; with over 2 million worldwide twitter followers. As Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen so often says, "a one in a million voice". They will hopefully be doing more gigs with Adam this year. That is what they have been hoping for.
Don't you worry; I think that Kris Allen and Adam Lambert will both fulfill their dreams; I certainly hope so. The main thing is being able to make a living while doing the things they love. Wish them both the best.
@2:25 PM
Thank You! for the link to the pic. Adam is looking gorgeous and adorable.
@2:26 PM
I could say it takes a dumbass to know another; but that would sound rather juvnile; so I just won't go there. I will just say you seem to be hung up on Adam to the extreme; talking about his potential sex life and such. I am pretty sure that adam does not need to go on a ski trip just to get drunk and laid as you so delicately put it.
You really seem a little overly invested. Perhaps you should spent more time invested in your own personal life; and you won't be so upset from your obsession over Adam. I am pretty sure that Adam will be taking care of charity and other business and has been said in previous post. Hopefully he will find time for recreaction too. You know our beautiful, gorgeous man needs time for enjoyment too. Just love him, don't you?
This is wonderful; our jetsetting superstar is on his way soon. Be careful BB. Have a great time. Oh the wonderful life of Adam Lambert. He is so popular; and invited to so many wonderful activities. Oh his lucky friends to be able to be in that man's company. Wow. I bet they will have have a great time!
So happy for Adam; have a wonderful trip Adam. I bet we may get some great picture; but who knows? I just want him to have fun and be safe. Just love this man. Wish I could go too.
@Anon 2:26 PM
I don't believe anyone said that Adam was just going there to do charity work. We know that his friend is opening a new club in Aspen and who knows what else Adam will be doing. I hope he has a great time.
Your level of rudeness is unnecessary.
I will try and ignore the crazies; they will stalk him forever! No life of their own. Just here to make people miserable. Too late; we are too happy about Adam.
@glitzylady,
Thank you for all your information. regarding @2:26 PM,
I think people like that just hear what they want to hear and ignore the rest. I hope Adam has a great time also. Thanks again for all your helpful information about Adam on this site!
and these are supposedly just US figures, not including China appearances and Glee... so WTF is wrong with people who have time to come here and spew negative, jealous comments. do you not have your own lives and careers?
Adam may be financially invested in some of the things. But, the good part is Adam keeps his personal finances to himself. That is a good thing. Don't want to know. If that is the case; he is very wise about not telling what he is an investor in.
@2:26PM That's a great prescription for you to release this much anger and bitterness you show on this website. It'll get rid of your symptoms. You feel happy! Try it!
@3:12 PM HaHaHa!!!! And that's the truth. It works of millions and millions of people.
oops "works for millions...
@2:26PM It's called 'getting lucky'
Don't you worry folks I'll be with Adam all the time in ASPEN!!!:)
Just wait for my report and don't listen to these annoying creepy people who always wants trouble he!he!
They are just frustrated cause their idol is not hot like our ADAM!!!:)
Canadian
3:07 PM
the money they estimate is not just US figures, obviously. Most all the money Adam made was outside the US
I noticed Katy Perry's name on my twitter feed going to this ski trip as well. Does anyone know if she'll be really there from real source/s?
Katy's stylist is on the Aspen trip
I know nothing other than what pop culture media offers me, but it's pretty widely known that MM and Perry are very good friends. I hope Ferras is going as well, fun for their group.
Hey 2:26, I hope Adams gets high, drunk and laid good! I will say however that I hope he wears a raincoat if he does, but that's the protective 39 year old Mom in me I guess ;). Now this Mom is going to go have a glass of wine and wait for her main squeeze to come home so I can join in that drinking getting laid thing you speak of! maybe I'll even get the pearls out ... you know, to wear or clutch or use... ;)
LOL @your post @2:26
According to you Markus M opened a new place. And he's getting drunk and laid.
I say good for Markus, LOL LOL !!!
@anon 4:26 PM
Have fun!!! :))))
@4:26pm your comment is double hot. My main squeez will be in trouble once he gets home. ;) I'm in my mid 30s too. @2:26pm take our advise. You'll be relieved from this tension you are having.
4 26 is an old lady shuffling off to watch tv with her cat
Oh now I see 5:18 is as well
@ 5:19 PM/5:20 PM
Seriously, you need to get laid. Seriously!
Actually 5:19 and 5:20, YOU seem to be the one sitting at a screen an awful lot.
Whatever gets you through the night 5:19/5:20.
I'd make a not so wild guess that if you poll'd the husbands (lovers, partners, wives, whatevers) of some of the "older" contributors to this site, you'd learn that their "seasoned" wives are banging the hell out of them due to Adam's inspiration. Or maybe I'm speaking only for my own significant other... but somehow I don't think so. But you tell yourself what you need to to make it all better darlin
Hey, let's ALL get laid. What the hell.
@2:14 pm.
Am happy to hear that your idol is evolving,working hard for better career.as for adam,i believe that he is one of rare breed,one kind of artist that out of the box.He knows his vision and put his soul to his work,he knows what his doing wheather he is clubbing,go here and there.Can u tell me who dosent want to be sucessed in life especially in entertainment industry? To be famous all over the globe?gets milions harcore fans?Yes they all work hard,each of them got talents in their own way but the different is how good their management,label support will set them apart.To get brilliant management team u need to pay a lot of money.Who going to listen to your music if u dont hv proper PR/ outlet?who going to book your gig if nobody knows you,unless u already got trillion fan base or u are u tube sensation.Lastly,no need to compare each other.They hv amount of success eversince post idol in their own way.whether u top or bottom depend on your luck,opportunities lies a head of you.As adam co manager said, his main career still lies a head.am sure he definately has promising future.
Katy Perry has been in China and so has Adam's friend Ferras.
Unbelievable.
One rude person and then all these trashy comments to try to get back at them. You all need to grow up.
Yes, let's go back to having fun . Jon Stewart got in a good one tonight on his show ---compared Congress to Justin Beiber.
I'm sure Kris Allen is lovely and enjoying his life, he's certainly doing better than he did before he went on Idol....But I hardly think you can compare him to Adam....yes, he's working on his 3rd album, but do you know how many he sold of his 2nd??? it sold 15,000 in its opening week, don't think its much above 30,000 even now. And yes, he's playing regular kids, mostly around his home state for a few hundred people.
As for Taylor Hicks, apparently only half his income comes from music, he has interests in several other things including a restaurant.
Why is Kris Allen being discussed here? It's NOT his website.
Does anyone know if Adam sings at private corporate events? I hope so and if so, glad all the world and his wife don't know about them.
shit...just reread my comment...he's playing gigs not kids!!!!
Wish there was an edit function on this site.
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