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Yes broddybounce you posted this! I was hoping you would, thank you! I saw this video last night but I was thinking of Nanbert and other Glamberts who are not on Twitter or Instagram weren’t able to see this until now! I know Nanbert is into Classical music and I think she has a favorite Opera singer, and to see and hear Adam with his bit of Opera? Woohoo! It was a wonderful surprise and thoughtful of Adam to the Italian crowd! I don’t like Opera, but I do like Andrea Bocceli, Luciano and Placido and that’s how far I’ll go as Opera is concerned. Lol. Adam now is a different story, he’s a multi-genre singer and can sing anything and so superbly! The concert in Bologna was just amazing as the others were. I couldn’t stop watching this video either, so good! Everyone on Twitter were raving about it, except for one Moron who claimed to be an Opera singer and found two parts where Adam failed and that it was hard to listen. The moron had 3 likes and 1 retweet. I detest a lot of Jealousy from this moron. I checked his page and is into athletics, so much being an Opera singer (jealous much)?

Oh my! I got goosebumps just reading "Adam sings "Nessun Dorma"!...from Puccini's Opera "Turandot"! My favorite Aria!

This is what his voice has matured to...the lower register is deeper and richer, and even the upper register is fuller. And it seems his voice can go anywhere he wants it too! Certainly unleashing this in opera-country...and the thrilled approval of the Bologna audience...shows Adam's command of that genre, too.

Thanks, Sunflower, for remembering my love of classical music and hoping I'd have an opportunity to see this. Adam's version of "Nessun Dorma" ("none shall sleep") certainly gives Pavarotti's a run for its money.... how I would love to hear that entire Aria by Adam!

Even as I say that, I know that Adam is still no Pavarotti...yet... when it comes to opera....but I also know Pavarotti could NEVER, NEVER COMPETE with Adam's brilliant multi-genre versatility!

Don't fret about that "one Moron" you mentioned. I know, I hate those nay-sayers, too. But I try to keep in mind the saying..."The brightest Sun casts the darkest shadow".

Virtuosos in any genre don't always have the skills for a different genre. Pavarotti was a top opera tenor. But I'm not sure he could do what a rock/pop singer does. Adam, on the other hand, crosses over from rock/pop to opera pretty damn well.

It's not just about the voice. It's about demeanor and personality and all those intangibles that make a performer great. Pav had it in opera. Adam has it in pop/rock. Oh, and opera.

Right Dee R Gee...in fact, as much as I loved Pavarotti singing opera....I still cringed when he sang more popular style music at fundraisers, etc. To me, his voice always seemed heavy and cumbersome...even stuffy!... with pop music! But with Nessun Dorma, etc....Wow!

Adam's wonderfully versatile voice, on the other hand, seems able to easily handle any genre he decides to sing...and keeps getting better all the time.

Nessun Dorma is not on today's Bologna playlist, so yesterday's was a unexpected treat. It would be very cool if tonight's audience kind of spontaneously demanded it. Wouldn't it?

But wait! He did sing it again today!

So glad you enjoyed this, Nanbert, and thank you, Dee and Sunflower. He really is AMAZING!!!! Took my breath away.

And I just realized that although I have the first word of the name of the aria spelled correctly in the text of the post, "Nessun" — I did NOT in the title, which I spelled "Nessum." 😳 Corrected!

Fabulous! I hope we get a video of that, too! A complete one. I wonder if they'll perform it elsewhere.

And, by the way, I just read that Brian May has said that Queen and Adam are recording some music together....so exciting! No indication saying whether it will be "old" music or "new" music, or both...but just WOW, finally! The Queen and Adam Lambert collaboration deserves to be permanently memorialized!

Nanbert, if you're referring to the link in an article about the boys recording together — that's actually an piece from a year ago when there was speculation. However, it has come to pass that there really isn't anything happening there right now. Unless you're referring to something completely new that I'm not aware of.

Nanbert, I agree with broddy about the info you saw about QAL recording new music together. It pretty much got taken off the table a while back. It doesn't bother me at bit, really.

QAL is able to do such great stuff with Adam's talents. Like having a set list that goes from Nessun Dorma to Fat Bottom Girls in the blink of an eye. Show me another rock band that can pull that off! LOL The Nessun Dorma spot will be one to remember.

broddybounce, our comments crossed. Don't worry about your mispelling...in fact, I didn't even "catch" it, or intentionally correct it.

And, YES, he really is AMAZING! Don't you wonder how that Aria came into being during the concert...whose idea? etc? I was hoping for a little more input from Queen during it...with a stirring chorus in the background, and more instrumentation leading into the dramatic last few words... "vincera, vincera, vincera" (to win, or I will win).

I read that Adam's Italian pronunciation was impeccable. Since there was no announcement beforehand, the surprise, consternation, and final thrilled approval of the audience was palpable in the background. Italian opera-goers are not kind to tenors who do not fulfill their standards...so I guess Adam, not surprisingly, passed with flying colors.

The aria, "Nessun Dorma", is so heroic and stirring...but the music belies the actual plot of the opera, "Turandot", which is pretty silly and farfetched, as are many Operas! Most composers are musicians, not authors....heh heh.

Wouldn't it be grand if the music Brian confirmed Queen and Adam are recording would also include "Nessun Dorma", too?

Thanks broddy and Dee for setting me straight about Queen and Adam recording new music together. I know it had been rumored, and then denied. But hope springs eternal, and when I saw it tacked on the end of a article about Adam singing "Nessun Dorma", I thought (hoped) it was on again, after all. Disappointing!

BTW...the last three words sung in "Nessun Dorma" are "vincero, vincero, vincero" (I will win)....misspelled above)

Someone posted on a newsfeed somewhere that Freddie sang Nessun Dorma many years back. I'm sure he did a great job, although Adam's voice has more death and resonance. Freddie's fabulous voice had much more of a rock edge. But he used it to the max.

Haha! I mis-typed. Adam's voice has more DEPTH, not DEATH. Good grief.

haha Dee...those pesky keyboards! This seems to be "poor spelling day"! heh heh

I came across a review of Adam's Nessun Dorma in "The Music Universe" which includes a video and compliments by a proud Brian May. The video is notable because it contains the beginning of the aria..."Nessun Dorma, Nessun Dorma"....which wasn't included in the videos we've seen so far.

The second Nessun Dorma at the beginning is very low...as you'll see, and I was especially interested to see how well Adam hit that very low note. I'm pleased to say it was perfect! Read the article and listen to the aria from the actual beginning.....here!

https://themusicuniverse.com/queen-adam-lambert-perform-impromptu-nessun-dorma-italy/

Thanks for the link, Nanbert!

Just saw a new tweet from Adam about how the ND performance came to be. Apparently, he was just casually singing it in a rehearsal, and they decided to put in it the show, because their stage is set up like and opera house. And, after all, they were in Italy.

Adam is getting such incredible media attention for this performance. It was a memoorable moment, for sure.

Thanks for that info, Dee R Gee. That's how I imagined it might have happened.
Perhaps Queen and Adam should do an impromptu aria from composers in each country they perform in. Wouldn't that be impressive?

(As if Queen's music isn't grueling enough for Adam's voice!)

BTW, Dee R Gee....they weren't "just" in Italy.....they were in the "Nashville" of Opera!

Funny you mention Nashville. I was just there two weeks ago for the first time for a convention. Lovely cite with an interesting history. Wish we could have made it to the Grand OLe Opry, but we ran out of time.

Cute pic out there of Adam and Oliver out there in Paris somewhere in a plaza of some sort. Adam in his big loose caftan-type thing and Oliver in a little white shirt and skirt and knee socks. Maybe he was a cheerleader in a former life. LOL Fashion-wise, these two make a real pair.

They were at the Palace of Versailles. Apparently the mother and her brother Neil and his wife were at the concert in Paris. In addition, Oliver's mother was also there with her husband. The Glamberts on Twitter think they got engaged. Not impossible. Oliver has completed his studies. If Adam and him want to continue their romance in the USA, we will have to find a way for Oliver to stay. Either a job or a marriage. Wait and see.

Critique of a French newspaper on the performance of QAL. The reporter found Brian at the top. Adam far below his talent. But overall he enjoyed the concert.

https://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/musique/en-concert-a-paris-queen-comme-des-rois-a-bercy-14-07-2022-6GEB4CARLNHK7FW67T7TFGSCZE.php

Adam Lambert | House Tour | $6.5 Million Los Angeles Mansion & More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDk0AaIjE-s&t=20s

BettyC , After watching a few videos on youtube with the concert in Paris, I think Adam's performance was indeed one of the worst. He seemed very hurried, his voice tired and he often avoided the high notes. Being towards the end of the tour after 30 concerts of course we understand that he is a little tired.

Seven more shows to go and then they can go home and relax. Adam has been skipping a few of those major high notes. Would hate for him to actually damage his vocal chords. He knows how to take care of himself. He should be ok. The audiences are so into it and so excited that Im sure most of the fans there don't notice too much when he leaves out a bit note or two. They are getting accolades for each show.

I think of other major frontmen for major bands. They all work hard and expend a lot of energy. But I can't think of one who actually sings like Adam does, full throttle, for almost two hours. Many other singers have styles that are much more low-key.

Mi Ré La, Looking at Oliver's stories on Instagram I actually think that Adam had his mind elsewhere in Paris. Her family and Oliver's were there. Some speculate on their engagement that day. Even the day after the concert he didn't rest, he went sightseeing and partying. I hope he will still be in good shape for the remaining dates.

BettyC, Adam knows his job, and he's getting paid lots of money to do it. I wouldn't worry about him on not be prepared to perform. He has always been a socializer on tour between shows. But it has been a long tour, and I'm sure they will all be relieved when it's over and they can relax. Besides, I am getting excited to find out more about Adam's 'New stuff" coming up.

Dee R Gee, I can't wait for the FAIRYLAND movie in which he has a role. I just finished the book this very moving story.

Think they looked awful tbh Oliver in a skirt for goodness sake !!! and Adam looked dreadful, in front of such an iconic place on Bastille Day disgusting,no respect whatsoever !
just think Adam has lost the plot, fine being gay but really Oliver ?… why be OTT ‘I’m gay ‘ ..erm so what ? and earlier pics of Oliver’s ‘ strategic poses ‘ in their hotel room in a Lycra bodysuit , he just looks like some sort of sex object, lots on twitter agreeing before I get ripped to shreds on here ! Lots of Adam’s fans now rejecting him for his obsession with really young guys who are just behaving like sex objects !
Being gay is absolutely fine but playing out your sexualw fantasy ‘ ( eg school girl in mini skirt etc ) ADAM you’ve totally lost the plot !! I won’t be on here ever again thankfully as so fed up with the senior fans ( mainly Americans) who seem to think whatever he does is fabulous , even Brian made a ‘remark’ about Adam’s liking for young guys, and said it as an ‘inside joke’ he’s totally right, loads of fans are leaving various sites now, fine if this is the way he wants to be, but leave it out on social media Adam, we’re sick of it. No doubt he may get married to the ‘delightful ‘ Oliver but I’d give it 12 mths max before it ends. Used to love Adam, such a talent but his personal preferences for young OTT gay guys has f8bally finished it for me and have to say hundreds of others so bye bye to all you rose tinted specs fans who still adore him I certainly don’t .

Never heard Brian make that sort of comment. Oh well. I can't imagine myself leaving the fandom over Adam's choice of boyfriend, but each fan can choose to stay or leave. I think the majority will stay.

I read a post by Brian on Instagram in which he said that the atmosphere in the hall in Paris was ruined by the security guards who did not let anyone get up from the chair. Even in front of the stage, everyone was sitting in a chair. The public who was obliged not to make a move, sent everyone a negative energy. Now I understand why Adam had a performance below expectations in Paris.

Angeladam I was shocked at first by the way Adam dresses or by certain of his behaviors, especially since I live in a country where anti-LGBTQ demonstrations are frequent. I learned over time because of Adam that everyone has the right to be who they are and that diversity is a good thing.
Due to his appearance Oliver looks much younger than he is and I think looking younger is a good thing after all. Anyone would want this especially when the years fly Ha! ha! ha!
Oliver is 13 years younger than Adam, which is not much after all. There are a lot of heterosexual couples even in showbiz where the difference is even bigger. About the way Oliver dresses, I know that he worked in the fashion field where he was appreciated and considered innovative. Many famous designers have in their collections much more strange clothes than what Oliver or Adam wears.

MiReLa, of course I know everyone should wear or look how they want, , just getting a bit fed up I suppose of the repetition with Adam’ s liking for very young looking boys,( I know Oliver isn’t that young even though he looks about 16) and once he’s in a relationship he seems to nurture them into turning / wearing what I’s describe his ‘fettish’ preferences. Oliver was earlier in a skin tight mini skirt, pink French beret, and glasses, some other ‘fans’ took it as his way of depicting typical French dress but in a sarcastic way, again on Bastille Day outside the palace , not very respectful. When he first came in the scene, he never dressed like this, quirky but not ‘slutty’, now he turns up at Adam’s concerts in the likes of a sheer black lace skin tight catsuit, no doubt to draw attention to the fact he’s Adam’s boy ! I can imagine if the same picture of Brian with a much younger girl in the same outfit there would have been a fair few comments , but because it’s Adam we’re not allowed to criticise. I love Adam’s voice that will never change, he is truly a one off, but the way he’s depicting himself on social media just puts me right off him off, and I know I’m certainly not alone, fine if that’s his way, but don’t flaunt it all over social media just makes him look like a dirty old man tbh which is sad but true IMO . Glad I saw them at the 3 London concerts that I attended but no he’s not for me anymore, hope he’s happy I’m sure he is, and someone on here the other week asked where all the fans had gone on this site, possibly because it’s the same few who control it, or fans can’t be bothered anymore.

I don't really know what happened at that gig in Paris but I didn't hear anyone complaining. And I don't doubt Brian's words but that absolutely does not explain Adam's performance a little below. It had to be a minor incident otherwise the band including Adam would have talked about it and not just Brian.
As for Oliver, he will be 27 at the end of July. I'm not really shocked by the age difference, but it's still confusing that Adam still clings to young androgynous European men who can't or don't want to stay in the United States because of the Visa, being away from family and friends...Oliver seems to have settled in very well with Adam's life in LA and I think he wants to live there.
Apart from Sauli where the relationship seemed very balanced, I am also surprised by Adam's choice of partners.
But someone other smart, passionate, and committed than Adam can't be paired up in a scatterbrain. Even though I'm not an Oliver fan, I trust Adam to make the right choice for his life wisely.
I remember when he started his career, Adam said that he was tired of mentoring his boyfriends, always helping them to move forward and that he wanted someone who also takes care of him . I don't feel that's the case with Javi and Oliver now but I'm not into their private lives.

BettyC I doubt he’ll ever get taken care of with these much younger guys they just seem to be after the same thing, the celebrity lifestyle and the perks that go with it c/ o Adam, (I said it ages ago I reckon Sauli’s still the love of his life ,but got out because he didn’t like Adam’s controlling ways to turn him into someone he wasn’t and of course he was there before the big dollars started rolling in so no pretence on his part either ) lots saying he and Oliver have definitely got engaged, fair play to them if they have, I don’t want to really know what they do in their private lives either, but when they parade themselves looking like the ‘odd couple’ and more OTT by the day, drawing attention then it’s hard not to see it. However I do think he’s one of the most talented singers around in the World at the moment, but the rest of it I’ll pass on now .

Angeladam I think a rockstar always has a life out of the ordinary. Sarina, Roger's wife is 21 years younger. Why wouldn't Adam have a partner 13 years younger?
I think even an older partner might be drawn to the fact that Adam is a celebrity and has considerable wealth at the moment. Even after a life of living with someone, you are not sure if he is with you because he loves you or for a certain interest.
The fact that Adam still manages to shock and attract attention means that he has not become boring. That's why I'm still his fan. And for his unmatched voice of course

Angeladam, Mi Ré La, You know, we love Adam so much that we want him happy, but what do we really know about him? I can always comment that I do not understand Adam's romantic choices since it seems to me that his young men do not correspond to the image of the intelligent and very committed man that I have of Adam, even his friends seem to match him better in character. But what do I know? We don't know him. We are not part of our close or less close entourage. Social networks are not mirrors of our lives. And anyway that doesn't concern me and besides he doesn't ask anyone's opinion.
So whatever, as long as he continues to be a talented, passionate, intelligent and committed artist on human rights issues, well, I would be very happy.
The rest is his business.

BettyC, I really like your last sentence. Those are some of the many reasons that I have followed him for so long and will continue to follow him. He is living his own life as he chooses. He has so many wonderful assets. His private life is his own. And his occasional fashion faux pas don't scare me one bit.

Interesting conversation here.. So here goes my 2 cents regarding Adam & Oliver:

It's very exciting to me that over the years, Adam has become fully himself. He's a sweet, charming, sensitive, talented, generous grown up man. He's proud to be gay and tries to recognize and support and give strength to others in the LGBTQ community. I've been a fan of his since his days on American Idol. His singing & performing abilities are becoming legendary. He continues to amaze and sometimes even surprise us. He is still a charming and "real" human being, and is still "down to earth" in spite of his success and income. Sure he's evolved over the years but so have we all, in various ways. I have to admit, I don't always 100 percent enjoy his outfits, but I suspect not everyone always likes mine either.. It's our choice to be in charge of how we like to dress, etc. He deserves to be happy. He's worked hard to be where he is today. And he's admitted that he's had some hard times emotionally and mentally over the past few years. I'm so happy for him that he in in a new relationship that in spite of the distances sometimes (ie Los Angeles and Copenhagen) he and Oliver are maintaining a loving bond. Hard to say where this will go but more power to them.

As for his boyfriends over the years. Adam has the absolute right to be attracted to whomever he finds interesting, and his type. Again, so are we all. We generally don't have much control over who we find attractive or special in some way. There's just some kind of magic that we can't really question, it just "is". This discussion I'm seeing here about his attraction to younger men is a big "so what??" to me. He's always said he has a "type", which seems to be the smaller in stature and form, and often younger than he is, men. I mean come on, how many heterosexual men are attracted to younger women and that's perfectly fine in our society. My mom was quite a bit younger than my dad and no one cared a bit. So what, really.... Some gay men are attracted to "bears" ie bigger and bearded and all that. Adam is sort of a bear, and perhaps that's Oliver's type.. Anyway, again, so what. Please do not suggest that there is anything wrong with age differences, body types, etc.. assuming we aren't talking about children etc.. Oliver is not a child. He's 27, Adam is 40. Almost the same difference between my mom & dad's ages.

As for the way Oliver dresses, again, so what?? He's in the fashion industry. He likes to dress the way he does. And I doubt very much that he dresses "for Adam". He dresses for himself. As does Adam. Adam dresses appropriately the the occasion. So does Oliver. When they're out and about, on their own time, it's their own decision to dress in whatever makes them happy. That to me is the most important thing, that Adam is happy. And it seems Oliver makes Adam happy, and Adam makes Oliver happy., End of story.

Bottom line, it's their lives, their business. We can feel whatever we personally feel, regarding other people's choices, but it's sure not any or our business.

Let's respect their choices and most of all, their privacy.

Thanks, Glitzy! You said it very eloquently. I adore Adore and no goofy outfit choice, or boyfriend choice, for that matter, will change that. He has so many wonderful qualities. He is just a good human being. Glad so many people chimed in on this topic. Interesting to hear many views.

Glitzylady, I really like this site where you can really discuss freely with tolerance and kindness by having different points of view, sometimes even opposed but always with respect.
Impossible to do that on Twitter where the fandom is, in my opinion, very toxic.
Thank you for this discussion.

Glitzy and everyone, yes totally agree with everyone’s answers, someone said Roger’s wife is 21 yrs younger than him, absolutely fine, , but tbh if she’d been dressed in say lace courset, suspenders and mini skirts in most pics with him and looking a bit “slutty”I
Reckon a lot of fans tbh would have thought ‘yuk’ , that’s my point, no problem Adam likes very young looking guys with certain ‘ quirky’ attributes that he obviously craves, but sometimes in the world of his fans, sometimes it has a ‘detrimental’ effect on his image a star. Absolutely adore Adam as a talented artist, just don’t need to see his ‘fettish’ ways anymore and hundreds of fans have said the same.

Interesting discussion!...AGAIN! And still probably not the last we'll have here on the same subject. And it certainly reconfirms my wish to stay uninformed and uninvolved in Adam's personal life...especially his love life. The less I know, the happier I am. It's just an exercise in futility. Besides, it'll probably change again next week, month or year.

Of course I hope that Adam eventually finds a life partner who is perfect for him....because I wish him every happiness...but I certainly have no desire to "follow" Adam's latest heartthrob...or any of the earlier ones either! Ce sera, sera!

Also, for what it's worth, I suspect that many of us here are older, straight women....none of whom has a clue about what it's like to be a gay man...or how he feels about what we might consider a "fetish"! Just thinking.

Anybody know a good, honest book on LGBTQ+s? Most of us could probably use some accurate education on the subject. I know I could.

Besides.....it's THEIR business!!!!!!

Angeladam , Those in the LGBTQ community often dress in clothes considered strange by others. When I look at fashion shows of famous designers I am often shocked and I wonder who those clothes are made for. I can't say I like Oliver's style of dressing. I'm not annoyed by short skirts, but by that beret that makes him look stupid, but Oliver's age and body allow him to wear all sorts of out-of-the-ordinary clothes. When I was 25, I went to the office in a short skirt and over-the-knee boots and no one was shocked. What I like most about Oliver is the fact that he is always happy and I think he conveys to Adam a state of well-being, especially since we all know that Adam had a big problem with depression. As long as this Oliver makes Adam happy, I think everything is ok.
Someone wrote above that Sauli was perfect for Adam but we should remember that they were arrested for fighting in a bar in Denmark. Someone who makes Adam be violent doesn't think is the right person for him

MiReLa I totally get what you are saying, yet you say Oliver’s beret made him look stupid (yes totally,) isn’t that also a criticism ? and I guess when you were 25, everybody wore mini skirts and long boots, the fashion back then, I just feel that on one hand of course it’s Adam’s business what he does and with whom, but when it’s flashed about on social media, his fans can’t help but see and form some sort of opinion, negative or otherwise, true Adam & Sauli had a fight a lifetime ago but again, it’s never allowed to blame Adam for anything ( as you said someone who makes Adam violent isn’t the right person for him ) you don’t know who started the fight but decades ago and it takes two ? , Sauli's moved on and grown up beautifully. I suppose as a straight person I don’t know what it’s like to be gay, I have two gay nieces and lots of gay friends none of them don’t dress OTT to point out they’re gay, just get on with their lives. Anyway I do hope Adam& Oliver stay happy, but I stand by my feelings , it’s like the Emperor’s new clothes story for me so I’ll leave it there .

Oh, an interesting discussion. Most of the time, I‘m a silent reader here. I hope it‘s okay to give my 2 cents.

I‘m also sometimes shaking my head about Adam’s fashion choices and I always have. But I always have to remind myself, that it’s entirely his choice and it’s really not my business, what he’s wearing in his free time, like in Versailles with Oliver.

As for Oliver: I got to really like him and I believe that he is the perfect partner for Adam at the moment (no idea, how it will develop). I don’t care about a 13 years age difference. That will get less and less obvious anyway, the older they get. Also, when Oliver isn’t dressed as a school boy and without make-up, he looks much older.
But what I‘ve gathered by now is that they both share the same interests in fashion, musicals & music, travels, makeup, dogs ect. Also Oliver‘s replies are often witty (sometimes similar to Eber’s replies on twitter) and he has just finished his bachelor with a good degree. So he did keep studying hard, all the while traveling a lot with Adam over the past 2 years.

My most interesting observations I made in London last month: When I walked through the city I noticed several obviously gay men in skirts and outfits just like Oliver’s. (No, no kilts!) So he isn’t the unicorn that some people here see in him. He’s just following the newest fashion.

I‘m happy for Adam, that he’s happy and think he might have found his longterm partner in Oliver. And their fashion will change like fashion always does. ;)

Eloci, love your common-sense comments. Adam and Oliver are grown men with jobs and things to do in their lives. And, as you say, they have lots of interests in common. (which is more than we can say about lots of couples, gay or straight). They can wear what they want and do what they want. It never occurred to me to find fault with their happiness. Lord knows, I've known people in my life with more "traditional" lifestyles whose relationships are/were not very happy. Adam is so multi-faceted. His clothes are a small part his personality. I love being a fan and I will stay a fan. This trip is too fascinating.

Well, by now it should be no surprise to anyone that Adam is not only gay/queer, but stridently so now....in fact a spokesman and poster boy for the LBGTQ+ community. That was all upfront when "we signed on" as fans. So, why be shocked and/or turned off when he has the courage to be what he is, wear what he likes, and love who he loves openly? We should be proud of him, and happy for him. He has overcome a lot of discrimination during his life....not least of which was the loss of American Idol!

Sure, don't you realize that Adam is aware of faint-hearted fans who may leave him if they don't approve of his lifestyle or sense of fashion....as if THAT has anything to do with his phenomenal talent, and why we are all here in the first place.

Angeladam, you and the 'hundreds of fans' you claim are disenchanted by Adam's "OTT" lifestyle need to decide for yourselves whether you want to go or stay. Adam is NOT CHANGING....EXCEPT FOR HIS VOICE, which is getting better and better!

Sure, maybe it's O.K. to fuss a bit about an unflattering outfit or haircut....but finding fault with Adam's character is, frankly, out of line, IMO. And coming back here periodically to "sow discontent" about him is not appreciated, either.

None of us here are wearing blinders. Adam's lifestyle is HIS business, not ours! Being a FAN does not confer ownership...or voting rights!............ Only bragging rights! heh heh

Nanbert and that’s why lots of fans have left this site, ruled by a few who won’t accept anything else other than their thoughts.

Dee R Gee I never said I found fault in their happiness, that you insinuated I said, I’m happy for them and glad if Adam’s found ‘the one’, I wouldn’t be surprised if they did get engaged in Paris and good on them if they have, but don’t necessarily agree with some of the pics put on by them ( eg Oliver posing in Lycra in a provocative way in their hotel room)why do the fans need to see this ? Oliver (like Javi before him and also supposedly also Adam’s true love ) seem to have gone from dressing quirky gay within months of being Adam’s boyfriend, to OTT “look at me I’m gay so I’ll wear the most outrageous outfits to draw attention to the fact that I’m gay, but God forbid it should bring any negative attention to me because that would be wrong “ that’s all I’m saying , but yet again on here, one is not allowed by the few who seem to make anyone other than totally idolising EVERYTHING about Adam no matter what takes presidence over any one else’s thoughts. I’ve been silent on here for a while reading all the comments about wonderful Adam, etc etc, yes he is as a singer but like all of us isn’t perfect (as depicted by the same few on here ).

I want to thank @Eloci for taking the time to comment here. As an admin (who isn't as involved as I used to be but still very interested in keeping up with our guy Adam, his career, and the parts of his life that he is willing to share with us publicly), I know that not everyone who comes to this blog actually comments. Most come here to see what's happening in the life and times of Adam Lambert. And over the years there have been many more ways to learn about Adam, and sometimes to comment. Many of those blogs, websites, etc.. are more private in nature. This one, started many years ago by the original Administrator, was one of the first places I came when I was a newbie fan back in the day, when I would read the blogs, read the comments but never ever comment myself. I also was a silent observer on the Adam Lambert Official Unofficial blog. Such an amazing time to be an Adam Lambert fan back in the early days. I had never been that involved in a fandom. Eventually I decided I needed to actually be a little more involved ie comment. I also got to know so many like minded fans... Have met some wonderful people, had some truly great adventures... And here we are today.

My point being that here on this blog, we are free to say what we think. It is very rare that we will delete another fan's comment. In the past, back when the original administrator was more active and in fact the only "Admin", she would occasionally have to cut off commentary if things got terribly out of hand. If fans (or supposed fans) began to insult other fans, to say really nasty things about Adam, his friends...his significant others. And occasionally there were trolls who were quite nasty and clearly not here to discuss Adam but to disrupt things. That's when the sign in requirement was instituted. It's still a public blog, ie anyone can see it, and it's easy to sign in to comment. But being a public blog also means anyone can read it. And it's a bit upsetting to read some comments that imply things that may not have been meant but can be interpreted in a way that could be harmful to Adam.

My fellow co-Administrator @Broddybounce will be commenting here soon as well. We all have an interest in Adam Lambert and some of us like to discuss, to share our thoughts. It would be a good thing though to perhaps keep it respectful, and it almost always is just that. We don't have to agree with each other, but let's also consider the fact that Adam (and Oliver, who I like and respect very much) live in rather different worlds and circumstances than many of us fans do. Let's let them be themselves. They appear to be in a mutually loving relationship, which to me is what is most important. How they dress is their business.

Hi @Angeladam
I have to disagree with you that those who comment here think Adam is "perfect". I think he's pretty darn special, but perfect, no. He has his own special quirks as do we all. And he has said that exact thing, time after time. I would say he is very "real", which makes him just like the rest of us. I mean, who wants to be perfect? No fun in that :)))

As for Oliver and his various and sundry outfits. he is who he is. And I personally think that's great. Gay men come in all shapes and sizes, with their own personal preferences in clothing and more. He works in the fashion industry. He lives in Copenhagen for the most part. He travels. He has a recent University degree. He seems to be a smart man. He doesn't need to be someone who he is not. The fact that he's with Adam means that we who are interested in who Oliver is, means we see more of who he is than we would otherwise. Adam is a very strong supporter of the LGBTQ community. He shows that, in part, by being proudly himself, and by supporting Oliver's right to also be himself. Sure, some of us have some slightly raised eyebrows occasionally by an outfit Adam wears, or one that Oliver wears and posts on his own social media ie Instagram. He has his own career (and life) to support. And it seems Adam is just fine with that.

You have every right to say what's on your mind but perhaps be careful about putting words in other's mouths, or making assumptions about how we feel, how we think. I'm here to discuss, support, and admire Adam, with all his talents and occasional quirks, as we all have. Again, so happy that he has perhaps found the love of his life. And perhaps not, time will tell.

And please feel you can come here to express your thoughts. Again, not everyone will necessarily agree but that's what makes it interesting. But do try to be mindful of others. And we'll do the same...Because we're all here for Adam...

Angeladam, then why are you here again, dissing Adam and determined to make us accept YOUR own thoughts? It seems you only turn up here occasionally to bad-mouth Adam. There's a word for that!

I notice you have not even mentioned any/all of Adam's achievements/triumphs/honors since your last troll here. Haven't you even been paying attention to his career?...to that glorious voice? Isn't that why we're all here? Adam is neither a relative, friend...or even an acquaintance. Who are we...are you...to judge him? And who are you to judge us?

Lastly, how can you be so mean as to claim Adam's younger heartthrobs are all after his money? So unkind...unwarranted...and UNINFORMED! I feel it's important to bring attention to that in determining the validity of your remarks.

And, oh yes, broddybounce has already dispelled your fake news about "lots of fans leaving this site"... in a recent comment to a Glambert.
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Glitzylady agree with some of what you have said, but there are the same few on here who find fault in anything other than total adoration for Adam no matter what he does good or bad, and as you rightly pointed out he isn’t perfect like all of us, I just feel on here no one is allowed to criticise anything about Adam or any of his boyfriends or lifestyle, ( by the same certain few ) but he puts his posts out in public for all to see, so fair enough he’s going to get some negativity.I I remember way back saying something negative about Javi, and being totally ripped apart to dare say anything because he was the ‘love of Adam’s life’ and how dare I question it, seems I got that one right though and it did only last for the 10 months he was in the US ! I actually think Oliver is l quite nice , but IMO don’t like the way he’s gone down the same route as some of the other previous bf’s tailoring to Adam’s preferences, we’ll see how it all pans out no doubt, I’d like to see Adam settled and happy, and ok he seems that way for now, but also as a blog site we’re all entitled to an opinion god o4 bad or it is only good no matter what ?

Angeladam, I really didn't intend to assume your opinion about their "happiness." It was a poorly expressed thought on my part.

With Copenhagen #1 completed today, we have five more shows to go. The guys will certainly be ready for a well-deserved rest.

Nanbert I think you’re mistaken yet again ! I’ve always loved Adam’s talent and as an an amazing artist as well you know, and have said many times how I love him as an artist, I went to three of his concerts here in London to support that amazing talent erm so a I think that counts as actually being a fan of Adam and Queens ??? As Glitzy said we should respect everyone’s comments on here but apparently you seem to YET AGAIN try to turn it into a verbal bashing ! by personally verbally bashing me , others on here have said they don’t like Oliver’s outfits or Adam’s yet only me gets a verbal bashing because I ‘dare’ to say how awful I thought they looked ? who are YOU to judge me ? This is what I mean about this site, the few ‘core’ gang members including you spoil it for others, and I do know lots have left this site despite what you ‘appear to know, tbh probably because of your toxic comments if they don’t happen to fall in line with what you think …..yet again !! Perhaps it should become a non Brits site that seems to be the best option. Won’t be replying to any more ridiculous and unfounded accusations by you, so leave it there but I reckon as always you have to have the last nasty word !!

Dee R Gee agree they certainly have deserved a well earned break their three concerts I saw in London were the best ever, , hope they go on a nice vacation somewhere and have a well earned rest….in private lol !

Angeladam....yet it was you who accused Adam of looking "like a dirty old man"!...and described his young lovers as only after his money. And YOU accuse me of "making ridiculous and unfounded accusations" about you????

You paint Adam and Oliver as some sort of degenerates! Sadly, many will likely believe you....without ever taking time to find out for themselves!

Angeladam, we argue so much for some clothes. Seriously! Oliver's short skirt may become very fashionable for boys in a few years. When a woman first appeared in pants, everyone was shocked and now it has become normal

I have a hard time understanding the controversy around Oliver. Whatever one thinks of him, it does not deserve so many comments. But above all, I understand that beyond the artist that Adam is, I am just as fascinated by his personality, his humanism and his activism. And for some reason I expect to find the same in his partners. But luckily they did not meet my expectations. They correspond to Adam's expectations and that's good since they are his partners and not mine. They don't have to be the way I want them to be. It's none of my business, it's none of my life.
If we don't like Oliver or other people, we don't have to follow them on social media. Adam posts very little about his private life. He just let us know that he has a boyfriend and is happy.
Oliver is not a famous or public person so let's stop following him if what he shows does not suit us.
We all have an opinion, of course, but that shouldn't arouse so much passion. Let's be kind, forgiving and tolerant with each other. By being dressed as he pleases, Oliver does no harm to anyone. Relax take it easy.

Well said, BettyC.