Adam Lambert: "I Don't Want to Be a Gay Poster Child"
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Adam Lambert has no regrets about coming out of the closet in a Rolling Stone cover story.
"People who can't appreciate an entertainer because of his sexual preference are ignorant, so I don't care," the American Idol runner-up says to USA Today.
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But that's not quite the same thing as being a gay role model, he clarifies: "I don't want to be a gay poster child."
This, he explains, was the reason why he ignored speculation about his sexuality -- and refused to confirm anything -- during the American Idol competition in spring 2008. "I wanted the focus to be on my entertainment value, not my personal life. It was scary. I had never been on national TV."
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Today, as he prepares to release his debut album For Your Entertainment Nov. 23, Lambert has begrudgingly accepted the "poster child" label.
"Like it or not, it's projected on me," says Lambert, 27. "I'm not saying, 'Do what I do.' I say, 'Do what you do.'"
In late October, he and boyfriend Drake LaBry split up after several months together. "They're still friends, and it's totally mutual," the source told Us. "They will still talk and see each other."
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20Adam you rock! F*^k the haters!!!!
He's a bully and a creepy power monger thinks he is above reproach. Can't be trusted to behave who would take a chance on him again, a trouble causer, such a loose canyon. Heâ??s shot all his ammo in one assault. Has had his 15 min fame and is on his way soon as the bad smell clears the air.
go ahead and entertain adam i am wit u 100 percent lol
the song sucks and so does he...literally sucks dicks
Too much like the 70's punk "devo" scene, flame(er) buring bright today, dimmer as the months roll on. This guy is freaky, spooky and a bit kooky.
I don't understand why so many are being so mean. So he's gay. So he didn't live up to YOUR expectations on AMA. He's just starting out for crying out loud, but he has the talent to make it big if he wants. Try putting his sexuality aside and listen to his voice. He's the man! Ouch!
I think if he were a more established star, it would have been more accepted - though it was not at all tasteful. He came out as if he were already a rock star who had paid his dues and in my mind would have yhen been more free to use his creative license. Regardless, wrong time, wrong place for that type of performance.
I don't want to be the gay posterchild ... Really Adam? So grinding on some guy and kissing another was what, standard choreography? You may not want to be but you've actions ensure that you are.
Lambert is a vulgar, no talent idiot--If I see him again on TV it will be too soon--Bye Lambert--
Adam's performance was horrible. I'm gay myself and I could care less whether he kissed a guy, a girl or a tranny. I wouldn't have minded the performance as long as he had talent. Adam lacked the dance moves, he was off pitch, out of breath, and the quality and consistency of the vocals were poor. I'm amazed at how many people believe he has the talent to be adorned as much as he has been.
disgusting attention seeker...
If you don't want to be a poster child, then stop all the public displays of gayness, dumbass!
AI has nothing to do with being a gay poster child. He wanted a break to get a record deal - he got it. The album has been streaming on Myspace and it is fantastic!! That is why he was on AI - the guy can sing his face off!!!
Too late.
I LOVE this guy!!! He is so talented and bringing back the old rock 'n' roll with some pop edge to it. Not to mention he is SO hot! If people don't give him a chance b/c he is gay they are missing out on the talent of a rising star!
didnt we all no he was gay b4 he came out of the closet hahaha
I will still support you even though you are gay. I love your music and thats all. Good luck.
THEN WHY THE HELL GO ON AMERICAN IDOL?
YEAH....Well...GOOD LUCK with that one!!!!!!
Dance music lives! What a cool man, fine role model, and an amazing singer and entertainer. I've listened to all the snippets of his new record and of course heard the track and watched the video from 2012, and even if his music is not your genre of choice, you can't listen to him sing and not be in awe of his talent and raw appeal. But underlying that is intelligence and humanity. I hope we have Adam Lambert's pop music and good vibe in the American mainstream for decades to come. All I want for Christmas? Glambert & Gaga!!!