Go inside the world of Adam Lambert with Vh1, as Behind the Music explores the American Idol alum’s rise to fame.
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Debuting on August 7, the special will chronicle Lambert’s personal and professional life over the years. From realizing he was gay in the 6th grade, to coming out at 18 years old and moving to Hollywood, the singer’s closest friends and family weigh in on his journey.
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At age 19, Lambert landed a gig on the European tour of Hair, exposing him to a whole new world of sex, drugs and rock n’ roll. In the eight years that followed, the future glam-rocker was cast in various stage productions, including Wicked. At 27-years old, Lambert auditioned for the iconic Fox reality series for which he is now known, and quickly became a household name. Still, becoming an Idol finalist was only the beginning.
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Also featured in the one-hour docuseries is never-before seen home video footage and interviews with industry experts and musical bigwigs. Guests include Lambert’s parents, friend Scarlett Cherry, Island Def Jam exec. Barry Weiss, Idol’s Season 8 winner Kris Allen and The Hollywood Reporter’s very own Idol expert, Shirley Halperin.
Get to know the real Adam Lambert when Behind the Music airs on on Vh1 Sunday, August 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
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Ídolos POP – Magazine-Poster: Adam Lambert, Brasil
Born on the January 29th of 1982, Adam Lambert is the older of two brothers. His family and him moved from Indiana to San Diego, California, when he was still a baby. The boy already dreamt of being an artist at age 10 and at that age was cast for his first role in Theater School, Linus from a play about… Charlie Brown, the character from the comics book by Charles Schulz. Really!
Lambert had private singing lessons and took part in musicals such as Grease in which he played the leading role. His vocal coach, Lynne Broyles was the art director of a children’s theater and ended up becoming a mentor for Adam.
The boy also participated in choirs, dramatic plays and a jazz band. After high school, he moved to Orange County with the purpose of attending college. Right after signing up for it, Lambert decided he was to pursue other goals and decided to quit college 5 weeks after enrolling…
Aiming to become a singer, living alone already, started to fight for his dream through small roles in theatre and musicals.
In 2004, Lambert played a small role in the play The Ten Commandments in Kodak Theatre, side by side with actor Val Kilmer. He also started performing in The Zodiac Show and in the meantime he is spotted by Carmit Bachar from Pussycat Dolls and is name becomes known among artists.
Lambert made a memorable impression on fellow actors with his vocal reach and began writing his own songs at this stage. One of them, Crawl Through Fire was co-written by Monte Pittman, Madonna’s guitarist. The Indiana young man would definitely become famous nationwide in 2009 when he became a finalist of American Idol’s eight season. His performance for the song “Mad World” received a standing ovation from the toughest and most critic judge, Simon Cowell. His voice power alongside with the black hair and the heavy eyeliner earned him the title glam rocker, like Freddie Mercury and Gene Simmons from Kiss.
Despite being considered one of the favourites then, he was defeated by Kris Allen.
Some say the defeat was because of the strong rumour that spread then that the artist was gay. Lambert denies that his sexuality had anything to do with it. Despite the defeat, his first album, For Your Entertainment (2009), was a huge success, debuting on third place of Billboard 200. In 2010, he would be nominated for his first Grammy for the hit “Whataya Want From Me”.
Nowadays, this handsome gay boy is working on his second album, besides preparing a live work. Both due to later this year.
Translated By Rita Cardoso.
Scanned Images & Translation Courtesy of Adam Lambert Brasil.
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Twitter Party:remavineyard: What are you doing in NYC?
AL: @remavineyard all sorts of bizzness :)
HannaBec: did u get a hair cut? :))
AL: @HannaBec I have to get one about every 3 weeks - I'm a grower
mustthinkagain: what is your hair colors called?
AL: @mustthinkagain Acid Wolf
MarinaAL: there's rumors that you're pregnant, can you confirm this?
AL: @MarinaAL I didn't want to jinx anything. Still in first trimester. Shhh
SeleneBean: How does rock fit in with more of the electronic/pop sound you're going for? I have a hard time trying to "hearing" it. Explain
AL: @SeleneBean I honestly don't believe in limiting myself to one genre. All about throwing a few influences together like fusion at the end of the day- a great song is a great song.
Stefhanie88: What do you think of the new season of True Blood so far? ;) from a fellow trubie.♥
AL: @Stefhanie88 i love it!! Diggin the witches.
agathadams: do you sometimes wish you had more Gay "allies" in the music business?
AL: @agathadams while there isn't a large presence in the music biz, I honestly don't think it should matter. It's about MUSIC
mari_guerra: what will be your next hair do?
AL: @mari_guerra I dunno girl... I don't plan these things, just go w an impulse. :)
Hello_Caitlin: I Love You! Fave Article Of Clothing At The Moment? Or What Are You Wearing Right Now?
AL: @Hello_Caitlin dem Rick Owens boots.
AraneLambert: in yur next tour, are you going to sing some songs of your first album?
AL: @AraneLambert most likely. :)
Jeannie_Glitter: if u love someone & u already have a gf/bf do u give up ur gf/bf & date the person u love or keep the gf/bf??
AL: @Jeannie_Glitter you gotta follow your heart. The best relationships are based on honesty.
_EmmaLambert_: do you like kitties?
AL: @_EmmaLambert_ more of a puppy guy
Retweet by AL: AdamsHart: @adamlambert let's turn it arround if you could ask your fans any question what would that be?
AL: @AdamsHart what was your LEAST favorite song from the last album?
eclair_unfbert: what do you think bout your goverment?
@eclair_unfbert not a politician. Not an area I feel comfortable using my platform for. ....
@AnnieWT oh yeah. I have it picked. :)
AL: AnnieWT: have you narrowed down your ideas for next album title?
lionhearted_: where did you get your tan?
AL: @lionhearted_ my backyard. And the versa Spa. Lol
mmaijju: could you say "moi" to me :)
AL: @mmaijju moi
PinkGlamMonster: So do you have a tank top fetish these days? :D
AL: @PinkGlamMonster not really- it's summer. It's hot. :)
elglamlala: how long do you want to be in show business?;)
AL: @elglamlala this is what I was born to do. Always.
@RamonaPal: Do you like milk with cocoa? xD
AL: @RamonaPal it's good
OblaLovesAdam: worn any sneakers lately?
AL: @OblaLovesAdam only when exercising.
Seren_14: if you weren't a singer, what would you be?
AL: @Seren_14 prob a director or designer
LadyPricelessN: have any addictions?
AL: @LadyPricelessN yeah a few. Lol
UberTrish: Do you ever regret fashion decisions?
AL: @UberTrish someone's I look back and go thru a brief period of denial and grief. Buy regret? Never.
anthrogeekPF: I know I'm invisible, but... FUNK?? y/n???
AL: @anthrogeekPF yes. Funk. Def
Glambert4everAL: how would you describe your life right now? what do you do everyday?
AL: @Glambert4everAL I prepare. I create. I love.
TeliseLambLusk: Sooo.. Pajammy Jam Jams or Sleeper in the Raw? Inquiring minds need to know!
AL: @TeliseLambLusk au natural under the covers.
kinkykiedis: Yay you came back, can I ask u what your doing rn or am I being to nosy, if so sorry. Im not normally :)
AL: @kinkykiedis I'm tweeting.
JadenLambert: plz check out this picture an amazing artist friend of mine did,, shes amazing & this pic is sick darkcat6.deviantart.com/art/I-WANT-YOU…
AL: @JadenLambert wow that's awesome!!
Mistyglmbrtjail: If you could interview anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?
AL: @Mistyglmbrtjail Freddie Mercury, Cleopatra
lifetweets_: do you & @PerezHilton hang out alot?
AL: @lifetweets_ nope
TheLambertLuvva: Do you believe in the occult?
AL: @TheLambertLuvva good question. I'm fascinated by it. I find it sexy.
ArchiesCrush: Do you like the idea of the glowsticks for the next tour being PURPLE? :) @Glows4Adam
AL: @ArchiesCrush yes. Purple would be awesome. :)
baileymayhugh: zebra print or houndstooth?
AL: @baileymayhugh def zebra
Zsanelia: What's your opinion about sex with girls? Do you also like this?
AL: @Zsanelia i think everyone should try something at least once. ;)
glambert1125: current favorite colour?
AL: @glambert1125 black/gray
jelena296: does it ever bother you that you sometimes have to share your personal thoughts with millions of people [through your music]?
@jelena296 it's a great opportunity. Not a duty. I choose to. :)
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