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"Could Adam Lambert be first gay American Idol?
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Could Adam Lambert be first gay "American Idol"?
Adam Lambert wears eyeliner and diamond stud earrings, sings like a dream and has won a rare standing ovation from tough-minded judge Simon Cowell.
With three weeks to go before the "American Idol" final, Lambert, 27, is favored to win the No. 1 U.S. television talent show and become, possibly, the first gay or bisexual singer to be handed the "Idol" title by millions of Americans.
Lambert, praised by "Idol" judges for taking risks with songs like Cher's "Believe", has never publicly confirmed his sexual preference, nor has he denied speculation about being gay — a striking contrast to 2003 runner-up Clay Aiken.
When photos showing him kissing other men and dressed in drag circulated on the Internet last month, Lambert said simply: "I have nothing to hide. I am who I am."
Lambert ended in the bottom two for the first time on Wednesday night, but viewers have so far shown little sign of caring about his ambiguous sexual orientation.
An army of "Glambert" fans cheer him on, vote for him weekly and have made him the favorite to win.
"Some people are saying, wouldn't it be amazing that in the same year that the first African-American president took office in the U.S., we also elected the first gay and/or bisexual 'American Idol'," said Robert Thompson, professor of popular culture at Syracuse University in New York.
"I don't think that's comparable. Rather than being surprised, I am thinking 'Wow, have we really got this far without having one yet?'"
Gender-bender stars are nothing new in the music business — Elton John, Prince and the androgynous Boy George. Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O'Donnell are openly lesbian, and while TV stars like Neil Patrick Harris have come out as homosexual, Hollywood awaits its first huge gay male star.
"American Idol" may just give it to U.S. music fans. The show has become a cultural phenomenon in the United States in the last eight years and is as much a popularity contest as a talent show. The audience that averages 26.3 million viewers weekly has shown an openness to embrace everyone from 8 to 80 years old — and it's the viewers who vote to decide who wins.
Aiken, the 2003 runner-up, dodged questions about his homosexuality for five years before publicly acknowledging in 2008 that he was gay.
Lambert, who donned a white silk suit and diamond ear studs for the show this week, is more flamboyant in his dress, vocal style and performances than most — if not all — contestants.
"Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi called him "confusing, shocking, over the top, theatrical — but I like it!"
Re: calfano07 – Re: TexasBadBoy – Yes, just like you do!
Perezito, Perezito, "IT" is trying to steal you place!!!! OH NO!!!! OFF with his head, OFF with his head!!!!! No ONE like my Perzbabyboi, bitches!!!
Re: SWEETPIECE! – #91.
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YOU WILL BE THE MOST ALLURING GUEST OF ALL IN SUCH DARLING GARB!!!!!
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you know- sort of off topic- but they did not say he was in the bottom two. they were very cagey about it all, and when they bumped kris allen over they did not say, 'you are in the top 3'— they said, 'you are one of the top 4'. i think adam was actually above kris and they did that all just for ratings. they never ever said adam was in the bottom 2- just the bottom 3. i'd bet money kris and matt were the bottom 2. but whatevs, y'all, i'm just glad allison was in the top 2 and hope she makes it to the finals despite the tweens (and boy-band-fans) going ga ga for the boys.
Why does this have to be about whether he is gay or not??? Who cares….the guy totally rocks and will probably win!
Color, religion or sexual orientation should have NOTHING to do with it!!!
(just my opinion:)
no, he wont win, he will get 3rd place, it will be danny and allison in the final 2
ADAM LAMBERT IS A BOYFRIEND STEALER! HE STOLE MY FRIENDS BOYFRIEND THEN FLEW HIM TO HOLLYWOOD TO BE IN HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS LAST WEEK! THEN HE SINGS "IF I CANT HAVE YOU…"? UGHHHHH THE NERVE!
He's by far the best this season He's soo hot too bad he's not straight
you serious? ARE you SERIOUS?
"Some people are saying, wouldn't it be amazing that in the same year that the first African-American president took office in the U.S., we also elected the first gay and/or bisexual 'American Idol'"
you're really comparing HISTORY to an american idol winner? people out there are just beyond retarded and down right stupid. they dont have "HALF A BRAIN"
personally i think DANNY should win. he's by far better.
He's definately the best!!!
I love this man! He's just amazing, in every way possible!
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please- you're splitting hairs. i love adam, but saying he hasn't been on broadway… well, technically it's accurate, but he has performed in musicals that are shown on broadway (i.e., wicked)- just not in the nyc performances. don't be ridiculous. i don't care that he has performed before idol, but let's call a spade a spade, shall we?
well ill never understand what America sees in this person. I just hope he doesnt ruin an already poor image of what most people think a typical Homosexual is. I can't stand the fact that people will continue to believe we are all flaming homosexuals who do drag and wear makeup, and act like girls. That's not going to help with any progress at all, and it saddens me that he might be the first gay american idol. I wish I could be up there to actually make a difference in the gay community and all he does is promote an image of homosexuals that has created a stereotype for decades. Be who you want to be, thats great, I just want America to see another side, and unfortunately it still won't be now. I hope he proves me wrong, I really do.
I love Adam! I doubt his sexuality will affect him winning. He deserves to win because he is unbelievably talented.
If Adam wins he's gonna be another Taylor Hicks. He will not do good!!
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Re: Megsmith –
Neither is Motley Crue, Poison, Ratt, Aerosmith, Dokken (well, maybe) Ozzy Osbourne etc…….
Oh and then there is Rob Halford and Freddie Mercury!
Who really cares if he is gay or not.Adam has IT!
He looks totally emo. Is he suicidal?
Re: avillegas06 –
view my music myspace www.myspace.com/ablv212
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you tube search: Andrew Villegas
Thanks guys, hopefully I can be a positive influence in the gay world sometime
Shame on you Perez. You don't have to cheer Adam on by slamming Allison and hinting at a conspiracy. Adam can sure sing and he's beautiful. I don't care about his sexual preference. Would I ever buy his music?..probably not. The screeching glam rock style is not my thing.
i love u adam,sorry baby i will vote for u next week
he is gay. however he should not win at all. he is not versatile…allison kris or danny are much better.
I stopped coming to this site because of the Gay, Gay, Gay agenda. First time back in months and more Gay, Gay, Gay. Enough!
Hooooga Hoooga hello Frithco!
omg…Adam is the total definition of h0tness!!!Damn he is hot as hell and freak it- he can sing!!!!I dont care if he's gay os bi-i think he is fabul0us!!!
ew who wants a nasty fudge paking homo for an idol ew
I see him being this generation's Boy George.Give him a couple years of hard partying and gay sex and soon he will look like an easter egg.
I like Adam. If he wins that will be awesome. Yes, he is a little over the top, but that's what I like about him. He's not another cookie cutter singer. They're all talented, but Adam is the stand-out. Oh, and people this is an article that Perez has posted, not one that he has written himself. I truly do hope that people get over their prejudices against gays. There is nothing wrong with being gay, and all the gay people I've ever known have been really amazing. We're all human, no matter what color, religion or sexual orientation we happen to be.
Re: SquirminNermal – Ummmm did you forget about 'Mad World'?? He sung that song and brilliantly. And Tyler and Axl do just that cuz they can and have the vocals just like Adam does. Don't critique him-just accept him for how great of a job he does and accept that!!
Re: Buckely –
I think exactly the same, why the hell can't gay men just look masculine!!!!
I have some gay friends and the smartest one is such a handsome man.
Me chocan las locas como tu Perez.
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THE MAGNIFICENCE THAT IS RADICAL QUEEN WILL JUST THROTTLE LG FOR THIS:
"mADAMe HAMbert."
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adam being gay, bi or not hasn't been a problem until perez and other gays started bringing it up and saying it could be/is a problem for heterosexuals. Hey Mario, I would be worried about Carrie there, maybe she and her family was brought up to believe that an american idol winner could not be of the homosexual nature, that is for broadway performers only, no offence to anyone here. Don't believe me, read Ecclesiastes 3
1 There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to listen and a time to vote for the next american idol,
but only to the child who loves of the opposite sex,
6 a time to post and never give up,
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Is this a gossip blog or a gay rights blog??? Please make up your mind. I come here for my daily dose of mindless fluff. Not to have to THINK!
I didn't like him in the beginning but he's grown on me the past few weeks. I do think he has talent but I don't always like his take on his song of choice. This has absolutely nothing to do with his sexual preference. When I vote for a contestant it's because of their performance. I couldn't care less what their sexual orientation is, or the color of their skin, or if they have an ear in the middle of their face. I vote based on how I perceive their talent, pure and simple. I'd like to think other voters do the same but I know that's not very realistic. Unfortunately, people will always have their prejudices.
Re: LG Hearts The Posse! – #143 HEY NOT BAD!!
The man doth protest too much. I'm a woman with so much less baggage. I don't spend days identifying myself by my religion, sexual orientation or gender. Get over it! I don't have the rights you do as a white man.
i love my adam lambert!~
Damn, not that I have anything against gays, but, im saying "damn" cuz I'm a girl, and I can't have him. WHAT, HES HOTT!!!
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hes such a cutie and being gay in hollywood isnt a big thing anymore. i still want him to win
all american-idol contestants are gay/bi/confused
MY GOD IT'S AMERICAN IDOL'S FIRST BANSHEE.
WHAT WITH HIS GUYLINER, TROLL HAIR AND SCREECHING.
I HATE HIM. HOPE HE DOESN'T WIN!!!!!!!!!
ah we had that in germany already a while ago… yawn…
WELL ITS ABOUT TIME WE HAVE A GAY IDOL.. BUT WE NEED TO REMEMBER WHO WAS THE 1ST WINNER OF IDOL AND HE PROOF GAY BOYS COULD SING.. ITS STILL A TRUE GAY IDOL… (WILL YOUNG)
I fuckin love this guy!!!!!!
ummm I was gonna say Clay Gaykin but forgot fat ass I ate too many Rubins won!
Ambiguous? No he's GAY! No if ands, buts or bisexual.
lol, okay…i will tell u why he was in the bottom 3. it's because everyone just assumes that he will get through & people don't bother to waste their phone call on him. but next week he will get the highest number of votes;mark my words
this kid needs to lose the fucking makeup.
whether he can sing or not, he's an UGO and looks like a young Boy George.
OK SOOO LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT……….HE SHOULD WIN CUZ HE'S GAY!!! THATS WRONG
I can't stand the way this guy sings!!!I don't care about his orientation, I would never buy one of his songs or CDs. He has a very harsh look. OH, and I think he might be the first transgendered, not the first gay.
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He SHOULD win but I don't think he will. America is not quite there, yet.
to all of you bringing up clay aiken, please do not forget, he did not win. He is not an american idol. He came in second behind Ruben.
Re: SWEETPIECE! – #156 hey sweet! how are u.been really busy.But I don't think the odds are in our favor.I alway remember what you saiD "let it slide like water off the back!and most of all pray for them.You and LG have fun!!!
1st gay 1st straight…..don't label it!!!! Look at Erik Fellows on imdb
I know Adam. I'm just pissed he let the stylists get to him. What you saw on the first couple shows is how he normally dresses. They have styled him and have made him less emo/goth. I like that look for him. I don't like how he looks in this pic, but I wonder how much of this look was him, and how much was the AI stylist.
yeah i hate when people think he cant sing WELL HE CAN JEALUS FUCKIN PEOPLE WHO CANT EVEN SING PROBABLY just sayin he rocks and is original and not generic like miley or the jonas fuckin brothers
He's to dramatic and he has a big head. He'd be great as Herman the Munster in a musical! OH YEH he was in Rocky Horror!
Thanks for showing Adam a little love, Perez!!!
Apparently America doesn't appreciate the fabulousness that is Adam - best, most talented AI contestant ever….his showing in the bottom last night was a disgrace - boo!!
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DARLING LG IS IN THE MINORITY ON THIS SHE KNOWS BUT CAN NOT BEAR ADAM OR THAT SUSAN "BOIL HER IN OIL!"
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I LOVE ADAM, his pete wentz fallo out boy makes me want to throw up haircut needs to be changed to a zefron "hairspray" sleeked back look he does sometimes but that can be fixed
TEAM GLAMBERT
TEAM FIYERO (wicked fans you know what I am talking about because adam was his understudy in the la company)
Why do you try to categorize him with and adjective. Isn't he just an "Idol" what does sexuality have to do with your job.
why do people say he looks like edward cullen? Edward's sexy him not so much. I just dont see it
He's not going to win, he sucks. And who cares if he is gay.
He is such a cutie! HE is a very good singer, and good for him for not denying the fact that he is gay, that takes courage! I hope he wins, I really do!!!!!
Re: LG Hearts The Posse! – 166 You know, I don't watch the show at all!
I wouldn't have blogged on this post but for your invitation to 21 with Radical Queen! Now, there's entertainment!!!
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THEN WE'LL JUST MAKE "21" AN ANNUAL EVENT, DARLING!!! IF RQ DOESN'T DROP ME FOR DISSING LIZA LAMBERT!!!
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i hope he wins
He looks like a young Rex Reed!! Ugh! He's so much better looking WITHOUT the heavy eyeliner and pancake makeup.
wowwww he wears more makeup than me. i hate adam fagbert hes a douche and he's in love with himself
why are will still talking about this? let's move on. so frustrating. he's not accountable to us other than entertaining us for the two minutes he's performing on AI each week. the other 23 hours and 58 minutes are his to do whatever he wants to do with in the day. he's unapologetic for the way he lives his life and i like that.
I'm NOT knocking Adam ~~ But have you all noticed how he sticks his tongue out when he's singing the carried out long notes? LOL I just think it's funny.
Two words: Clay Aiken
I don't care if he's gay or not… I still love him and he's my Idol baby!
I LOVE ADAM LAMBERT. HE IS GAY GAY GAY AND HE MAKES ME SEXUALLY CONFUSED. LOVES IT.
LOVE U ADAM
XOXOXOX
Re: LG Hearts The Posse! – MADAME HAMBERT!!!!!!! WELL I NEVER….WELL MAYBE ONCE OR TWICE…LOL! I ACTUALLY RESPONDED QUITE SOME TIME AGO TO YOUR LUNCHEON INVITATION DAHHHHLING, BUT MADE THE MISTAKE OF MENTIONING "MY" WEBSITE, AND ALAS IT DIDN'T POST. I'D ADORE JOINING YOU AND SWEETPIECE, AND I'VE A FABULOUS NEW "MCQUEEN" SUIT…AND NO, NOT ONE FROM HIS "TARGET" COLLECTION…FOR THE OCCASION. I WILL DO MY BEST TO OVERLOOK YOUR TRAITOROUS ATTITUDE TOWARDS MY DARLING ADAM, AND WILL DO MY VERY BEST TO CONVINCE YOU HOW WRONG SAID ATTITUDE IS!!!! BIATCH!!!!!
articles like this are the reason he was bottom 3 this week. America wasn't being accepting, they were just clueless.
What's even more amazing is HE DOESN'T WEAR IT ON HIS SHIRTSLEEVE PEREZ!!
He is who he is….no t-shirts, parades, flamboyant embellished over-exaggerated speech. No anti hetero talk….nope. You don't need to shove your sexuality in front of everyone's face. Most normal people don't care what you do in your private time and don't care to share with you what they do…
And I am reminded of VELVET GOLDMINE every time I see Lambert perform.
ALTHOUGH…Jonathan Rhys Meyers would give Lambert a run for his money…no kidding. If you don't agree….YOU NEVER SAW THE DAMN MOVIE!!!!!!!!
He will win! He is so godamn talented!
you are such a douche. were the other winners tagged as the first white female winner, the first white male winner, the first black female winner, the first black male winner, the first fat black male winner? and then you wonder why people get tired of the gay bullshit. why can't adam just be this seasons winner. is it just me perez, or are you the one making this more than it should be AGAIN.
Please no.
double yawn!
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WELL DARLING, WE SIMPLY *MUST* DISAGREE ON *SOMETHING*!
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LG PROMISES SHE'LL YOUTUBE MS. HamBERT THOUGH IF SHE SHOULD EVER HAVE AN EAR INFECTION IN BOTH EARS!!!
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He sucks! He CAN'T sing. I'm sure he will not have a hit song ever
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THE DIVINITY THAT IS NEVER KNOW AS LG
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NOTICE ME
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I AM A FUCKING ASSHOLE
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I DO NOT KNOW WHAT I AM SAYING, MY MIND CANNOT UNDERSTAND ANYTHING
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now you bitch ass c u n t , get what you sound like to the rest of us?
and there is no posse, and we all fucking hate you and your fucking side kick
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now you bitch ass c u n t , get what you sound like to the rest of us?
and there is no posse, and we all fucking hate you and your fucking side kick
Adam is amazing!! Best American Idol contestant the show has ever had!!!!
I REALLY DONT CARE TO SUPPORT HIM NOT MY STYLE , EVEN THOUGH IM GAY ! I WANT Alysson TO WIN !
Do you know Perez that Adam's hair and style idol is bill Kaulitz from Tokio Hotel? If not, then simply go on you tube and type : Adam Lambert hair idol, he says it himself . WOOT.
Clay Aiken was the first gay AI that we all know of, just because he refused to answer the question does not change the facts.
I HATE ADAM NO OFFENCE HE CANT SSIIIING……GO DANNY GOKEY!!!!!!!!!
He would look cuter if he never had emo style hair
looooove adam
he is fab!!
p.s. who cares if he gay or straight?
its american pop idol ,not american gay or straight idol,P!!!
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I find his whole image completely annoying. His voice, while "good", is definitely not idol worthy. I truly hope he is not picked as this years idol.
Do you know Perez that Adam's hair and style idol is bill Kaulitz from Tokio Hotel? If not, then simply go on you tube and type : Adam Lambert hair idol, he says it himself . WOOT. .
he's very cute… smile
Equating the American Idol crown to the American Presidency is a sad statement about how superficial and distracted we've become as a nation.