After unveiling his debut-album cover earlier this week — which depicts a look he called "deliberately campy" — Adam Lambert made an appearance on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" to present his first single, "For Your Entertainment," and chat with the host.
"I am so excited, I popped right out of bed," he said. "Turn it up really loud, guys! I know it's really early, but turn it up!" Seacrest then hit play. "For Your Entertainment" is a synth-heavy pop club tune or, as Lambert put it, "dance music with a glam rock shuffle beat." There are echoes of Lady Gaga, countless '80s tunes and, during the chorus, "Fame." He doesn't show off his vocal range until the end, when he unleashes some of his signature yells.
The single was produced by Dr. Luke, who has worked with Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, Daughtry and Mos Def, and written with Claude Kelly, whose credits include collaborations with Spears, Clarkson and Miley Cyrus.
The album, also titled For Your Entertainment, is due November 23. According to Lambert, the disc will feature some songs with an "electro pop feel" and others that combine "guitar, live drums, a real rock sound." He added, "It's fun to create an eclectic collection."
Writers on the album include Pink and Max Martin, who wrote a tune called "What Do You Want From Me?"; Muse, who wrote a song called "Soaked"; and Justin Hawkins (formerly the lead singer and guitarist of the Darkness), who contributed "Music Again." Lambert himself wrote or co-wrote four songs: "Strut," "Aftermath," "Broken Open" and "Down the Rabbit Hole," which will be an iTunes bonus track. While Lady Gaga did write a song for Lambert, she did not contribute vocals. "Hope you're gonna wanna blast it while you're gettin ready for Halloween!! Then at the club!!!" Lambert tweeted just before playing "For Your Entertainment" on Seacrest's show.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Adam Lambert and Randy Jackson on Oprah’s “Biggest Reality Stars” Show
Not even Oprah is immune to the charms of “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert. The singer will talk about his upcoming album (and its attention-getting cover art) on Thursday’s episode, which is all about the biggest stars of reality TV. Lambert will be joined by America’s Best Dance Crew, “Project Runway” alumnus Christian Siriano, Randy Jackson and even cake bakers. Tune in for show updates!
4:36 p.m. — Adam Lambert time! Wow — he’s only appearing via Skype. Adam can’t make it to Chicago to talk to Oprah? He says he’s still finishing up his album. He says being discovered is a thing of the past, which is why he auditioned for “Idol,” to build a base. He talks about being a chorus boy in “Wicked” — and how he’s a “rock star”! And his segment ends, with an introduction for Randy Jackson. Jackson says he was a little shocked Adam didn’t win. Adam says he had no idea what was going to happen, and that it didn’t matter at the end of the day, because he got what he wanted: an album.
4:43 p.m. — Jackson talks about all the changes, and Oprah says she’s excited about Ellen Degeneres starting as a judge for season nine next year. But that’s for another episode. Jackson starts to pimp his “night job” show, “America’s Best Dance Crew.” He says the idea for the show came from watching the International Hip Hop competition. Season four winners “We Are Heroes” perform; the all-girl crew perform a superhero-themed show in shiny spandex and with mini-torches. Ha — they are literally breathless when Oprah tries to talk to them. Not because they’re in awe, but because their routine knocked the breath out of them.
4:36 p.m. — Adam Lambert time! Wow — he’s only appearing via Skype. Adam can’t make it to Chicago to talk to Oprah? He says he’s still finishing up his album. He says being discovered is a thing of the past, which is why he auditioned for “Idol,” to build a base. He talks about being a chorus boy in “Wicked” — and how he’s a “rock star”! And his segment ends, with an introduction for Randy Jackson. Jackson says he was a little shocked Adam didn’t win. Adam says he had no idea what was going to happen, and that it didn’t matter at the end of the day, because he got what he wanted: an album.
4:43 p.m. — Jackson talks about all the changes, and Oprah says she’s excited about Ellen Degeneres starting as a judge for season nine next year. But that’s for another episode. Jackson starts to pimp his “night job” show, “America’s Best Dance Crew.” He says the idea for the show came from watching the International Hip Hop competition. Season four winners “We Are Heroes” perform; the all-girl crew perform a superhero-themed show in shiny spandex and with mini-torches. Ha — they are literally breathless when Oprah tries to talk to them. Not because they’re in awe, but because their routine knocked the breath out of them.
Adam Lambert Reveals Single Details And Muse Collaboration, Defends Album Cover
Adam Lambert is once again taking to Twitter to reveal details about his Nov. 23 debut album, "For Your Entertainment."
On Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 28), the "American Idol" singer told fans that his debut single will be the album's title track, which was produced by Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald (Britney Spears, Katy Perry).
In addition, Lambert shared news about collaborating with two well-known U.K. rock acts. "There is also a song called 'Soaked' written by Muse!" Lambert Tweeted. "Also a tune called "Music Again" written by Justin Hawkins of the Darkness!"
The singer also revealed that he wrote four songs on "For Your Entertainment: "Strut," "Aftermath," "Broken Open" and an exclusive iTunes track entitled "Down the Rabbit Hole."
Just yesterday (Oct. 27), Lambert unveiled the album cover for "For Your Entertainment," which boasts a decidedly glam, '80s-inspired aesthetic and represents a big departure from "Idol" covers past. In the Warwick Saint-photographed close-up, Lambert sports dramatic eyeliner and cobalt-blue hair and poses in front of a celestial backdrop, with one fingerless-gloved hand pressed to his cheek.
The cover immediately drew mixed reactions from fans, but Lambert spoke up in defense of the heavily airbrushed image.
"Thank you to those who appreciate and understand that the album cover is deliberately campy," Lambert wrote. "It's an homage to the past. It IS ridiculous.
"For those that don't get it: oh well...Glad to have gotten your attention," added Lambert. "androgyny. Rock n Roll."
On Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 28), the "American Idol" singer told fans that his debut single will be the album's title track, which was produced by Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald (Britney Spears, Katy Perry).
In addition, Lambert shared news about collaborating with two well-known U.K. rock acts. "There is also a song called 'Soaked' written by Muse!" Lambert Tweeted. "Also a tune called "Music Again" written by Justin Hawkins of the Darkness!"
The singer also revealed that he wrote four songs on "For Your Entertainment: "Strut," "Aftermath," "Broken Open" and an exclusive iTunes track entitled "Down the Rabbit Hole."
Just yesterday (Oct. 27), Lambert unveiled the album cover for "For Your Entertainment," which boasts a decidedly glam, '80s-inspired aesthetic and represents a big departure from "Idol" covers past. In the Warwick Saint-photographed close-up, Lambert sports dramatic eyeliner and cobalt-blue hair and poses in front of a celestial backdrop, with one fingerless-gloved hand pressed to his cheek.
The cover immediately drew mixed reactions from fans, but Lambert spoke up in defense of the heavily airbrushed image.
"Thank you to those who appreciate and understand that the album cover is deliberately campy," Lambert wrote. "It's an homage to the past. It IS ridiculous.
"For those that don't get it: oh well...Glad to have gotten your attention," added Lambert. "androgyny. Rock n Roll."
Adam Lambert defends ‘campy’ album cover
To those who found Adam Lambert’s upcoming album cover to be a tacky mash-up of twinkling fonts, outdated inspiration and retouching gone wrong, the American Idol runner-up wants to make one thing perfectly clear: he meant to do that.
The singer took to his Twitter account Wednesday, hoping to convince critics that the cover art represented a tongue-in-cheek tribute rather than a personal case of bad taste.
“Thank you to those who appreciate and understand that the album cover is deliberately campy,” Lambert wrote. “It's an (homage) to the past. It IS ridiculous.”
If some are still undecided about the singer’s fairly obvious intent (seriously, forget the glitter — the pore-free “glamour shot” look and frosty pink lipstick give it away), Lambert takes comfort in the fact he was at least noticed, if not understood.
“For those that don't get it: oh well…Glad to have gotten your attention,” the performer tweeted before signing off with, "Androgyny.
The singer took to his Twitter account Wednesday, hoping to convince critics that the cover art represented a tongue-in-cheek tribute rather than a personal case of bad taste.
“Thank you to those who appreciate and understand that the album cover is deliberately campy,” Lambert wrote. “It's an (homage) to the past. It IS ridiculous.”
If some are still undecided about the singer’s fairly obvious intent (seriously, forget the glitter — the pore-free “glamour shot” look and frosty pink lipstick give it away), Lambert takes comfort in the fact he was at least noticed, if not understood.
“For those that don't get it: oh well…Glad to have gotten your attention,” the performer tweeted before signing off with, "Androgyny.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Susan Boyle vie for Peoples Choice Award
American Idol’s Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Daughtry and Carrie Underwood, plus Britain’s Got Talent’s Susan Boyle are all eligible for a 2010 People’s Choice Award. The first round of voting for is now open for fans of their favorite music stars, many of whom got their big break on a reality TV show. There are currently 12 nominees in each category. After the list is whittled down to five, fans will once again have the opportunity to vote for their favorites. The People’s Choice Awards will be held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on January 6, 2010.
So, how many of the People’s Choice initial nominees actually got their big break from a reality TV show? You’d be surprised! In the “Favorite Breakout Artist” category, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Susan Boyle are all up for a potential People’s Choice Award. “Favorite Country Artist” includes Carrie Underwood. This talented country/pop artist is also included in the “Favorite Female Artist” category. Kelly Clarkson’s name shows up as a “Favorite Pop Artist” and Jennifer Hudson falls under the “Favorite R&B Artist.” Finally Chris Daughtry is included as “Favorite Rock Band.”
Just in case you’re not counting, eight alumni from reality TV shows American Idol and Britain’s Got Talent are represented. That’s a pretty good validation that reality TV produces quality stars.
So, how many of the People’s Choice initial nominees actually got their big break from a reality TV show? You’d be surprised! In the “Favorite Breakout Artist” category, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Susan Boyle are all up for a potential People’s Choice Award. “Favorite Country Artist” includes Carrie Underwood. This talented country/pop artist is also included in the “Favorite Female Artist” category. Kelly Clarkson’s name shows up as a “Favorite Pop Artist” and Jennifer Hudson falls under the “Favorite R&B Artist.” Finally Chris Daughtry is included as “Favorite Rock Band.”
Just in case you’re not counting, eight alumni from reality TV shows American Idol and Britain’s Got Talent are represented. That’s a pretty good validation that reality TV produces quality stars.
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