January 2013 Chat

By eywflyer On 12/31/2012 · 2,525 Comments · In 2013 Chats, Chat Threads

2013 will apparently begin with a rather quiet month for Adam, as he has only one performance currently scheduled. This will be a Hennessy Artistry event in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on January 4. After that, Adam’s next scheduled event is the kickoff of his international “non-tour” in Seoul, South Korea on February 17. There is no official word as yet on whether some North American dates will eventually be added to the non-tour in the spring, but recent comments from Adam have not been very optimistic.

Above we see Adam performing at his final concert of 2012, at the Mulia Resort in Bali, Indonesia. Happy New Year and enjoy the chat!

2,525 Responses to January 2013 Chat

nkd says:

01/04/2013 at 10:37 pm

NCOE on UK BB opening
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Zn_m9KV-V5g&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Ffeature%3Dplayer_embedded%26v%3DZn_m9KV-V5g

NCOE on UK BB opening http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Zn_m9KV-V5g&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Ffeature%3Dplayer_embedded%26v%3DZn_m9KV-V5g
Ron says:

01/04/2013 at 10:38 pm

little dutchess says:
01/04/2013 at 9:44 pm
And how kind of you, Ron to treat us to Alfie Boe in the kitchen (we got to see him in
Thetford Forest north of London en route to Scotland on July 13, 2012…that’s why we missed the 3rd Queenbert in London since we had tix to see Alfie.)

Oh! I didn’t know this. I was under the impression that you and the Duke were so ill at the time that you missed both concerts! So glad you got to see Boe!!

I’m so glad too that you enjoyed the Alfie “kitchen clip”. There he was just standing there with his hands in his pockets, so casual, and sounding so effortlessly magnificent!

Alfred Giovanni Roncalli Boe. I guess he must be Italian or something.

Did you know that his career began while he was making his living polishing cars?! He loved to sing and would sing arias while tending to clients cars. The right client at the right time happened to want his car polished when he heard Alfie singing. He handed Alfie his business card and that’s how it all began.

We imagine Adam being so right and so perfect for this and that and the other thing. I would guess Boe’s devotees thought he was a shoo-in for Jean Valjean in the movie version of “Les Miserables” and were certainly disappointed if not outraged that he didn’t get the part. He played the role in London’s West End to great acclaim (by all accounts, standing ovations every night after he sang “Bring Him Home”), did concert versions, voice is incredible, looks the part but … he probably wasn’t even considered.

The best man doesn’t always win, unfortunately. I’m, of course, thinking of Adam and, of course, hoping for the very best.

<blockquote>little dutchess says: 01/04/2013 at 9:44 pm And how kind of you, Ron to treat us to Alfie Boe in the kitchen (we got to see him in Thetford Forest north of London en route to Scotland on July 13, 2012…that’s why we missed the 3rd Queenbert in London since we had tix to see Alfie.)</blockquote> Oh! I didn't know this. I was under the impression that you and the Duke were so ill at the time that you missed both concerts! So glad you got to see Boe!! I'm so glad too that you enjoyed the Alfie "kitchen clip". There he was just standing there with his hands in his pockets, so casual, and sounding so effortlessly magnificent! Alfred Giovanni Roncalli Boe. I guess he must be Italian or something. :laugh: Did you know that his career began while he was making his living polishing cars?! He loved to sing and would sing arias while tending to clients cars. The right client at the right time happened to want his car polished when he heard Alfie singing. He handed Alfie his business card and that's how it all began. We imagine Adam being so right and so perfect for this and that and the other thing. I would guess Boe's devotees thought he was a shoo-in for Jean Valjean in the movie version of "Les Miserables" and were certainly disappointed if not outraged that he didn't get the part. He played the role in London's West End to great acclaim (by all accounts, standing ovations every night after he sang "Bring Him Home"), did concert versions, voice is incredible, looks the part but ... he probably wasn't even considered. The best man doesn't always win, unfortunately. I'm, of course, thinking of Adam and, of course, hoping for the very best.
nkd says:

01/04/2013 at 10:39 pm

Just tried thehomeplanet mils, I can’t get on either.

Just tried thehomeplanet mils, I can't get on either.
ultimathule says:

01/04/2013 at 10:41 pm

Wow, mils – that’s incredible. Just a critter or two in the attic doesn’t seem so bad now. Do have deer – saw seventeen stroll along the top backyard not too long ago. Maryland has lots of Lyme disease – think from deer ticks.

Nature red of tooth and claw – always out to getcha.

Wow, mils - that's incredible. Just a critter or two in the attic doesn't seem so bad now. Do have deer - saw seventeen stroll along the top backyard not too long ago. Maryland has lots of Lyme disease - think from deer ticks. Nature red of tooth and claw - always out to getcha.
ultimathule says:

01/04/2013 at 10:47 pm

Says “forbidden” on Home Planet

Says "forbidden" on Home Planet
Kradamour says:

01/04/2013 at 10:48 pm

Tried to log in to Home Planet, got a 403 Forbidden error.

If access is forbidden, maybe we should try to go trespassing over there…

G’nite, peeps! Just in and out tonight. Long week.
Happy weekend!

Tried to log in to Home Planet, got a 403 Forbidden error. :( If access is forbidden, maybe we should try to go trespassing over there... ;-) G'nite, peeps! Just in and out tonight. Long week. Happy weekend! :laugh:
Soccermom says:

01/04/2013 at 10:56 pm

Just popping in to mention that I am watching the movie Pitch Perfect and one of the male characters held up the LP cover (vinyl) of FYE to attract the attention of the main female character. Did we know this? Of course, the main female character is Anna Kendrick, one of Adam’s buds…

Just popping in to mention that I am watching the movie Pitch Perfect and one of the male characters held up the LP cover (vinyl) of FYE to attract the attention of the main female character. Did we know this? Of course, the main female character is Anna Kendrick, one of Adam's buds...
Ron says:

01/04/2013 at 11:06 pm

ultimathule says:
01/04/2013 at 10:41 pm

Wow, mils – that’s incredible. Just a critter or two in the attic doesn’t seem so bad now. Do have deer.

This is worse than I thought.

You have deer’s in your attic?!

How do you sleep at night?

<blockquote>ultimathule says: 01/04/2013 at 10:41 pm Wow, mils – that’s incredible. Just a critter or two in the attic doesn’t seem so bad now. Do have deer.</blockquote> This is worse than I thought. You have deer's in your attic?! :shock: How do you sleep at night? :laugh:
milwlovesadam says:

01/04/2013 at 11:15 pm

Well, as my dad says, it’s better than bats in yer belfry.

Well, as my dad says, it's better than bats in yer belfry.
milwlovesadam says:

01/04/2013 at 11:16 pm

I was just listening to Alfie Boe. Man, our thoughts do seem to cross here!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKIRY6caqgY&feature=player_detailpage

I was just listening to Alfie Boe. Man, our thoughts do seem to cross here!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKIRY6caqgY&feature=player_detailpage
nkd says:

01/04/2013 at 11:20 pm

Oh Biebs!
http://www.tmz.com/2013/01/04/justin-bieber-marijuana-pot-blunt-smoking-picture-photo/

Adam must be taking too many headlines!

Oh Biebs! http://www.tmz.com/2013/01/04/justin-bieber-marijuana-pot-blunt-smoking-picture-photo/ Adam must be taking too many headlines! ;-)
Ron says:

01/04/2013 at 11:37 pm

milwlovesadam says:
01/04/2013 at 11:16 pm

I was just listening to Alfie Boe. Man, our thoughts do seem to cross here!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKIRY6caqgY&feature=player_detailpage

Thanks, mils! I hadn’t seen that one.

<blockquote>milwlovesadam says: 01/04/2013 at 11:16 pm I was just listening to Alfie Boe. Man, our thoughts do seem to cross here!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKIRY6caqgY&feature=player_detailpage</blockquote> Thanks, mils! I hadn't seen that one.
aely says:

01/05/2013 at 12:09 am

http://english.cntv.cn/program/upclose/20130105/101419.shtml#.UOeyel11lHo.twitter

Great interview from China. I love the part when he says I am certain that I will always be performing

http://english.cntv.cn/program/upclose/20130105/101419.shtml#.UOeyel11lHo.twitter Great interview from China. I love the part when he says I am certain that I will always be performing
ultimathule says:

01/05/2013 at 12:22 am

Haven’t heard ’em since Christmas Eve.

Haven't heard 'em since Christmas Eve.
ultimathule says:

01/05/2013 at 12:54 am

aely – is that the interview that it was said it was unusual they would give time to Adam?

aely - is that the interview that it was said it was unusual they would give time to Adam?
ultimathule says:

01/05/2013 at 12:54 am

Boe reminds me of Bocelli

Boe reminds me of Bocelli
aely says:

01/05/2013 at 1:00 am

Yes, it is supposed to be the first gay person the government allowed to be interviewed.

Yes, it is supposed to be the first gay person the government allowed to be interviewed.
Ceddies says:

01/05/2013 at 1:07 am

dot.

dot.
nkd says:

01/05/2013 at 1:11 am

Love that China interview.
Thanks aely for posting it. I saw it earlier floating around on twitter but lost it.

I’m loving these clips of Alfie Boe. I did not know anything about him before Ron posted the 4 Valjeans video a couple of days ago. I don’t go to a lot of musical theater, maybe I should start, although I probably won’t see Alfie unless I go to London.

Love that China interview. Thanks aely for posting it. I saw it earlier floating around on twitter but lost it. I'm loving these clips of Alfie Boe. I did not know anything about him before Ron posted the 4 Valjeans video a couple of days ago. I don't go to a lot of musical theater, maybe I should start, although I probably won't see Alfie unless I go to London.
milwlovesadam says:

01/05/2013 at 1:15 am

aely, thank you for that fantastic interview. So much hair, yummy. She did a great job with him. Nice questions and of course, great answers.

aely, thank you for that fantastic interview. So much hair, yummy. She did a great job with him. Nice questions and of course, great answers.
Ceddies says:

01/05/2013 at 1:21 am

Just watched the interview you posted, aely. It was the first time I had seen it. That’s the hair that I love!!!! Great interview. Thanks.

Just watched the interview you posted, aely. It was the first time I had seen it. That's the hair that I love!!!! Great interview. Thanks.
ultimathule says:

01/05/2013 at 1:25 am

Want that interview – love it – any way to dl it?
Link said copy URL – did that and it went onto my “clipboard” – whatever that is. Think I’ll go look for it – must be here somewhere.

Want that interview - love it - any way to dl it? Link said copy URL - did that and it went onto my "clipboard" - whatever that is. Think I'll go look for it - must be here somewhere.
milwlovesadam says:

01/05/2013 at 1:30 am

LOL ultimat, as long as it isn’t in your attic you’re home free!

G’nite peeps!!

LOL ultimat, as long as it isn't in your attic you're home free! G'nite peeps!!
aely says:

01/05/2013 at 1:38 am

In that interview she became a Glambert….love it.

Since some of you enjoyed Chehon here are the highlights of his run and win. He was in the bottom 2 quite often but saved himself with his amazing solos.

If you watch, look how he leads with his chest as a male lead. His struggle was to loosen his core to do other dance styles but he did because he is trained and he can understand his body and movement more quickly than an untrained dancer (Johnny).

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=chehon%20wespi-tschopp

In that interview she became a Glambert....love it. Since some of you enjoyed Chehon here are the highlights of his run and win. He was in the bottom 2 quite often but saved himself with his amazing solos. If you watch, look how he leads with his chest as a male lead. His struggle was to loosen his core to do other dance styles but he did because he is trained and he can understand his body and movement more quickly than an untrained dancer (Johnny). http://m.youtube.com/results?q=chehon%20wespi-tschopp
ultimathule says:

01/05/2013 at 1:41 am

Wonder how he got that interview then? Would love to know.

Wonder how he got that interview then? Would love to know.
aely says:

01/05/2013 at 1:51 am

@glam_alidol: official vid of @adamlambert CCTV
news Upclose interview http://t.co/KSGy5SF6 @shoshannastone

@glam_alidol: pls give official vid hits ：）

Use this link!!!

@glam_alidol: official vid of @adamlambert CCTV news Upclose interview http://t.co/KSGy5SF6 @shoshannastone @glam_alidol: pls give official vid hits ：） Use this link!!!
ultimathule says:

01/05/2013 at 1:51 am

Have music devices all over the house, but today one of my wonderful sons-in-law came by and helped me install a setup of both old and new equipment. New Marantz CD player (have hundreds of CDs) with my approximately 20-year-old Denon receiver and – brought out of retirement – my huge Klipsch speakers. Whatta difference in the sound – so clear and beautiful – with those enormous things – can only turn the volume up to about 10 or 11 o’clock on the volume or they’ll blast you out of the room. Neighbors aren’t close thank gawd.

Have music devices all over the house, but today one of my wonderful sons-in-law came by and helped me install a setup of both old and new equipment. New Marantz CD player (have hundreds of CDs) with my approximately 20-year-old Denon receiver and - brought out of retirement - my huge Klipsch speakers. Whatta difference in the sound - so clear and beautiful - with those enormous things - can only turn the volume up to about 10 or 11 o'clock on the volume or they'll blast you out of the room. Neighbors aren't close thank gawd.
ultimathule says:

01/05/2013 at 1:59 am

Thanks, aely – sent to Twitter, as well. Bookmarked it fine, but can’t find clipboard on Windows XP where the URL went – apparently it’s hidden somewhere in the C Drive.

Thanks, aely - sent to Twitter, as well. Bookmarked it fine, but can't find clipboard on Windows XP where the URL went - apparently it's hidden somewhere in the C Drive.
turquoisewaters says:

01/05/2013 at 3:07 am

Yes, it is supposed to be the first gay person the government allowed to be interviewed.

That is so wonderful. He was a great ambassador in this interview. Had to do some google research here: Gays were considered mentally ill in China until 2001. But things seem to be changing rather quickly there as well, with the younger generation much more likely to be out. Oh and the American Psychiatric Association did not declassify homosexuality as a mental illness until 1973.

<blockquote>Yes, it is supposed to be the first gay person the government allowed to be interviewed.</blockquote> That is so wonderful. He was a great ambassador in this interview. Had to do some google research here: Gays were considered mentally ill in China until 2001. But things seem to be changing rather quickly there as well, with the younger generation much more likely to be out. Oh and the American Psychiatric Association did not declassify homosexuality as a mental illness until 1973. :-(
Ron says:

01/05/2013 at 3:40 am

One can be homosexual and mentally ill at the same time though
turquoisewaters

For example … here I am.

I do think this; I do believe this …

Let’s say, 25 years from now, Adam will be the person that other gay artists will point to and thank for paving the way and allowing them to be themselves and say that it’s “okay” to be gay. That there’s nothing wrong with it.

By then, most people will wonder why society thought that there was anything wrong with it in the first place.

50 years from now, Adam will be looked upon as a pioneer and people will wonder why and shudder to think that gays and lesbians were ever treated any differently than anyone else.

I don’t think it’s likely that I’ll be here 50 years from now, let alone 25 years from now, but I’d love to see the day when this will be the real world, the ‘norm’ and just the way it is.

If I’m not going to be here 25 years from now, where am I going? More important, what should I wear when I go there?!

Heaven’s above!

Maybe I should start packing or at least start putting things aside for when the time comes.

One can be homosexual and mentally ill at the same time though turquoisewaters For example ... here I am. :laugh: I do think this; I do believe this ... Let's say, 25 years from now, Adam will be the person that other gay artists will point to and thank for paving the way and allowing them to be themselves and say that it's "okay" to be gay. That there's nothing wrong with it. By then, most people will wonder why society thought that there was anything wrong with it in the first place. 50 years from now, Adam will be looked upon as a pioneer and people will wonder why and shudder to think that gays and lesbians were ever treated any differently than anyone else. I don't think it's likely that I'll be here 50 years from now, let alone 25 years from now, but I'd love to see the day when this will be the real world, the 'norm' and just the way it is. If I'm not going to be here 25 years from now, where am I going? More important, what should I wear when I go there?! Heaven's above! ;-) Maybe I should start packing or at least start putting things aside for when the time comes. :-))
LadyNorth says:

01/05/2013 at 3:50 am

Ron I agree with you about Adam being a brave role model in the future. Not so many decades ago homosexuality was a crime. Then it was only mental illness. Then it was considered “bad” and spreading HIV. Then it was something that was not discussed. Then suddenly it spread on tv, so that every many tv series had to have their gay figures and there was reality tv-shows with gays. But there’s still things to do. In my opinion it’s not only about accepting gay, it’s about accepting different. Different way to dress, live, express yourself. People can be very cruel and not accepting towards everyone who doesn’t match the norm.

I loved the interview on Chinese TV. Here is the youtube version, if someone wants to download.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m68yoqTSDok&feature=youtu.be

Ron I agree with you about Adam being a brave role model in the future. Not so many decades ago homosexuality was a crime. Then it was only mental illness. Then it was considered "bad" and spreading HIV. Then it was something that was not discussed. Then suddenly it spread on tv, so that every many tv series had to have their gay figures and there was reality tv-shows with gays. But there's still things to do. In my opinion it's not only about accepting gay, it's about accepting different. Different way to dress, live, express yourself. People can be very cruel and not accepting towards everyone who doesn't match the norm. I loved the interview on Chinese TV. Here is the youtube version, if someone wants to download. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m68yoqTSDok&feature=youtu.be
rs says:

01/05/2013 at 4:02 am

I loved that CCTV interview! Throughout the whole long interview no questions about being a Gay celebrity or coming out or any of the other annoying questions we usually get (just a cute mention of his boyfriend being a better cook). At first, I thought, how great, it isn’t news any more, then I realised that it is probably a banned subject for discussion on Chinese TV, or a wish not to get into controversial topics. Correct me if I am wrong.

I loved that CCTV interview! Throughout the whole long interview no questions about being a Gay celebrity or coming out or any of the other annoying questions we usually get (just a cute mention of his boyfriend being a better cook). At first, I thought, how great, it isn't news any more, then I realised that it is probably a banned subject for discussion on Chinese TV, or a wish not to get into controversial topics. Correct me if I am wrong.
Ron says:

01/05/2013 at 4:13 am

LadyNorth says:
01/05/2013 at 3:50 am

Different way to dress, live, express yourself. People can be very cruel and not accepting towards everyone who doesn’t match the norm.

So true and all I can do is cry right now, real tears, … because that’s been my reality for my whole life.

Ah, well. That’s the way it is, for now.

Time for bed.

Good night.

<blockquote> LadyNorth says: 01/05/2013 at 3:50 am Different way to dress, live, express yourself. People can be very cruel and not accepting towards everyone who doesn’t match the norm.</blockquote> So true and all I can do is cry right now, real tears, ... because that's been my reality for my whole life. Ah, well. That's the way it is, for now. Time for bed. Good night.
rs says:

01/05/2013 at 4:14 am

For years I have had a dream of seeing Adam sing “Bring Him Home”. When I have suggested this I have been told that it is sung by a much older man….I know, I saw the play. So in 20 years when they do a remake of the movie or put on yet another stage production of Les Miz, thay will be clammoring to get Adam for the part. And he will carry on the tradition of breathtaking voices playing Jean Valjean…….but I don’t want to wait that long, just this one song…please Universe….make it happen.

For years I have had a dream of seeing Adam sing "Bring Him Home". When I have suggested this I have been told that it is sung by a much older man....I know, I saw the play. So in 20 years when they do a remake of the movie or put on yet another stage production of Les Miz, thay will be clammoring to get Adam for the part. And he will carry on the tradition of breathtaking voices playing Jean Valjean.......but I don't want to wait that long, just this one song...please Universe....make it happen.
LadyNorth says:

01/05/2013 at 4:57 am

So true and all I can do is cry right now, real tears, … because that’s been my reality for my whole life.

So sorry to hear that Ron I have many friends who have been bullied at school as kids, for who knows what reasons. It has taken years for them to recover from it. And I’ve noticed adults may do the same, usually it just different form. Live and let live!

rs, I don’t know but it just came to my mind that maybe in oriental cultures sexuality is a private matter, people are not asked about those kinds of things. Whatever sexuality they represent. Did I heard it right, did the lady who interviewed him said that she was from San Diego too? If it was like that, wonder does she live in China now…

<blockquote> So true and all I can do is cry right now, real tears, … because that’s been my reality for my whole life. </blockquote> So sorry to hear that Ron :( I have many friends who have been bullied at school as kids, for who knows what reasons. It has taken years for them to recover from it. And I've noticed adults may do the same, usually it just different form. Live and let live! rs, I don't know but it just came to my mind that maybe in oriental cultures sexuality is a private matter, people are not asked about those kinds of things. Whatever sexuality they represent. Did I heard it right, did the lady who interviewed him said that she was from San Diego too? If it was like that, wonder does she live in China now...
rs says:

01/05/2013 at 5:25 am

LadyNorth , I wasn’t sure if she said that she was from San Diego of if he was just a guy from San Diego. Have to listen again

LadyNorth , I wasn't sure if she said that she was from San Diego of if he was just a guy from San Diego. Have to listen again
HK fan says:

01/05/2013 at 7:08 am

Thankyou so much for posting the youtube of the up close interview ladynorth, I hadn’t been able to see anything on the other links. wow, what a great interview, he’s just so personable and articulate, i could just listen to him talk for hours. And such great indepth questions, non of the normal shitty stuff they ask him, or stupid games they want him to play.
She definitely said she came from San Diego.
I’m not sure about mentioning sexuality….but certainly the HK Chinese are pretty blunt about other things, and would think nothing of coming up and saying to someone, wow, you look fat, or you look ugly today

Thankyou so much for posting the youtube of the up close interview ladynorth, I hadn't been able to see anything on the other links. wow, what a great interview, he's just so personable and articulate, i could just listen to him talk for hours. And such great indepth questions, non of the normal shitty stuff they ask him, or stupid games they want him to play. She definitely said she came from San Diego. I'm not sure about mentioning sexuality....but certainly the HK Chinese are pretty blunt about other things, and would think nothing of coming up and saying to someone, wow, you look fat, or you look ugly today:)
rs says:

01/05/2013 at 7:22 am

Adam tweeted a pic from the afterparty

Adam Lambert‏@adamlambert

AfterParty http://instagr.am/p/UGFdjzuNHc/

Adam tweeted a pic from the afterparty Adam Lambert‏@adamlambert AfterParty http://instagr.am/p/UGFdjzuNHc/
rs says:

01/05/2013 at 7:28 am

Have you seen this clip of Adam when he was a kid talking about performing? I never saw it. Adorable

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtY5QEyziNw&feature=youtu.be

Have you seen this clip of Adam when he was a kid talking about performing? I never saw it. Adorable http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtY5QEyziNw&feature=youtu.be
luval says:

01/05/2013 at 8:19 am

Good morning!
rs…I saw that clip once. I think it was during either Behind the Music or the ETrue Hollywood hour. It’s only 7 seconds. Bet a lot of people haven’t seen it. He’s sooooo enthused!

That CCTV interview was terrific!! I like it when he says he almost always remembers faces with the conversations he’s had. And the control thing at the end where he realizes he has to surrender sometimes. And that long and fluffy hair…so cute. He’ll be visiting Abreea soon. Thanks for the youtube version, Lady North. The other one kept buffering.

I can’t get on Home Planet either. Hmmmm….closed down? or just down for repair/refurbushing?

Good morning! rs...I saw that clip once. I think it was during either Behind the Music or the ETrue Hollywood hour. It's only 7 seconds. Bet a lot of people haven't seen it. He's sooooo enthused! That CCTV interview was terrific!! I like it when he says he almost always remembers faces with the conversations he's had. And the control thing at the end where he realizes he has to surrender sometimes. And that long and fluffy hair...so cute. He'll be visiting Abreea soon. Thanks for the youtube version, Lady North. The other one kept buffering. I can't get on Home Planet either. Hmmmm....closed down? or just down for repair/refurbushing?
luval says:

01/05/2013 at 8:22 am

turquoisewaters posted this on the Hennessy thread. If she doesn’t mind, I brought it over here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKVx_JOvPzA

And here’s my post in reply

luval says:
01/04/2013 at 9:44 pm

Again a great interview, turquoise! I see the McEwen brothers from a different angle. They were soooooo thrilled.

I still don’t think Adam gets why us 29yr olds like him. I don’t think of him as my son. LOL. In the book On the Meaning of Adam Lambert by Juneau & Xena, the first few pages talk about what he means to many including myself. It is so hard to describe. Someone really has to have a heart to heart talk with him about this!!

turquoisewaters posted this on the Hennessy thread. If she doesn't mind, I brought it over here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKVx_JOvPzA And here's my post in reply<blockquote>luval says: 01/04/2013 at 9:44 pm Again a great interview, turquoise! I see the McEwen brothers from a different angle. They were soooooo thrilled. I still don’t think Adam gets why us 29yr olds like him. I don’t think of him as my son. LOL. In the book On the Meaning of Adam Lambert by Juneau & Xena, the first few pages talk about what he means to many including myself. It is so hard to describe. Someone really has to have a heart to heart talk with him about this!!</blockquote>
luval says:

01/05/2013 at 8:32 am

I just want to comment about Phillip Phillps. Over at mj’s there are a couple of threads about his album going gold, he’s on the cover of Billboard, his song Home selling multi-platinum. Well I don’t like the guy. He hated being on AI (people say it was because he was ill it just looked that way), but I watched the season and he stated several times in so many words he didn’t want to audition & didn’t want to be there. Even now he never mentions AI in interviews. So ungrateful to me.

Unlike Adam who thanks and thanks and thanks AI because he would never be where he is except for that platform. I think once he said he might have had some success but it would have taken longer and been much harder.

I might be exaggerating a bit about PP but am really sick of him.

I just want to comment about Phillip Phillps. Over at mj's there are a couple of threads about his album going gold, he's on the cover of Billboard, his song Home selling multi-platinum. Well I don't like the guy. He hated being on AI (people say it was because he was ill it just looked that way), but I watched the season and he stated several times in so many words he didn't want to audition & didn't want to be there. Even now he never mentions AI in interviews. So ungrateful to me. Unlike Adam who thanks and thanks and thanks AI because he would never be where he is except for that platform. I think once he said he might have had some success but it would have taken longer and been much harder. I might be exaggerating a bit about PP but am really sick of him.
aely says:

01/05/2013 at 8:44 am

If you all can see the official link video please use that link and not the you tube link. Glam_alidol tweeted to please use the official link that is watched by the government. Shows his popularity I guess.

If you all can see the official link video please use that link and not the you tube link. Glam_alidol tweeted to please use the official link that is watched by the government. Shows his popularity I guess.
luval says:

01/05/2013 at 8:50 am

aely…I tried to watch the Chinese link but it kept buffering. Stopped at MW…I went out for a run, came back and it still was buffering. Maybe because of the time difference there are many many people on that link. Will try again later.

Anyone know how much of a video you have to watch to give credit to the video provider (youtube, etc)? The whole thing, three quarters? Always wanted to know this.

aely...I tried to watch the Chinese link but it kept buffering. Stopped at MW...I went out for a run, came back and it still was buffering. Maybe because of the time difference there are many many people on that link. Will try again later. Anyone know how much of a video you have to watch to give credit to the video provider (youtube, etc)? The whole thing, three quarters? Always wanted to know this.
HK fan says:

01/05/2013 at 9:48 am

aely, I can’t seem to watch the official video…just get a big black box where the video is supposed to be.

luval. I really haven;t been following PP that much, sometimes read some of the comments though, and saw in his latest interview that he said he wouldn’t be watching the new season of Idol. Definitely seems to want to distance himself from it. And I must admit to be a bit jealous of his success and numbers, considering he is such a mediocre singer.

aely, I can't seem to watch the official video...just get a big black box where the video is supposed to be. luval. I really haven;t been following PP that much, sometimes read some of the comments though, and saw in his latest interview that he said he wouldn't be watching the new season of Idol. Definitely seems to want to distance himself from it. And I must admit to be a bit jealous of his success and numbers, considering he is such a mediocre singer.
HK fan says:

01/05/2013 at 10:07 am

This is a nice photo, such a gorgeous smile

https://twitter.com/Florence_xoxo/status/287555518891962369/photo/1

This is a great head on Trespassing from HCMC, didn’t realise he threw the mic down at the end, amazing vocals. They’ve got fever and AUGGMY too

http://giaitri.vnexpress.net/video/video-nhac/adam-lambert-day-ca-tinh-tren-san-khau-2409578.html

This is a nice photo, such a gorgeous smile https://twitter.com/Florence_xoxo/status/287555518891962369/photo/1 This is a great head on Trespassing from HCMC, didn't realise he threw the mic down at the end, amazing vocals. They've got fever and AUGGMY too http://giaitri.vnexpress.net/video/video-nhac/adam-lambert-day-ca-tinh-tren-san-khau-2409578.html
aely says:

01/05/2013 at 10:15 am

hkfan I know not everyone can see it but if you have a choice then watch the official one. It seems important. Glam_alidol seems pretty on top of things. It is fascinating how China works.

hkfan I know not everyone can see it but if you have a choice then watch the official one. It seems important. Glam_alidol seems pretty on top of things. It is fascinating how China works.
aely says:

01/05/2013 at 10:19 am

luval

According to YouTube’s FAQ on May 23, 2012:

A view is counted whenever someone watches a video on YouTube. We do not get more specific than this to avoid attempts at artificially inflating view counts.

I would assume they don’t count views as soon as you load the video, since that would make it too easy to artificially inflate view counts. Further than that, it’s difficult to say.

luval According to YouTube's FAQ on May 23, 2012: A view is counted whenever someone watches a video on YouTube. We do not get more specific than this to avoid attempts at artificially inflating view counts. I would assume they don't count views as soon as you load the video, since that would make it too easy to artificially inflate view counts. Further than that, it's difficult to say.
rs says:

01/05/2013 at 11:21 am

Loved that Trespassing vid. The first time I saw this on the live stream I was sure that he said “my ass” and not “my yeah” at the very end of the song, just before he threw down the mic. After watching this vid, I am sure of it. It was the end of his show (except for the duet), what are they going to do to him. I am sure that he didn’t just get carried away and forget, but was making a little rebellion here. What do you all think?
http://giaitri.vnexpress.net/video/video-nhac/adam-lambert-day-ca-tinh-tren-san-khau-2409578.html

Loved that Trespassing vid. The first time I saw this on the live stream I was sure that he said "my ass" and not "my yeah" at the very end of the song, just before he threw down the mic. After watching this vid, I am sure of it. It was the end of his show (except for the duet), what are they going to do to him. I am sure that he didn't just get carried away and forget, but was making a little rebellion here. What do you all think? http://giaitri.vnexpress.net/video/video-nhac/adam-lambert-day-ca-tinh-tren-san-khau-2409578.html
ultimathule says:

01/05/2013 at 11:38 am

Thanks so much, LadyNorth – downloaded the interview.

Thanks so much, LadyNorth - downloaded the interview.