He has been recognised in the 'Fan Army FTW' category, which celebrates artists with the most dedicated, supportive and involved followings.

Competition, however, is tough as the Glamberts will go head-to-head with the fans of Ed Sheeran ('Sheerios'), Selena Gomez ('Selenators'), Tokio Hotel ('Aliens'), Justin Bieber ('Beliebers'), Beyoncé ('Beyhive' members), Demi Lovato ('Lovatics'), Thirty Seconds To Mars ('Echelon'), and All Time Low ('Hustlers') for the exciting title.

The 2013 O Awards will be held on June 19th at 7pm ET/4pm PT online and there will be a "24-hour livestreamed party to celebrate and honor the artists, innovators and fans that are impacting music, technology and counter culture today."

During an interview with Pressparty last summer, the 'Trespassing' hitmaker explained that he feels united with his fans because they all share common ground: "We all want the same things, we all need the same things, we all fear the same things. We’re just different sexes, but we all kind of go through a lot of the same sh*t."

Fans can click here to cast their vote now.

Watch Lambert's powerful GLAAD Awards acceptance speech here:

The star has just smashed through the barrier and before reaching the figure, he thanked his devotees for their support.

The 'Better Than I Know Myself' star admitted that if he didn't have all of his Glamberts, then he wouldn't be anywhere in music. Lambert said:

"Wow!! Nearly 2 MILLION followers! I love you all!!!! Thank you for your unending support. Without my fans; I'd be NOWHERE."

Lambert has some way to go in the Twitter popularity stakes, however. Justin Bieber has over 39m followers whilst Lady Gaga has 37.2m.

The 'Trespassing' hitmaker was presented with the Davidson/Valentini award on Saturday, May 11 for making a significant difference in promoting equality for the LGBT community and from the stage he spoke out about being an openly gay male in the entertainment industry and what he has learned from his experience:

"Thank you. Ok, I have to make a speech. I'm supposed to be just a singer, but I tried to write a speech so bear with me. After almost winning 'American Idol', I have become a public figure. An openly gay public figure, and with that comes a lot of responsibility and a lot of opinions."

Lambert went on to discuss this generation's increasing sense of acceptance, acknowledging those that have paved the way, and confessed that it's tough to live up to everyone's expectations when trying to be a good role model even referencing his own song, 'Whataya Want From Me'. He continued:

"At the end of the day, it's not always so black and white. On one hand you have the stonewall generation, who paved the way. They're proud rebels who have waved the rainbow banner. They've fought for our rights and brought causes into the light and into the press. On the other hand you have the next generation coming up. Because of the groundwork that's been laid, they have more than the luxury to say, 'so I'm gay, no big deal. My sexuality does not define me'."

"It's a crucial time. We're right in the middle of two generations with two different perspectives but one common thread - love. With all the differences of opinion both within the LGBT community and elsewhere, all we can do is keep it real and spread a message of acceptance."

In March, GLAAD announced that Lambert would receive the Davidson/Valentini Award and cited the singer’s “continued success as one of the world’s best-selling pop stars shows LGBT people that they can be themselves and make it in a mainstream industry that many feel unfairly rejects them.

“Adam is fearless on stage and astonishes audiences in every country he performs in.”

Lambert took to Twitter after the ceremony - which was held at the Hilton Hotel in San Francisco - to thank the organisation for their continued support:

"Thank you @GLAAD for honoring me at the #glaadwards. Text GLAAD to 80888 to donate $10 to support GLAAD's work (sic)."

The 31-year-old star also posted a photo with his mother at the awards do, with the accompanying caption: "Mom and I at the #glaadawards both rockin Alexander McQueen on the carpet (sic)."

The annual ceremony pays tribute to the most outstanding images of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.

Spice Girls star Mel B presented Lambert with his award, and posted her excitement on Twitter ahead of the event.

She said: "Going to the #glaadawards in SF tonight!!!  Can't wait :) @glaad http://glaad.org/mediaawards," before later tweeting: "Can't wait for Mother's Day tomoz,today San Fran with @adamlambert then tomoz LA with my kiddies and hubby!! The perfect weekend (sic)."

The 'Trespassing' hitmaker posted a link to a video clip via his official Twitter page this afternoon (May 10) and it briefly documents his path from auditioning, to being a contestant and to where he is now.

During the short accompanying interview Lambert opened up about the impact 'American Idol' has had on his musical journey since appearing on it: "I get to travel the world and it's wild. There are moments where I think to myself, 'this is my life'. It's crazy. It's been an amazing journey - the last few years - since 'Idol'. Without this show I wouldn't have this platform, I'm having a great time. I love creating, I love entertaining and I'm not going to stop."

Meanwhile, the current season of the show is drawing to an end after favourite to win Angie Miller was eliminated last night. Kree Harrison will now go head-to-head against Candice Glover for this year's crown.

The competition was announced via GLAAD's official Twitter page last night (May 2) and followers can enter here by making a donation to the cause. $10 will get fans one entry to the contest, $25 will allow three entries and $45 is the cost of six.

A message on the site explains: "One lucky winner and a guest will receive the ultimate VIP treatment at the GLAAD Media Awards. The winner and a guest will be flown to San Francisco for a two night stay in one of the city's finest hotels. Once at the GLAAD Media Awards, the winner will walk the red carpet, attend a celebrity VIP reception, and get to see Adam Lambert accept the Davidson/Valentini Award."

The winner will be chosen and revealed on May 8 ahead of the ceremony, which is due to take place on May 11 at the Hilton San Francisco in Union Square.

The award that will be given to the 'Trespassing' superstar is "presented to an out LGBT media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equality for the LGBT community" and GLAAD "amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively."

GLAAD also ensures "that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media," and "promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality."

Watch Lambert's recent performance of 'Mad World' on 'Chinese Idol' here:

Bedlam, which unleashed its first issue on Tuesday (April 30), sees Lambert fans coming together to contribute articles and interviews.

In a blurb on their website, the free magazine said:

"BEDLAM is an ongoing creative alliance comprised of Adam Lambert fans coming together to share our creative works, ideas, and passion on the pages of Bedlam Fanzine, a FREE interactive digital magazine."

The first issue sits at a massive 234 pages and it can be viewed here. Speaking about the zine, Bedlam said:

"This 234 page rebooted premiere issue explores how fans express their fascination and fanaticism with Adam Lambert! The digital fanzine will feature original art, fashion, essays, humor, photos, commentary, "BEST" lists, playlists, event recaps, recipes, blog profiles, interviews, and much, much more."

Lambert has teamed up with the charity and the U.S. cell phone provider to offer followers the chance to win a place at an intimate concert and attend an exclusive 'meet and greet', but he has now revealed information on another way to to fundraise for The Trevor Project, which is an LGBT crisis and suicide prevention service provider.

Writing on his official social networking page over the weekend, the 'Trespassing' superstar explained that AT&T will donate 50¢ (32p) to the aforementioned organisation for every 'retweet' the message receives:

"I’ve teamed up w/ @ATT, @TrevorProject. For each person who RT this AT&T will donate 50¢, max 50k to @TrevorProject #attliveproud."

The 'Live Proud' campaign, which Lambert is both supporting and promoting with his involvement in the contest, aims to help the LGBTQ community to feel inspired, empowered and proud. Fans have been asked to share an image or story that best represents an AT&T “Live Proud” moment to enter.

The competition is only open to entrants from the USA and 10 winners will be chosen from across the country to meet Lambert at an intimate gig in Los Angeles.

A message on the competition's official Facebook page explains that "The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth" and that "AT&T's collaboration with Adam Lambert was based upon Adam's compassionate work and bold influence in the LGBTQ community."

The contest will end on June 30 and you can enter here.

The hitmaker took home the 'Favourite International Artist' title and during his acceptance speech thanked his fans for helping him to win the accolade:

"Thank you so much to Channel V and to you guys here, and to my fans out here."

"I'm so glad to be here in Macau and I'm so glad to be performing for you in a little bit. Thank you, I love you!"

Writing on his official Twitter page about the honour earlier today (April 18), Lambert expressed his gratitude for the recognition: "So honored to have received the Chinese Music Award for Fav International Artist tonight!! Thank u Channel V! I had so much fun performing!"

While on the red carpet, Lambert stopped for a brief interview and spoke about performing on the Chinese version of 'The Voice' recently along with how his tour of Asia has been, and said:

"It's my second time coming to Macau. I had so much fun, it was amazing. It was great to be on 'The Voice'. It was amazing, a little tour here of south east Asia here. We also did Hong Kong, it was wonderful. I love my Chinese fans!"

Talking about being invited to play a live set at Pride, the singer explained that there's a strong sense of community at LGBT events that creates a fantastic environment" "Whenever you get to come to a celebration like this, the energy's really high and everybody's feeling unified and I think that's a really nice 'family' feel."

When asked about his forthcoming new album, Lambert was very coy and teased: "All I can say is that I'm working on stuff and I have to be very ambiguous! I've no idea when I'm going to be able to talk about it. I haven't even started recording it yet."

He also confessed that the freedom that comes with growing equality is fantastic from a creative perspective as it allows him to write about a range of things in his music:

"It is a really important time. We're definitely in the midst of our own civil rights movement in a way. We're dealing with equality issues and it's just being unapologetic and being who we are, and I love that there's this movement going on right now."

"People are really excited about our community, our voices are being heard and it's become mainstream which is huge for us. It's amazing being a part of this movement. Internationally, it makes you think of a certain freedom we have in our country."

During his short but high-energy performance, the superstar addressed the crowd and expressed genuine excitement at the strength of the LGBT community as well as pride for how the world's views are starting to change:

"I don't want to get preachy, I don't want to get corny. I just want to say a couple of things real quick."

"You guys, this party right here - celebrating pride, celebrating as a big party. It's so f**king exciting right now, I'm so thrilled to be here. This is what it's about. We are effecting change, you guys. I know you all can feel it, sh*t is changing."

At the event's concert, Lambert treated party-goers to renditions of 'Naked Love', 'Trespassing', 'Pop That Lock' and 'Whadaya Want From Me'.

Watch him perform 'Naked Love' from Miami Beach Gay Pride here:

The Key to the City was presented by Miami Beach Mayor, Matti Bower, to Lambert for: "being brave enough to be openly gay on American Idol."

Lambert accepted the Key and said: "Thank you! I'm openly happy right now for this key. I don't know what the hell it really opens, but I'm certainly going to find out."

Yesterday (April 13) Lambert attended a press conference in his honour, and told the awaiting media and fans:

"The energy's really high and everybody's feeling kind of unified. I think that's going to be a very nice family feel for the show.

Lambert went on to say that it has become more important than ever for him to connect with the gay and lesbian community:

"People are really excited that our voices are being heard. It's becoming main stream."

Special thanks to @onLifewithMusic, @KyleCollins and @woogis for the photos

See footage of the Key Ceremony and Lambert with his dancers in Miami below:

]]> Pressparty http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/adamlambert/view/72838/ Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:07:10 +0100 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/adamlambert/view/72838/ Former 'American Idol' superstar Adam Lambert has revealed that after years of being in the spotlight as an openly gay male he's finally comfortable with the 'role model' status.

During an interview with South Florida Gay News, the 'Trespassing' singer explained that it took him a while to come to terms with the pressure he felt to be a spokesperson for the LGBT community:

"I’m totally comfortable with it now. You know it’s weird, I was just being honest. It’s a bit daunting. You’re a role model or icon or you’re supposed to try to be one so I was intimated by it at first. I didn’t realize that was going to come with everything. I was just trying to sing."

Lambert added that he learned how to cope with the expectations by identifying the fact that he 'didn't really have a lot of gay role models' in his youth and trying to step into the shoes of the kind of person he would have looked up:

"One of the thing that drives me the most is when I was younger I didn’t really have a lot of gay role models who were proud and gay and open and were who they were. I’ve gotten letters and met younger people in the LGBT community who have said “Wow I really appreciate the fact that you don’t make any apologies and you’re just this wacky guy.” And that alone gives me a lot of confidence."

"If I can help a young person feel more comfortable in their own skin or be the person they want to be it’s f**king awesome."

Watch Lambert perform a rendition of 'Broken English' from a recent concert here:

During an interview with Wire magazine, Lambert was asked about a quote he gave to Pressparty back in 2012 about being a "post-gay man in a pre-gay industry" and explained that he still feels alienated in a way, but it doesn't hold him back:

"I still sometimes feel like an outsider in the music industry, but I suppose that gives me a stronger point of view as an artist. I’ve always felt a bit alienated. It’s what makes me who I am. I’m proud to represent something alternative to the status quo. In Pop, that’s both a challenge and a privilege."

The 'Never Close Our Eyes' hitmaker also admitted that while he's thrilled at his commercial success, he would rather measure it in 'happiness' than celebrity status: "Success is relative − I may have my career highs and lows, but all of it is an amazing step up from where I was five years ago. I am my own boss and I get to do what I love as a career. I feel very fortunate and I plan to keep measuring success in the happiness I get to share with my family, friends and fans."

When asked what's next for him, Lambert said that he will perform a live set at the Miami Beach Gay Pride festival this weekend (April 13-14) and added: "I’m working on a few different projects. I’m very excited about Life Ball in Vienna in May. If you aren’t familiar, look it up − it’s a huge spectacle of a fundraiser."

Check out a recent interview with Lambert here: