Earlier today, we posted an article with the headline "Adam Lambert Rips Into Susan Boyle." *
Did we aim to capture the attention of readers with it? Of course. Did we then explain the situation - in which Lambert referred to Boyle's album as "terrible," laughed about her single "Wild Horses" and then said he was misquoted, while not providing his real quote - in great detail? Yes.
Did Lambert fans seem to care about the latter point? Not one bit.
The instant they saw one negative word written about Adam, his supporters went off. They told us we were being unfairly critical of the singer; that he was entitled to his opinion; that we were fueling the hate against him.
(* Through a debate with Lambert fans that we greatly appreciate, we changed this headline because we now agree it was unnecessarily inflammatory.)
Because we now feel as though we've been unfairly criticized, especially in light of the positive Lambert articles we've written for months, allow us to respond to each of these points:
- Adam is a mega celebrity. Every word he utters will be scrutinized. As such, he should have realized that his labeling of Boyle's album as "terrible" would result in the stir it's created. We simply pointed that out.
- Of course Lambert is entitled to his opinion. And we're entitled to respond to it with ours. This is the basis for all celebrity gossip sites, television reviews, movie reviews and pretty much every editorial ever written.
- Aside from those that simply don't have a taste for his music, people hate Adam Lambert for one reason: he is a proud, gay man. These critics are homophobes. We will never cater to them, we will only pity them and nothing we say will ever change their minds.
While we admire Lambert's fans for their enthusiasm and dedication, we sometimes feel as though they treat Adam like he's a child in need of their immediate, undying defense.
Lambert would be the first to tell them thank you... but calm down. He's not a saint. He's just a regular person. That's really Adam's main appeal: he's a normal guy that is open to discussing his sexuality and appreciates the opportunity he's been given.
But he may say a dumb thing or two. He may release a single we dislike. When that happens, we're gonna call Adam out on it. Are readers entitled to get mad at us for it? Absolutely.
We just fear they're defending Adam, almost coddling him, in a way he wouldn't appreciate. He's never asked for any special treatment. We're sure he wants nothing more than to be analyzed and written about like any artist out there.
This may result in some people hating him, and that's okay. It also may result in some of his biggest followers - like the THG staff - taking issue with a few of his decisions. Not only do we think this is also okay, we think it's exactly what Adam would want.
March 23rd, 2010 2:27 PM
nah... i think we already chilled out a lot since the AMA. yes we are a lil bit protective sometimes, but look at how much hate he get!
i mean he is a nice guy, very sweet and sincere, sometimes honest to a fault as he said. so far almost everybody who talked 2 him personally couldn't help to like him.
before you tell us fans to chill out, could you pls also tell the haters to chill out and leave this guy alone if you are not into his music!??
March 16th, 2010 1:37 AM
Wicked glitter... You're a joke. Suck my rod! Get a life! Adam is a homo loser. What a queer.
March 12th, 2010 3:29 AM
Misquoted my butt. Unless you don't understand English, everything was in full quotations and very clear and nothing was taken out of context:
Gay Times UK's original article:
http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/Magazine/InThisIssue-articleid-6473-sectionid-726.html
Billboard Editor Bill Werde’s comment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FghvmuvQxU
Adam Lambert is entitled to his opinion but to keep claiming that he was misquoted is just childish. He came across really phony and very fake and pretty dumb desperately trying to brush something off. The Gay Time’s writer Jamie Tabberer is standing by his words. If Lambert said it, he needs to just deal with it. If he didn’t say it, just issue a clear statement denying it. Otherwise, Lambert sounded like another desperate attention whore and a tired publicity hog.
But maybe Lambert really is just a fake little poseur. And also very arrogant but pretty dumb. He reportedly attended college for like 5 weeks and the level of his intellectual maturity really shows. Unless he comes clean, Adam Lambert sounds like some of his infantile fans who have no problem bashing other artists but never want to own up to the their words. They all really need to just chill out and grow up or do both.
Lambert thinks he is hot-shit Rock Star now but he is just a Screaming Choir Boy. He’s not even Queer Rock. Adam Lambert is just Queenie Rock – a Screeching Broadway Queen interpretation of Rock-n-Roll.
Funny thing is Lambert actually sounded more Broadway than Boyle.
So let’s hear his Queenie Rock “Come to Me, Bend to Me” from Brigadoon interpretation of Wild Horses.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJYyqzUr6jU
Rock-n-roll my butt.
March 8th, 2010 6:38 AM
Defending Adam is defending us by the intolerence , homophobie , haters .Adam is a human being , honnest , supertalented and did worked hard to achive these skills to perform . He made a mistake , all does , but we don't return in the middle eve . We must to think who's the next if don't defend him , and children are more tollerant coz of the internet .Adam comitted no crime just did a mistake , sound known? I.m a mother of 3 children , all adults , and in my country people dies in 1989 for the human rights , i want to no seeing that again.
March 5th, 2010 8:56 PM
@jezz, your comments about Adam were so nice to read. It is just so unbelievable that so much hate, and ignorance still exists in this world, especially in the U.S. I always knew it existed, but never realized the extent of it until I became a fan of Adams. Just on this site alone you can see the disgusting, evil, comments directed at me for saying positive things about Adam. These narrow-minded people refuse to let Adam's 'Ama' performance go because they are looking for a reason to hate. Their comments are sick, twisted, and littered with explicit sexual references. I would be more upset if my children read those comments then them seeing Adam's performance.
March 5th, 2010 2:19 AM
as a new an recent objective adam, fan,
I have to disagree with a few things
adam is not a mega celebrity...yet.
although it is nice you guys think so...he is getting there.
I think that adam is still pretty naive, in some new celebrity aspects that people pay attention to every little thing that he saying, take it out of context and blowing it up and making it bigger thing, he will learn though.
when I heard the subo comment, I was like dammit adam!you know they are going to blow that up and run with that. They are looking for ways.... and you just gave them more ammunition.
I honestly don't think his fans coddle him..
I mean have you seen the hate that gets spewed on a daily basis
if you just bring up his name in some online places? there is no way you can coddle a person through that. He seems like a strong guy, but sometime you do need people in your corner.
I think in defending him against homophobes and nazi(non-true)christians (and there are many)they do tend to get a little passionate sometimes, these people even come into forums made for fans of his just to spread their hate.
I think they(fans) want people to look past gay and see the potential, and a lot of people won't see pass that....yet
I mean look at some of the small minded comments below.
I was not a fan of the ama thing, I mean the man kissing wasn't a big issue, I just thought it was over the top(like Madonna and Britney) and maybe just maybe he was not quite ready yet for something that big.
Some people won't address his singing or his album at all. They will comment negatively on his sexuality and think that is all that matters, some fans try to make them see past that some them of just get tired of it and go into defensive mode.
I just think his fans have a little bit harder sometimes, just trying to be a fan.. you know?
March 4th, 2010 6:52 PM
OOPS, I meant to say Australia. I hope he is having fun there. They seem to really love him already, but what normal person could resist?
March 4th, 2010 6:45 PM
Adam just did an amazing performance on Ausralia's version of 'So You Think You Can Dance'. He sang 'Sleepwalker', a fantastic song from his CD. I love being Adam's fan because he is so exciting, and honest. Plus he is a very strong individual, who keeps going despite the pressures of stardom. Adam isn't weak, or whiny. Its true he is able to take care of himself, but it is also true that he will never have to do it alone. Someone as kindhearted, generous, and sweet as Adam deserves to have family, friends, and yes, even fans stickup for him.
March 4th, 2010 8:37 AM
Ok I hear ya! Love Adam. He doesn't like over zealousness either.
March 4th, 2010 8:34 AM
How dare you say such nasty things about a REAL Talent, Susan Boyle. I wouldn't pay a dime for your CDs or to see you in person. I think you're a freak!!!!