Adam Lambert’s upcoming performance in Kuala Lampur, capital city of Malaysia, has created a storm of controversy over the singer-songwriter’s over-the-top stage show, where he has the tendency toward kissing his male band members.
The flamboyant American Idol runner up is set to perform Thursday, drawing protests from Malaysia’s Islamic opposition party who have accused the star of promoting gay culture in the mainly Muslim country, where homosexual relations are illegal.
In response, Lambert has agreed to tone down his preformance.
In a message on his Twitter page he writes, “While I don’t believe that my Glamnation tour is in any way offensive I have agreed to make a few minor adjustments out of respect for the Malaysian government. Looking forward to a fun show.”
Lambert told the Associated Press his “main goal is to keep people entertained — not to make them uncomfortable.
“It’s something I’m doing out of respect,” Lambert continued. “It’s just one little thing. A man kissing another man is something that government really doesn’t appreciate.”
Despite having to make adjustments, Lambert decided it was more important to play the show than to cancel it. “I think it’s a tough decision to make,” he said. “But to me, there are so many amazing fans in Malaysia that it’s more important for me to be able to come and do my show there for them and entertain them and thank them for supporting me.”
Check out a couple of Lambert’s videos below: