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Post by lurleene on Jan 22, 2020 19:09:35 GMT -5
Should we expect to hear something from GLAAD about Adam's foundation or is this something they are unlikely to cover? Would they be on board with his "coming out" message (I agree with him)?
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Post by pi on Jan 22, 2020 19:34:20 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Jan 22, 2020 19:39:48 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Jan 22, 2020 22:25:42 GMT -5
POLLSTAR www.pollstar.com/article/asia-news-billie-eilish-queen-adam-lambert-one-love-asia-more-143332Queen + Adam Lambert Meets SeoulThe main performing members of the Queen + Adam Lambert Rhapsody Tour held a press conference in Seoul on Jan. 16 to mark the band's first-ever concerts in South Korea, where they performed at the Gocheok Sky Dome on Jan. 18-19. Though the band had never performed in South Korea when their charismatic front man, Freddie Mercury, was still alive, the movie that chronicled their rise, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” was one of the biggest box office hits in South Korea in 2018, which is quite a feat in a country that is notorious for its dedicated movie-going habits. More than 9 million people paid money to see the film. Guitarist Brian May commented on the fact that the biggest K-pop band in the world right now, BTS, sold out two nights at London’s Wembley Stadium last year, which has special meaning for him since “Bohemian Rhapsody” centers on Queen’s famous appearance at the same venue for the 1985 Live Aid concert. “It made a big impression on England, very big,” he said, referring to K-pop, according to Yonhap News Service. “It’s very interesting for me to wonder how it will evolve because when we were young, rock music was the language of the kids and it grew up and everybody thought rock and roll will be finished after a few years.” He added that he wondered if K-pop would continue to be “the voice of the generation.” He also said the enormous popularity of “Bohemian Rhapsody” in South Korea helped bring the band back to life. “It definitely brought a new generation to us,” May said. “We witnessed at the airport young kids screaming at us, which we haven't seen for quite a while.” Adam Lambert, who has been singing lead with May and drummer Roger Taylor for ten years now, commented that he has never endeavored to replace Mercury. “I knew living up to the standards is gonna be nearly impossible,” he said. “I quickly learned that instead of imitating and copying what Freddie did, the key to making this work and to have some integrity is look at the songs as great pieces of music and as ways to communicate human experiences and be of service.” “There’s only one Freddie Mercury and there will be only one Freddie Mercury,” he added. “It’s such a joy to be onstage and celebrate him as an artist.” Taylor said that Lambert, who has his own very successful solo singing career, was “an incredible discovery.” “In some ways it’s different, because in those days, we were hacking out. We were creating new situations for ourselves,” he said in reference to Queen’s early days. “Now, we are in a place where we know where we are. The nice thing is that we are still being creative and evolving. Adam brings new interpretation and new life.”
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Post by pi on Jan 22, 2020 22:27:30 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Jan 22, 2020 22:32:56 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Jan 22, 2020 22:37:16 GMT -5
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Post by happy on Jan 22, 2020 22:40:55 GMT -5
I looked into buying the Rollacoaster magazine but the delivery charge was awfully steep. It would have cost me $50 Cdn. in total! It's too bad they don't offer a cheaper way of sending it to Canada.
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Post by pi on Jan 22, 2020 23:04:37 GMT -5
Daily MailAdam Lambert launches Feel Something Foundation to support the work of LGBTQ charitiesHe's openly gay and well known for his advocacy on behalf of the LGBTQ community.And on Wednesday, Adam Lambert announced via his Instagram that he's launching a new advocacy group called the Feel Something Foundation.'Mission: to support LGBTQ+ organisations that are moving the needle for communities of all ages and backgrounds,' Lambert, 37, wrote alongside an image of the foundation's logo.http://instagr.am/p/B7nvSlmhcos The Feel Something Foundation will work with charities that help the LGTBQ community with issues such as homelessness and suicide prevention, Billboard.com reported.
In a statement, it was announced that the organization will also seek to 'abolish 'coming out' as a term used to define someone simply being themselves.'
Lambert endured weeks of speculation about his sexuality when he was a contestant on the eighth season of TV's American Idol.
He was the runner-up in the talent competition and subsequently confirmed he was gay in an interview with Rolling Stone published in June 2009.
More.. www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7918911/Adam-Lambert-launches-Feel-Foundation-support-work-LGBTQ-charities.html
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Post by nonotme on Jan 22, 2020 23:17:07 GMT -5
Interesting twitter regarding the Grammys song nomination process below the thread on the twitter list. Tweet is from @thepophub.
"The former President of the recording academy, Deborah Dugan claims she uncovered the fact that #GRAMMYs nominees tend to be influenced by business relations."
More in the tweet. Perhaps someone can bring it to the thread. Thanks.
peace&love
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