Adam Lambert Bibliography

1. Alexander, Betty. "A Tribute to Second Runner-Up Adam Lambert." Associated Content 28 May 2009. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1781330/a_tribute_to_second_runnerup_adam_lambert.html
   Opinion on why Adam Lambert didn't win American Idol.
2. Berrin, Danielle. "Adam Lambert: the Jewish American Idol." Hollywood Jew (blog in Jewish Journal) 29 April 2009. http://www.jewishjournal.com/hollywoodjew/item/adam_lambert_the_jewish_american_idol_20090429
   Article about Adam's Jewish roots and performances at Jewish events.
3. Blake, Kristina. "Adam Lambert: Timeline reveals life in fast lane." San Diego News Network 15 July 2009. http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-07-15/things-to-do/adam-lambert-timeline-reveals-life-in-fast-lane
   Timeline of Adam's quick rise to fame from May 2009 onward.
4. Bronson, Fred. "Adam Lambert: The ultimate interview, Part One." Los Angeles Times 4 August 2009. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/08/adam-lambert-the-ultimate-interview-part-1.html
   Very detailed interview about every aspect of Adam's life and career. Part one covers the period from 1982 to 2001.
5. Bronson, Fred. "Adam Lambert: The ultimate interview, Part Two." Los Angeles Times 5 August 2009. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/08/adam-lambert-the-ultimate-interview-part-two.html
   Very detailed interview about every aspect of Adam's life and career. Part two covers the period from 2001 to 2005.
6. Bronson, Fred. "Adam Lambert: The ultimate interview, Part Three." Los Angeles Times 10 August 2009. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/08/adam-lambert-the-ultimate-interview-part-three.html
   Very detailed interview about every aspect of Adam's life and career. Part three covers the period from 2005 to American Idol Season 8.
7. Bronson, Fred. "Adam Lambert: The ultimate interview, Part Four." Los Angeles Times 8 August 2009. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/08/adam-lambert-the-ultimate-interview-part-four.html
   Very detailed interview about every aspect of Adam's life and career. Part four covers American Idol Season 8 and beyond.
8. Cjay858. "Lessons From Adam Lambert." HubPages 21 May 2009. http://hubpages.com/hub/What-I-Learned-From-Adam-Lambert
   Inspirational piece about Adam Lambert by one of his former high school classmates.
9. Collins, Mike. "It matters to me." Sync (syncweekly.com), vol. 3, issue 13, 22 July 2009: 9. http://showtime.arkansasonline.com/sync/redesign/digital/
   Column about Christian prejudice and Adam Lambert.
10. Corvino, John. "Corvino: Why it matters that Adam Lambert came out" 365 Gay 12 June 2009. http://www.365gay.com/opinion/corvino-why-it-matters-that-adam-lambert-came-out/
    Opinion on why Adam Lambert's coming out in Rolling Stone is important for the gay community.
11. Cristiano, Elena. "Hopes dashed early for North County "Idol" fans" North County Times 20 May 2009. http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2009/05/20/news/sandiego/z83a9310873409aee882575bd00195902.txt
    Adam Lambert's San Diego supporters react to the final results of American Idol Season 8 on May 20, 2009.
12. Elber, Lynn. "Adam Lambert Get His Hometown Hurrah" The Huffington Post 8 May 2009. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/08/adam-lambert-get-his-home_n_200359.html
    Adam Lambert goes back to San Diego and visits his alma mater, Mt. Carmel High School.
13. Fralic, Shelley. "Adam Lambert takes Idol fame in stride: 'You gotta stay happy'" Vancouver Sun 6 July 2009. http://www.vancouversun.com/Entertainment/Adam+Lambert+takes+Idol+fame+stride+gotta+stay+happy/1764906/story.html
    Promo interview with Adam Lambert in Portland at the start of the American Idols Live Tour 2009.
14. Frehsée, Nicole. "Lambert Rocks 'Idol' Revue." Rolling Stone issue #1086, 3 September 2009: 15, 18. http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_ai/1905356.html
    Rolling Stone follows Adam Lambert and Kris Allen on the road for a day on August 7, 2009.
15. Grigoriadis, Vanessa. "The Liberation of Adam Lambert." Rolling Stone issue #1081, 25 June 2009: 52-57. http://www.mr-l.org/category/evergreens/text-of-rolling-stone-interview/
    Adam's candid and controversial cover story interview where he shares details about his private life, his experience on American Idol and his sexual orientation.
16. Harris, Chris. "What's Next For "American Idol" Finalist Adam Lambert?" Rock & Roll Daily (Rolling Stone), 22 May 2009. http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/05/21/whats-next-for-american-idol-finalist-adam-lambert/
    Various suggestions of future career paths for Adam Lambert.
17. Harris, Mark. "Adam Lambert: Shaking Up 'Idol'." Entertainment Weekly issue #1048, 15 May 2009: 24-27. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20277643,00.html
    Cover story about Adam Lambert being the most exciting Idol contestant in years.
18. Heldenfels, Rich. "'Idol' Conversation: Adam Lambert." The HeldenFiles Online (Ohio.com) 25 August 2009. http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/heldenfiles/2009/08/idol-conversation-adam-lambert/#more-7159
    Backstage interview with Adam Lambert during the American Idol Tour stop in Cleveland, Ohio.
19. Herrera, Monica. "'Idol' Runner-Up Adam Lambert Signs With 19 Recordings/RCA" Billboard.com, 9 June 2009. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/idol-runner-up-adam-lambert-signs-with-1003981630.story
    Adam Lambert has signed a record deal with 19 Recordings and RCA Records and his debut album should be released in the fall.
20. Herrera, Monica and Prince, David J. "Adam Lambert Pre-'Idol' Debut Album Due This Summer." Billboard.com, 19 June 2009. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/adam-lambert-pre-idol-debut-album-due-this-1003986264.story
    Adam Lambert's unofficial and controversial debut album, which will contain old tracks recorded before American Idol, should be released in summer 2009.
21. Hiatt, Brian. "'American Idol'’s Adam Lambert on Sexing Up Johnny Cash and Getting on His Soapbox." Rock & Roll Daily (Rolling Stone), 26 May 2009. http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/05/26/american-idol-s-adam-lambert-on-sexing-up-johnny-cash-and-getting-on-his-soapbox/
    Interview with Adam Lambert after the American Idol finale.
22. Hiatt, Brian. "Adam Loses but Rock Wins on 'American Idol'." Rolling Stone issue #1080, 11 June 2009: 17-18. http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee124/ashtash_albums/MAGAZINE%20SCANS/Adam%20Mag%20Scans/?start=24
    Although Kris Allen won American Idol Season 8, Adam Lambert is the real rock star.
23. Holden, Stephen. "‘Idol’ Final Raises Extra Question." The New York Times 18 May 2009: C1. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/19/arts/television/19idol.html?_r=2&th&emc=th
    On the eve of American Idol Season 8's final round, speculations abound regarding America's readiness to accept Adam Lambert's difference.
24. Hudak, Joseph. "No Idle Time for Idol Boys." TV Guide Magazine 9 June 2009. http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/music-on-tv/no-idle-time-for-idol-boys-1364.html
    Adam Lambert and Kris Allen have their work cut out based on slipping iTunes download numbers.
25. Kaufman, Gil. "Will Adam Lambert Win 'American Idol'?" MTV News 14 April 2009. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1609151/20090413/story.jhtml
    Reasons why Adam Lambert has a an advantage over other contestants on American Idol Season 8.
26. Kaufman, Gil. "Adam Lambert Got 'American Idol' Training At Wild 'Zodiac Show'" MTV News 21 April 2009. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1609637/20090420/story.jhtml
    Lee Cherry and Scarlett, co-creators of the Zodiac Show, talk about Adam's debut as a glam rocker.
27. Kaufman, Gil. "Adam Lambert's Early Theater Years Give Him 'American Idol' Edge." MTV News 23 April 2009. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1609895/20090423/story.jhtml
    Kathie Urban, executive producer of MET2, talks about Adam Lambert's apprenticeship at the Children's Theatre Network.
28. Kaufman, Gil. "Adam Lambert's Early Theater Years Give Him 'American Idol' Edge." MTV News 23 April 2009. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1609895/20090423/story.jhtml
    Kathie Urban, executive producer of MET2, talks about Adam Lambert's apprenticeship at the Children's Theatre Network.
29. Kaufman, Gil. "Adam Lambert Supporters Can See The 'American Idol' Finish Line." MTV News 14 May 2009. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1611415/20090514/story.jhtml
    Adam Lambert fans and friends are hoping that he will win American Idol Season 8.
30. Kaye, Kimberly. "They Knew Him When: Broadway Stars Cheer On American Idol Hopeful Adam Lambert." Broadway.com March 13 2009. http://www.broadway.com/buzz/news_feature_detail.aspx?id=5023163&p=1
    Interview with several of Adam's Broadway friends who worked with him in various musicals.
31. Kaye, Kimberly. "Wicked Good: Adam Lambert's American Idol Journey." Broadway.com March-May 2009. http://www.broadway.com/Wicked-Good-Adam-Lambert-s-American-Idol-Journey/broadway_news/5023011
    Week-by-week tracking of Adam Lambert's progress on American Idol Season 8.
32. Keiper, Kristin. "1-on-1 with Adam Lambert." Out & About Newspaper 31 July 2009. http://www.outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/3604
    Interview with Adam Lambert where he talks about the importance of being a dreamer.
33. Kragen, Pam. "Adam Lambert: North County friends, mentors say homegrown 'Idol' worked diligently to reach stardom." North County Times online edition 28 May 2009. http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2009/05/30/entertainment/music/zd53ca84f1e94dc6c882575c100676ed0.txt
    Article based on interviews with Adam's former teachers, mentors and friends, outlining the fact that his success is the result of hard work and years of stage experience.
34. Kragen, Pam. "Lambert's No. 1 fan, his mom, gives the backstory on 'Idol' runner-up." North County Times online edition 15 July 2009. http://nctimes.com/articles/2009/07/15/entertainment/music/ze7c43910daaad6a5882575eb00579d92.txt
    Leila Lambert, Adam's mother, talks about her son's journey and reveals that she is moving to L.A. to work for him.
35. Kreps, Daniel. "Adam Lambert Teams With Gaga's "Just Dance" Producer RedOne." Rock & Roll Daily 18 June 2009. http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/06/18/adam-lambert-teams-with-gagas-just-dance-producer-redone/
    Article about Adam Lambert's upcoming album.
36. Laidman, Brad. "American Idol's Adam Lambert: Balls of Steel!" Blogcritics 6 May 2009. http://blogcritics.org/video/article/american-idols-adam-lambert-balls-of/
    In-depth review of Adam Lambert's outstanding performance on American Idol's rock music week.
37. Launer, Pat. "Adam Lambert's theater days are fondly remembered." San Diego News Network, 18 May 2009. http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-05-18/things-to-do/adam-lamberts-theater-days-are-fondly-remembered
    Adam's former theater teachers and directors talk about Adam's high-school-years performances.
38. Laws, Charlotte. "Adam Lambert and the Partisan Divide." WestsideToday.com 17 May 2009. http://www.westsidetoday.com/m3-1014/adam-lambert-and-the.html
    Insightful commentary on the dichotomy between Adam Lambert and Kris Allen supporters.
39. Martin, Rachel. "MC alumnus Adam Lambert competes on American Idol; makes top 8." The Mt. Carmel SUN 3 April 2009. http://www.mcsun.org/?p=3012
    Adam Lambert theater roots at Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego.
40. Massa, Romina. "Adam Lambert promotes fellow artists via Twitter." Examiner National 4 September 2009. http://www.examiner.com/x-13143-West-Palm-Beach-Television-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Adam-Lambert-promotes-fellow-artists-via-Twitter
    How Adam Lambert uses Twitter and his own popularity to promote other artists.
41. Maurer, Jennifer. "The Anatomy of the Adamgasm." HubPages 15 July 2009. http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Anatomy-of-the-Adamgasm
    An analysis of Adam Lambert's wide sexual appeal (part 1).
42. Maurer, Jennifer. "Adam Lambert Sexed for Success." HubPages 17 July 2009. http://hubpages.com/hub/Adam-Lambert-Sexed-for-Success
    An analysis of Adam Lambert's wide sexual appeal (part 2).
43. Maurer, Jennifer. "Adam Lambert - One Voice." HubPages 4 August 2009. http://hubpages.com/hub/Adam-Lambert---One-Voice
    Beyond his sexual charisma and unprecedented mass appeal, it's Adam Lambert's voice that really defines him.
44. Michaelson, Jay. "The Truth About Burning Man." The Huffington Post 8 September 2009. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jay-michaelson/the-truth-about-burning-m_b_279464.html
    The Burning Man festival, where Adam Lambert got his "epiphany", is a place conducive to self-reflection and self-transformation.
45. Miller, Joshua. "The Top Ten with Adam Lambert." QVegas July 2009: 44. http://www.qvegas.com/PDfs/QVegas_July2009.pdf
    http://joshuami11er.blogspot.com/2009/07/top-ten-q-adam-lambert.html
    Ten questions and answers with Adam Lambert.
46. Nome, Valerie. "Red Carpet Confidential: Adam Lambert Remembers High School." OK! Magazine 8 September 2009. http://www.okmagazine.com/2009/09/red-carpet-confidential-adam-lamberts-school-days/
    Interview with Adam Lambert where he talks about the importance of high school arts programs.
47. Parker, Lindsey. "Adam Lambert: The Reality Rocks Interview." Reality Rocks (Yahoo! music blog) 19 June 2009. http://new.ca.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/243532/adam-lambert-the-reality-rocks-interview/
    Lindsey Parker interviews Adam Lambert backstage during American Idol Live Tour rehearsals (video included).
48. Peterson, Karla. "'Idol' sensation showed promise on local stage." San Diego Union Tribune 3 May 2009. http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/may/03/1n3adam01733-former-san-diegan-snags-idol-spotligh/
    Interview with Kathie Urban and Lynne Broyles, who both mentored Adam Lambert as a child actor and singer.
49. Peterson, Karla. "'Idol' shocker." San Diego Union Tribune 21 May 2009. http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/may/21/1n21idol00474-idol-shocker/
    Reaction of Adam Lambert's San Diego fans after the American Idol Season 8 finale.
50. Peterson, Karla. "Riding a rocket." San Diego Union Tribune 16 July 2009. http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/jul/16/1w16adamm201519/
    Summary of Adam Lambert's career so far and plans for the upcoming album.
51. Pinella, Bill. "Adam looks back." Idol Chatter (The Press Democrat) 23 July 2009. http://idol.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/10246/adam-looks-back/
    Adam Lambert talks about his American Idol audition at the Cow Palace in San Francisco.
52. Reed, Kim. "Interview with Adam Lambert from American Idol Season 8." Examiner National 28 August 2009. http://www.examiner.com/x-11673-DC-Concerts-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Interview-with-Adam-Lambert-from-American-Idol-Season-8
    Backstage interview with Adam Lambert during the American Idol Live Tour stop in Washington, DC.
53. Rushfield, Richard. "'American Idol': Adam Lambert vs. Kris Allen." Los Angeles Times May 2009. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-lambert-allen-idol-pictures,0,3372768.photogallery?index=la-et-adam-lambert-photo
    Kris Allen's and Adam Lambert's chances to win American Idol Season 8 are compared using 9 categories. Kris leads in 6 of them.
54. Santilli, M.J. "Adam before 'Idol'." New York Post 20 April 2009. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04202009/tv/adam_before_idol_165317.htm
    Several people from the Zodiac Show and Upright Cabaret talk about Adam Lambert's memorable performances before American Idol.
55. Scher, Valerie. "Opera experts rate "Idol's" Adam Lambert." San Diego News Network 12 May 2009. http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-05-12/things-to-do/opera-experts-rate-american-idols-adam-lambert
    Three opera experts evaluate Adam Lambert's chances of becoming a major star.
56. Slezak. Michael. "'American Idol' recap: It's Shock-Tale Hour!" EW.com 14 May 2009. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007164_20171835_20278836,00.html
    Recap of the American Idol May 13 results show when Adam Lambert and Kris Allen made the final two.
57. Trebay, Guy. "American Idol's Big Tease." New York Times 10 Apr. 2009. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/fashion/12gayidol.html?_r=2&ref=style
    Article about the speculations surrounding Adam Lambert's sexual orientation.
58. Wallen, Amy. "Why Sleeping with Adam Lambert's Dad Is Too Complicated." Faster Times 10 Aug. 2009. http://thefastertimes.com/unconventionalrelationships/2009/08/10/why-sleeping-with-adam-lamberts-dad-is-too-complicated/
    Amy Wallen, the woman who shares Eber Lambert's life, humorously tries to find the right words to describe her relationship with Eber and Adam Lambert.
59. Wilkens, John. "'Idol' hopeful banks on theatrics to snag a spot." San Diego Union Tribune 24 Feb. 2009. http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/feb/24/lz1c24idol193043-idol-hopeful-banks-theatrics-snag/?zIndex=57442
    Interview with Adam Lambert before his performance in the second group of American Idol's semi-finalists.

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